Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest
Downtown Highlands
Downtown Highlands
Downtown Highlands
Downtown Highlands

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Our pick of the best Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is AU$245 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$245
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
"Great onsite restaurant. Rooms in bunkhouse small. Convenient to town."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is AU$126 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$126
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"This WILL be a nice place to stay once they finish working on it. It is old. The staff was very friendly. The sink is outside the bathroom near thd bed. Our door was ajar twice when we returned to our room. This was something the owner knew happened. I think this room should not be rented until that ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
The price is AU$379 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$379
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
"Great Location! This property was tucked away from the main road and traffic in a wooded area, yet easily walkable to restaurants, shops, etc. Very peaceful Scandinavian and outdoorsy vibe, and super pet friendly!"

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is AU$199 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$199
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, hot springs on-site and a sauna. Popular attractions Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Sapphire National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (360 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Everything is brand new and convenient parking and location to all Hiking and restaurants."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Fairway Forest
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$137 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$137
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I was not aware of the $45 dollar charge per dog. The attendant said “it’s because you booked through Expedia.” Well? So, was I penalized for booking through Expedia which gave a $99 price for the room. My $99 dollar room became a $189 dollar room. Probably would have booked somewhere else for $25 ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is AU$350 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$350
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
"Terrible Wi-Fi and staff very unhelpful in addressing the problem."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

The Skyline Lodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Cullasaja River Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

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