Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A town nestled in a valley with a lake, surrounded by mountains.
A moss-covered stream flowing over rocks in a forest.
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and flowing water.
A river flowing through a forest with rocks and trees.
A person with a ponytail looking at a mountainous landscape.

Stay near popular Downtown Highlands attractions

Highlands Playhouse

7.2/10 (10 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Highlands Playhouse during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Activities

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

AU$399
per adult
Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour
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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$303 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$303
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Highlander Mountain House
Dillard House

Dillard House

3 out of 5
768 Franklin Street Dillard GA
The price is AU$215 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$215
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Andy's Trout Farm and Osage Farm are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (250 reviews)
"Really a hidden gem in North Georgia. The room I was in was huge and very clean. The decor was a little dated but it was very comfortable. The scenery is beautiful and the staff super friendly. The food from the onsite restaurant was really good too."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Dillard House
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$309 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$309
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (332 reviews)
"This was our second stay and during our first, there was a breakfast Hallway leading to our room was a little dirty and there were a couple of hairs in the bathroom We do enjoy the free bike use Overall, a 7 out of 10 and may try to book another place for our next visit"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

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

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is AU$105 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$105
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Bridge Creek Inn

Bridge Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
60 S Main St Clayton GA
The price is AU$237 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$237
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
"I've stayed at Bridge Creek several times. It is consistently clean and comfortable. It is in the heart of Clayton, and just steps from the shops and restaurants along its main street. Parking is available along the side of the hotel on the street, and in a parking lot steps aways from the side entrance. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Bridge Creek Inn
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is AU$128 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$128
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
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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.
A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil Falls.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

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.

A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

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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