Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest
Stream meandering through the mountains 
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The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. 
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Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. 
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This is the view from the top of Satulah Mountain. It's a quick day hike, and not super strenuous. A great trip for beginner hikers.

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$230
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (224 reviews)
For the off season in NC, this was a good deal for a boutique hotel. It is small and quaint. We were in Room 7 which is TINY and has a European bathroom. We were fine but double check that if it’s an issue for you. There’s live music often in the restaurant and our room is directly above it. We liked ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, concierge services and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
The place was beautiful! Wish I could have stayed longer.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!
Cabin Bascom - Walk to town, tankless hot water heater and new central HVAC!

Cabin Bascom - Walk to town, tankless hot water heater and new central HVAC!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Great communication with the host! Very responsive and easy to get in touch with prior to our stay. The cabin is beautiful and has so many thoughtful and luxurious touches!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cabin Bascom - Walk to town, tankless hot water heater and new central HVAC!
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is AU$104 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$104
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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)
We just needed a place for the night so wasn’t wanting much; however, the app reviews were skewed. Bathrooms moldy. Nonsmoking room filled with smoke smell. Continental breakfast was bread/toast, yogurt, packaged donuts, or cereal. We went to a great breakfast place down the street.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
The price is AU$194 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$194
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
parking was fine. gym is the bare minimum. breakfast wasnt as good as last time.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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 Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Mirror Lake
Sunlight dapples the vista from the Big View Scenic Overlook along Highway 64 between Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina in Nantahala National Forest. Whiteside Mountain is to the right.

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 Hills
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

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

Highlands Falls
Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.

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.

Lake Sequoyah
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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.

Wildwood Mountain


Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

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