Highlands Falls Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.
Slow moving water over the falls
North Carolina Waterfall near Highlands - Glen Falls
mountains snow altai landscape, background snow peak view

Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best Highlands Falls Hotel Deals

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$218 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$218
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (274 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on 26 Jan 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$101 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$101
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Rooms were very clean, but could use sone updating.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is AU$304 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$304
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
Kind and helpful staff

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Highlander Mountain House
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$176 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$176
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (720 reviews)
Clean and great room

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Adorable, authentic cabin. Modern amenities. Wonderful experience! Would stay again.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
313 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is AU$152 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$152
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
Everything was good.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Quality Inn Franklin
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 Highlands Falls

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 Bridal Veil Falls and Cullasaja River Gorge.

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

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Highlands
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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
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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Mirror Lake
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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