Highlands Hills Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Autumn view at the Big View Scenic Overlook near Whiteside Mountain between Highlands and Cashiers


Our pick of the best Highlands Hills Hotel Deals

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is AU$111 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$111
21 June - 22 June
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The entry/exit for this motel is dangerous due to oncoming traffic and road construction. Property was ok but WiFi was spotty. Room was average. Cable tv was good. We didn’t partake of the free continental breakfast. Check in clerk was not very knowledgeable about local restaurants. We would probably ..."

Reviewed on 16 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$321 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$321
21 June - 22 June
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! (306 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, clean room. Easy to walk the 5-8 min to shops/restaurants. Appreciated the recs from staff for various places and also enjoyed the live music at the hotel. Would easily stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 May 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$198 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$198
22 June - 23 June
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! (354 reviews)
"The property was very clean and well-maintained, and it was in a scenic, peaceful setting among trees and rolling hills. The room was well-appointed, with a full kitchen including dishes and utensils. Everything was clean and well laid-out. The large walk-in shower was a true delight, with unending ..."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Fairway Forest
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is AU$244 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$244
1 July - 2 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! (255 reviews)
"perfect place"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is AU$236 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$236
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"My overnight stay was absolutely wonderful! Clean room with nice bathroom and comfortable bed and good hot breakfast in the morning. Plus I traveled with my dog and she got a welcome gift! So sweet. Very recommend!"

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Greystone Inn

Greystone Inn

3.5 out of 5
220 Greystone Ln Lake Toxaway NC
The price is AU$378 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$378
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lake Toxaway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Toxaway and Gorges State Park are located ...
Greystone Inn
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Highlands Hills

Find the best Highlands Hills 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.

Downtown Highlands

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

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.



Highlands Hills Travel Guide

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