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

Popular places to visit


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$99 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$99
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
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
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
Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Sylva NC
Stay at this cabin in Sylva. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
Cabin is cute and we had a nice weekend. 3 stars is because we were looking forward to the wood stove in the bedroom and it was not operational even though we stayed here in February. The shower was a little rough. Shower curtains on both sides cling to you the whole time you’re in the shower. Also, ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is AU$101 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$101
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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)
Room was clean bathroom faucet was leaking so water and something all over counter.staff was great breakfast room so small you couldn't get 5 people in it. I left a night early dogs barking in rooms. Neighbor room up at 5am talking and laughing like it was 2pm. They were very rude .

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham 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 Hills

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

Downtown Highlands

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

Downtown Highlands
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


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