Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highlands
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
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.
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.
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.
Highlands Falls
Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Biological Station 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.
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
"The property is very new and quite clean. There is a lovely common area where you can sit and relax. Staff was very helpful with our questions"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
The Skyline Lodge
"Accidentally booked a reservation for the same night instead of my intended date. Called the hotel immediately the next morning, and they offered me absolutely no options except to book another night at full price (in addition to what I had already paid). Inflexible and no regard for how they treat ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Highlander Mountain House
"Very nice accommodation, great location and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
"Cute cabin, a little rustic but close to town and easy to get to."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!
"Creekside, secluded, yet close to adventures and sights. We were very happy and comfortable here. So the driveway is steep, and care is needed, but our full size pickup had no problem. You will love the enclosed porch, with the cool stillness and soothing sound of the creek, when having coffee, or ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Charming 2BR Highlands Cottage with Cozy Fireplace, 3 Min to Main St & Dry Falls
"Nice little house close to town! We enjoyed it."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
