Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
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.
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 Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.
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.
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Highlander Mountain House
"Charming place. Worth going to. Would love to come back"
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Outpost Inn
"The rooms are clean and decorative."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
"This is an adorable cabin in the woods. It’s very quaint and cozy. House is roomier than appears and is very well stocked with all you could need. Plenty of towels, bedding, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Our stay was in July and it was hot. The house has one window unit down stairs in the master ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands
Cullasaja River Gorge
same day bookings
"Absolutely beautiful property and convenient to Highlands and Franklin."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!
"This is our new favorite vacation rental in the mountains. Very quiet except for the tranquil noise of the gorgeous creek that will put you to sleep. Peaceful, clean plenty of places to explore or cook your own meals. Host was very responsive."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
