Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Highlands

A town nestled in a valley with a lake, surrounded by mountains.
A moss-covered stream flowing over rocks in a forest.
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and flowing water.
A river flowing through a forest with rocks and trees.
A person with a ponytail looking at a mountainous landscape.

Stay near popular Downtown Highlands attractions

Highlands Playhouse

7.2/10 (10 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Highlands Playhouse during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Highlands

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ฿6,416 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,416
฿7,042 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Highlander Mountain House
The Park On Main

The Park On Main

2 out of 5
205 Main St Highlands NC
The price is ฿11,812 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿11,812
฿12,963 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"Fantastic manager and staff"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Park On Main
Dillard House

Dillard House

3 out of 5
768 Franklin Street Dillard GA
The price is ฿3,888 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,888
฿4,674 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Andy's Trout Farm and Osage Farm are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
"The property was really cool and had a lot of character. Everyone that worked there was very nice and helpful’"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Dillard House
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 ฿6,546 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,546
฿7,184 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (349 reviews)
"Loved everything but no pastries or bread and cold coffee"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is ฿8,173 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿8,173
฿8,970 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Perfect getaway"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

The Skyline Lodge
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 ฿3,972 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,972
฿4,488 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (777 reviews)
"The staff was amazing. Beds comfy, breakfast yummy 😋"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

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.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on 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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

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.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

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.

A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

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.

Downtown Highlands Travel Guide