Highlands Hills Travel Guide

Highlands

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

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Top hotels in Highlands Hills

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is ฿2,318 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿2,318
฿2,850 total
12 May - 13 May
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)
Nice staff. Parking right outside my room. Basic room which was fine for my one night. Soft towels which I appreciated after a long day. Updated furnishings but bed frame a tad squeaky if you sat on it. Breakfast yogurts cereal apples and muffins available.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ฿5,337 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
฿5,337
฿5,858 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (235 reviews)
We stayed at Highlander Mountain House for our 5-year wedding anniversary and overall the property itself is beautiful. The rooms were clean, the design and atmosphere are amazing, and the location is one of our favorites in Highlands. We also loved The Ruffed Grouse and the overall experience of ...

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is ฿2,983 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿2,983
฿4,099 total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (335 reviews)
Room was clean

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Fairway Forest
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is ฿2,737 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿2,737
฿3,086 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,006 reviews)
Really good;definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
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 ฿5,764 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿5,764
฿6,326 total
19 May - 20 May
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! (296 reviews)
Great spot! Clean, quiet and very convenient location. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 5 May 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 ฿8,085 per night from 13 May to 14 May
฿8,085
฿8,874 total
13 May - 14 May
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! (86 reviews)
A cute renovated property, beautiful views and close to town! The staff was great and upgraded our room, the room was very big with heated floors and a balcony!

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Skyline Lodge
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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 Bridal Veil Falls and Dry 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 Old Edwards 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 Bridal Veil 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


Highlands Hills Travel Guide