Downtown Highlands, NC

Highlands

Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest
Stream meandering through the mountains 
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The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. 
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Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. 
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This is the view from the top of Satulah Mountain. It's a quick day hike, and not super strenuous. A great trip for beginner hikers.

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Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$4,756 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$4,756
NT$5,220 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 2026/3/15

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is NT$2,009 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,009
NT$2,471 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 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 2026/3/9

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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 NT$3,900 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$3,900
NT$4,407 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
parking was fine. gym is the bare minimum. breakfast wasnt as good as last time.

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

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 NT$2,035 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$2,035
NT$2,294 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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 2026/3/16

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is NT$4,031 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$4,031
NT$4,545 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Peaceful, tucked away from the highways and shops.

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Hampton Inn Franklin
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is NT$2,500 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,500
NT$3,546 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
Living and sleeping is downstairs. Very nice accommodations and supplies

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Fairway Forest
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

Mirror Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Mirror Lake
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.

Highlands Hills

5/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Country Club.

Highlands Hills
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
Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah isn't home to many top sights, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lake Sequoyah
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Wildwood Mountain

While Wildwood Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wildwood Mountain


Downtown Highlands, NC