Title: Downtown Highlands Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Highlands, Highlands Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Highlands-Hotels.d944720393101516800.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Highlands.d6058528.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Highlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Highlands.d944720393101516800.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Highlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Highlands.d944720393101516800.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Highlands Travel Guide ## Highlands ![Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944720393101516800/16497207-b450-4f37-ad64-5735e3d24954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944720393101516800/16497207-b450-4f37-ad64-5735e3d24954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stream meandering through the mountains #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058528/89cd0950-9de4-404f-a9a1-7f60db9e943f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. #river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058528/c2160cd8-a66f-490e-8e91-296c066d3eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. #river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058528/042cdb9e-cb9c-4f85-b9aa-ce7cdc2d9b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Highlands travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands.dx6058528) --- ### Popular places to visit ![#MyBackYard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656646/d8a4a800-1ea9-40db-a5e2-8f4e6ac0620f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dry Falls Explore the great outdoors at Dry Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dry-Falls-Highlands.d553248621532656646.Attraction) ![Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656647/e3a3c2d5-b767-4358-ae89-7e8efe7c3457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highlands Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Country-Club-Highlands.d553248621532656647.Attraction) ![View from Whiteside Mountain in late fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656657/d939c659-c79e-445e-bd39-cb4d755c9b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whiteside Mountain Explore the great outdoors at Whiteside Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whiteside-Mountain-Highlands.d553248621532656657.Attraction) ![Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656648/1c3b9bff-0f27-4b86-9a48-ea02ec831a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridal Veil Falls Explore the great outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues or seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridal-Veil-Falls-Highlands.d553248621532656648.Attraction) ![Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656656/a619fdeb-3eeb-42df-a389-2fb541accd3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cullasaja Falls Explore the great outdoors at Cullasaja Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cullasaja-Falls-Highlands.d553248621532656656.Attraction) ![glen falls highlands north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656651/d7cd10d3-87f7-4e5a-ba61-14d7ec4f6f93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glen Falls Explore the great outdoors at Glen Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. In the area, take in the entertainment venues and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glen-Falls-Highlands.d553248621532656651.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Highlands ![Highlander Mountain House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11909900/11909862/ac14245d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Highlander Mountain House 270 Main Street Highlands NC £158 12 Mar - 13 Mar 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! (222 reviews) Clean room. Beautiful property. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=11909862&PinnedHotelID=11909862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) ![Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642600/32642572/bfd6ac8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands! Highlands NC Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, concierge services and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews) Very nice, clean, close to downtown Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=32642572&PinnedHotelID=32642572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=32642572&PinnedHotelID=32642572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) ![Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12956/cee1c17d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy 96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC £145 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (279 reviews) Clean room , fun firepit, nice shower. Beds comfy. Couldn’t get streaming on TV even with front desk help. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=12956&PinnedHotelID=12956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) ![Mountain Valley Inn Dillard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3396/604aa05d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Valley Inn Dillard 13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £53 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,001 reviews) Eh Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3396&PinnedHotelID=3396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1450000/1445800/1445731/f6504a0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley 3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC £98 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (731 reviews) Such a nice clean hotel. The hot tub was a real treat Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1445731&PinnedHotelID=1445731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944720393101516800) ![Bridge Creek Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96550000/96544000/96543931/178dbc3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bridge Creek Inn 60 S Main St Clayton GA Stay at this hotel in Clayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews) Nice stuff and room. Great location the restaurant is very good. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Mirror-Lake.dx553248635976481968) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472192/57d709b2-45dd-4b8c-bb3f-f7318d729573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Highlands-Hills.dx553248635976472192) ![Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472503/f0f735c1-b101-4273-80f2-e3b033736e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highlands Falls Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Highlands-Falls.dx553248635976472503) ![Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471612/e99ae587-9f7e-4301-9f4c-f1deb955c281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. 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