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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Things to do


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 £59 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£59
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The entry/exit for this motel is dangerous due to oncoming traffic and road construction. Property was ok but WiFi was spotty. Room was average. Cable tv was good. We didn’t partake of the free continental breakfast. Check in clerk was not very knowledgeable about local restaurants. We would probably ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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 £207 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£207
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (306 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, clean room. Easy to walk the 5-8 min to shops/restaurants. Appreciated the recs from staff for various places and also enjoyed the live music at the hotel. Would easily stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is £105 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£105
22 Jun - 23 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! (356 reviews)
"Restaurant for the resort is not in operation."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Fairway Forest
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is £216 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£216
22 Jun - 23 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! (255 reviews)
"perfect place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is £134 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£134
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"My overnight stay was absolutely wonderful! Clean room with nice bathroom and comfortable bed and good hot breakfast in the morning. Plus I traveled with my dog and she got a welcome gift! So sweet. Very recommend!"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is £196 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£196
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (94 reviews)
"Terrible Wi-Fi and staff very unhelpful in addressing the problem."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

The Skyline Lodge
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Where to stay in Highlands Hills

Find the best Highlands Hills areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

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.

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.

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.



Highlands Hills Travel Guide

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