Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highlands
Where to stay in Highlands
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
"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
Highlander Mountain House
"Small room and bathroom. Limited options on meals during week - only weekends. Bar also limited Sundays/Mondays. Breakfast places - only coffee house down the street."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Skyline Lodge
"Terrible Wi-Fi and staff very unhelpful in addressing the problem."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!
"We came for a last minute long weekend. We were comfortable and really enjoyed the location. There are several beautiful waterfalls just minutes away as well as the creek in the back. The location is near Highlands, Franklin, and Dillard Ga."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mirror Lake Area
"This was an incredible place to stay! Very close to downtown and had beautiful views. We would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Highlands Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
