Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Highlands

A town nestled in a valley with a lake, surrounded by mountains.
A moss-covered stream flowing over rocks in a forest.
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and flowing water.
A river flowing through a forest with rocks and trees.
A person with a ponytail looking at a mountainous landscape.

Stay near popular Downtown Highlands attractions

Highlands Playhouse

7.2/10 (10 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Highlands Playhouse during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

Rp4.911.225
per adult
Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Highlands

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is Rp2.802.228 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp2.802.228
Rp3.075.445 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (263 reviews)
"I stay a few time a quarter and it is the highlight of my time in NC"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is Rp1.131.489 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.131.489
Rp1.402.371 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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)
"We only stayed for one night and it was a basic hotel stay. Check in was quick and easy, my room was clean and the air got cold. Got a great night sleep then left early the next morning. It was a basic hotel room. Nothing fancy or frilly, but I paid a basic price for a standard room. As long as it’s ..."

Reviewed on 29 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 Rp3.862.045 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.862.045
Rp4.238.594 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (314 reviews)
"Not what you'd expect for a $400/nt Marriott. Old lumpy uncomfortable mattress, a lot of dark mold/mildew in the shower and bath floor tile, no (or broken) AC in the common sitting areas on a 90 degree day so it felt like a sauna, entrance doors with most of the paint worn off. Overall just not well ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
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! (366 reviews)
"Beautiful getaway!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

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Fairway Forest
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is Rp2.974.673 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.974.673
Rp3.354.051 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (486 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is Rp1.437.040 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.437.040
Rp1.620.263 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay while in Franklin! I would recommend it to anyone"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

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.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

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.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

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.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

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.

Downtown Highlands Travel Guide