Highlands Hills

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.
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

Popular places to visit

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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.

Dry Falls
Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club

Highlands Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Highlands Country Club
View from Whiteside Mountain in late fall

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.

Whiteside Mountain
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

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.

Bridal Veil Falls
Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017.

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.

Cullasaja Falls
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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.

Glen Falls

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 RM249 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM249
RM306 total
15 Mar - 16 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)
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM750 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM750
RM823 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (280 reviews)
The room was comfortable. A bit disappointed in the amenities But all in all, a good stay

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is RM770 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM770
RM845 total
8 Mar - 9 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

Highlander Mountain House
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 RM482 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM482
RM545 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (734 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is RM515 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
RM515
RM580 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Peaceful, tucked away from the highways and shops.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is RM274 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM274
RM399 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (312 reviews)
Perfect getaway for my daughters and myself! The amities were everything we needed PLUS some. Thank you for top-notch hospitality!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Fairway Forest
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Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Hills

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Country Club.

Mirror Lake
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highlands Falls
Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

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.

Lake Sequoyah
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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.

Wildwood Mountain

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