Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Highlands

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

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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 1 684 kr per night from 12 May to 13 May
1 684 kr
12 May - 13 May
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! (233 reviews)
Great place to stay, loved it!

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is 887 kr per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
887 kr
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
Staff was very attentive to our problem. Parking was great. Very close to the Performing Arts Center, which was where we were seeing a comedy show.

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is 1 409 kr per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
1 409 kr
7 Jun - 8 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! (470 reviews)
Attentive and professional staff. nice, quiet location. Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is 1 178 kr per night from 26 May to 27 May
1 178 kr
26 May - 27 May
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! (332 reviews)
Bed mattress was brick hard and no wifi, but place nice, very clean and people were friendly.

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Fairway Forest
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is 2 424 kr per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
2 424 kr
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (85 reviews)
A cute renovated property, beautiful views and close to town! The staff was great and upgraded our room, the room was very big with heated floors and a balcony!

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Skyline Lodge
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 1 818 kr per night from 19 May to 20 May
1 818 kr
19 May - 20 May
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! (295 reviews)
Great spot! Clean, quiet and very convenient location. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Highlands

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 Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Mirror Lake
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.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Country Club.

Highlands Hills
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Old Edwards Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highlands Falls
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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