Highlands, NC
Travel Guide





Visit Highlands
Where to stay in Highlands

Downtown Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Mirror Lake
While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Highlands Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

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

Lake Sequoyah
While Lake Sequoyah isn't home to many top sights, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
"Parking was free. Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

The Skyline Lodge
"We have stayed many times at Skyline Lodge and love the accommodations and service. Tammy is especially welcoming and remembers all are special requests!"
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Outpost Inn

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
"This was just what we were looking for- a cabin in the mountains!!!! It is a beautiful, rustic cabin that brought back many memories!! We enjoyed every minute!!! I wish we could have stayed longer. MA Duke"
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

2 Living Areas + Fireplace: Mirror Lake Cottage!
"We absolutely loved the location of this property, and the house itself is beautifully decorated! However, we did experience a few issues during our stay. Communication was tough, as I left a message upon arrival regarding a few concerns but never received a response from “Bee”. Upstairs, the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands
Cullasaja River Gorge
same day bookings
"Absolutely loved the stay. Was an amazing experience. Wished I could have stayed a bit longer to get a more time by the river. But will definitely be reaching back out to the host. Now for parts that had my fiancé and I in awe…. When we pulled up to the place he wasn’t sure we were in the right place. ..."
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026























