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If you’ve never been to Highlands, NC, you may be wondering how to get here. To help you find the best route, we have included driving directions to Highlands, NC. Find routes from Atlanta, Asheville, and Knoxville and plan the ultimate road trip in the southeast. After a day on the road, your property at [...]

Highlands, North Carolina, is a charming mountain town with a permanent population of just over 1,000 people. Even though we are small, we have plenty of attractions in Highlands, NC, to keep vacationers busy. Whether you want to chase waterfalls, zipline above the forest canopy, check out the local arts scene, or hike challenging mountain [...]

At Highlands Vacation Rentals, we offer the perfect accommodations for couples, families, and groups visiting the Highlands-Cashiers plateau. Elevate your stay and book one of our cabins with hot tubs in Highlands, NC. After a day exploring scenic waterfalls, hiking lush trails, or strolling through charming downtown Highlands, unwind in your private hot tub while [...]

When most people picture a North Carolina vacation, they likely imagine summer hikes and coastal escapes. However, once winter rolls around, mountain towns like Highlands transform into a cozy, high-elevation retreat perfect for a ski getaway. With crisp mountain air, snow-dusted forests, and a charming small-town feel, Highlands makes an ideal home base for your [...]

Humans have always looked into the night sky with wonder. But the night sky looks very different today than it did for our ancestors. In fact, nearly 80% of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies, making it harder and harder for people to see the night sky in all its splendor. In Highlands, we [...]

The 2025 Highlands Food and Wine Festival is right around the corner. And if you are still looking for lodging for this highly anticipated fall event in the Blue Ridge Mountains, then you’ve come to the right place. Stay with Highlands Vacation Rentals and join us in Highlands for a weekend of award-winning chefs, top [...]

If you are looking for a weekend getaway in North Carolina where you can spend time in the great outdoors hiking through mountains, visiting waterfalls, and fly fishing for trout, consider heading to Highlands. Our mountain town is located in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest, just 85 miles from Asheville and 170 miles from Charlotte. [...]

You could easily spend your entire vacation exploring the mountain town of Highlands. But if you are looking for more adventures nearby, we recommend making a day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drive 50 miles north and explore some of the best hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, taking you through [...]

There are many ways to experience the natural beauty of North Carolina during your getaway in the charming town of Highlands. Hike mountain trails, marvel at cascading waterfalls, fish for trout in the winding rivers, and watch birds fly overhead. Today, we will highlight the region's excellent bird-watching spots. Whether you are an avid birder [...]

Summer is the perfect time to plan your family vacation in the North Carolina mountains. Plan your trip to Highlands, NC, and spend quality time with your family while exploring nature, riding mountain coasters, ziplining, and listening to live music. Stay close to everything the region has to offer with Highlands Vacation Rentals. We offer [...]