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If you are looking for a North Carolina vacation destination that offers a bit of everything, then Highlands is the place to be this summer! Appealing to nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike, there are endless things to do in Highlands, NC! Whether you want to explore scenic waterfall trails winding through the Nantahala National [...]

The Bear Shadow Festival returns this April, bringing three days of music and daytime activities to the beautiful Highlands Plateau. Shake off your hibernation and spend springtime celebrating music in the mountains! Choose Highlands Vacation Rentals to host your group for the festival, and enjoy plenty of space to spread out in our spacious properties! [...]

At Highlands Vacation Rentals, we know that no vacation is complete without your dog by your side. That’s why we offer an impressive collection of pet-friendly cabins in Highlands, NC, to accommodate travelers and their furry friends. Take your dog on an epic adventure to the great outdoors, exploring cascading waterfalls and surmounting mountain trails [...]

Highlands, North Carolina, is a small mountain town with something for everyone. The town’s cultural scenes, wine gardens, high-end boutiques, and award-winning restaurants keep visitors busy throughout the seasons. Highlands is primarily known for its upscale dining and fine restaurants, and that’s why we’ll be taking a close look at the best restaurants in Highlands, [...]

North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains attract adventurers far and wide looking to explore our vast wilderness. Within this wilderness, you will be rewarded with scenic trails that take you to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in North Carolina. You can access nine waterfalls within ten miles of Highlands. Spend your vacation chasing Highlands, [...]

Nestled at 4,000 feet in Nantahala National Forest, you will find one of the best small towns in the south, Highlands, North Carolina. A charming mountain town where outdoor adventurers come to explore, surrounded by the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are known for many things, from the spectacular cascading waterfalls [...]

Celebrate the 4th of July is the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains with a summer vacation to Highlands, NC.

Explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with local expert guide Justin Kingland of Highland Excursions.

Slow down and spend the holiday season in the Smoky Mountains with Highlands Vacation Rentals. The Highlands holiday lights are a long-standing tradition and are lit straight after Thanksgiving, setting the tone for a long and festive holiday season. The town park is aglow with the festive spirit of the season and millions of twinkling [...]

Highlands is a quaint mountain town nestled in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Voted one of the “Best Small Towns in the South”, Highlands is a bucket-list vacation destination with an abundance of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, shopping & dining, arts & culture, and coveted music and culinary festivals that draw crowds [...]