Lake Sequoyah, NC

Highlands

Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.
Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.
A curved curtain of water flowing over the perfectly level dam that forms Lake Sequoyah blocking the Cullasaja River, Highlands, North Carolina
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it!  Such a sweet discovery.
Behind the waterfall

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Lake Sequoyah Hotel Deals

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

Highlands NC
Stay at this chalet in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Country Club are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Incredible property!! Home is spectacular! And the hosts could not be more hospitable and accommodating!! Love the home! The design is so great for entertaining with such perfectly appointed living spaces. And there are so many beautiful places to just sit and take in nature! Love everything about ...

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC
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
$140 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$154 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and 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 our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$147 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews)
Was awesome

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$129 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
Clean and great room

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
$195 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$214 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
Kind and helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Sylva NC
Stay at this cabin in Sylva. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oaks Gallery and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
The cabin was just a very pleasant stay!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK
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 neighborhoods around Lake Sequoyah

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

Mirror Lake

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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

5/5(3 area reviews)

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

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

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.

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

Highlands Falls

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

Highlands Falls
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Wildwood Mountain

While Wildwood Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wildwood Mountain


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