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Destinations Near Highlands

• Cashiers, NC
  (6.8 mi.)
• Scaly Mountain, NC
  (7.3 mi.)
• Glenville, NC
  (9.2 mi.)
• Otto, NC
  (11 mi.)
• Sapphire, NC
  (12 mi.)
• Dillard, GA
  (12 mi.)
• Rabun Gap, GA
  (13 mi.)
• Mountain Rest, SC
  (13 mi.)
• Franklin, NC
  (14 mi.)
• Oconee Station State Historic Site, SC
  (14 mi.)

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Hotels

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Old Edwards Inn and Spa

445 Main Street
Highlands, NC Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
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Hampton Inn Franklin

244 Cunningham Road
Franklin, NC 28734 Map

Distance: 12.8 mi.
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Black Rock Mountain State Park

3085 Black Mountain Pkwy.
Mountain City, GA

Distance: 14.1 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Nantahala River Gorge

Nantahala National Forest
c/o Wayah Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734

Distance: 16.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Nantahala River Gorge, a nine-mile stretch of the Nantahala River that runs from Beechertown to... Read More

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Ellicott Rock Trail

1001 Pisgah Hwy.
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768

Distance: 4.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Three-and-a-half-mile Ellicott Rock Trail starts on an abandoned road, then changes course into the wilderness before its descent to Chattooga River and Ellicott Rock. ... Read More

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Nantahala Outdoor Center

13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, North Carolina 28713

Distance: 29.5 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Highlands

	Distance (mi.)
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	120.0 map
Charlotte Douglas Airport	128.6 map
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport	197.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Highlands

	Distance (mi.)
Asheville Regional/Hendersonville Airport	45.8 map
Greer Greenville/Spartanburg Airport	48.2 map
Knoxville Mc Ghee Tyson Airport	68.5 map

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Flight Deals to Highlands

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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL)	$147
Memphis (MEM) to Atlanta (ATL)	$151
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlanta (ATL)	$155
Kansas City (MKC) to Atlanta (ATL)	$156
New Orleans (MSY) to Atlanta (ATL)	$156

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Trip Ideas

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• Bold Colors on the Blue Ridge: Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
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• Brigadoon Lodge
  Clarkesville, Georgia

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Highlands Vacation Rentals

from: $85

Secluded Mountain Cabin with View

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Woodburning Stove

from: $175

Romantic Highlands Vacation Cabin for Rent

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Woodburning Stove

from: $350

House on the Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain in Highlands, NC

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 12

Amenities: Fireplace, Pets OK

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