Which area of NC, northern mountains or southern mountains? Mt Leconte is the highest place in the southwest region, but I believe you have to hike to it. Highlands, NC is the highest town in the southern part, but there aren't many places to stay there. So realistically, your best bet are the dumps in Maggie Valley, then drive up to the parkway to see anything, or you could head up to the northern mountains and find an AirBNB condo on Beech.What’s a good place to book a room in NC on the highest peaks? It’s not for snow obviously.