Guidebook for Hiawassee
Sightseeing
One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States, Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Sightseeing, suspension bridge, beach, hiking trails and more!
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdOne of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States, Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Sightseeing, suspension bridge, beach, hiking trails and more!
Rising 4,784 feet above sea level it is Georgia's highest mountain. On clear days you get views of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Hiking, picnicking and great views.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurRising 4,784 feet above sea level it is Georgia's highest mountain. On clear days you get views of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Hiking, picnicking and great views.
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdLook out spot close to the house
High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdHiking and waterfall
Appalachian Trail: Unicoi Gap to Tray Gap is a 10.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hiawassee, Georgia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
84 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail: Unicoi Gap to Tray Gap is a 10.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hiawassee, Georgia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
Everything Else
Fishing, tubing, swimming, ballgames, badminton, frisbee, horseshoes, bird watching, bike trails and nature walks provide lots of outdoor fun for everyone.
Nottely River Campground-Cabin
3832 Gainesville HwyFishing, tubing, swimming, ballgames, badminton, frisbee, horseshoes, bird watching, bike trails and nature walks provide lots of outdoor fun for everyone.
Georgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Check website for events. http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdGeorgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Check website for events. http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
430 miles of trails for hiking and riding. 1,300 miles of trout streams with trout, walleye, bluegill, and bass. Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway is a beautiful 47-mile loop through the Armuchee Ridges.
57 locals recommend
Hiawassee
430 miles of trails for hiking and riding. 1,300 miles of trout streams with trout, walleye, bluegill, and bass. Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway is a beautiful 47-mile loop through the Armuchee Ridges.
Located on Lake Chatuge. Something for the whole family with Driving Range, Pro Shop, Putting Green, Swimming. Pool, Tennis Courts and Greenside Grill.
23 locals recommend
Chatuge Shores Golf Course
260 Golf Course RdLocated on Lake Chatuge. Something for the whole family with Driving Range, Pro Shop, Putting Green, Swimming. Pool, Tennis Courts and Greenside Grill.
3,000 plants, including dogwood, native azaleas, wild flowers, trillium, and more than 400 varieties of rhododendron. Open year round, peak viewing in April and May.
26 locals recommend
Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge
96 Pavilion Rd3,000 plants, including dogwood, native azaleas, wild flowers, trillium, and more than 400 varieties of rhododendron. Open year round, peak viewing in April and May.
Arts & Culture
Bell Music, Tower Town Square, 7 - 7:30 p.m. every evening, music varies by the season. Friday Night Concerts May 3 through the end of October, Courtroom of the Courthouse @ 7:00 p.m.
Union County Historical Courthouse
1 Town SqBell Music, Tower Town Square, 7 - 7:30 p.m. every evening, music varies by the season. Friday Night Concerts May 3 through the end of October, Courtroom of the Courthouse @ 7:00 p.m.
Hightower Creek Vineyards
7150 Canaan DrWine tasting vineyard tours
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdWine tasting vineyard tours
Entertainment & Activities
Immerse yourself in a jewelry class for a week. A great retreat from the normal and a great value.
William Holland Retreat
230 Lapidary LnImmerse yourself in a jewelry class for a week. A great retreat from the normal and a great value.
Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
Marina and water
craft rental
The Ridges Marina
3379 US-76Water craft rental
A place to play pickleball and relax on the public beach on Lake Chatuge
9 locals recommend
Towns County Pickle Ball Complex & Courts
Campground RoadA place to play pickleball and relax on the public beach on Lake Chatuge
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss StrasseTubing doen the Chattahoochee River
Fun mining for gemstones! Family run mine in Franklin, NC. Great for the whole family.
12 locals recommend
Rose Creek Mine
240 Terrace Ridge DrFun mining for gemstones! Family run mine in Franklin, NC. Great for the whole family.
An immersive experience creating jewelry and making new friends. A great break from the normal and a great value.
William Holland Retreat
230 Lapidary LnAn immersive experience creating jewelry and making new friends. A great break from the normal and a great value.
Food Scene
Excellent steak, seafood and chicken dishes. The smaller portions are perfect if you are on the road and don't want to take food home.
49 locals recommend
Brother's at Willow Ranch
6223 S US Hwy 76 BypassExcellent steak, seafood and chicken dishes. The smaller portions are perfect if you are on the road and don't want to take food home.
The Happy Hawg
1586 U.S. 76Great ribs and sauce
Ingles Market
94 N Main StGrocery, deli, Starbucks, and gas.
City/town information
Georgia's Alpine Village. Events and festivals year round, notably Oktoberfest and Hot air balloon races the first weekend in June.
500 locals recommend
Helen
Georgia's Alpine Village. Events and festivals year round, notably Oktoberfest and Hot air balloon races the first weekend in June.
City advice
Don't miss
List of waterfalls and trails
www.golakechatuge.com/what-to-do-hiking.php