Moody Hollow Guest Guidebook

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Moody Hollow Guest Guidebook

Sightseeing/ Outdoor Activity

Great sights and nice hikes.
Drive to the top of Bell Mountain (no hiking needed) and catch a sunset over the lakes and mountain tops. Beautiful sights year round. A must do when near Hiawassee.
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag Rd
138 locals recommend
Drive to the top of Bell Mountain (no hiking needed) and catch a sunset over the lakes and mountain tops. Beautiful sights year round. A must do when near Hiawassee.
Highest point in GA! PRO TIP: go after 5pm and skip the park fee! Hike on the paved path just less than a mile from the parking lot to the viewing platform. Once at the top look for the viewing guide that informs you of all that you're seeing. Those of you looking for a more challenging hike start at the bottom at the entry gate for a 4 mile round trip hike to the tallest point in GA.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 Spur
288 locals recommend
Highest point in GA! PRO TIP: go after 5pm and skip the park fee! Hike on the paved path just less than a mile from the parking lot to the viewing platform. Once at the top look for the viewing guide that informs you of all that you're seeing. Those of you looking for a more challenging hike start at the bottom at the entry gate for a 4 mile round trip hike to the tallest point in GA.
Great Hike! Challenging but short distance. Rock climbing, camping, and great views. Popular trail.
45 locals recommend
Yonah Mountain
45 locals recommend
Great Hike! Challenging but short distance. Rock climbing, camping, and great views. Popular trail.
Hiking, Zipline, Waterfall, a Lake, Boiled Peanuts and more!
75 locals recommend
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
1788 GA-356
75 locals recommend
Hiking, Zipline, Waterfall, a Lake, Boiled Peanuts and more!
Popular hiking trail just a short 1 mile drive from our rentals.
59 locals recommend
High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap Rd
59 locals recommend
Popular hiking trail just a short 1 mile drive from our rentals.
Hike walking distance (far walk) from the airstream! Round trip 14 Miles. If you want a shorter hike but still want to summit Tray park at Indian Grave Gap and hike round trip 4 miles. This is on the Appalachian Trail.
Tray Mountain
Hike walking distance (far walk) from the airstream! Round trip 14 Miles. If you want a shorter hike but still want to summit Tray park at Indian Grave Gap and hike round trip 4 miles. This is on the Appalachian Trail.
Hike 2 miles to the top of the mountain on the famous Appalachian Trail! You can walk from the airstream (12 miles round trip) or park at Unicoi Gap and do a 4 mile round trip hike. Check Alltrails Website or your favorite hiking app for more details. Less than 10 min drive from the Airstream.
Unicoi Gap Hy 75 52.9
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Hike 2 miles to the top of the mountain on the famous Appalachian Trail! You can walk from the airstream (12 miles round trip) or park at Unicoi Gap and do a 4 mile round trip hike. Check Alltrails Website or your favorite hiking app for more details. Less than 10 min drive from the Airstream.
BEAUTIFUL! Must pay fee to get in ( around $5). Lots of stairs but great sights. If you've never been it's worth checking out.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
236 locals recommend
BEAUTIFUL! Must pay fee to get in ( around $5). Lots of stairs but great sights. If you've never been it's worth checking out.
FISHING!!! The perfect spot to fish, find blackberries, go swimming, get some sun! Such a fun spot.
Tallulah River Campground
800 Tallulah River Rd
FISHING!!! The perfect spot to fish, find blackberries, go swimming, get some sun! Such a fun spot.
So many gorgeous homes. Fun to drive around and admire the great views and interesting dock houses. Great to see if it's your first time in the area. Near Clayton and Tiger, GA.
61 locals recommend
Lake burton
61 locals recommend
So many gorgeous homes. Fun to drive around and admire the great views and interesting dock houses. Great to see if it's your first time in the area. Near Clayton and Tiger, GA.
Rent a boat for lake Chatuge!
12 locals recommend
Lake Chatuge Marine
2300 US-76
12 locals recommend
Rent a boat for lake Chatuge!
Mountain Biker heaven! Lots of trails for most levels.
32 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit Rd
32 locals recommend
Mountain Biker heaven! Lots of trails for most levels.
Guided Whitewater raft the Nantahala river! They have something for everyone here, shopping, food, and even the AT goes through here. Check ahead of time they often host cool events on the water.
NOC Outfitter's Store
13078 Highway 19 West
Guided Whitewater raft the Nantahala river! They have something for everyone here, shopping, food, and even the AT goes through here. Check ahead of time they often host cool events on the water.
White water rafting galore!! Used during the 1996 Olympics, this place is famous for its world class rafting. Set up a guided tour to find out more. Love this place.
80 locals recommend
Ocoee River
80 locals recommend
White water rafting galore!! Used during the 1996 Olympics, this place is famous for its world class rafting. Set up a guided tour to find out more. Love this place.
beauitful!
20 locals recommend
Warwoman Dell
20 locals recommend
beauitful!
great hike!
32 locals recommend
Rabun Bald
32 locals recommend
great hike!
Hard hike
Arkaquah Trailhead
Arkaquah Trail
Hard hike
8 locals recommend
Dicks Creek Gap
8 locals recommend
Want to gain a ton of elevation and push it? This is the hike for you. On Appalachian Trail
15 locals recommend
Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67
15 locals recommend
Want to gain a ton of elevation and push it? This is the hike for you. On Appalachian Trail
29 locals recommend
Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 US-76
29 locals recommend
Public beach
25 locals recommend
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area
440 Sunnyside Rd
25 locals recommend
Public beach
Hike one of Georgias most famous hikes
Blood Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Hike one of Georgias most famous hikes
On the way from hiawassee to Clayton
Popcorn Overlook
Hiawassee Clayton Highway
On the way from hiawassee to Clayton
My dads favorite spot
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64
229 locals recommend
My dads favorite spot
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park Rd
117 locals recommend
Beach/ hiking trails
21 locals recommend
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
4726 Lake Rabun Rd
21 locals recommend
Beach/ hiking trails
6 locals recommend
Neels Gap
6 locals recommend

Food scene

Revamped historic downtown filled with great shopping and excellent food options. Wander North GA has such a unique curated choice of outdoor goods and artisan crafts. Aesthetically pleasing coffee shop, White Birch Provision where they bake dietary friendly baked goods and sell local food and wine. Universal Joint has great outdoor seating and Clarks on Main has a nice bar and rooftop area.
133 locals recommend
Clayton
133 locals recommend
Revamped historic downtown filled with great shopping and excellent food options. Wander North GA has such a unique curated choice of outdoor goods and artisan crafts. Aesthetically pleasing coffee shop, White Birch Provision where they bake dietary friendly baked goods and sell local food and wine. Universal Joint has great outdoor seating and Clarks on Main has a nice bar and rooftop area.
Best Pizza in town! Check their website for week day deals. Can't go wrong here, bar, apps, and they serve you popcorn while you wait. Where the locals go.
60 locals recommend
Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria
7275 S Main St
60 locals recommend
Best Pizza in town! Check their website for week day deals. Can't go wrong here, bar, apps, and they serve you popcorn while you wait. Where the locals go.
Closest grocery store with excellent options. Organic, vegan, gluten-free, and many more options as well as your basics. Try their store made tortilla chips so good! Also they have a Starbucks inside with great service. Beer and Wine for sale but not Hard Liquor- this county doesn't allow sales of that. Helen sells hard liquor.
76 locals recommend
Ingles Market
94 N Main St
76 locals recommend
Closest grocery store with excellent options. Organic, vegan, gluten-free, and many more options as well as your basics. Try their store made tortilla chips so good! Also they have a Starbucks inside with great service. Beer and Wine for sale but not Hard Liquor- this county doesn't allow sales of that. Helen sells hard liquor.
Cute grocery store in Helen, a bit more on the pricey side but convenient location. I like to go there, sit outside near the bar and order sandwiches. Great Outdoor seating and neat finds inside. They also do to order breakfast sandwiches, large coffee bean selection, and candy bin section!
63 locals recommend
Betty's Country Store
18 Yonah St
63 locals recommend
Cute grocery store in Helen, a bit more on the pricey side but convenient location. I like to go there, sit outside near the bar and order sandwiches. Great Outdoor seating and neat finds inside. They also do to order breakfast sandwiches, large coffee bean selection, and candy bin section!
Hidden Gem!! Great atmosphere and yummy thai/chinese food. Lesser known mainly locals.
45 locals recommend
Spice 55
705 Brucken Strasse
45 locals recommend
Hidden Gem!! Great atmosphere and yummy thai/chinese food. Lesser known mainly locals.
Famous local fare! Comfort food and right next to Moody Hollow. Keep in mind this place is CASH ONLY. They do to-go orders as well.
11 locals recommend
Deer Lodge Dining Room
7466 GA-17
11 locals recommend
Famous local fare! Comfort food and right next to Moody Hollow. Keep in mind this place is CASH ONLY. They do to-go orders as well.
Cute cabin themed coffee shop with food in downtown Blairsville. Pretty drive from here to there! You pass Brasstown Bald on the way there.
38 locals recommend
Cabin Coffee Co.
44 Town Sq
38 locals recommend
Cute cabin themed coffee shop with food in downtown Blairsville. Pretty drive from here to there! You pass Brasstown Bald on the way there.
Amazing apps, great dinner selection, bar, and spacious outdoor seating. Located in downtown Clayton near great shopping and pretty drive over. Make sure to stop at Popcorn Overlook.
160 locals recommend
Universal Joint
109 N Main St
160 locals recommend
Amazing apps, great dinner selection, bar, and spacious outdoor seating. Located in downtown Clayton near great shopping and pretty drive over. Make sure to stop at Popcorn Overlook.
Such a gem!!Interior is gorgeous, fresh baked goods, local wines, cheeses, and other yummy treats! Huge coffee selection. Great if you're looking for a flavorful drink. Keep in mind closes around 2pm most days, check their Facebook for hours!
58 locals recommend
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah St
58 locals recommend
Such a gem!!Interior is gorgeous, fresh baked goods, local wines, cheeses, and other yummy treats! Huge coffee selection. Great if you're looking for a flavorful drink. Keep in mind closes around 2pm most days, check their Facebook for hours!
All time favorite coffee shop (and I am picky). The culture, vibe, atmosphere and friendly faces are plentiful here. Order the Dr. Seuss if you want dessert in a cup or a shot in the dark for a strong drink. All organic & all local. They also sell pottery! What more could you ask for?
30 locals recommend
Sweetwater Coffee House
2242 GA-17
30 locals recommend
All time favorite coffee shop (and I am picky). The culture, vibe, atmosphere and friendly faces are plentiful here. Order the Dr. Seuss if you want dessert in a cup or a shot in the dark for a strong drink. All organic & all local. They also sell pottery! What more could you ask for?
Upscale dining, need a reservation for weekend nights! Great lunch, handcrafted drinks, and a local favorite. Located inside a old historic home with 200 year old blueberry bushes around the field.
21 locals recommend
Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House
2220 GA-17
21 locals recommend
Upscale dining, need a reservation for weekend nights! Great lunch, handcrafted drinks, and a local favorite. Located inside a old historic home with 200 year old blueberry bushes around the field.
All I have to say is... TRY THEIR HIBACHI! Owners are kind and always provide excellent service and food.
22 locals recommend
Asiano
1382 US-76
22 locals recommend
All I have to say is... TRY THEIR HIBACHI! Owners are kind and always provide excellent service and food.
Awesome view from their large porch. Great sized portions, nice prices, and full bar. Make sure to catch a sunset here! They also have a shop attached to the side.
32 locals recommend
Marina Station
3399 US-76
32 locals recommend
Awesome view from their large porch. Great sized portions, nice prices, and full bar. Make sure to catch a sunset here! They also have a shop attached to the side.
Fancy donuts and cute merchandise
24 locals recommend
The Farm House Donuts
90 N Main St
24 locals recommend
Fancy donuts and cute merchandise
High end restaurant in the exclusive gated Waterfall Club on lake Burton. Perfect for a celebration or a treat yourself kind of day.
22 locals recommend
The Farmhouse at Waterfall Club
1105 Waterfall Dr
22 locals recommend
High end restaurant in the exclusive gated Waterfall Club on lake Burton. Perfect for a celebration or a treat yourself kind of day.
New compound consisting of cute little cottages, a farm store, restaurant, animals, wedding venue, and events! The couple who created this place executed their vision beautifully.
35 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen
500 GA-246
35 locals recommend
New compound consisting of cute little cottages, a farm store, restaurant, animals, wedding venue, and events! The couple who created this place executed their vision beautifully.
High quality pizza and drinks. Located on main street in Clayton with open air seating. Try the truffle mushroom pizza- my personal fav. They also have good vegan options.
103 locals recommend
Fortify Pi
69 N Main St
103 locals recommend
High quality pizza and drinks. Located on main street in Clayton with open air seating. Try the truffle mushroom pizza- my personal fav. They also have good vegan options.
Many say it's the best Italian food they've ever had. Call ahead to check for availability as they often take reservations and fill up.
48 locals recommend
Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main St
48 locals recommend
Many say it's the best Italian food they've ever had. Call ahead to check for availability as they often take reservations and fill up.
Busy on weekends so call ahead if you can. This place is stunning, very well decorated.
31 locals recommend
Grapes & Beans Cafe
42 E Savannah St
31 locals recommend
Busy on weekends so call ahead if you can. This place is stunning, very well decorated.
Located on the Crane Creek Vineyard. They host a Sunday brunch, nice lunch and upscale dinner. Small little cottage. Great place to treat yourself and grab some wine after.
15 locals recommend
Paris and Company
912 Crane Creek Road
15 locals recommend
Located on the Crane Creek Vineyard. They host a Sunday brunch, nice lunch and upscale dinner. Small little cottage. Great place to treat yourself and grab some wine after.
Seems odd to have seafood in the mountains but this place is the exception. Chef is from New Orleans.
9 locals recommend
Hiawassee Seafood Bar & Grill
147 S Main St
9 locals recommend
Seems odd to have seafood in the mountains but this place is the exception. Chef is from New Orleans.
Try the portobello burger! All diet friendly
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St
98 locals recommend
Try the portobello burger! All diet friendly
I don’t go to highlands without getting a pastry
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St
95 locals recommend
I don’t go to highlands without getting a pastry
30 locals recommend
Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea Ln
30 locals recommend

Local Culture

Folk School! Such a fun place to walk around and admire its unique charm. Beautiful drive through the mountain to this craft oasis. Walk around the campus and stop by their local artist made shop!
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd
125 locals recommend
Folk School! Such a fun place to walk around and admire its unique charm. Beautiful drive through the mountain to this craft oasis. Walk around the campus and stop by their local artist made shop!
Pottery Museum, wide variety of events, nice gift shop, host contra dance and more! Check with Wil as he leads "Forest Bathing" events on Saturday's at the center.
31 locals recommend
Sautee Nacoochee Center
283 GA-255
31 locals recommend
Pottery Museum, wide variety of events, nice gift shop, host contra dance and more! Check with Wil as he leads "Forest Bathing" events on Saturday's at the center.
Old Mill turned into pottery studio! If you're lucky you will catch some potters while throwing on the wheel. Great place.
33 locals recommend
Mark Of The Potter
North Street
33 locals recommend
Old Mill turned into pottery studio! If you're lucky you will catch some potters while throwing on the wheel. Great place.
Old home turned pottery studio. Catch the potters in the studio throwing on the wheel.
Hickory Flat Pottery
13664 GA-197
Old home turned pottery studio. Catch the potters in the studio throwing on the wheel.
Excellent grits, oats, flours and more! Local gem, go ready to stock up on some goods!
33 locals recommend
Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store
7107 S Main St
33 locals recommend
Excellent grits, oats, flours and more! Local gem, go ready to stock up on some goods!
Sautee Nacoochee Arts District is a gem to say the least. While it may not be large in size, the community that fills it is not one to forget. I love Sweetwater Coffee house, perfect place to make friends and drink great coffee, and buy pottery. Bernies is a upscale restaurant inside of an old historic home.The Sautee General Shop has local goods. Sheilas has amazing sandwiches, artisan snacks, and baked goods. Elevate Sautee is great for crystals and other spiritual finds. Lavender Cottage has nice shopping options. Make sure to drive down Lynch Mtn Road for some great views and beautiful homes.
23 locals recommend
Sautee Nacoochee
23 locals recommend
Sautee Nacoochee Arts District is a gem to say the least. While it may not be large in size, the community that fills it is not one to forget. I love Sweetwater Coffee house, perfect place to make friends and drink great coffee, and buy pottery. Bernies is a upscale restaurant inside of an old historic home.The Sautee General Shop has local goods. Sheilas has amazing sandwiches, artisan snacks, and baked goods. Elevate Sautee is great for crystals and other spiritual finds. Lavender Cottage has nice shopping options. Make sure to drive down Lynch Mtn Road for some great views and beautiful homes.

Shopping

CUTE!!!! Owners are SO KIND! Local shop with hiking gear, clothing, books, AMAZING STICKERS and more!
14 locals recommend
Trailful Outdoor Co.
75 N Main St
14 locals recommend
CUTE!!!! Owners are SO KIND! Local shop with hiking gear, clothing, books, AMAZING STICKERS and more!
Cute Cute Cute!!! a MUST SEE. Outdoor gear, books, local goodies, candles, ice cream, axe throwing and more!
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main St
73 locals recommend
Cute Cute Cute!!! a MUST SEE. Outdoor gear, books, local goodies, candles, ice cream, axe throwing and more!
Well priced boutique and home goods store.
12 locals recommend
Treehouse On Main Inc.
23 N Main St
12 locals recommend
Well priced boutique and home goods store.
Women and Girls boutique in Hiawassee.
20 locals recommend
North & Main Clothing Company
518 N Main St
20 locals recommend
Women and Girls boutique in Hiawassee.
Interesting, creative, unique finds! This place in my opinion is a must see. Only open seasonal, make sure to check out ahead of time to see if they are open!
Gourd Place
2319 Duncan Bridge Rd
Interesting, creative, unique finds! This place in my opinion is a must see. Only open seasonal, make sure to check out ahead of time to see if they are open!
Excellent spot to find local made pottery, you can often catch the artist on the wheel making neat things. Built out of an old mill right on a mini waterfall.
33 locals recommend
Mark Of The Potter
North Street
33 locals recommend
Excellent spot to find local made pottery, you can often catch the artist on the wheel making neat things. Built out of an old mill right on a mini waterfall.

Drinks

Great food and drinks. Hop on over to the next state for a chance to try this local spot.
32 locals recommend
Hayesville Brewing Company
1568 US-64
32 locals recommend
Great food and drinks. Hop on over to the next state for a chance to try this local spot.
Beer and tacos! Lot's of outdoor seating and a covered top balcony. Good for a large group, games for kids too.
55 locals recommend
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main St
55 locals recommend
Beer and tacos! Lot's of outdoor seating and a covered top balcony. Good for a large group, games for kids too.
The area's newest brewery! Inside a huge warehouse, often has food trucks and cool events. Outdoor seating.
33 locals recommend
Tantrum Brewing Company
1939 Helen Hwy
33 locals recommend
The area's newest brewery! Inside a huge warehouse, often has food trucks and cool events. Outdoor seating.
Not to be confused for an onsite vineyard (I made this mistake my first time) but a surprising gem! Great place if you want to try a flight of different wines and have the comfort of AC. Cute gift shop attached and nextdoor is a nice antique shop.
86 locals recommend
Habersham Winery
7025 S Main St
86 locals recommend
Not to be confused for an onsite vineyard (I made this mistake my first time) but a surprising gem! Great place if you want to try a flight of different wines and have the comfort of AC. Cute gift shop attached and nextdoor is a nice antique shop.
Wine connoisseur? This place is for you! In my opinion the most popular vineyard the area has to offer.
113 locals recommend
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 S
113 locals recommend
Wine connoisseur? This place is for you! In my opinion the most popular vineyard the area has to offer.
Great aesthetic, great beer, and not your basic brewery food. They have nice veg options too! Must see.
60 locals recommend
Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUS
60 locals recommend
Great aesthetic, great beer, and not your basic brewery food. They have nice veg options too! Must see.
They now have a location in CLAYTON GA. I haven't been yet but it looks awesome, it has a food truck and outdoor seating.
66 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr
66 locals recommend
They now have a location in CLAYTON GA. I haven't been yet but it looks awesome, it has a food truck and outdoor seating.
This is my favorite place to grab a drink. Keep in mind last call is typically around 6 p.m. This is a great day time place to sit outside, play some games, and soak in the view. They offer wine and snacks. I cannot recommend this place enough. All outdoor.
148 locals recommend
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek Rd
148 locals recommend
This is my favorite place to grab a drink. Keep in mind last call is typically around 6 p.m. This is a great day time place to sit outside, play some games, and soak in the view. They offer wine and snacks. I cannot recommend this place enough. All outdoor.

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