Guidebook for Hiawassee
Food Scene
Wonderful food and they accept reservations. Located in Hayesville, the next town over. The wait staff are also skilled and provide a level of service you don't get much these days.
121 locals recommend
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StWonderful food and they accept reservations. Located in Hayesville, the next town over. The wait staff are also skilled and provide a level of service you don't get much these days.
Good food. Easy to eat in or call ahead and take back to the suite while you enjoy sunsets from our patio.
48 locals recommend
Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main StGood food. Easy to eat in or call ahead and take back to the suite while you enjoy sunsets from our patio.
El Cancun
3360 US-76Best Mexican food in Hiawassee, great view of the lake.
A brew pub that is one of our "go-to" places. The food is delicious and the beer choices are plentiful. They also serve wine. There is inside dining, although there aren't a lot of tables, and plenty of outside dining. Live music most weekends. Plenty of parking.
55 locals recommend
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StA brew pub that is one of our "go-to" places. The food is delicious and the beer choices are plentiful. They also serve wine. There is inside dining, although there aren't a lot of tables, and plenty of outside dining. Live music most weekends. Plenty of parking.
One of the nearby towns is Hayesville. They have a couple of good brew pubs in town and Nocturnal is one of them. Opened in 2019, it has a modern farmhouse kind of feel and the food was not the typical bar food, so it is good!
60 locals recommend
Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUSOne of the nearby towns is Hayesville. They have a couple of good brew pubs in town and Nocturnal is one of them. Opened in 2019, it has a modern farmhouse kind of feel and the food was not the typical bar food, so it is good!
Sundance Grill
715 N Main StSteady food quality and recently added a bar.
Sophisticated but not fussy. Food and ambiance is great. Caters to those who want a nice date night. And the owners support veteran by offering free meals that guests can pay forward.
6 locals recommend
HIR Gastro Lounge
757 Bell Creek RoadSophisticated but not fussy. Food and ambiance is great. Caters to those who want a nice date night. And the owners support veteran by offering free meals that guests can pay forward.
Great food and atmosphere. Sit outside and watch Main Street, or go inside and play (for free) classic arcade games. Good bartenders there in addition to the food.
26 locals recommend
Tilted Cafe
142 N Main StGreat food and atmosphere. Sit outside and watch Main Street, or go inside and play (for free) classic arcade games. Good bartenders there in addition to the food.
Wonderful Sunday brunch and dinner service weekdays. Brunch is $25 pp, and is well worth it.
11 locals recommend
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen
3493 US-76Wonderful Sunday brunch and dinner service weekdays. Brunch is $25 pp, and is well worth it.
Parks & Nature
At more than 4500 ft elevation, this national park site is worth seeing because on a clear day you can see four states.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 Spur At more than 4500 ft elevation, this national park site is worth seeing because on a clear day you can see four states.
Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge
96 Pavilion RdSee the Rhododendrum Garden.
An awesome hike that is probably considered moderate but the payoff is great! two waterfalls with viewing platforms. Visit atlantatrails website for more information. The trailhead is close to the house.
59 locals recommend
High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdAn awesome hike that is probably considered moderate but the payoff is great! two waterfalls with viewing platforms. Visit atlantatrails website for more information. The trailhead is close to the house.
A place to go and see Native American works. A cloudy day is good for this one simply because they are easier to see in the stone.
8 locals recommend
Track Rock Gap Petroglyph Site
2000 Trackrock Gap RdA place to go and see Native American works. A cloudy day is good for this one simply because they are easier to see in the stone.
Flat trail over the dam with wide views. Great for walking or running. Park right by the top of the dam.
17 locals recommend
Chatuge Dam Trail
1407 Chatuge Dam RdFlat trail over the dam with wide views. Great for walking or running. Park right by the top of the dam.
Sightseeing
The road, while very curvy, leading to Bell Mountain is paved and a "must-see" while in Hiawassee. The city added steps and viewing platforms to the tippy top of the mountain and the view is terrific.
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag Rd The road, while very curvy, leading to Bell Mountain is paved and a "must-see" while in Hiawassee. The city added steps and viewing platforms to the tippy top of the mountain and the view is terrific.
The highest point in Georgia and you can see four states on a clear day. Definitely something you should do. Either ride the shuttle the last bit to the top from the parking lot, or hike one of several trails to get to the top. Lovely place!
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurThe highest point in Georgia and you can see four states on a clear day. Definitely something you should do. Either ride the shuttle the last bit to the top from the parking lot, or hike one of several trails to get to the top. Lovely place!
Arts & Culture
Great place to look into classes and a visit. Has live music too.
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdGreat place to look into classes and a visit. Has live music too.
Entertainment & Activities
Good music hall, location for Georgia Mountain Fair and festival.
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdGood music hall, location for Georgia Mountain Fair and festival.
Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
A marina for renting boats, jet skis, kayaks.
Fieldstone Cinemas Six
1159 Jack Dayton CirVery inexpensive movie tickets and food/drink.
Go for an hour or two-hour trail ride in one of the prettiest valleys around. We’ve taken someone who has never been on a horse before and they loved it. No experience required.
21 locals recommend
Track Rock Riding Academy
202 Trackrock Camp RdGo for an hour or two-hour trail ride in one of the prettiest valleys around. We’ve taken someone who has never been on a horse before and they loved it. No experience required.
Essentials
Good selection of cheeses and wines, also has a Starbucks inside and the best chicken salad I’ve ever had. Has most everything you'd need.
76 locals recommend
Ingles Market
94 N Main StGood selection of cheeses and wines, also has a Starbucks inside and the best chicken salad I’ve ever had. Has most everything you'd need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sand Bar
3288 Dogwood LnLive music, fun atmosphere. Giant sand pit with corn hole games.
Restaurant with a giant deck and live entertainment (weekends) overlooking the lake. Casual atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Marina Station
3399 US-76Restaurant with a giant deck and live entertainment (weekends) overlooking the lake. Casual atmosphere.