Stephanie's Guidebook
Food scene
Where to eat in Hiawassee, GA
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StGreat atmosphere and casual outdoor dining.
Sundance Grill
715 N Main StTasty options for everyone. Casual and porch dining.
Hawg Wild BBQ And Catfish House
625 US-76Bar-B-Que and Catfish!
Marina Station
3399 US-76Excellent atmosphere and food!
Tilted Cafe
142 N Main StGreat sandwich combinations and beer on tap. Ice cream next door.
Sightseeing
Beautiful view after a steep drive. Panoramic view of Lake Chatuge. Warning- graffiti is everywhere! Still worth the view and an important lesson as to the impact of humanity on creation.
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdBeautiful view after a steep drive. Panoramic view of Lake Chatuge. Warning- graffiti is everywhere! Still worth the view and an important lesson as to the impact of humanity on creation.
Beautiful mountain lake. Peaceful and pleasant. The recreation area offers a 1 mile easy loop trail. If you can, rent a boat from one of the 3 local boat rental locations, and go out for 4-8 hours.
25 locals recommend
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area
440 Sunnyside RdBeautiful mountain lake. Peaceful and pleasant. The recreation area offers a 1 mile easy loop trail. If you can, rent a boat from one of the 3 local boat rental locations, and go out for 4-8 hours.
An hour drive away, but worth every moment if you love seeing beautiful scenery! Tallulah Gorge registers as a rainforest because of its precipitation levels and its lush vegetation! Waterfalls, swinging bridge and gorge hiking are all worth it! Drive through Clayton and benefit from its offerings!
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdAn hour drive away, but worth every moment if you love seeing beautiful scenery! Tallulah Gorge registers as a rainforest because of its precipitation levels and its lush vegetation! Waterfalls, swinging bridge and gorge hiking are all worth it! Drive through Clayton and benefit from its offerings!
Hike the paved pathway or ride the shuttle to the top of Georgia’s tallest mountain! Park fee entrance required. Breathtaking panoramic mountain views.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurHike the paved pathway or ride the shuttle to the top of Georgia’s tallest mountain! Park fee entrance required. Breathtaking panoramic mountain views.
Pleasant, moderate hiking depending on your ability. Beautiful waterfalls and a swimming hole. If you’re daring, swing from a rope off the top of the falls.
59 locals recommend
High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdPleasant, moderate hiking depending on your ability. Beautiful waterfalls and a swimming hole. If you’re daring, swing from a rope off the top of the falls.
Quaint shopping, entertainment and food options.
Towns nearby that offer the whole shebang!
A North Georgia Swiss Alp town sure to please. Worth the drive 30 mins back over the mountain to the bridge in downtown Helen. Great German fare and shopping. A summer and Oktoberfest favorite. A mountain roller coaster, zipping, ropes course, mini-golf and tubing on the river are all draws for those seeking fun! Don’t forget a funnel cake or homemade fudge!
500 locals recommend
Helen
A North Georgia Swiss Alp town sure to please. Worth the drive 30 mins back over the mountain to the bridge in downtown Helen. Great German fare and shopping. A summer and Oktoberfest favorite. A mountain roller coaster, zipping, ropes course, mini-golf and tubing on the river are all draws for those seeking fun! Don’t forget a funnel cake or homemade fudge!
Thirty minutes away in Clayton you’ll find boutiques and quaint square shopping. Great eats are available at Fortify Pie and Fortify Table as well the donut shop across the street, my personal favorite!
133 locals recommend
Clayton
Thirty minutes away in Clayton you’ll find boutiques and quaint square shopping. Great eats are available at Fortify Pie and Fortify Table as well the donut shop across the street, my personal favorite!
Only 6 miles away. Has everything you could need including emergency services!
57 locals recommend
Hiawassee
Only 6 miles away. Has everything you could need including emergency services!
Recreation
Take the kids and enjoy some fun!
Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 US-76Ever popular Lake Chatuge - ski, fish, boat and swim!
Shop and eat, but mostly enjoy the recreation options for the kids: mini-golf, mountain coaster, tubing the river, zip lines and ropes courses!
500 locals recommend
Helen
Shop and eat, but mostly enjoy the recreation options for the kids: mini-golf, mountain coaster, tubing the river, zip lines and ropes courses!