Lodge Guidebook
Shopping
Ingles Market
94 N Main StClosest grocery store and always very clean.
A must for apples, jams, jellys, honey, fried pies, baked goods and so much more. Well worth the 35 minute drive!!
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrA must for apples, jams, jellys, honey, fried pies, baked goods and so much more. Well worth the 35 minute drive!!
Alexander's Store
4482 Town Creek School RdGreat shopping, they have something for everyone!!
Food Scene
Recommended restaurants to visit.
Best Italian restaurant in the area and very close. Reservations always suggested.
48 locals recommend
Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main StBest Italian restaurant in the area and very close. Reservations always suggested.
Tilted Cafe
142 N Main StGreat place for lunch or dinner. Small but very good food.
Great food and great atmosphere! Make reservations, especially if during the weekend.
49 locals recommend
Brother's at Willow Ranch
6223 S US Hwy 76 BypassGreat food and great atmosphere! Make reservations, especially if during the weekend.
Excellent food, great atmosphere and beautiful historic building.
75 locals recommend
Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveExcellent food, great atmosphere and beautiful historic building.
Julie's Place
30 NC-141Nothing fancy but great home cooking!
Great view right across from the lake. Good bar food and usually great music.
49 locals recommend
Sand Bar
3288 Dogwood LnGreat view right across from the lake. Good bar food and usually great music.
Rib Country-Hayesville
580 NC-69Great BBQ and not far from lodge.
Cowboys & Angels Restaurant
60 Chattahoochee StrasseExcellent food and great atmosphere
A must if you're in Helen!! So delicious, sweet and savory!!
48 locals recommend
Hofer's Bakery and Cafe
8758 N Main StA must if you're in Helen!! So delicious, sweet and savory!!
Trouble Tap Bar And Grill
3915 US-76Great food and great service! Sooo close to the lodge!!
Sightseeing
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurViews to die for!! Great hiking trails.
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadBeautiful falls, great hiking trails. A must see!!
Helton Creek Falls
Easy hike, beautiful falls.
Tallulah Gorge
Breathtaking! Different levels of trails.
Ruby Falls
Worth the 2 hour drive.
Well worth the 2 hour drive. Truly amazing, especially during Christmas season.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StWell worth the 2 hour drive. Truly amazing, especially during Christmas season.
Neighborhoods
Very laid back lake and mountain town. Friendly people and plenty to do.
57 locals recommend
Hiawassee
Very laid back lake and mountain town. Friendly people and plenty to do.
Helen
Historical German town, with so much to see and do.
Entertainment and Sports
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdGreat ski area for skiing in the East. Beautiful views.
Splash Island
3379 S US Hwy 76 BypassGreat summer fun for the family! Within 5 minutes of lodge.
Always something going on here, from festivals, car shows, concerts and more.
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdAlways something going on here, from festivals, car shows, concerts and more.
Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseGreat family fun!!
Fun place for kids. Great ice cream too! Gift shop and goats to feed.
85 locals recommend
Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441Fun place for kids. Great ice cream too! Gift shop and goats to feed.