Your Guide to the North Georgia Mountains!
Groceries
Ingles has EVERYTHING! While they offer everything, they do a wonderful job catering to people who know and love to cook diverse fare. The Hiawassee market is a bit more quaint, whereas the Hayesville location (similar distance) is more like a super store. Sign up for the Ingles card to get heavy discounts (or ask to use ours).
76 locals recommend
Ingles Market
94 N Main StIngles has EVERYTHING! While they offer everything, they do a wonderful job catering to people who know and love to cook diverse fare. The Hiawassee market is a bit more quaint, whereas the Hayesville location (similar distance) is more like a super store. Sign up for the Ingles card to get heavy discounts (or ask to use ours).
Events
Whether it is the fair, a special event, or concert, there is always something going on at the North Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Be sure to check their website before coming to town to see if there's something happening that you may want to check out!
https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdWhether it is the fair, a special event, or concert, there is always something going on at the North Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Be sure to check their website before coming to town to see if there's something happening that you may want to check out!
https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
Food scene
This is one of our favorite places to eat in town. The pic icon doesn't do it justice (google it for better views).
The marina restaurant is the only one in town that sits directly on the water with stunning views of Lake Chatuge and a mountain backdrop. It's absolutely gorgeous.
The vibe is relaxing, the food is tremendous (a little higher priced than other places in town, but worth it for the view!) and on the weekends, check their website, they often have live music, too!
We bring all our friends & family here and you won't regret stopping by, even if it's just to grab an app & relax for a few minutes!
32 locals recommend
Marina Station
3399 US-76This is one of our favorite places to eat in town. The pic icon doesn't do it justice (google it for better views).
The marina restaurant is the only one in town that sits directly on the water with stunning views of Lake Chatuge and a mountain backdrop. It's absolutely gorgeous.
The vibe is relaxing, the food is tremendous (a little higher priced than other places in town, but worth it for the view!) and on the weekends, check their website, they often have live music, too!
We bring all our friends & family here and you won't regret stopping by, even if it's just to grab an app & relax for a few minutes!
Papa's Pizza to go is the best! They offer great food at a great place - and bonus - - they deliver to our home! The delivery guy, Donald, is super friendly. Please just indicate that you are in the cottage and he will bring it right back to you.
32 locals recommend
Papa's Pizza To Go
3064 US-76Papa's Pizza to go is the best! They offer great food at a great place - and bonus - - they deliver to our home! The delivery guy, Donald, is super friendly. Please just indicate that you are in the cottage and he will bring it right back to you.
This is our favorite family breakfast place. If Cracker Barrel were a locally owned restaurant, then this would be Mary's. They even make cute chocolate chip mickey pancakes for the kiddos if requested.
37 locals recommend
Mary's Southern Grill
1615 GA-17This is our favorite family breakfast place. If Cracker Barrel were a locally owned restaurant, then this would be Mary's. They even make cute chocolate chip mickey pancakes for the kiddos if requested.
Cabin Coffee is our favorite, cozy coffee place. If it's a rainy day, this is the perfect place to pull up next to the fireplace with a book & a good cup of coffee and relax the day away.
38 locals recommend
Cabin Coffee Co.
44 Town SqCabin Coffee is our favorite, cozy coffee place. If it's a rainy day, this is the perfect place to pull up next to the fireplace with a book & a good cup of coffee and relax the day away.
Shopping
Trailful is one of my favorite stores in town. Even if you are not an outdoors person, in my opinion, this is the best shop in town to pickup Hiawassee/Lake Chatuge gear! From. shirts to hats to local goods, they have a great selection of high quality & great looking gear & gifts, often local made. Check them out!
14 locals recommend
Trailful Outdoor Co.
75 N Main StTrailful is one of my favorite stores in town. Even if you are not an outdoors person, in my opinion, this is the best shop in town to pickup Hiawassee/Lake Chatuge gear! From. shirts to hats to local goods, they have a great selection of high quality & great looking gear & gifts, often local made. Check them out!
If you have an itch to go shopping, this is a beautiful boutique with lots of custom finds. They offer great sales and have beautiful options galore!
20 locals recommend
North & Main Clothing Company
518 N Main StIf you have an itch to go shopping, this is a beautiful boutique with lots of custom finds. They offer great sales and have beautiful options galore!
Sightseeing
If you are looking for the best view in town, Bell Mountain is where it's at. It's free to drive up, but buckle up, because it does get rather steep at the end. You will be glad you made the trip when you check out the 360 degree view from the mountain though -it's breathtaking!
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdIf you are looking for the best view in town, Bell Mountain is where it's at. It's free to drive up, but buckle up, because it does get rather steep at the end. You will be glad you made the trip when you check out the 360 degree view from the mountain though -it's breathtaking!
This is one of our favorite falls to visit in the area! If you want to go down to the swinging bridge, make sure you bring some water & comfortable shoes - there are a lot of steps! It does take some work, but our girls were still able to do it when they were 3 & 4. However, if that's not your scene & even if you just want to view the falls from the top of the gorge, it's still a beautiful place to explore.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdThis is one of our favorite falls to visit in the area! If you want to go down to the swinging bridge, make sure you bring some water & comfortable shoes - there are a lot of steps! It does take some work, but our girls were still able to do it when they were 3 & 4. However, if that's not your scene & even if you just want to view the falls from the top of the gorge, it's still a beautiful place to explore.
Enjoy Georgia's highest peak where on a clear day you can even see the Atlanta skyline! There is a small admission fee & you can either take a bus to the top or hike the trail. Once you're at the top, take in the 360 degree view and walk around on the well built observation deck for spectacular views in every direction!
244 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald
Enjoy Georgia's highest peak where on a clear day you can even see the Atlanta skyline! There is a small admission fee & you can either take a bus to the top or hike the trail. Once you're at the top, take in the 360 degree view and walk around on the well built observation deck for spectacular views in every direction!
Splash island is a great way for the kiddos to spend the afternoon leaping around the lake & having fun!
27 locals recommend
Splash Island
3379 S US Hwy 76 BypassSplash island is a great way for the kiddos to spend the afternoon leaping around the lake & having fun!
Breathtaking scenery and delicious fruits - a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Check their website for what's in season & operating hours and don't forget to visit the gift shop, too!
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrBreathtaking scenery and delicious fruits - a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Check their website for what's in season & operating hours and don't forget to visit the gift shop, too!
Winery
This is an absolutely relaxing and picturesque winery just minutes from our cottage. They often feature live music and have a seasonal restaurant - Paris & Company - that is perfect for a special date night. Check out the gift shop, grab a tasting flight, and enjoy the spectacular view! Bonus - it's a very casual environment (we've shown up in our hiking attire) and everyone is welcome so whether you're feeling fancy or casual, this place is for everyone.
148 locals recommend
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdThis is an absolutely relaxing and picturesque winery just minutes from our cottage. They often feature live music and have a seasonal restaurant - Paris & Company - that is perfect for a special date night. Check out the gift shop, grab a tasting flight, and enjoy the spectacular view! Bonus - it's a very casual environment (we've shown up in our hiking attire) and everyone is welcome so whether you're feeling fancy or casual, this place is for everyone.