Hiawassee Hideaway Guidebook
Fun Things to See and Do
Drive to the top of Bell Mountain for unforgettable long-range views of Lake Chatuge and the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee! Located only 10 minutes from the property.
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I-Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdDrive to the top of Bell Mountain for unforgettable long-range views of Lake Chatuge and the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee! Located only 10 minutes from the property.
The Brasstown Bald Recreation Area & Visitor Center is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. Just a short drive from Hiawassee (30 min drive from the property). On the Bald you will find picnic areas with great views; a general store with locally made products; three trailheads just off of the parking lot, a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and observation deck which offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area, including four states (GA, TN, NC, & SC). If you look closely, you can see the observation tower from our back deck!
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I-Centre ye-Brasstown Bald Visitors
2941 GA-180 SpurThe Brasstown Bald Recreation Area & Visitor Center is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. Just a short drive from Hiawassee (30 min drive from the property). On the Bald you will find picnic areas with great views; a general store with locally made products; three trailheads just off of the parking lot, a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and observation deck which offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area, including four states (GA, TN, NC, & SC). If you look closely, you can see the observation tower from our back deck!
Check out this and Blue Hole Falls on this trail. Wear comfortable shoes and the road to the trailhead is a little rough.
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High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdCheck out this and Blue Hole Falls on this trail. Wear comfortable shoes and the road to the trailhead is a little rough.
Beautiful hike along a mountain stream to the falls! Incorporate this one on a day trip to Helen, GA.
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Amathafa kaAnna Ruby
Anna Ruby Falls RoadBeautiful hike along a mountain stream to the falls! Incorporate this one on a day trip to Helen, GA.
Amazing views, great wines and an attentive staff! My favorite wine is the Hellbender!
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdAmazing views, great wines and an attentive staff! My favorite wine is the Hellbender!
Great place for tasting with outdoor seating. Knowledgable staff. Tried our first Mead made from local honey. Excellent!
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Hightower Creek Vineyards
7150 Canaan DrGreat place for tasting with outdoor seating. Knowledgable staff. Tried our first Mead made from local honey. Excellent!
Home to several popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Moonshine Festival and big-name concerts at the Anderson Music Hall.
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Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdHome to several popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Moonshine Festival and big-name concerts at the Anderson Music Hall.
Family oriented beach with covered picnic area and children's playground.
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Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 US-76Family oriented beach with covered picnic area and children's playground.
Location for boat rentals, Splash Island Water Park and the Marina Station restaurant.
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Lake Chatuge Marine
2300 US-76Location for boat rentals, Splash Island Water Park and the Marina Station restaurant.
Great place for all sorts of unique gifts and souvenirs, not just Christmas items!
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Always Christmas
715 N Main StGreat place for all sorts of unique gifts and souvenirs, not just Christmas items!
A 45 minute drive to Blue Ridge. Pick your own fruit, taste their fresh baked goods, hard ciders or wine made on site. Stroll the orchards or take a hay ride! Lots of family-oriented things to do.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrA 45 minute drive to Blue Ridge. Pick your own fruit, taste their fresh baked goods, hard ciders or wine made on site. Stroll the orchards or take a hay ride! Lots of family-oriented things to do.
A 35 minute drive from our property. Enjoy one of Georgia's oldest state parks with fantastic mountain views, a 22 acre lake and 17 miles of hiking trails including amenities such as picnic tables, boat and bike rentals, mini golf and a beach area.
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Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdA 35 minute drive from our property. Enjoy one of Georgia's oldest state parks with fantastic mountain views, a 22 acre lake and 17 miles of hiking trails including amenities such as picnic tables, boat and bike rentals, mini golf and a beach area.
Places to Eat and Drink
Great beer selection, excellent tacos from the food truck and live music!
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Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StGreat beer selection, excellent tacos from the food truck and live music!
A local favorite with daily food specials and local entertainment. Located next the the Always Christmas Store. A great place for breakfast!
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Sundance Grill
715 N Main StA local favorite with daily food specials and local entertainment. Located next the the Always Christmas Store. A great place for breakfast!
Great drinks and pub food. Sit by the marina with outdoor seating overlooking Lake Chatuge surrounded by beautiful mountains. L:ive weekend entertainment.
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Marina Station
3399 US-76Great drinks and pub food. Sit by the marina with outdoor seating overlooking Lake Chatuge surrounded by beautiful mountains. L:ive weekend entertainment.
Hungry? Great all-you-can-eat, family\-oriented buffet that will not disappoint!
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Daniels Steak House
273 Big Sky DrHungry? Great all-you-can-eat, family\-oriented buffet that will not disappoint!
Great food, huge portions and friendly service.
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Hawg Wild BBQ And Catfish House
625 US-76Great food, huge portions and friendly service.
Local favorite on Friday and Saturday nights! Located across the marina. Live music, dancing, outdoor sand area with picnic tables and corn hole. Opened late. Limited food menu.
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Sand Bar
3288 Dogwood LnLocal favorite on Friday and Saturday nights! Located across the marina. Live music, dancing, outdoor sand area with picnic tables and corn hole. Opened late. Limited food menu.
Local favorite! Excellent southern breakfast and lunch. Make sure to bring cash. Credit cards not accepted.
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Mary's Southern Grill
1615 GA-17Local favorite! Excellent southern breakfast and lunch. Make sure to bring cash. Credit cards not accepted.
Located down the hill only a couple minutes from the property. Starbucks, deli, bakery and excellent meat and produce departments.
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Ingles Market
94 N Main StLocated down the hill only a couple minutes from the property. Starbucks, deli, bakery and excellent meat and produce departments.
Great craft beers, cocktails, flat breads, sandwiches and salads located in downtown Hiawassee. Outdoor seating and occasional live entertainment.
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Tilted Cafe
142 N Main StGreat craft beers, cocktails, flat breads, sandwiches and salads located in downtown Hiawassee. Outdoor seating and occasional live entertainment.
Terrific american food. Big menu with friendly and responsive service.
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Brother's at Willow Ranch
6223 S US Hwy 76 BypassTerrific american food. Big menu with friendly and responsive service.
Our favorite Italian restaurant in the area! Call ahead for reservations.
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Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main StOur favorite Italian restaurant in the area! Call ahead for reservations.
Typical Mexican food with great prices and fast service.
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Monte Alban Restaurant
581 N Main StTypical Mexican food with great prices and fast service.
Worthwhile Day Trips
"Alpine Village” only a short 30 minute drive away. Walk the downtown for restaurants - don't miss the German food and Beer! Or bring your swimsuit and go tubing on one of the local rivers!
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Helen
"Alpine Village” only a short 30 minute drive away. Walk the downtown for restaurants - don't miss the German food and Beer! Or bring your swimsuit and go tubing on one of the local rivers!
A 45 minute drive to this trendy downtown area with boutiques, restaurants and live music. Grab a bite or drink at one of the many excellent restaurants or bars. Ride the historic train through the mountains to Tennessee!
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Blue Ridge
A 45 minute drive to this trendy downtown area with boutiques, restaurants and live music. Grab a bite or drink at one of the many excellent restaurants or bars. Ride the historic train through the mountains to Tennessee!
A 30 minute drive through the mountains and the past exclusive Lake Burton area to this quaint mountain community with a beautiful downtown area offering excellent restaurants and upscale clothing, home decor and accessory shops.
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Clayton
A 30 minute drive through the mountains and the past exclusive Lake Burton area to this quaint mountain community with a beautiful downtown area offering excellent restaurants and upscale clothing, home decor and accessory shops.