Blue Ridge cabins have a special place in my heart. I got engaged on a cabin deck as the sun set over the mountains. 💍 We’ve returned for many other stays, too, often happiest with a long-range view and a comfortable place to enjoy the evening.… Learn more
Morning coffee beside the vines, the first light over the mountains, and no rush to leave after a tasting: an overnight stay gives you time to enjoy wine country at a different pace. ☕🍇 These North Georgia wineries with lodging offer everything from cozy suites to cottages with room for your favorite people.… Learn more
Crisp autumn air, mountain ridges painted in gold and crimson, and scenic roads lined with colorful trees make fall in North Georgia a wonderful time to explore. 🍁 Whether you are planning a mountain getaway, an afternoon drive, or a relaxed meal with a view, this guide will help you find the best places and times to enjoy fall foliage in the North Georgia mountains.… Learn more
As a child of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I grew up on twisty, curvy mountain roads. My paw-paw Don had a saying that “anyone can make a straight road, but it takes a damn good one to make a curvy road.”… Learn more
As the weather starts to cool and the air fills with the sweet scent of ripened fruit 🍎, it’s the perfect time to visit North Georgia’s apple-picking orchards.
Whether you prefer a quiet weekday strolling through apple trees on a local farm or the excitement of a local harvest festival, there are many great ways to enjoy the apple harvest.… Learn more
🎃 Fall brings pumpkins in bright orange, pale pastels, and wonderfully lumpy shapes to farms across the North Georgia mountains. Some stops are free to browse, with rows of pumpkins ready for the porch. Others pair your pumpkin search with a hayride, corn maze, or an afternoon of farm games.… Learn more
In the North Georgia mountains, a corn maze brings you close enough to the harvest to see the ears still growing on the stalks, 🌽 with tall rows of corn turning a walk into a puzzle. Choose a large maze for an afternoon of map-reading and wrong turns, a shorter farm outing with children, or an after-dark adventure with flashlights and a few scares.👻… Learn more
Fall in North Georgia means apples, and Reece’s Cider Company gives Ellijay’s orchard tradition a spirited twist. 🍏🍎 With more than a dozen hard apple ciders on the menu, the selection includes dry and semi-dry apple ciders, sweeter peach and blackberry flavors, spiced apple, and barrel-aged varieties.… Learn more
Gem mining in North Georgia gives children a hands-on treasure hunt, with colorful finds to sort, identify, and take home. 💎 A flash of purple in the sifter, a tiny fleck of gold in the pan, and suddenly everyone is leaning closer.… Learn more
A cold beer tastes especially good when there is time to stay for the next song, compare a tasting flight, or find a table by the river. 🍺 North Georgia breweries offer very different afternoons: a working bike shop in Ellijay, a train car in Talking Rock, a farm setting near Dahlonega, and downtown taprooms with nearby food.… Learn more
North Georgia’s harvest season is about more than apple pies and pumpkin-colored scenery. 
From fresh-pressed sorghum syrup and old-fashioned farm traditions to apple festivals, grape stomps, live music, and handmade mountain crafts, these celebrations offer several distinct ways to enjoy fall in the Georgia mountains.… Learn more
Accent Cellars 🍷 offers a broad selection of wines in a creekside tasting room just outside downtown Dahlonega. Outdoor seating includes covered tables, umbrella-shaded tables, and uncovered tables beside the creek. Inside, sofas, games, and a small gift-and-snack corner give you several ways to settle in.… Learn more
Treehouse dreams have grown up! 🌳 You can sleep among the branches and still enjoy an indoor bathroom, electricity, and running water. These modern luxury treehouse rentals in North Georgia give you plenty of reasons to linger outside, too. Take your coffee onto a creek-facing deck, claim a rocking chair overlooking the vines, or slip into a private hot tub after a day exploring the mountains.… Learn more
Did you know that the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States is held each year in Helen, in the North Georgia Mountains? 🥨🍻 This complete guide to the 2026 Helen, GA Oktoberfest covers the official dates, daily hours, admission, parade, keg tapping, bands, food, parking, lodging, and practical tips for planning your visit.… Learn more
While visiting the scenic Georgia mountains, visit the best restaurants in North Georgia with scenic water and mountain views. Whether you want a fine dining experience, a casual meal, or a place you can boat into, you can find exactly what you like at these North GA waterfront restaurants.… Learn more
Feather’s Edge Vineyards 🪶 is a locally owned winery that brings wine, handmade art, and live music together on a wooded property in Ball Ground, Georgia. Enter through the gallery, where handmade art and gifts give you plenty to browse before you reach the wine counter in back.… Learn more
The climate and specific geography of the North Georgia mountains 📍produce award-winning red, white, and rose wines among the Blue Ridge mountain scenery. This distinctive environment allows unique opportunities to enjoy local craftsmanship and taste the local flavors.
The North Georgia mountains are home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): the Dahlonega Plateau AVA and the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard this SATURDAY
