Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery is a boutique vineyard on southeast Burnt Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pickens County, Georgia. This family-owned vineyard offers live music every weekend and hosts a Friday Night Concert Series during the Summer.… Learn more
For a relaxing retreat in a small vineyard, consider spending some time at the Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard. This 72-acre property includes beautiful rooms, spa treatments, wine tastings, gourmet meals, and a vast network of scenic trails through the woods and meadows.… Learn more
Enjoy a variety of white wines, red wines, sweet wines, dessert wines, and wine slushies at Big Door Vineyards in White, GA. This vineyard is a farm winery in North Georgia founded on friendship, vintage wine, and memorable times. Enjoy the wine tastings, a quaint winery pier, and acoustic music performances in the tasting room.… Learn more
There are lots of great activities in the Georgia mountains, including the opportunity to shop and support local businesses as well as find great deals on national brands!
Each of the communities in the Georgia mountains has its own distinct identity, but one thing they all have in common is a variety of unique local places to shop.… Learn more
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive a tank or crush a car? Have you ever been curious about what it takes to operate a construction excavator? Would you like to try shooting a machine gun?… Learn more
For a totally different perspective, consider an aerial tour of the Georgia mountains. These customized rides in a helicopter, airplane, seaplane, or even a hot air balloon will be a thrilling experience like no other.
Many of the flights are available from the North metro Atlanta area which is a very short flight to the mountains.… Learn more
In the true spirit of offering something for everyone, these unique places in the North Georgia mountains are for those in search of a “clothing free” or “clothing optional” lifestyle or vacation. Two of the highest-rated nudist resorts in Georgia are located in North Georgia and allow you to simply enjoy a brief day trip or purchase a lot and build a home to live full-time on-site!… Learn more
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen is an upscale American restaurant with a Southern twist located at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in the Hiawassee and Young Harris areas. Visit this North Georgia gem for fine dining with gorgeous lake and mountain views.… Learn more
Just 5 miles east of Cleveland, GA, Yonah Mountain Vineyards spans more than 200 acres with wide-open views and a modern tasting room framed by its namesake peak. Settle in for a flight, a glass on the patio, or a weekend meet-up with friends.… Learn more
Nestled down into a hill outside of Cleveland, GA is Serenity Cellars, a family-owned North Georgia boutique winery featuring wines with a Tuscan influence.
Enjoy daily wine tastings and live music on the weekends all in the scenic boutique vineyard setting. … Learn more
Set your sights on Hiawassee and Young Harris, twin towns with easy access to Lake Chatuge and a surprisingly wide food scene. Think lakeside decks, mountain-view patios, fresh trout, smoky BBQ, farm-to-table plates, bakeries, and coffee stops for your next adventure day.… Learn more
💍 Say “I do” in the Georgia Mountains, where North Georgia wedding venues pair mountain air with effortless romance—think vine-lined hills, wooded glens, and sunset skies. From Dahlonega to Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Cleveland, Young Harris, Tiger, and Jasper, the region is packed with photogenic spots and easy guest-weekend logistics.… Learn more
The Georgia mountains are so naturally beautiful, that it is hard to resist the urge to go outside on a nice day. Fortunately, there are some amazing hikes and trails that highlight the best of the area!
The most famous trails in Georgia are the Appalachian Trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail, which draw thousands of hikers each year.… Learn more
For a completely unique Georgia mountains experience, look no further than Expedition: Bigfoot! and The Sasquatch Museum.
Billed as North Georgia’s “biggest” family attraction, this is also the world’s largest Bigfoot museum, with over 4,500 square feet of self-guided exhibits.… Learn more
Get ready for a European-style adventure with the new Georgia Mountain Coaster, open 7 days a week in Helen, GA! Built for both safety and speed, you can ride this attraction with either 1 or 2 people per cart. Cart drivers must be at least 56″ tall while riders must be 38″ tall (and 3+ years old).… Learn more
Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q is a southern roadside barbecue joint that you can’t help but notice as you drive by. This Ellijay restaurant features a bright yellow and red building and is prominently located along GA-515.
The restaurant also includes a unique “Pig Hill of Fame” – a hill behind the restaurant that is covered with hundreds of painted wooden pigs!… Learn more
For an entirely different change of pace, consider an excursion into nearby Murphy, NC to visit the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. This Harrah’s location is a part of the Caesars Rewards loyalty program that includes over 50 locations worldwide!… Learn more
Alyce and Marco perform at Kaya Vineyard in Dahlonega on Saturday August 22!
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard on Saturday, August 23
