Find the best summer activities in North Georgia mountains.
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
Take the short, exciting drive from Hiawassee to the top of Bell Mountain and enjoy spectacular bird’s-eye views 🦅 of the nearby lake, town, and mountains!
The distinctive Bell Mountain peak is one of the most easily recognizable in the area.… 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 give you several very different ways to enjoy fall in the Georgia mountains.… Learn more
The Fall color in North Georgia is not limited to the trees. Long before the first trees start to change colors, the U-pick flowers in North Georgia add a more whimsical kind of farm day to the late-summer and early-fall calendar, with sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, lavender, and dahlias you can turn into a bouquet of your own.… Learn more
What if your next North Georgia U-pick adventure ended in a wine glass? 🍷
Late summer is grape harvest season in the North Georgia mountains, and a small number of local wineries invite visitors to experience it in ways that go well beyond an ordinary tasting.… 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
Labor Day weekend brings together two of the best seasons in the North Georgia mountains. ☀️ Summer is still serving up warm afternoons, tubing weather, and lake days, while apple orchards are opening, grapes are ready to stomp, and the first hints of fall are beginning to appear.… Learn more
Did you know that gold fever swept through North Georgia nearly two decades before California’s famous rush? Today, you can descend into an underground mine, learn to pan from experienced staff, sift gold-bearing material, and follow the history that shaped Dahlonega.… Learn more
There is no shortage of annual events to celebrate people, places, seasons, and culture! Celebrate the diversity of the area with events for the entire family. Choose from unique events, including an annual Elvis tribute and competition, festivals, rodeos, scenic railways, and more!… Learn more
📷 Picture this: Six months of wine adventures, 44 Georgia wineries, one $65 passport unlocking over $600 in value. 🍷
The 2026 Georgia Wine Highway is your excuse to explore mountain AVAs, downtown tasting rooms, scenic vineyards, and even Muscadine country from March 1 through August 31.… Learn more
Ready to wake up in wine country? 🍷✨ This guide to vineyard wineries where you can spend the night in the Georgia Mountains spotlights the most scenic North Georgia wineries with lodging from Dahlonega and Blue Ridge to Ellijay, Blairsville, and beyond.… Learn more
A summertime trip to the Georgia mountains is the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing tubing trip in one of the beautiful North Georgia rivers. There are locations close to many of the mountain towns, and in Helen, GA you can actually float right through the middle of town on the Chattahoochee River!… 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
These unique vacation home rentals offer an experience unlike anything you would find at a traditional hotel!
Explore the world of “by owner” vacation rentals with a boat for a unique experience that includes a boat that is ready to go at your waterfront property.… Learn more
Enjoy a friendly sports outing ⛳with a round of North Georgia mini-golf in the mountain towns of Helen, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville. When you are finished, take advantage of the amenities offered at these fun attractions, which include fishing, arcade games, gem mining, and ice cream.… Learn more
When the temperatures rise and the days are long, there is no better way to relax than by taking a refreshing dip in a pool! These North Georgia vacation rentals include a private pool for your group to enjoy during your stay.… Learn more
Take relaxation in the Georgia mountains to another level with a boat rental and time on one of North Georgia’s beautiful mountain lakes. These local marinas and boat rental shops make it easy to rent a boat for a fun day on the water with family and friends!… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Feather's Edge Vineyards on Sunday September 27
