Enjoy an afternoon in the Georgia mountains with a guided horseback trail ride. 🐴 There are great options to choose from in all corners of North Georgia. Choose a standard trail ride or a unique option that goes by a moonshine still or a miniature animal farm!… Learn more
Fall in North Georgia means apples, and Reece’s Cider Company takes that tradition to the next level. While Ellijay is famous for apple picking, Reece’s is one of only a few places in North Georgia that actually turns those apples into hard cider.… 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
Sometimes, nothing is more relaxing than a 🍺 refreshing, cold beer on your day off. The Georgia Mountains have a handful of options to try local flavors from their craft beer breweries.
Regardless of your beer knowledge, it’s easy to know what beer you like and enjoy.… Learn more
Turn up your Helen getaway with live music all around town. From riverfront patios and cozy restaurants to lively biergartens and nearby wineries, you can catch acoustic sets, polka nights, country covers, and classic rock any day of the week.… Learn more
Visit Terra Incognita Vineyard for locally crafted wines in their scenic, remote mountain location. Enjoy wine tastings, sweeping views of the vineyards and surrounding mountains, and take advantage of their on-site hiking and biking trails.
Bring your dogs and picnic items, or purchase light snacks and charcuterie items from the vineyard to enjoy with your wine.… Learn more
Tucked into the scenic hills of the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA, Redtail Mountain Vineyard is one of the most recent additions to the region’s growing wine scene.
Opened in 2024, this family-owned vineyard offers a mix of carefully crafted wines and peaceful mountain vineyard views, making it an ideal spot to slow down and savor the moment.… 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
Enjoy the beauty of the Georgia mountains from a luxury treehouse rental. These cozy settings are perfect for relaxing in nature with all the modern comforts of home. Take advantage of a variety of wooded mountain locations for a truly unique vacation experience.… Learn more
Celebrate the coast-to-coast natural beauty of the USA with a trip to your favorite National Park on special dates when no entrance fee is required!
There are currently seven fee-free National Park days each year, plus certain groups of people qualify for a free annual pass!… Learn more
Every year, the US Forest Service offers days when guests can enjoy the US Forest Service sites for free! The US National Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands the agency manages on these fee-free days.… Learn more
Raise a glass to the original craft beverage. 🍯✨ Explore local meads in North Georgia and taste the small-batch honey wine made with regional wildflower and sourwood honey, fruit, and botanicals from the Georgia Mountains.
Find meaderies and taprooms pouring flights and glasses, perfect for a laid-back afternoon or a stop on your North Georgia wine tasting tour.… Learn more
Reserve one of these beautiful Lake Chatuge waterfront rentals near Hiawassee for a great lake vacation among the scenic Appalachian mountains.
Whether you prefer a quiet, secluded cove or expansive views of the mountains surrounding the water, you’ll find great vacation rentals on Lake Chatuge.… Learn more
🌿✨ North Georgia’s agritourism industry has grown tremendously in recent years, producing much more than Georgia’s nickname “The Peach State” 🍑 implies. Plan to visit these 💜 lavender farms in Georgia and learn more about this versatile plant!
The lavender fields in Georgia are beautiful and fragrant, but they also provide the local lavender that goes into countless natural products.… Learn more
Apple season in the North Georgia mountains isn’t just about picking crisp fruit from the orchard; it’s also about raising a glass to one of the season’s most refreshing drinks: hard cider. 🍎🍺 With local orchards brimming with apples, it’s the perfect time to taste how North Georgia cider houses turn that harvest into something fizzy and flavorful.… Learn more
🍷 Meet Cairn View Winery, a laid-back North Georgia winery just outside Jasper with mountain vibes and a cozy tasting-room feel. Opened in 2022, it’s an easy add to your Georgia wine trail if you’re chasing scenic sips and unhurried afternoons.… Learn more
The Georgia mountains are home to many different animal species that you may be spot in the wild of North Georgia mountains. 🦅🐻🦌However, if you don’t want to leave wild animal sightings up to chance, there are also many animal-themed attractions to visit in the North Georgia mountains!… Learn more
Alyce and Marco perform at Grapes and Ladders in Ellijay on Sunday April 26!
