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
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
One of the most fun things to do on a nice day is to enjoy a picnic outside in a beautiful space. Fortunately, some of the best picnic locations in the Georgia mountains can be found at the local vineyards.
Give yourself a reason to spend extra time outside by enjoying a picnic lunch at a vineyard in North Georgia.… Learn more
Enjoy breathtaking views of Yonah Mountain while sipping a local beverage at 🐐☕JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters & Tasting Room in Cleveland, Georgia.
This charming coffee roaster offers indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great location to take in the tranquil mountain atmosphere.… Learn more
Open since May 2020, the Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery is a farm-to-table winery and meadery that grows 100% of its fruit and honey for its wines and meads.
Sample the handcrafted wines and meads while enjoying complimentary artisan bread with every tasting!… Learn more
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery is a family winery in the north Georgia mountains with stunning 360° mountain views, wines made on the property, local craft beer, and gourmet cheese trays. Indoor and outdoor seating is available to enjoy the vineyard views.… Learn more
Limoges Cellars opened in early 2023 and proudly features an old-world design that meets a new-world wine. This new mountain vineyard features a loft event space and a wine-tasting room in a modern farmhouse perched at the top of the vines, where you can take in sweeping views of grapevines, mountains, and wide-open skies.… Learn more
What could be better than getting something for free? There are many ways to score great deals in North Georgia if you know where to look. Enjoy these great free Georgia mountain resources!
There are several different categories of North Georgia freebies.… Learn more
The Georgia Mountains are packed with stories that go way beyond gold. ⛏️🏔️ Step into museums and exhibits that spotlight Native and pioneer history, the gold rush, railroads, moonshining, folk art, and the natural sciences that shaped the region.
Expect hands-on displays, living history, kid-friendly activities, and guided tours that bring the mountains to life.… 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
CeNita Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned vineyard and winery that opened in 2015 in the rolling hills near Cleveland, Georgia. Their grapes are grown on 3 acres of land and produce ~1,000 cases of wine annually. Estate wines are grown, processed, cellared, and bottled at CeNita.… Learn more
Soak up rural waterfront dining in the Georgia Mountains, where the pace slows and the river does the talking. This is North Georgia at its most laid-back with towering trees, cool air off the Chestatee River, and a front-row seat to the scenery.… 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
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
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
After weeks of city and state-mandated closures for the COVID-19 pandemic, things are gradually starting to reopen around the state of Georgia.
The governor has relaxed some restrictions while extending others. Key dates and guidelines for the state of Georgia include:
Some businesses are still under statewide order to remain closed, while others are open with new safety restrictions:
Note that just because the governor has eased guidelines for the state, that some municipalities may have their own safety restrictions and local ordinances in effect.… Learn more
