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
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
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
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
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
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
From large lakefront estates to cozier cabins, the North Georgia mountains offer incredible places to create lasting vacation and holiday memories. These North Georgia vacation rentals with private pools are among the coolest places to stay when temperatures rise. 🏊🏡
There’s plenty of variety beyond a place to take a dip.… Learn more
The Georgia mountains are a great place to unwind, and a stay at one of these North Georgia resorts offers plenty of ways to enjoy your getaway. Spend an afternoon at the spa, play a round of golf, or settle into a seat overlooking the mountains or the lake.… Learn more
NOTE: This article is about a past event that ended August 2026.
📷 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
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
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
North Georgia is going big for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026, with mountain towns and lake communities filling the calendar with parades, boat parades, fireworks, patriotic concerts, unique contests, and one standout drone show between June 27 and July 11.… Learn more
For a memorable stay that is as unique as the area, consider staying in a smaller space, such as a bed and breakfast. 🛌🥐 These unique mountain locations include a freshly prepared hot breakfast (usually in a shared space with the owner and other guests), and often the service will be much more personalized than a visit to a chain hotel.… Learn more
