Learn where veterans can enjoy military discounts in North Georgia.
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
Did you know that the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States happens in Helen in the North Georgia mountains each year? 🥨🍻The Ultimate Guide to the Helen GA Oktoberfest 2026 shows you how to join the town of Helen this Fall to celebrate the annual Helen Oktoberfest!… 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
For a memorable, family-friendly outing in the Georgia mountains, consider a trip to try gem mining in North GA.💎💎💎
These Georgia gemstone mining attractions have everything you’ll need to find one-of-a-kind treasures you can keep for a lifetime. Test your luck at these popular North Georgia gem mining locations and find a wide variety of gems that may soon become your favorite souvenirs!… 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
Visit the Kingwood Resort & Golf Club ⛳in North Georgia for relaxing resort amenities in a scenic mountain location!
No matter if you visit for a great meal, an overnight stay, a round of golf, or a trip to the spa, you’ll be sure to have an enjoyable time at the Kingwood Resort in Clayton.… Learn more
Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa in Blairsville is a hidden treasure in Georgia’s Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA. It offers cabin rentals, a European-style spa, winery, and tasting room. Spend a relaxing afternoon (or the whole weekend) in the scenic beauty of this farm winery and resort.… 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
At Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, you can enjoy a variety of handcrafted wines including white wines, red wines, blush wines, sweet wines, and more! The gently rolling hills on the property are lined with grapevines, while the donkeys and friendly farm steward animals add an element of delight to your visit.… 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
🍷 Set your sights on Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery just north of Dahlonega—a signature North Georgia winery known for mountain vistas, polished tastings, and a restaurant that turns a wine day into a full-on experience. Think flight boards, chef-crafted bites, and photo-ready views of the Blue Ridge.… 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 home to many beautiful waterways that are begging to be explored in a quiet setting on a small boat. Take advantage of these rental locations and have an easy day of fun on the mountain rivers and lakes!… Learn more
One of the most popular attractions in the Georgia Mountains is a scenic train ride through the Appalachians on the restored Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
These scenic train rides travel along the Toccoa River on the old Marietta and North Georgia Railroad tracks.… Learn more
As a child of the mountains, I grew up traveling on windy mountain roads and I still find them to be spellbinding.
Whether you live for the shifting in your seat as you wind around tight corners, the incredible views that appear at each turn, or the novelty of your ears popping with the changing elevation, mountain drives are an intense experience no matter where you’re going!… Learn more
Enjoy the scenery of Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains from a unique vantage in the sky on a hot air balloon ride!
Rides are available at either dawn or near sunset (when the weather is most favorable) and allow you to experience the thrill of riding along with the wind.… 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
Live music from Alyce & Marco on Saturday Dec 20
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard on Sunday Dec 21
