Scenic Drives in the Georgia Mountains
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...
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...
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...
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...
Take the short, exciting drive from Hiawassee to the top of Bell Mountain and enjoy spectacular birds-eye views of the nearby lake, town, and mountains! The distinctive Bell Mountain peak is one of the...
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 managed...
Celebrate the coast-to-coast natural beauty of the USA with a trip to your favorite National Park on special dates when there is no entrance fee required! There are currently 5 fee-free National Park days...
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Blue Ridge, Georgia, offers lunch and dinner and boasts one of the most scenic riverside locations in North Georgia. Stop by for a drink, dessert, or meal, and enjoy the...
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...
Roo Mountain Vineyards is located on a scenic mountaintop near downtown Ellijay and features fine wines, hard ciders, live music, incredible North Georgia mountain views, and more! Visit the winery for a wine-tasting flight...
Living Water Winery is a scenic vineyard and winery that opened in early 2023 in Blairsville, Georgia. Visit this North Georgia winery for gorgeous panoramic mountain views and a wide drink selection that includes...
One of North Georgia’s most scenic views is found at Ott Vineyards and Winery near Ellijay. Enjoy this vineyard’s friendly and knowledgeable staff, easy-drinking wines, and some of the best views in the Georgia...
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...
Canoe Vineyard and Winery is a new vineyard and winery that opened in 2022 in Talking Rock, Georgia. The winery offers wine tastings six days a week from its tasting room perched on a...
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...
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...
The Georgia mountains are a beautiful place to spend time in every season of the year. Some of the best restaurants in North Georgia are also at some of the most scenic places around...
Kaya Vineyard & Winery is located in the Dahlonega Plateau, where their wines are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes produced on their property. Kaya has some of the most stunning views in the area, and...