Horseback riding in North Georgia ranges from a 35-minute novice outing to longer mountain trails, river rides, and private adventures. 🐴 Choose a gentle walking route, a forest ride with an old moonshine still stop, or a half-day trip for experienced riders.… Learn more
A wine flight on the covered patio at Redtail Mountain Vineyard in Blairsville, GA comes with a view of grapevines, wooded hills, and the surrounding Coosa Valley. The tasting cellar and outdoor seating have a cozy, unhurried feel that suits a long conversation, a snack board, or an afternoon of live music.… 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
As a child of the mountains, I grew up traveling on winding mountain roads, and I still find them spellbinding. 🛣️ The climb, the changing rhythm of the turns, and the view opening beyond the trees can make a drive the highlight of the day.… 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
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 good one to make a curvy road.”… 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 follow the Toccoa River along the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line, starting from the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge.… 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
Feather’s Edge Vineyards 🪶 is a locally owned winery that brings wine, handmade art, and live music together on a wooded property in Ball Ground, Georgia. Enter through the gallery, where handmade art and gifts give you plenty to browse before you reach the wine counter in back.… Learn more
North Georgia offers not only scenic daytime attractions but also stunning night skies. While visiting the GA mountains, take time at night to look up and experience the beauty of the dark nighttime skies and marvel at the latest astronomical discoveries. … Learn more
Take the short, exciting drive from Hiawassee to the top of Bell Mountain and enjoy spectacular bird’s-eye views 🦅 of the nearby lake, town, and mountains!
The distinctive Bell Mountain peak is one of the most easily recognizable in the area.… 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
Stay inside a waterfall state park, step out onto a private balcony, or book a room with a wood-burning fireplace and a three-course breakfast waiting in the morning. These lodges in the Georgia mountains offer several ways to build a getaway around the place you stay.… 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
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
🍷 There’s a certain kind of afternoon that just feels right: a blanket spread across green grass, a glass of local wine in hand, and nothing on the agenda but being outside. In North Georgia, that afternoon has a home at the vineyards tucked into the mountains, where picnicking isn’t an afterthought.… Learn more
Alyce and Marco perform at Kaya Vineyard in Dahlonega on SATURDAY!
