Find exciting spring activities in North GA mountains.
Fall in North Georgia means apples, and Reece’s Cider Company gives Ellijay’s orchard tradition a spirited twist. 🍏🍎 With more than a dozen hard apple ciders on the menu, the selection includes dry and semi-dry apple ciders, sweeter peach and blackberry flavors, spiced apple, and barrel-aged varieties.… 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
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
While visiting the scenic Georgia mountains, visit the best restaurants in North Georgia with scenic water and mountain views. Whether you want a fine dining experience, a casual meal, or a place you can boat into, you can find exactly what you like at these North GA waterfront restaurants.… 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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoy a friendly sports outing ⛳with a round of North Georgia mini-golf in the mountain towns of Helen, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville. When you are finished, take advantage of the amenities offered at these fun attractions, which include fishing, arcade games, gem mining, and ice cream.… 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
Take relaxation in the Georgia mountains to another level with a boat rental and time on one of North Georgia’s beautiful mountain lakes. These local marinas and boat rental shops make it easy to rent a boat for a fun day on the water with family and friends!… 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
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
Looking for a fun and nostalgic way to enjoy a movie night? 🍿🎞️ The North Georgia mountains have several historic theaters, including two of the five remaining drive-ins in Georgia. Enjoy a first-run film or a campy classic from the comfort of your own car or outside on the lawn.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco on Saturday Oct 17
