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
Looking for a fun, weather-proof plan in the mountains? 🎳 Bowling checks every box: budget-friendly, family-friendly, and rain-or-shine. Use the sections below to find modern lanes by town, discover cabins with private bowling alleys (yes, really), and explore the map so you can plan an epic rainy day, birthday party, or cozy cabin night in.… 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
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
Tucked into the scenic hills of the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA, Redtail Mountain Vineyard is one of the most recent additions to the region’s growing wine scene.
Opened in 2024, this family-owned vineyard offers a mix of carefully crafted wines and peaceful mountain vineyard views, making it an ideal spot to slow down and savor the moment.… Learn more
Enjoy the beauty of the Georgia mountains from a luxury treehouse rental. These cozy settings are perfect for relaxing in nature with all the modern comforts of home. Take advantage of a variety of wooded mountain locations for a truly unique vacation experience.… 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
Apple season in the North Georgia mountains isn’t just about picking crisp fruit from the orchard; it’s also about raising a glass to one of the season’s most refreshing drinks: hard cider. 🍎🍺 With local orchards brimming with apples, it’s the perfect time to taste how North Georgia cider houses turn that harvest into something fizzy and flavorful.… Learn more
🍷 Meet Cairn View Winery, a laid-back North Georgia winery just outside Jasper with mountain vibes and a cozy tasting-room feel. Opened in 2022, it’s an easy add to your Georgia wine trail if you’re chasing scenic sips and unhurried afternoons.… Learn more
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 dry wines, sweet wines, and unique wine cocktails!… Learn more
Add a unique touch of local charm to your next visit with a stay at a historic vacation rental 📜 in the North Georgia mountains!
These spaces offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to immerse yourself in the local history and charm. In addition, they are some of the highest-rated cabins for rent in North Georgia mountains!… Learn more
Fans of adult beverages know that North Georgia is home to dozens of award-winning wineries, breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. These local mountain businesses offer a great way to explore North Georgia, but can require extra planning to ensure safe travels.… Learn more
One of the fun ways to explore the wooded areas of the Georgia mountains is from an ATV. Whether you have your own vehicle or want to rent one for the day, these all-terrain vehicle trails (ATV trails) can help you create some fun memories of time spent outside!… 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
Mercier Orchards is an orchard in the Georgia mountains that has offered local apples since the 1940s. This popular North Georgia tourist attraction is still going strong today and attracts loyal fans to enjoy the market, bakery, and scenic orchards all year.… Learn more
For a great excursion on your way to the Georgia mountains, consider visiting the posh and newly renovated Château Élan in Braselton. My sweetie and I took an Autumn 2020 trip to the nearby luxe resort and had So. Much. Fun!… Learn more
🌿 Just 15 minutes from Blue Ridge, Kerith House welcomes guests to a boutique winery, vineyard, and farm resort experience. Opened in June 2025, it offers more than just a scenic tasting—expect beautiful views, elegant surroundings, and genuinely friendly vibes in the heart of North Georgia wine country.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard on Saturday July 11
Alyce and Marco perform at Kaya Vineyard in Dahlonega on Sunday July 12!
