Things To Do
Lake Chatuge
Hiawassee is one of Georgia’s most beautiful areas, surrounded by mountains and lakes. Lake Chatuge is a TVA lake with more than 100 miles of shoreline. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, waterskiing, swimming and camping
Bell Mountain
The 18-acre Bell Mountain Park and Historical Site became a public park in 2016 and is a popular destination for 360-degree views of the surrounding area from 3,000 feet above sea level.
Hamilton Gardens
Wander the paths at Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge, a sprawling botanical garden with more than 3,000 plants, including dogwood, native azaleas, wildflowers, trillium and rhododendron. In fact, the more than 400 varieties of rhododendron make it the largest collection in the state.
High Shoals Falls
One of the area’s most stunning waterfalls is High Shoals Falls, five falls in one area that have a total vertical drop of 300 feet. Accessible by the 1.2-mile High Shoals Trail, there are observation decks along the way.
Brasstown Bald
Georgia’s highest peak, Brasstown Bald, is a must-see at over 4,000 feet and surrounded by the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. On clear days, visitors can see four states from the observation deck. There’s also a museum about the area, and access by shuttle bus and hiking trails.
Hightower Creek Vineyards
Hightower Creek Vineyards welcomes you to our family-owned farm winery. We've been crafting award-winning North Georgia wines since 2011 and are sure to have a wine to please your palate. Come relax with a glass of wine on our covered deck overlooking vineyards and ponds with a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge mountains.
Cool River Tubing
Tube on the Chattahoochee River with Cool River Tubing, based in Helen. (Their short ride only lasts about an hour, so you’d have time.)
Hiking Trails
There are plenty of hiking trails in the area. See the link below to explore some of the most popular ones!
Helen, GA
Just 30 minutes away from Hiawassee! Imagine a little German town in the middle of Georgia - you have to see it to believe it! Get some authentic German food, ride the Alpine Coaster, or get some sasquatch-themed souvenirs!
BabyLand General Hospital
40 minutes from Hiawassee We went here while touring our venue for the first time - it's a fever dream. Enjoy - or don't; either way, you'll have a story to tell.