Guidebook for Hiawassee
Food Scene
Here we list some of our favorite spots - and some guests have recommended.
We enjoy Monte Alban Restaurant for good Mexican food. They don't have a website, but they are also close to the cabin and have a full menu (which you'll find at the cabin) and a bar. This is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Monte-Alban-Restaurante-Mexicano-of-Hiawassee-514187795321208/
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Monte Alban Restaurant
581 N Main StWe enjoy Monte Alban Restaurant for good Mexican food. They don't have a website, but they are also close to the cabin and have a full menu (which you'll find at the cabin) and a bar. This is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Monte-Alban-Restaurante-Mexicano-of-Hiawassee-514187795321208/
Right by the lake, eat in or take out. Here's their website with menu. They also cater. http://www.hawgwildbbqhiawassee.com/index.html
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Hawg Wild BBQ And Catfish House
625 US-76Right by the lake, eat in or take out. Here's their website with menu. They also cater. http://www.hawgwildbbqhiawassee.com/index.html
Great, newish place in town! Not just craft beer, they have good food, such as a variety of tacos, wings, burgers, salads, and a kids' menu. They also have fun events - check them out!
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Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StGreat, newish place in town! Not just craft beer, they have good food, such as a variety of tacos, wings, burgers, salads, and a kids' menu. They also have fun events - check them out!
Great local eatery! BBQ, ribs, hamburgers, and a breakfast buffet on the weekends.
Barney's Tap & Grill
147 S Main StGreat local eatery! BBQ, ribs, hamburgers, and a breakfast buffet on the weekends.
Sundance Grill
715 N Main StNice casual restaurant with comfort food.
This is a buffet style restaurant, good value for the amount of food you get.
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Daniels Steak House
273 Big Sky DrThis is a buffet style restaurant, good value for the amount of food you get.
"We are an urban style cafe specializing in Imaginative sandwiches, salads, soups, flatbreads and Tapas. We Use only the freshest and finest ingredients that truly enhance every meal.
Our emphasis is on fun and are pleased to offer free-play arcade games."
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Tilted Cafe
142 N Main St"We are an urban style cafe specializing in Imaginative sandwiches, salads, soups, flatbreads and Tapas. We Use only the freshest and finest ingredients that truly enhance every meal.
Our emphasis is on fun and are pleased to offer free-play arcade games."
Parks & Nature
More info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/hiawassee
and here:
http://www.exploregeorgia.org/listing/2284-high-shoals-falls-cnf
11 miles from the cabin.
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High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdMore info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/hiawassee
and here:
http://www.exploregeorgia.org/listing/2284-high-shoals-falls-cnf
11 miles from the cabin.
Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia. You can see it from our front porch, especially in winter. The views are amazing from the top. From the parking area, the trail is short but pretty steep. You may also choose a shuttle bus to the top, where you'll find exhibits, a video program, and a 360 degree observation deck. You can see 4 states from the top. There's also a nice little gift shop. You'll find more info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/brasstown-bald
http://cfaia.org/brasstown-bald-recreation-area-visitor-centers-in-georgia/
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Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurBrasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia. You can see it from our front porch, especially in winter. The views are amazing from the top. From the parking area, the trail is short but pretty steep. You may also choose a shuttle bus to the top, where you'll find exhibits, a video program, and a 360 degree observation deck. You can see 4 states from the top. There's also a nice little gift shop. You'll find more info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/brasstown-bald
http://cfaia.org/brasstown-bald-recreation-area-visitor-centers-in-georgia/
Nice hiking and mountain bike trails, nice lake views. Trails vary from 0.7 miles to 3.1 miles in length, maps with trail information available at the Towns County Chamber.
From Hiawassee: Take a right at the end of Kanuga St, then another quick right onto GA75 North to the NC-GA state line, where it turns into NC175. Proceed 1.5 miles and turn left onto
SR1155, Jack Rabbit Rd. It is a little over 5 miles from the cabin. We have a friend who is a marathon runner and she enjoyed running here. I'm definitely not a marathon runner and I enjoyed hiking here - there's also a nice picnic area on the lake.
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Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit RdNice hiking and mountain bike trails, nice lake views. Trails vary from 0.7 miles to 3.1 miles in length, maps with trail information available at the Towns County Chamber.
From Hiawassee: Take a right at the end of Kanuga St, then another quick right onto GA75 North to the NC-GA state line, where it turns into NC175. Proceed 1.5 miles and turn left onto
SR1155, Jack Rabbit Rd. It is a little over 5 miles from the cabin. We have a friend who is a marathon runner and she enjoyed running here. I'm definitely not a marathon runner and I enjoyed hiking here - there's also a nice picnic area on the lake.
Beautiful and popular double falls near Helen and Unicoi State Park. From the website: "The hike is a relatively easy one, and though the outbound trek is mostly uphill, the trail is paved and just under a half mile. The trail is kid-friendly, stroller-friendly and dog-friendly. And while the twin waterfalls are clearly the main attraction, the trail itself is a beautiful one. The trail climbs to Anna Ruby Falls alongside a waterfall-filled creek, catching views of the tumbling, spilling and splashing creek through the boulder-filled forest. 25 miles from the cabin, and near Helen (day trip!)
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/anna-ruby-falls-trail/
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Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadBeautiful and popular double falls near Helen and Unicoi State Park. From the website: "The hike is a relatively easy one, and though the outbound trek is mostly uphill, the trail is paved and just under a half mile. The trail is kid-friendly, stroller-friendly and dog-friendly. And while the twin waterfalls are clearly the main attraction, the trail itself is a beautiful one. The trail climbs to Anna Ruby Falls alongside a waterfall-filled creek, catching views of the tumbling, spilling and splashing creek through the boulder-filled forest. 25 miles from the cabin, and near Helen (day trip!)
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/anna-ruby-falls-trail/
One of our favorite spots! A nice little white sand beach with gorgeous mountain views. It's free, and in addition to the beach there are picnic areas, a nice playground, and swings where kids or adults can look out over the lake. There's a concession stand in the summer. About 2 miles from the cabin, and right across from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. More info here: http://www.townscountyga.org/beach.html
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Towns County Recreational Beach & Playground
One of our favorite spots! A nice little white sand beach with gorgeous mountain views. It's free, and in addition to the beach there are picnic areas, a nice playground, and swings where kids or adults can look out over the lake. There's a concession stand in the summer. About 2 miles from the cabin, and right across from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. More info here: http://www.townscountyga.org/beach.html
Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 US-76Entertainment & Activities
Tubing the Chattahoochee River is so much fun! Known as Tubing the Hooch, it's a very popular activity. Our entire family, along with some friends, really enjoyed this. There's also a great waterpark. Reasonably priced. More info here: http://www.helenga.org/
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Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseTubing the Chattahoochee River is so much fun! Known as Tubing the Hooch, it's a very popular activity. Our entire family, along with some friends, really enjoyed this. There's also a great waterpark. Reasonably priced. More info here: http://www.helenga.org/
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are just 2 miles from the cabin. Right on the lake, with beautiful lake and mountain views, it's one of our favorite places. It has a boat ramp with large parking lot and picnic areas. The fair itself is 9 days in July , but there are festivals and activities throughout the year. The Fall Festival is Oct. 13-21 this year. Anderson Music Hall is on the grounds and has hosted many music legends over the years. Check out their website for more details and performance dates: http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
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Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdThe Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are just 2 miles from the cabin. Right on the lake, with beautiful lake and mountain views, it's one of our favorite places. It has a boat ramp with large parking lot and picnic areas. The fair itself is 9 days in July , but there are festivals and activities throughout the year. The Fall Festival is Oct. 13-21 this year. Anderson Music Hall is on the grounds and has hosted many music legends over the years. Check out their website for more details and performance dates: http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
Everything Else
Helen Georgia has something for everybody. It's an Alpine village in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a beautiful drive of about 22 miles from the cabin. There's shopping, lots of restaurants, gem mining, nearby vineyards, Betty's Country Store, and so much more. You can Tube The Hooch right through the middle of town. Unique place, fun for the whole family. Lots of good info here: http://www.helenga.org/
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Helen
Helen Georgia has something for everybody. It's an Alpine village in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a beautiful drive of about 22 miles from the cabin. There's shopping, lots of restaurants, gem mining, nearby vineyards, Betty's Country Store, and so much more. You can Tube The Hooch right through the middle of town. Unique place, fun for the whole family. Lots of good info here: http://www.helenga.org/
Essentials
Very close to the cabin, this is a nice grocery store with a Starbucks and large wine section. Nice bakery and deli areas, too. Very friendly.
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Ingles Market
94 N Main StVery close to the cabin, this is a nice grocery store with a Starbucks and large wine section. Nice bakery and deli areas, too. Very friendly.
Shopping
Large antique mall with many booths. You could spend hours in this place! Less than a mile from the cabin. Website: http://www.hiawasseeantiquemall.com/
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Hiawassee Antique Mall LLC
518 N Main StLarge antique mall with many booths. You could spend hours in this place! Less than a mile from the cabin. Website: http://www.hiawasseeantiquemall.com/
This place looks small, but it's not! We always find something we love here, many booths to explore. About 5 miles from the cabin. Website: http://mtncreekantiques.com/
Mountain Creek Antique
1604 GA-17This place looks small, but it's not! We always find something we love here, many booths to explore. About 5 miles from the cabin. Website: http://mtncreekantiques.com/
Britt & Capri
Upscale women's clothing shop in downtown Hiawassee.
Women's clothing store, with a wide variety of clothing and accessories - they carry Fossil!
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North & Main Clothing Company
518 N Main StWomen's clothing store, with a wide variety of clothing and accessories - they carry Fossil!
We love this place! Something for everyone, including local honey, clothing, candles, antiques, yard art - I could go on and on!
Lakeview Vintage Market
325 Big Sky DrWe love this place! Something for everyone, including local honey, clothing, candles, antiques, yard art - I could go on and on!
Sightseeing
You can reach Bell Mountain from a newly paved, but pretty steep road - or you can hike there from our cabin. There is not a marked trail, but if you keep walking on our road, you'll see trails that will take you to Bell Mountain. Once you are there, the views are spectacular! Gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. If you drive, it's about 4.4 miles, if you hike it's around 3 to the top. More info here: http://www.townscountyga.org/bell-mountain-park---historical-site.html
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Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdYou can reach Bell Mountain from a newly paved, but pretty steep road - or you can hike there from our cabin. There is not a marked trail, but if you keep walking on our road, you'll see trails that will take you to Bell Mountain. Once you are there, the views are spectacular! Gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. If you drive, it's about 4.4 miles, if you hike it's around 3 to the top. More info here: http://www.townscountyga.org/bell-mountain-park---historical-site.html