Located in Towns County Georgia, Hiawassee is a quaint mountain town that's boundaries weave their way around the coves and bays of Lake Chatuge. Located on the west side of town are the Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds. Traveling further west on Hwy 76, you will come to Young Harris, home town of former Governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller and home of Young Harris College. Bordered on the North by Lake Chatuge and the Nantahala National Forest and on the south by the Chattochee National Forest and the Appalachian Trail. Hiawassee and Towns County are truly blessed with thousands of acres for fishing, hiking ,biking, boating and exploring.


Things to Do:


Lake Chatuge
A 7,200 acre lake in both Georgia and North Carolina. Lake Chatuge has approx. 130 miles of shoreline offering many recreational opportunities such as boating, swimming, fishing, and much more. 









Brasstown Bald (706-896-2556)
Georgia's highest elevation at 4,784 ft. offering specular 360 degree panoramic long range views.   On clear days you can see 4 states..Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Visitor's Information Center offers exhibits, video presentation, and interpretive programs. You can access 4 hiking trails from Brasstown Bald area including Jack's Knob Trail 4.5 miles, Arkaquah Trail 5.5 miles, Wagon Train Trail 6.0 miles, and the summit access trail to the top 1/2 mile. You can choose to walk to the top or ride the shuttle bus when available.  The Visitor's Center is open Memorial Day through  October and on weekends in the early spring and late fall depending on weather.




High Shoals Falls
View 2 falls in one 1.2 mile hike one way
One falls 25 feet and the other a 100 feet cascade.
Moderate Difficulty
From Downtown Hiawassee:  Proceed approx. 4 miles and make a right onto Hwy 17/75 South towards Helen/Cleveland. Once your on Hwy 17/75 proceed approx. 6 miles and make a left onto FS 283.  Follow FS 283 approx. 1.5 miles to the start of the trailhead and parking area on the left. Visitors must cross a  creek just off the highway. 







60th Georgia Mountain Fair:  July 20,2011 - July 30,2011
An annual  event in July featuring arts, crafts, amusement rides, music shows, photo exhibit, flower show, and more...

Fall Festival:  October 7,2011 - October 15,2011
An annual event in October featuring music shows, educational demonstrations, craft village, flower show, State Fiddlers Convention, and more...





Crane Creek Vineyards
916 Crane Creek Rd
Young Harris, GA 30582

Shops:

Britt & Capri
136 N Main St
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-6222
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Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Course , 6321 U S Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706)379-9900, Public, 18 hole, 6,957 yds, Par 72, Course Rating-73.5
Chatuge Shores Golf Course, 260 Golf Course Road, Hayesville, NC 28904, 828-389-8940

Calendar of Events:

Where to Stay:


Luxury Lakefront & Lakeview Condominiums on Lake Chatuge
Featuring 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms with fully equipped kitchens, stack stone fireplace, pool, tennis court, restaurants, workout facility, and boat rentals all within walking distance. Click here for more information: www.watercrestcondominiums.com  






Riverfront Cabins tastefully decorated in a rustic mountain decor located directly on the Hiawassee River with great trout fishing.  Cabins feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, sleeps 6-8,a fully equipped kitchen for cooking and serving, stack stone fireplace, hardwood floors, private hot tub on the covered deck, and access to the community pool and workout facility.  Very Affordable. Click here for more information:  www.hiawasseerivercamps.com


 

Long Range Mountain View Cabins tastefully decorated in a rustic mountain decor.  Cabins feature 3 and 4 bedroom units, over 3000 sq. ft, pool table, a fully equipped kitchen for cooking and serving, stack stone fireplace, hardwood floors, covered deck, and access to the Hiawassee River, pool, and workout facility with a short walk. Click here for more information: www.hiawasseerivercamps.com
 
 


Real Estate Information:

Century 21 Scenic Realty
3680 Highway 76                                    
Young Harris, GA. 30582                           
Michelle Hedden, Realtor Licensed in GA & NC
mhedden@windstream.net
P:  706-835-9090 



Favorite Area Restaurants:


Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main Street, Suite 5
Young Harris, GA. 30582
706-379-1950
Review:  GREAT Italian Food, good seafood dishes, Fair prices.


Michaelee's Chocholate Caffe
142 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA. 30546
Phone: 706-896-2752
Fax:  706-896-5370
Review: Michael and Lisa are making everyone in the area happy with their Great lunch menu and Michael's unique dinner menu. Don't forget to try their desserts.. A can't miss.
                                                 cafe@michaelees.com , www.michaelees.com 


             Big AL's Pizza
           757 Bell Creek Rd.Unit 4
                    Hiawassee, GA 30546
              706-896-1970

          http://www.bigalspizzaco.com/
         Review: Best pizza in town, nuff said...

      Mary's Southern Grill
      1615 State Highway 17 # 104 
           Young Harris, GA 30582-1882 
                     (706) 896-1048
Review: Down home cooking... Mary's has anything from a double cheeseburger to lemon peppered trout to county fried steak and mashed potatoes..... GREAT FOOD.