Nantahala Bay Travel Guide

Hiawassee

Popular places to visit

Brasstown Bald Mountain

Brasstown Bald Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Brasstown Bald Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hiawassee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Brasstown Bald Mountain
Italian Renaissance Garden in Hamilton gardens of New Zealand.

Hamilton Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Hamilton Gardens, a lovely green space in Hiawassee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Hamilton Gardens
View of a peaceful lake and a marina in the distance at Lake Thurmond in Augusta Ga

Boundary Waters Marina

Explore the waterfront in Hiawassee with a trip to Boundary Waters Marina. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Boundary Waters Marina

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds during your stay in Hiawassee. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

High Shoals Falls Trailhead

You can take time to visit High Shoals Falls Trailhead during your travels to Hiawassee. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its cosy cafes.

High Shoals Falls Trailhead

Unicoi Gap Trailhead

You can take time to visit Unicoi Gap Trailhead during your travels to Hiawassee. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Unicoi Gap Trailhead

Things to do

Helen Haunts, Murder, Mystery Tour With Paranormal Investigation

Helen Haunts, Murder, Mystery Tour With Paranormal Investigation

฿658
per adult
Helen Haunts, Murder, Mystery Tour With Paranormal Investigation
Helen Hike Wine and Dine Private Tour from Atlanta

Helen Hike Wine and Dine Private Tour from Atlanta

฿8,225
per adult
Helen Hike Wine and Dine Private Tour from Atlanta
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington

฿7,108
per adult
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington
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Top hotels in Nantahala Bay

Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge

2 out of 5
653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA
The price is ฿2,989 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿2,989
฿3,537 total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hiawassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great room, quiet and safe

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
777 Casino Parkway Murphy NC
The price is ฿1,126 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿1,126
฿2,513 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
Expedia is to blame. They messed the reservation w their AI telling me to cancel, which I did. Then there agent said they couldn’t cancel even though it was their nistake

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Hampton Inn Helen

Hampton Inn Helen

2.5 out of 5
147 Unicoi Street Helen GA
The price is ฿3,614 per night from 3 May to 4 May
฿3,614
฿4,351 total
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice breakfast. Very accommodating with letting us keep our small camper parked there while we went sight seeing

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Helen
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
33 Munich Strasse Helen GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,321 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
฿3,321
฿4,012 total
28 Apr - 29 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
We love the Helendorf! It is walking distance to downtown. Great view of the river and a private balcony. Room was clean and the staff was friendly. This is our go to hotel in Helen.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8100 South Main Street Helen GA
The price is ฿3,033 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
฿3,033
฿3,678 total
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews)
Good breakfast and quiet

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown

2.5 out of 5
8396 S Main St Helen GA
The price is ฿2,203 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿2,203
฿2,715 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great place to stay! Walking distance and clean rooms with great breakfast.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown
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Cedar Cliff

If you're spending some time in Cedar Cliff, Chatuge Lake and Hiwassee River are top sights worth seeing.

Cedar Cliff

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