Nantahala Bay Travel Guide
Hiawassee
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Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Helen Hike Wine and Dine Private Tour from Atlanta

Atlanta - Visit Several GA Wineries - Pickup and Driver Included
Top hotels in Nantahala Bay

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was helpful and pleasant. The air condition was perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Helen
The room was good except the desk was not really clean, and dust. The stairway was not clean/dirty and foul smelling. The parking lot under the building was not clean too. The staff were so friendly and helpful! Enjoyed staying in for a night!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
The staff were delightful and I enjoyed the panoramic view of the mountains. This location was impeccable.!.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Five stars to the Helendorf and 0 stars for Hotels.com for making me comment so that I can leave a well deserved 5 stars for the hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG
We didnt use the laundry service
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nantahala Bay

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