Nantahala Bay Travel Guide
Hiawassee
Visit Nantahala Bay
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.
Hightower Creek Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hightower Creek Vineyards during your travels to Hiawassee. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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 Haunts, Murder, Mystery Tour With Paranormal Investigation
Helen: Haunts Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigation
Atlanta - Visit Several GA Wineries - Pickup and Driver Included
Top hotels in Nantahala Bay
Lake Chatuge Lodge
Great stay for an event at Anderson Music Hall. Comfy beds and beautiful view of the lake.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
My room was very nice and clean. All the staff was very polite and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
The only thing this hotel has going for it is the location in Helen. It’s overpriced by real world standards. And isn’t even in a walkable location. The views in the room pictures are AI. We had a view of the parking lot.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Quality Inn
Apparently the property was in the process of being changed over from a Super 8 to a Quality Inn. So there was a lot of construction and updating going on at the time. The breakfast was minimal but fine. The secure wifi was out for our entire visit and the public wifi was out for at least half of ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
The breakfast is all plastic wrapped items and there seems to be an issue with fleas in the premise. I was bit at night
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
River's Edge - Ultimate Riverfront Cabin w/Hot Tub
The cabin was clean and the bed was comfortable. Appliances worked well, tv worked well. Kitchen was well stocked with what you would need to cook (pots and pans etc). We were extremely disappointed that the photos of the view did not show the run down property across the stream from us with the ...
Reviewed on 22 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.
