North Georgia Mountains, GA

Travel Guide

There are two creeks contributing to these cascades. Curtis Creek is to the left and York Creek is the cascade on the right. These combine into what is now considered Smith Creek at the base, which is where I am standing for this shot.
There are two creeks contributing to these cascades. Curtis Creek is to the left and York Creek is the cascade on the right. These combine into what is now considered Smith Creek at the base, which is where I am standing for this shot.
The old Griscom Gold Mine and Stamp mill at the bottom of Findley Ridge on Tanyard Branch in the North Georgia gold rush town of Dahlonega.  The stamp mill was built in the 1870's but has been abandoned for decades.  It is now on the verge of collapse.
I think this might be my favorite from the trip. I am going to come back up here now that I know it's here. I didn't expect this little forest service road to offer so much beauty.
On the campus of Toccoa Falls College is  this waterfall. What a place to study/read/relax! We discovered this spot in north Georgia on a #roadtrip up I-85.

Where to stay in North Georgia Mountains

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Cherry Lake

While Cherry Lake isn't home to many top sights, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Sugar Creek Raceway are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cherry Lake
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Cashes Valley

Though Cashes Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mercier Orchards and Sugar Creek Raceway.

Cashes Valley
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Raccoon Ridge

Raccoon Ridge might not have many top sights, but The Lilly Pad Village and Falls Branch Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Raccoon Ridge
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Foxfire Estates

5/5(1 area review)

Foxfire Estates might not have many top sights, but Sugar Creek Raceway and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Foxfire Estates
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Rivers Edge

Rivers Edge might not have many top sights, but Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rivers Edge
morning sunrise ove blue ridge parkway mountains

Walnut Mountain

5/5(1 area review)

While Walnut Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Ellijay Marketplace and Ellijay River Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.

Walnut Mountain
Days Inn by Wyndham Helen

Days Inn by Wyndham Helen

2 out of 5
101 Edelweiss Strausse Helen GA
The price is NT$2,268 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
NT$2,268
NT$2,790 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (616 reviews)
Would stay again

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
Hampton Inn Helen

Hampton Inn Helen

2.5 out of 5
147 Unicoi Street Helen GA
The price is NT$2,922 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,922
NT$3,549 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Very pet friendly hotel.

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

Hampton Inn Helen
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth

4 out of 5
915 Buford Highway Cumming GA
The price is NT$3,524 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
NT$3,524
NT$4,322 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cumming. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
It was very clean

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming near Northside Hospital Forsyth
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

4 out of 5
634 Beaver Lake Dr Ellijay GA
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Ellijay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Riverside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
Alpine Crest Resort

Alpine Crest Resort

2 out of 5
273 Carrie Cox Dr Helen GA
Stay at this aparthotel in Helen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are ...
7.8/10 Good! (154 reviews)
Clean big room with washer dryer and 2 bathrooms.

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

Alpine Crest Resort
Landing Apartments - Oakwood

Landing Apartments - Oakwood

4 out of 5
1000 Forestview Dr Oakwood GA
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Oakwood. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Lake Lanier ...
Landing Apartments - Oakwood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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