Guidebook for Hiawassee
Food Scene
Located in Ingles. Open on days that McLain's is not - good standbys for caffeine addicts!
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Starbucks
230 U.S. 64Located in Ingles. Open on days that McLain's is not - good standbys for caffeine addicts!
Locally owned brewery featuring a food truck with delicious, affordable tacos and lakeside views
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Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StLocally owned brewery featuring a food truck with delicious, affordable tacos and lakeside views
We love the Speedy Gonzalez lunch special here. Tons of tasty food for cheap!
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Monte Alban Restaurant
581 N Main StWe love the Speedy Gonzalez lunch special here. Tons of tasty food for cheap!
Cute interior, delicious craft beer and a menu to please just about everyone. Has a cute outdoor seating space and is definitely family friendly.
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Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUSCute interior, delicious craft beer and a menu to please just about everyone. Has a cute outdoor seating space and is definitely family friendly.
Abide Coffee Hiawassee
Cute locally owned coffee shop with fancy drinks and basic breakfast options.
Parks & Nature
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Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit RdHiking, amazing views & a gorgeous drive to the top.
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I-Centre ye-Brasstown Bald Visitors
2941 GA-180 SpurHiking, amazing views & a gorgeous drive to the top.
Peaceful place for a walk or a picnic. Garden and plant lovers will enjoy the wide variety of azaleas and rhododendrons featured in the gardens. Gentle walking trails suitable for older or younger folks.
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Fred Hamilton Gardens
Fred Hamilton GardensPeaceful place for a walk or a picnic. Garden and plant lovers will enjoy the wide variety of azaleas and rhododendrons featured in the gardens. Gentle walking trails suitable for older or younger folks.
Essentials
Ingles Market
94 N Main StExtensive selection of general store finds, as well as outdoor gear, small appliances, tools, etc.
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Hiawassee Hardware
139 N Main StExtensive selection of general store finds, as well as outdoor gear, small appliances, tools, etc.
Our favorite spot to rent a pontoon boat - these folks buy a new fleet each year and their boats are top notch. Rentals available by the half day, full day and multi-day. About 10 minutes from the cottage.
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Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
Our favorite spot to rent a pontoon boat - these folks buy a new fleet each year and their boats are top notch. Rentals available by the half day, full day and multi-day. About 10 minutes from the cottage.
A wonderful, locally-owned shop that carries all the gear you need for hiking, backpacking, camping, and other outdoor adventures. Also, a good spot to pick up a souvenir tee-shirt, hat, or sticker.
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Trailful Outdoor Co.
75 N Main StA wonderful, locally-owned shop that carries all the gear you need for hiking, backpacking, camping, and other outdoor adventures. Also, a good spot to pick up a souvenir tee-shirt, hat, or sticker.
Sightseeing
Insane views of Lake Chatuge, with an equally intense drive up. Short walk to incredible 360 degree views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
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I-Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdInsane views of Lake Chatuge, with an equally intense drive up. Short walk to incredible 360 degree views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Activities
Fun floating obstacle course/water park that is a must for families with kids, tweens, or teens. Play by the hour or all day.
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Splash Island
3379 S US Hwy 76 BypassFun floating obstacle course/water park that is a must for families with kids, tweens, or teens. Play by the hour or all day.
City/town information
Downtown Blue Ridge is a fun place to spend the day. It's very walkable, loaded with local shops from boutiques to general stores and several cafes to grab lunch or a cold beverage.
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Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge is a fun place to spend the day. It's very walkable, loaded with local shops from boutiques to general stores and several cafes to grab lunch or a cold beverage.
Another sweet nearby mountain town that has a cute downtown worth exploring. Some great hiking in this area as well, if you are looking for a day trip!
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Clayton
Another sweet nearby mountain town that has a cute downtown worth exploring. Some great hiking in this area as well, if you are looking for a day trip!