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.
Top hotels in Nantahala Bay
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
No pool available
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Lake Chatuge Lodge
Great room, quiet and safe
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Helen
Nice breakfast. Very accommodating with letting us keep our small camper parked there while we went sight seeing
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Older hotel but it was clean, the view of the river was wonderful. Having a year round pool is also nice.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG
This was an excellent spot to stay in Helen. It was in a great spot to walk to restaurants and small shops. All amenities were on spot and very well kept/ clean!
Reviewed on 15 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.
