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.
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.
Top hotels in Nantahala Bay

Lake Chatuge Lodge
We have been staying here for a couple of years for business, but this was the last time. If there is an event going on locally it is just too noisy. There is not enough insulation or sound barriers between rooms and doors. We were awakened by rude guest talking and slamming doors after midnight ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great hotel and very clean.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
Everything felt a little tired
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Great accommodations and near everything in this charming town.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Quality Inn
Floor was dirty looked like it was half ass remodeled door keys wouldn’t work. The 4 o’clock person was late and then that was a whole fiasco. I will never stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hampton Inn Helen
Yes, the food was good and ideal for our little dog!!!
Reviewed on 17 May 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.
