Nantahala Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Nantahala Bay Hotel Deals
Lake Chatuge Lodge
"Lovely"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
"Everything was good except for the Marijuana smell coming from the door adjacent room. If I could smell it. I know the cleaning staff could, but it persisted."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Helen
"Everything felt a little tired"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
"Our stay was nice. The air conditioner was very loud and the room was dark."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Quality Inn
"Breakfast was fine, staff friendly & helpful. Parking was perfect. Only complpaint? That was the dirtiest room I've stayed in in a long time. Large dead bug on a/c, live bug running through bathroom, sink had a lot of tiny pieces of ?? all over it (I have a picture). Also, faucet was just dirty, ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hampton Inn Helen
"The Hotel was on the edge of town, but was in reasonable walking distance to many attractions, shops, and restaurants. It is beside the river so there isn't a ground floor and there is only one elevator, so please be patient. The staff was helpful, breakfast bar was good, and it has access to the ..."
Reviewed on 22 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.
