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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee
300 Big Sky Dr
Hiawassee, Georgia

The Ridges Resort and Marina
3499 US Highway 76 W
Hiawassee, Georgia

Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 Highway 76
Hiawassee, Georgia


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.



Things To Do

Hiawassee gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

Hiawassee visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.

Hiawassee brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Deborah Berg
It's beautiful.

Bob Puthoff
I'm sending some clients there this Summer and want to get them a discount card to shop. Thanks!

Sandy saltzer
Great shopping

Mary Ann Schlumpberger
It is just a fun place to go! Love Blind Georges' popcorn

Tammy Grubbs
First time visitors


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