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

Lake Chatuge Lodge
Didn’t eat breakfast left early. Parking was acceptable
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Accessibility.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Quality Inn
Apparently the property was in the process of being changed over from a Super 8 to a Quality Inn. So there was a lot of construction and updating going on at the time. The breakfast was minimal but fine. The secure wifi was out for our entire visit and the public wifi was out for at least half of ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
The breakfast is all plastic wrapped items and there seems to be an issue with fleas in the premise. I was bit at night
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Alpine Valley Inn
There was a swarm of bugs in front of our room that were unavoidable to get through the door. The lock inside looked like it had been ripped off the door frame a few times. The paint job in the room was rushed and incomplete. It looked like there was a cockroach leg stuck to the wall in the shower. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Helen Downtown
Parking felt safe good area to stay. Walking distance to a lot of things in the area.
Reviewed on 7 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.
