Young Harris, GA

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The view leaving the resort. They have a spot for you to pull to the side for picture view along with some ancient legends to read about.
The view leaving the resort. They have a spot for you to pull to the side for picture view along with some ancient legends to read about.
It's a hard to find Helton creek. It's a well kept secret. When you are 129 going up the mountain after Vogule State Park the road widens for passing, after the first big turn there is a road on the left with a small sign, Helton Creek falls. That's it. Just take that road, then take the dirt road it turns into, then you are there after a mile or two.
Helton creek falls. Arguably the most beautiful falls in north Georgia. After parking its a .5 mile hike to the platform to view the upper falls. In the fall and winter the sun shines directly at you from late morning through the afternoon.
Last night I was able to set up my star tracker and mount up my camera to capture the Orion Nebula. This is the first time I have even attempted something like this. Before I have only used my tracker for wide landscape shots. The three stars on the left are Orion's belt. The Nebula is in the middle of Orion's scabbard. The nebula is estimated to be 24 light years across. It has a mass of about 2,000 times that of the Sun. You can actually see Orion's nebula with the naked eye, that is why the scabbard looks fuzzy. You can also see this with just a pair of binoculars, this image was taken at 200 mm, so not too much zoom.
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
$152 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$173 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Young Harris. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
This is a favorite tradition of ours but the last 2 years, the cleanliness of the facility is not up to the Brasstown Valley Resort standards. ALL areas need deep cleaning as there is inches of DUST on baseboards, etc. Our bathroom counter and door was very dusty and the showerhead was not clean. ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
777 Casino Parkway Murphy NC
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$92 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
Clean room, speedy check in, and lots of entertainment. Couldn’t ask for a better time.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
33 Munich Strasse Helen GA
$80 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$98 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
Friendly staff- close to the river- walkable -

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center
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Alpine Crest Resort

Alpine Crest Resort

3.5 out of 5
273 Carrie Cox Dr Helen GA
Stay at this aparthotel in Helen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Unicoi Hill Park and Charlemagne's Kingdom are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (152 reviews)
The entire 2 bedroom 2 bathroom suite was dated but we loved it! The rooms were clean, kitchen was clean and bathrooms were clean. There were a few random treasures left from previous people’s stays. The pool was great and a fantastic treat in the cold! The location was away from the Main Street ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Alpine Crest Resort
Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
286 Mossy Elm Rdg Suches GA
Stay at this cabin in Suches. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Very clean ,

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
River’s Edge - Cozy Riverside Cabin Near Downtown Helen, GA

River’s Edge - Cozy Riverside Cabin Near Downtown Helen, GA

Helen GA
Stay at this cabin in Helen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Charlemagne's Kingdom and Unicoi Hill Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
We had a great time cable was awesome

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

River’s Edge - Cozy Riverside Cabin Near Downtown Helen, GA
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Popular places to visit

Crane Creek Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Crane Creek Vineyards during your travels to Young Harris. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Crane Creek Vineyards

Rollins Planetarium

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rollins Planetarium in Young Harris. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Rollins Planetarium

Reviews of Young Harris

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God’s Country!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love the little town of Young Harris and the surrounding towns. We will be going back quite a bit within this next year. Absolutely beautiful!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Only saw Young Harris as we travel to and from our graduation event

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The lake is really beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Kathy

Nice quiet town to stay in when visiting the areas.

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