Hiawassee - Young Harris are the twin cities that comprise Towns County, Northeast Georgia's very desirable vacation spot. Our 7200+ acre Lake Chatuge is laced through the mountains and valleys creating approximately 132 miles of shoreline. At dusk during the winter months, the Blue Ridge Mountains emerge in a royal purple hue with a subtle pink sky backdrop. In Spring, at dawn, the sound of Canadian geese soaring overhead can be heard as you scrunch through the forests trails that echo with the sounds of rushing streams, and the scampering of deer, grouse, wild turkey, beaver and fox. During the day you can travel along the scenic Zell Miller Mountain Parkway visiting antique shops, Indian burial grounds and track rocks, art galleries and more. Take in a walking tour of waterfalls or hike the world - renowned Appalachian Trail. From the most magnificent rhododendron gardens to the wildflower hillside trails, nature lovers can indulge themselves in the glory of springtime. In summer, the lakes and rivers bring a whole new experience to these enchanted mountains. Leisure and sport fishing, boating, wave running, kayaking, paddleboats, swimming and even a beach for those who want to bask in the sun all await the travel family. The Georgia Mountain Fair is the destination of over 50,000 visitors each summer. Hiawassee has also been dubbed the Country Music Capitol of Georgia, as every year the top Country entertainment rocks Anderson Hall from May through October. Fall delivers Mother Nature's artistic talents as she paints the countryside with her palette of autumn colors. The air is crisp, and so are the apples. The festivals are bountiful throughout the region, with arts and crafts, and fiddlin' music to enjoy. When all that fresh air has stimulated your appetite, you can embark on a food fest, for this little mountain enclave has a plethora of dining choices. If it's "low country cookin' you are hankerin' fer", you will love our fluffy biscuits, BBQ, smoked trout and real sausage gravy. But don't let your palette be satisfied just there. There's international cuisine including Thai, Spanish, Mexican, Oriental, Italian and Island fare. For seafood lovers there are a bounty of choices and mouthwatering steaks and chops are grilled to perfection at many of our fine dining establishments. It's not just the flavor of the food you'll savor while vacationing in this mountain community. You'll find yourself steeped in the genuine hospitality that comes so naturally from our lodging folks. Whether you tuck yourself into bed at night at one of our fine resorts or in one of our luxury or rustic mountain cabins, whether you are bid goodnight by the desk clerk of your hotel or your B&B host, you will rest comfortably, drifting off to sleep with the contentment of spirit that these mountains bring to each visitor. Be sure to visit our new website - www.MountainTopGa.com. This year, come and experience the enchantment of the mountains. Experience Towns County. We look forward to your visit, Jane Holland Towns County Tourism Association