This Day Trip Will Take You To The Best Wine And Waterfalls In Georgia
By Marisa Roman|Updated on March 17, 2022(Originally published March 12, 2022)
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
A simple day of exploring the best wine and waterfalls in Georgia sounds like a recipe for heaven on earth. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon spent with your girlfriends, or you’re ready to adventure through the beauty that is North Georgia, we have the perfect wine and waterfalls trip for you.
The entire trip takes less than three hours with stops in between at wineries, vineyards, and waterfalls near me. You can easily spend a day or even stretch it out into a long weekend if you’re taking things slow. You’ll find the trip itinerary here.
The trip begins with Tiger Mountain Vineyards, a stunning boutique winery in Rabun County that cultivates all the grapes right on site. These handcrafted wines have received many awards and accolades throughout the years, and it is absolutely worth the trek to taste them all. There's no better way to kick off this day trip than with some wine.
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2. Tallulah Falls
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
Tallulah Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the state. If you’re looking to do a little bit of hiking at this stop, you can take the Canyon Rim Trails, which do not descend into the canyon but provides sensational views from high above the falls. You can learn more about Tallulah Gorge State Park in this article.
Habersham Winery is our next stop on this day trip, and it offers a wine tasting experience that you’d expect to find in beautiful Helen, Georgia. For less than $10, you can have up to five tastings of wine, plus keep the glass as a souvenir. We can’t guarantee you won’t be leaving with a bottle.
Our next stop is Anna Ruby Falls. Located near Unicoi State Park, Anna Ruby Falls brings two of the most beautiful waterfalls together in one fell swoop. If you take the half-mile hike along the creek, you’ll come to the two waterfalls, which merge after cascading down the rock wall.
Cavender Creek Vineyards is a beautiful sprawling vineyard and winery in Dahlonega that features a unique bevy of wines, beer, and sangria all year long. For an excellent price, you can taste four of the wines. And if you visit on a Saturday, you’ll get some live music with your wine tasting experience, too.
Just around the corner you’ll find Wolf Mountain Vineyards, another stunning vineyard and winery. An ever-impressive estate, Wolf Mountain Vineyards can provide a delicious selection of wine to taste, plus a lunch experience with hilltop views of the vineyards. So, snag a glass of red wine, a cheese board, and make sure to save room for dessert, too.
7. Amicalola Falls
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Ahh, Amicalola Falls. It just wouldn’t be a waterfalls day trip in Georgia without a stop to this beautiful spot. Nestled between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, Georgia, you’ll find the giant cascade of a waterfall. You don’t need to hike far to get these waterfall views, but once you make it to the observation deck, it will be entirely worth it.
The last stop on our wine and waterfalls day trip is the beautiful Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery. Not only will you get a beautiful setting to sip wine, but also a completely relaxed atmosphere. Sit on the patio and listen to the live music as you try a selection of handcrafted wine from the mountains of Georgia. It doesn't get much better than that!
So, who’s ready to tackle this wine and waterfalls day trip? Whenever you do tackle it, be sure to send your photos our way.
Also, if you’re looking for other Georgia road trips to add to your itinerary, take a look at the covered bridge road trip.
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