12/12/2025
Georgia’s Christmas Mountain Towns Road Trip takes you through ten festive stops across the North Georgia mountains, each one feeling especially magical during the holidays. Start in Blue Ridge, where the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs cozy Christmas train rides and downtown sparkles with lights. Head to Ellijay for decorated streets and apple themed holiday treats, then visit Dahlonega as it shines during its famous Old Fashioned Christmas with music, lights, and horse drawn carriage rides. Helen transforms into a glowing Bavarian Christmas village with markets and twinkling rooftops.
Blairsville welcomes you with parades and classic mountain Christmas lights, while Hiawassee glows during Christmas at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Clayton fills its walkable downtown with lights and local shops, Suches offers quiet mountain charm away from the crowds, and Young Harris adds festive cheer with decorated vineyards tucked into the hills. The journey wraps up in Dillard, where holiday lights pair perfectly with hearty meals at the iconic Dillard House.
📍 Clayton
📍 Blue Ridge
📍 Helen
📍 Blairsville
📍 Hiawassee
📍 Ellijay
📍 Dahlonega
📍 Suches
📍 Young Harris
📍 Dillard
