Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 Georgia 180 Spur, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546
About the Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
The Brasstown Bald Visitors Center is a popular tourist attraction and travel agency located at 2941 Georgia 180 Spur in Hiawassee, Georgia, United States. At 4,784 feet above sea level, Brasstown Bald offers stunning 360-degree skytop views, making it the highest point in North Georgia. The center is situated within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and is just a short drive from Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen.
Visitors can enjoy picnic areas with great views, a general store with locally made products, three trailheads, a mountaintop natural science and history museum, and an observation deck that offers panoramic views of four states (Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina) on clear days. The center also offers educational programs, field trips, and tours to help visitors learn more about the area.
Please note that the elevator is currently out of service, so access to the observation deck and Visitor Center Museum and Theater is only available by taking the stairs. Shuttle service to the summit is available for a fee, with modifications on certain days. Dogs are allowed on the site but must be kept on a leash, and smoking and vaping are only permitted in the parking area.
Education is a top priority at Brasstown Bald, with programs ranging from environmental science to local history and culture. Visitors can participate in a free Scavenger Hunt, become a Junior Ranger of Brasstown Bald, and enjoy educational movies and informational panels at the center.
To preserve and protect the natural environment, drone operation is not permitted at Brasstown Bald. Visitors can help ensure that sites like this remain available for future generations by following the rules and regulations set by the center.
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2941 GA-180 Spur, Hiawassee, GA 30546, United States
Opening hours of Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
Monday:
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 17:00
Friday:
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 17:00
Reviews of Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
"This is the tallest mountain in Georgia. Hubby and I did not hike to the top, but we will climb when the weather warms up. The center offers a shuttle from the visitors' center to the tower on top of the mountain. Or you can take the .06 mile steep hike. There's plenty of parking in the winter months, of course."
"Brasstown Bald is a great place to visit. The hike up to the viewing platform and museum is invigorating and beautiful. You can also ride the van up if you're not up to a short hike. The views from there are wonderful! Mr. Frank at the desk at the center was very informative and gave us some great tips on other places to visit as well as a great recommendation for a place for lunch. Definitely stop by if you get the chance!!"
"One of my favorite places to visit, it’s the highest pick of Georgia. Brasstown Bald provides spectacular 360 degree view of the mountains. The best time is to go during fall peak. Drive to visitor center & deck is simply mesmerizing. Some info - -Parking is free -If you want to take a shuttle to the top, it’s $7 per person. Kids are free. - You can also hike to the deck from parking lot; it’s around 1.5 miles but it’s little stiff may not be kid friendly. - There are multiple shuttles they keep taking trips. - Restrooms are available & maintained. - Do not skip visiting the center at deck, it has lot of natural preserves & information. Alert- if you are going peak fall season, be ready to wait in line for an hr or two in car just before entrance. But absolutely worth the visit!"
"Nice and clean place.. Fall colors were really very awesome and its a great deal to see from the top of the Georgias highest point.. kid friendly visitor center my kid liked the bear, deer displays and the train engine. Request to management, Please have additional pay stations or kiosks, we waited more than an hour to get entry."
"Amazing short hike! The views are spectacular!4,784 above sea level. The highest point in the state of Ga! If you can’t make the walk there is shuttle. We hiked it up and back down! We were fortunate enough to have come when they had a Raptor Show!"
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