About this city
Also known as: The Light of the Mountains
Perched dramatically along the deep granite lip of the Tallulah Gorge in northeastern Georgia, Tallulah Falls is a historic mountain town stringing the border of Habersham and Rabun counties. Incorporated in 1884 upon the arrival of the Blue Ridge Railroad, the village exploded into a premier Victorian-era resort destination, drawing elite travelers eager to witness the 'Niagara of the South'—a series of six rushing cascades plunging through a 1,000-foot-deep canyon. In 1913, the construction of a massive hydroelectric dam by Georgia Power forever altered the river's flow and reshaped the local economy. Today, the town serves as a world-class eco-tourism gateway, centered around a stunning state park that preserves its dizzying suspension bridges and ancient geological landscapes.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Cross the swaying, dizzying suspension bridge suspended 80 feet above the canyon floor at Tallulah Gorge State Park. Hike the challenging Hurricane Falls loop trail down to the roaring river rapids. Peer into the deep canyon abyss from the easily accessible scenic stone overlooks.
