Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens is the only public botanical garden in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia specializing in Rhododendrons and Native Azaleas. The site is 2 mi southeast of Hayesville. Add Brasstown Bald, 10 mi away, to a visit.
A garden, 2 mi southeast of Hayesville
Hayesville is the nearest base
Hayesville is 2 miles northwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 94 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens is the only public botanical garden in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia specializing in Rhododendrons and Native Azaleas. The protected area encompasses 33.0 acres (13.4 ha) on land sloping to Lake Chatuge. Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge, Inc. was a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that successfully restored the garden and operated it for six years. Located near the city of Hiawassee, Georgia, the gardens have the largest collection of native azalea and rhododendron in the Southeast U.S.
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Places to stay near Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
For a bed close by, look to Hiawassee (15) and Helen (74).
Hiawassee
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,038 people · 25% vacation homes
6 mi southeast of Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawassee 25% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 15 4 hotels · 7 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,038 | $411K |
| Helen 45% vacation homes | 22 mi south | 35 min | 74 30 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 30 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 631 | $416K |
| Hayesville | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 470 | $255K |
| Murphy | 14 mi west | 20 min | 14 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,808 | $250K |
| Andrews | 13 mi north | 20 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,799 | $99K |
| Young Harris | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 797 | $295K |
| Blairsville | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 878 | $213K |
| Robbinsville | 21 mi north | 30 min | 16 7 hotels · 3 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 579 | $27K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
Big draw56 mi Theme parkDollywood3.4M visitors a year
110 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
Big draw46 mi National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park11.5M visitors a year
Big draw54 mi LakeLake Lanier
Big draw41 mi MountainKuwohi
Big draw65 mi Stadium & arenaNeyland Stadium
220 mi National forestNantahala National Forest
41 mi MountainCurrahee MountainPhoto credits
Dollywood: Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 2.5 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Scott Basford, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Kuwohi: C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., Public domain · Neyland Stadium: Neomrbungle, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nantahala National Forest: Sdrtm at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden in questions
What town is Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden near?
Hayesville, NC, about 2 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden from Atlanta?
About 94 miles southwest of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden?
McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 56 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden?
Hiawassee (6 mi, 15 places to stay), Helen (22 mi, 74 places to stay) and Hayesville (2 mi, 6 places to stay).
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