Young Harris, Georgia, is a rural, college town located in Towns County. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s not difficult to find a gorgeous view. It was named after Young Loftin Gerdine Harris, an American lawyer and businessman who became the early benefactor of Young Harris College.
Founded in 1886, YHC originally provided rural Appalachian Mountain children an opportunity for education. Today, the campus is a 4-year institution and draws students because of its limited enrollment, beautiful mountain setting, athletics teams and outdoor activities.
Visitors and residents in Young Harris can stay, dine, golf and go horseback riding at the gorgeous Brasstown Valley Resort in addition to hiking the Arkaquah Trail, which leads to Brasstown Bald (the highest peak in Georgia), visiting Cupid Falls and boating or fishing on the gorgeous Lake Chatuge.
Hotels & Cabins
Restaurants
Brother’s at Willow Ranch Restaurant
RELAXING, FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Brother’s at Willow Ranch welcomes our guests into a friendly, relaxing atmosphere where our attentive servers provide true, southern hospitality along with a great meal. Nestled between the beautiful mountains of North Georgia and Lake Chatuge, Brother’s Restaurant is locally owned by Bobby Burns and his wife Doria. (more…)
Firehouse 17 Pizza & More
Pickup and dine in Brick Oven Pizza, fresh salads, in-house made lasagna, baked ziti, Angus spaghetti and meatballs, homemade garlic knots and dessert knots…. Beer and Wine also available to go! Ask for weekly “Mama’s Special” (more…)
Shopping
Things To Do
Young Harris Watersports
Young Harris Water Sports is North Georgia’s premier source for world class boat and jet ski rentals, water sports equipment, wakeboarding lessons and family-oriented camps. Since 2002, Young Harris Water Sports has been making memories with our customers. We provide only the best water sports equipment to make your trip to the lake a memorable one.
Ask about our boat delivery service.
Young Harris Events
Made in Georgia Festival
June 25 @ 6:00 am - 1:00 pm EDTMade in Georgia Festival
June 26 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT