A trip to the mountains is a delight all year. But for maximum comfort and relaxation, the hilltops call loudest during autumn and winter. Watch the leaves change, the snow fall and the nights elongate from the leisureliness of these seven peak-season hotels.

Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Rising Fawn, Georgia

Cloudland is truly above it all (Image credit: 161 Photography)

You cross your fingers and hope for sunny skies during most vacations. That’s not how it goes at Cloudland . The resort is at the top of Lookout Mountain, and when the clouds roll in, you experience the “spectacular” view from above, said Atlanta Magazine . It’s as lovely on clear days, when you can hike along cliffside trails, hang out by the infinity-edge pool or enjoy a round of golf on either the Highlands cou

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