North Georgia Mountains The North Georgia Mountains comprise the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and are a haven for those wishing to spend time with nature. The Chattahoochee National Forest spans much of the northern part of the state and allows visitors to be in constant awe of the amazing scenery. From majestic mountains to rushing rivers to serene lakes, the North Georgia Mountains seem to have it all. Table of Contents Outdoor Activities . 5 Hiking . 5 Zip Lining . 7 Horseback Riding . 7 Golf . 8 Fly Fishing . 9 White Water Rafting . 9 Agritourism . 10 Muesums & Historical Sites . .11 North Georgia Wineries & Tasting Rooms . 12 Antiquing . 13 Restaurants . 14 Annual Festivals and Events . 16 Accommodations . 18 Amenities . 19 What to See and Do Whether you want to relax in the tranquility of the outdoors or get in as many activities as you can, the North Georgia Mountains are the perfect getaway spot. Here are some of our favorite activities. Some areas of interest in the North Georgia Mountains include Tallulah Gorge State Park, Lake Rabun, and the Soque River. These are just a few of the places in the area where you can hike, boat, and fish. The area also possesses some of the most challenging and beautiful golf courses in the region and gives the shopper many places to find their next piece of artwork or antique. The North Georgia Mountains also contain multiple vineyards that you can experience on Georgia’s Wine Highway. 4 Outdoor Activities The North Georgia Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for anyone who loves the outdoors with various hiking trails, water activities, golf courses, and much more. Black Rock Mountain State Park Located north of Clayton, GA in Mountain City, Black Rock Mountain State Park is the highest state park in Georgia. There are four hiking trails open for visitors that will take you to and through some excellent scenery. https://gastateparks.org/BlackRockMountain Hiking Minnehaha Falls Tallulah Gorge State Park Minnehaha Falls is the perfect place to see a Tallulah Gorge State Park is one of the most magical waterfall. At 60-feet high, the falls are sought-after canyons east of the Mississippi well worth the trip. Hikers only need to travel River. At two miles long and almost 1,000 feet about 0.6 miles to reach the destination from deep, the gorge provides several hiking trails the parking area. and picturesque views. http://www.georgiatrails.com/gt/Minnehaha_ http://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge Falls 5 Moccasin Creek State Park Another of the many state parks in the area, Moccasin Creek State Park resides along the shores of Lake Burton. Hikers can opt for the two-mile Hemlock Falls Trail or a one-mile Interpretive Trail. http://www.gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek Panther Creek Falls The Panther Creek trail is seven miles roundtrip and at the half way point is the amazing Panther Creek Falls. Several smaller waterfalls prime hikers along the way before getting to one of Georgia’s most popular hiking destinations. http://www.georgiatrails.com/gt/Panther_Creek_Trail 6 Zip Line Tours Sunburst Adventures/Stables Although the name implies it is all about the horses, that couldn’t be further from the truth at Sunburst Adventures/Stables. Visitors will soar through the canopy on this tour. Sunburst also offers a twilight tour where people can zip line through a spectacular lighted course at night. http://sunburststables.com/html/zipline- tours/ Zip-N-Time Horseback Riding The tour guides at Zip-N-Time won’t just help you experience the beauty of the Nacoochee Sunburst Adventures /Stables Valley, but they will also fill you in on some of the Sunburst Stables offers guided horseback rich history in the area. trail rides that are suitable for all ages and http://www.zipntime.com/ experience levels. In addition, you can spend anywhere from 2-4 hours on your trip through North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours the Chattahoochee National Forest. Customize your trip at North Georgia Ultimate http://sunburststables.com/html/trail-rides/ Canopy Tours. Guests can go on a two to three hour adventure with the option of capturing the trip via a personal videographer and photographer. https://www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com/ 7 Golf The Orchard Golf & Country Club Located just 2 miles from the inn, the Orchard Golf & Country Club is a 6,948 yard, par 72 championship course. Built amid apple orchards and sitting adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Appalachian Mountains, this course is not only challenging, but beautiful. http://www.orchardgolfclub.com/ Apple Mountain Resort & Golf Club This 18 hole course is located about 3 miles north of downtown Clarkesville. It is a 6,428 yard, par 72 course with the North Georgia Mountains providing a scenic backdrop. http://www.applemountaingolfga.com/ 8 Fly Fishing Whitewater Rafting The Soque River is a prime place to go fly fishing for Head east of Clayton, GA to the famed both rainbow and brown trout of great size. There Chattooga River for the exhilarating experience are several outfitters and guides in the area who of whitewater rafting on a pristine river want to help you catch the big one. Here is a list: through a remote wilderness setting. There are several outposts offering rafting, canoeing and Blackhawk Fly Fishing kayaking trips for all experience levels March http://www.blackhawkflyfishing.com/ through October. Brigadoon Lodge Nantahala Outdoor Center http://www.brigadoonlodge.com/ www.noc.com Southeastern Expeditions Fern Valley on the Soque www.southeastrnexpeditions.com http://fernvalleytrout.com/25/index. Wildwater Limited php?page/Home.html www.wildwaterrafting.com Unicoi Outfitters Wildwood Outfitters http://www.unicoioutfitters.com/index.shtml Wildwood Outfitters have outposts in Cleveland and in Helen, allowing trips to take place along four different sections of the Chattahoochee River. http://wildwoodoutfitters.com/ 9 Agritourism Hillside Orchard Farms Hillside Orchard Farms is a working farm where you can pick your own blackberries or purchase some of the best fresh picked apples you could ever eat. The Country Store offers hundreds of varieties of specialty jams, jellies, and relishes for sale and activities such as the corn maze and petting zoo make this location perfect for all ages. http://retail.hillsideorchard.com/ Jaemor Farms Jaemor Farms is a produce farm and roadside market specializing in fresh local farm produce, including many favorites such as Georgia peaches, strawberries, watermelons, and pumpkins. Fried pies are a specialty at their Farmer’s Market, as is fresh-churned peach ice cream. http://www.jaemorfarms.com/ 10 Museums and Historical Sites Folk Pottery Museum Currahee Military Museum This museum showcases the historical Take a trip to Currahee Military Museum and importance and changing role of folk pottery in dive deep into the history of the Paratrooper southern life. Infantry Regiment that trained at Camp Toccoa http://www.folkpotterymuseum.com/ in the early 1940s. The museum also highlights local veterans, the Civil War, World War I, and Foxfire Museum World War II. The Foxfire Museum aims to capture the lifestyle http://www.toccoahistory.com/ of the people of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Although the lifestyle is very nearly The Mauldin House, Millinery Shop & Big Holly gone, this museum will give you an idea of how Cabin things used to be. This site is dedicated to A.M. Mauldin and his http://www.foxfire.org/museum.html wife, who was a hat maker. It is a large Victorian cottage that serves as Clarkesville’s Welcome The Gourd Place Museum Center and a museum of area heritage. This museum is unique in that it features over http://www.n-georgia.com/mauldin-house. 200 gourds from 23 different countries. These html gourds have been constructed into art that you can come see for free. http://www.gourdplace.com/ 11 North Georgia Wineries & Tasting Rooms We might be the Peach State, but North Georgia is a prominent wine region that is continuing to increase in national popularity. With more than a dozen wineries and vineyards in the area, a trip to Georgia wine country has become a must-do event. Here are a few of our favorites that provide sensational wines to satisfy every palate. Habersham Winery – Helen Yonah Mountain Vineyards – Cleveland http://www.habershamwinery.com/ http://www.yonahmountainvineyards.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards - Sautee Tiger Mountain Vineyards – Tiger http://www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com/ http://www.tigerwine.com/ The Cottage Vineyard & Winery – Cleveland Here is a map and listing of North Georgia’s http://www.cottagevineyardwinery.com/ wineries and vineyards: http://www.georgiawine.com/georgia-wine- country-map 12 Antiquing People travel from all over the country to find antiques in the North Georgia Mountains. The following are towns that feature great antique stores: Clarkesville Clayton Old Clarkesville Mill Art & Antique Mall Butler’s Gallery and Antique Mall and Butler’s II http://www.oldclarkesvillemill.com/ www.butlergalleries.com Homestead House Black Bear Creek Antiques http://www.homesteadhouseprimitives.com/ http://www.blackbearcreekantiques.com/ Dillard Nacoochee Carol’s Back Porch Old Sautee Store http://www.dillardgeorgia.com/ http://www.oldsauteestore.com/ carol%E2%80%99s-back-porch/ Nacoochee Village Yesterday’s Treasures Antique Mall http://www.nacoocheevillage.com/ http://www.dillardgeorgia.com/yesterday’s- treasure-antique-mall/ 13 Restaurants During your adventures in the North Georgia Mountains, you’re sure to work up an appetite and our cuisine will not disappoint. From the casual fine dining experience at Glen-Ella Springs Restaurant to quaint bistros and family owned barbeque joints, the area has fare for all palates. available each season. Open most evenings beginning at 5:30 pm and reservations are recommended. Please call the inn directly or visit www.OpenTable.com to check the restaurant ‘s availability.