Summer Fun 2013

A Guide to Activities and Destinations

• Amicalola Falls • Georgia Aquarium • 4th of July Steam Engine Parade

50 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

Cumming Aquatic Center

The Cumming Aquatic Center is located at 201 Aquatic Circle, just off Ga. Hwy 400 Exit 16. Call (770) 781-1781 or visit www.cummingaquaticcenter.com.

Cumming Fairgrounds July 4th Festivities

Unicoi State Park and Lodge

Unicoi State Park and Lodge is located at 1788 Hwy. 356, Helen.

Call (706) 878-4726 or visit www.gastateparks.org/Unicoi.

Tallulah Gorge State Park

The Cumming Fairgrounds is located at 235 Castleberry Road.

Call (770) 781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net.

Tallulah Gorge State Park is located at 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls. Call (706) 754-7981 or visit www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.

The Cumming Playhouse is located at 101 School Street.

Call (770) 781-9178 or visit www.playhousecumming.com.

Call (706) 896-2556 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/goto/conf/brasstown-bald.

Cumming Playhouse

Forsyth County Parks

For complete information on Forsyth County parks, visit www. forsythco.com. For more information on the city’s offerings, visit www.crpdonline.org.

Forsyth County Library System

Find a library near you: Cumming, 585 Dahlonega Road; Hampton Park, 5345 Settingdown Road; Sharon Forks, 2820 Old Atlanta Road; Post Road, 5010 Post Road (opening July 2013).

For complete information, visit www.forsythpl.com.

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is located at 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville. For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls.

Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia is located at 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell.

Call (770) 739-3400 or visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/.

Six Flags White Water

Six Flags White Water is located at 250 Cobb Pkwy. North, #100, Marietta. Call (770) 590-4067 or visit www.sixflags.com/whitewater/.

Brasstown Bald

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa is located at 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris. Call (706) 379-9900 or visit www.brasstownvalley.com.

Babyland General Hospital

Georgia Mountains Fair is held at the Georgia Mountains Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

The Michael C. Carlos Museum is located at 571 South Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 727-4282 or visit www.carlos.emory.edu.

Georgia Mountains Fair

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Dillard House

The Dillard House is located at 768 Franklin Street, Dillard.

Call 1-800-541-0671 or visit www.dillardhouse.com.

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center is located at 200 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City. Call (706) 746-5828 or visit www.foxfire.org.

World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place is located at 121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta. Call (404) 676-5151 or visit www.worldofcoca-cola.com.

Johns Creek is located just inside the north Fulton County border.

Call (678) 512-3200 or visit www.johnscreekga.gov.

Fabulous Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 881-2100 or visit www.foxtheatre.org. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

High Museum of Art

The King Historic Site is located at 450 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta.

Call (404) 331-5190 or visit www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm.

The High Museum of Art is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 733-4400, (770) 733-4444, or visit www.high.org.

AthFest is held in downtown Athens. Times vary each day.

Call (706) 548-1973 or visit www.athfest.com.

The Atlanta Symphony is housed at 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 733-4900 or visit www.atlantasymphony.org.

The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia is located at 2450 South Milledge Ave., Athens.

Call (706) 542-1244 or visit www.botgarden.uga.edu.

The Atlanta Ballet is housed at 1695 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta.

Call (404) 873-5811, ext. 101, or visit www.atlantaballet.com.

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

State Botanical Gardens of Georgia

Atlanta Ballet

INK: Interactive Neighborhood for Kids is located at 999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville. Call (770) 536-1900 or visit www.inkfun.org.

Alpine Helen

Helen is located in White County in northeast Georgia. To learn more, call the Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau at (706) 878-2181 or visit www.helenga.org.

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Gwinnett and Atlanta Braves Baseball

Center for Puppetry Arts is located at 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta. Call (404) 873-3391 or visit www.puppet.org.

World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place

INK: Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

The Fernbank Museum is located at 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta.

Call (404) 929-6300 or visit www.fernbankmuseum.org.

Center for Puppetry Arts

Johns Creek

Lake Lanier Islands Resort is located at 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford. Call (770) 945-8787 or visit www.lakelanierislands.com.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Enota Mountain Retreat is located at Ga. 180 Spur, Hiawassee.

Call (706) 896-9966 or visit www.enota.com.

Chateau Elan is located at 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton.

Call 1-800-233-WINE or visit www.chateauelan.com.

Lake Lanier Islands

Stone Mountain Park is located at 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. Call (770) 498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com.

Enota Mountain Retreat

The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta.

Call (404) 581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Stone Mountain Lasershow Spectacular

For Gwinnett Braves information, call (678) 277-0300 or visit www. milb.com. For information on the Atlanta Braves, call (404) 522-7630 or visit www.braves.com.

Chateau Elan

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum is located 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. Call (404) 865-7100 or visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum is located in the Selig Center at 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta.

Call (678) 222-3700 or visit www.thebreman.org.

Bablyland General Hospital is located at 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. Call (706) 865-2171 or visit www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

Georgia Aquarium

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is located in historic Grant Park at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. Call (404) 624-9453 or visit www.zooatlanta.org.

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum is located inside historic Grant Park at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. Call (404) 658-7625 or visit www.atlantacyclorama.org.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is located at 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta. Call (404) 733-5013 or visit www.vzwamp.com.

DeKalb Farmers Market

The DeKalb Farmers Market is located at 3000 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. Call (404) 377-6400 or visit www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com.

Sweet Auburn Curb Market

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located at 209 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta.

Call (404) 659-1665 or visit www.sweetauburncurbmarket.com.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw.

Call (770) 427-4686, ext. 0, or visit www.nps.gov/kemo/.

Ellijay

For more information about Ellijay, contact the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 635-7400 or visit www.gilmerchamber.com.

Dahlonega

For more information on Dahlonega, visit contact the DahlonegaLumpkin County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 864-3711 or visit www.dahlonega.org.

Chattooga River

For more information about the Chattooga River, contact the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 782-4812 or visit www.gamountains.com.

New Echota Historic Site

New Echota Historic Site is located at 1211 Chatsworth Hwy. NE, Calhoun. Call (706) 624-1321 or visit www.gastateparks.org/NewEchota.

Tellus Science Museum

Tellus Science Museum is located at 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville.

Call (770) 386-0576 or visit www.tellusmuseum.org.

Booth Western Art Museum

Booth Western Art Museum is located at 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville. Call (770) 387-1300 or visit www.boothmuseum.org.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located at 301 Cherry Street, Macon. Call (478) 752-1585 or visit www.gshf.org.

Cumming Aquatic Center Whatever your family’s water activity needs, the Cumming Aquatic Center can meet them. Opened in summer of 2011, the 50,000-square-foot facility is home to three swimming pools, cabanas, full lockers and shower rooms, and activity areas perfect for birthday or other private gatherings.

Kids in particular will enjoy the center’s 120,000-gallon outdoor leisure pool with 156-foot waterslide, splash play area and lazy river. The center also boosts a therapy pool with Jacuzzi area and a 50-meter competition pool with seating for up to 1,200 spectators. The center also provides a wide range of swim lessons and water exercise classes for all ages and fitness levels.

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The Cumming Aquatic Center is located at 201 Aquatic Circle, just off Ga. Hwy 400 Exit 16. Call (770) 781-1781 or visit www.cummingaquaticcenter.com.

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The Annual Thomas-Mashburn Cumming Fairgrounds July 4th Festivities Located near the heart of downtown Cumming, the fairgrounds will offer its annual Independence Day celebration from 6-11 p.m. July 3. The popular annual event, which draws as many as 30,000 people to the fairgrounds, kicks off with vendors providing food and family-friendly activities. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. and are followed with a dance contest. On July 4, the 55th Annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade begins at 10 a.m. Giant antique steam engines are accompanied by a range of community groups, floats and emergency vehicles making their way down Tribble-Gap Road through downtown Cumming.

The Cumming Fairgrounds is located at 235 Castleberry Road. Call (770) 781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net.

Cumming Playhouse Located in the historic 1923 school house, the Cumming Playhouse provides a venue for a wealth of community theatre and musical groups, as well as a number of performances from traveling groups around the country.

This summer the playhouse will delight children of all ages with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” June 6-30, and Gypsy Theatre Company’s “Treasure Island” July 18 through Aug. 11. Music fans will enjoy “Johnny Cash-Now” on Aug. 17 and The Chuck Wagon Gang on Aug. 24.

4th of July

Steam Engine Parade Thursday, July 4th at lO:OOam.

For information, please contact one of the following: Cindy Hansard (770) 887-0516 Amy Webb (770) 889-6103

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The Cumming Playhouse is located at 101 School St. Call (770) 781-9178 or visit www.playhousecumming.com.

are offered almost daily between the different branches.

Find a library near you: Cumming, 585 Dahlonega Road; Hampton Park, 5345 Settingdown Road; Sharon Forks, Forsyth County Parks 2820 Old Atlanta Road; Post Road, 5010 From walking trails and sporting fields to picnic Post Road (opening July 2013). For tables and recreation centers, Forsyth has an complete information, visit abundance of parks and activity centers that are www.forsythpl.com. available to locals and out-of-towners. Forsyth County’s park system includes campgrounds, community buildings, dog parks and sports complexes, as well as the Big Creek Greenway and recreation centers at Central, Fowler and Old Atlanta parks. Most facilities are free, but some, such as the recreation centers’ exercise rooms and classes, require a membership fee. The city of Cumming also offers a sporting complex and City Park, in addition to the Cumming Aquatic Center. Both the county and city recreation departments provide a wide range of camps and other summer offerings for children and adults.

For complete information on Forsyth County parks, visit www.forsythco.com.

For more information on the city’s offerings, visit www.crpdonline.org.

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Six Flags Over Georgia is located at 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell. Call (770) 739-3400 or visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/.

Six Flags White Water

Beat the heat this summer at Six Flags White Water, located to the west of Forsyth in Cobb Amicalola Falls County. Affiliated with Six Flags Over Georgia, State Park and Lodge the water park offers some 50 attractions for Located just to the north of Forsyth in Dawson swimsuit-clad families. Thrill rides such as the County, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge 90-foot free-fall Chliffhanger, the turbulent offers breath-taking views of the tallest cascade in Tornado, and the 250-foot triple drop of the Southeast. Visitors have a range of choices Dragon’s Tail, are among some of the craziest when it comes to viewing the falls, including an water rides in the Southeast. Families can also easily-accessible pathway and a challenging trail take time to play together in the park’s giant wave with staircases. An 8.5-mile trail leads from the pool or relax along the lazy river. The littlest park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of swimmers can also have adventures in several the famous 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail. areas designed just for them, such as a 25-foot Numerous other trails provide shorter day hikes. interactive play ship and a four-story tree house.

The state park provides a 56-room lodge and 14 Six Flags White Water is located at cottages, as well as tent and RV campsites and 250 Cobb Pkwy. North, #100, Marietta. several picnic shelters.

Call (770) 590-4067 or visit

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is located at 418 Amicalola Falls State Forsyth County Library System Park Road, Dawsonville. For more There is no shortage of library services in information, visit Forsyth County. The system offers three branch www.gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls. locations: Cumming, Hampton Park, and Sharon Forks, covering the north, central and south regions of the county. The system’s fourth branch on Post Road is slated to open by early July.

Thousands of books, magazines, newspapers and other reference materials are available.

Additionally, the system provides a wide range of electronic offerings, including e-books, music and videos, and technological equipment such as computers, scanners and printers. A number of reading, educational and entertainment programs are available for children, teens and adults.

During the summer, children and teen programs

families can also enjoy a full range of food and souvenir shopping.

Six Flags Over Georgia From coasters to concerts, Six Flags Over Georgia has the ticket to summer family fun.

Located in Fulton County, just south of Forsyth, the theme park offers some of the most thrilling roller coasters in the Southeast, such as the Great American Scream Machine and Batman: The Ride. There are also rides families can enjoy together, such as bumper cars, classic carousels and sky buckets. The park’s entertainment is topnotch, ranging from light shows to high-energy rock concerts. In between the rides and shows,

www.sixflags.com/whitewater/.

Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest with more than 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than at any other aquarium. With five unique galleries, guests can take a path through more than 60 exhibits, ranging from rivers and rain forests to the depths of the ocean. The aquarium tells a global water story, with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate. The facility offers several shows, including the AT&T Dolphin Tales featuring the graceful creatures, and a full concession area and gift shops. New for 2013 is the Dolphin Encounter, where guests can visit with the creatures in the show’s backstage area.

The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. Call (404) 581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

The King Historic Site is located at 450 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 331-5190 or visit www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm.

World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place

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Explore the history of the world’s most popular beverage in Atlanta, the city where pharmacist John S. Pemberton invented the drink in 1886.

World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place offers guests a chance to learn all about the soft drink in a modern two-story facility, located next door to the Georgia Aquarium. Guests will learn all about the company’s heritage, advertising and operations. There are also chances to meet some of Coke’s most popular characters, see art and other items inspired by the beverage, and sample over 60 Coca-Cola products from around the world. In the new Vault of the Secret Formula experience, guests will feel closer than ever to the secret formula and magic of Coca-Cola.

The Athens Music and Arts Festival is a highly acclaimed event held annually in historic downtown Athens, a town long renowned for its thriving music sense. For the past 17 years, AthFest has used the festival to showcase the best in regionally and nationally recognized Athens-based talent. This year from June 19-23 over 150 bands and artists will perform on three outdoor stages and in over a dozen of the town’s best music venues.

Original music, art, local film screenings and KidsFest provide entertainment for all ages. All performances on the outdoor stage are open to all ages and are free of charge to the public.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum Located in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Library System administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a federal government agency. The library features a range of information about the life of the only president of the United States to hail from Georgia. It is not a library in the usual sense but rather a research facility and museum. It offers some 27 million pages of President Carter’s White House material, papers of administration associates, about half a million photographs and hundreds of hours of film, audio and video tape.

State Botanical Gardens of Georgia The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a public educational facility operated under the auspices of the University of Georgia. It is a living laboratory for university students and faculty who utilize the collections and natural plant communities for studies in a variety of disciplines. It is also a

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World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place is located at 121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta. Call (404) 676-5151 or visit www.worldofcoca-cola.com.

AthFest is held in downtown Athens. Times vary each day.

Call (706) 548-1973 or visit www.athfest.com.

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum is located 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. Call (404) 865-7100 or visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Come hear the story of one of our nation’s greatest Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr., in his birth city of Atlanta. The site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center. Among them are King’s birth home, where he lived until age 12, and the MLK and Coretta Scott King tomb. The Peace Plaza is the area between the National Park Service Visitor Center and Auburn Avenue. Focal points include the MLK “I Have a Dream” World Peace Rose Garden and the “Behold” Statue.

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public garden for enjoyment by the general public who find beauty, knowledge and solitude in a natural setting. The garden is located approximately three miles south of the university campus. Founded in 1968, it now encompasses more than 300 acres, much of which borders the Middle Oconee River.

including special craft days and homeschool and Father’s Day activities.

while craft lovers should not miss the lodge’s gift shop with pottery, quilts and other crafts.

INK: Interactive Neighborhood for Kids is located at 999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville. Call (770) 536-1900 or visit www.inkfun.org.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge is located at 1788 Hwy. 356, Helen. Call (706) 878-4726 or visit www.gastateparks.org/Unicoi.

Alpine Helen

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Located to the northeast of Forsyth County, the small town of Helen offers a unique Bavarian theme. Helen is a re-creation of an alpine village, complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. It offers visitors shopping, camping, both rustic and luxury mountain cabins, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, mountains, theater and recreation. Guests can also enjoy romantic getaways, beautiful scenery, family activities, waterfalls, museums, history, art, fishing, tubing, golf, and more. There’s something for every member of the family. Festivals and special events include a hot air balloon race, Winefest, Volksmarch, Oktoberfest, Fourth of July fireworks, and Bavarian Nights of Summer.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States, Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10-mile trail. Exhibits in the park’s Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. An award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers. A gift shop offers snacks, jewelry, toys, books, walking sticks, clothing and more

Lake Lanier Islands Resort is located at 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford.

Call (770) 945-8787 or visit www.lakelanierislands.com.

the Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau at (706) 878-2181 or visit www.helenga.org.

Tallulah Gorge State Park is located at 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls. Call (706) 754-7981 or visit www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.

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Nestled in the north Georgia Mountains just outside Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia’s most beloved state parks. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and mountain biking on scenic mountain trails, including an easy lake loop, challenging trek to Anna Ruby Falls, pretty threemile trail to downtown Helen and rugged 7.5mile single track for bikers. The cool mountain lake offers a swimming beach and canoe rental during summer. Overnight guests can choose from a hotel-style lodge, fully equipped cottages and modern campground. The park’s restaurant is known for its nightly mountain trout buffet,

The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia is located at 2450 South Milledge Ave., Athens. Call (706) 5421244 or visit www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Lake Lanier Islands

Nestled on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, Lake Lanier Islands Resort boasts 1,500 scenic acres, beckoning to families, romantic couples, corporate groups and even solo travelers.

Marrying luxurious amenities with unparalleled natural beauty, a Lake Lanier Islands vacation is one to be treasured long after bags have been unpacked and photos have been uploaded. The sprawling grounds offer an assortment of amenities, including an award-winning golf course, horseback rides, fishing excursions, and Helen is located in White County in LanierWorld, a beach and water park. northeast Georgia. To learn more, call

Located just a short drive from Forsyth County is a one-of-a-kind, fun destination for the whole family. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Inc. (INK), located in Gainesville, is a hands-on children’s museum where kids can role play and learn through practical experiences of being a banker, grocery store clerk, doctor, dentist and much more. All exhibits are designed to provide a unique experience and to actively engage young minds. INK will offer a number of special activities throughout the summer months,

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Unicoi State Park and Lodge

Brasstown Bald Beautiful Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784 feet above sea level, is Georgia’s highest mountain. On clear days, the spectacular 360-degree view from atop the mountain allows visitors to see four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. The surrounding area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. The Visitor Information Center, located on the summit of the Bald, offers exhibits, video presentations and interpretive programs. The areas around the mountain provide a range of biking, hiking and walking trials. Brasstown Bald is just a short drive

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from the northeast Georgia mountain towns of Hiawassee, Young Harris and Blairsville.

Call (706) 896-2556 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/goto/conf/brasstown-bald.

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Nestled among the Georgia Mountains, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa quietly redefines the typical mountain getaway. No longer a secret, the 18-hole championship golf course was named among the nation’s best. The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa offers one- and two-hour guided horseback trail-riding for every skill level. The 7,500-square-foot Equani Spa, inspired by the area’s native Cherokee people, serves up treatments to maximize strength, health, appearance, mental acuity and spiritual balance.

For those looking for a peaceful and unique mountain getaway, look no further.

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa is located at 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris. Call (706) 379-9900 or visit www.brasstownvalley.com.

Babyland General Hospital Pack up the kids for a trip to the new Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, northeast of Forsyth County. Beautifully situated on 650 acres in the North Georgia Mountains, the Southern style home filled with Cabbage Patch Kids will capture the imagination of entire families. Babyland General Hospital is the only place in the world where families can witness the “birth” of a hand-sculpted Cabbage Patch Kid, before adopting their own. The facility brings to life the imagination and vision of Xavier Roberts, founder of Cabbage Patch Kids, which has been one of the world’s top-selling doll lines for more than 30 years.

Bablyland General Hospital is located at 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. Call (706) 865-2171 or visit www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

Enota Mountain Retreat Enota is the perfect mountain escape to spend time with friends and family. Enota is a non-profit conservation facility committed to preserving beautiful land with a number of accommodations including vacation rental cabins, full hook-up RV camping sites, pop-up and tent camping sites and a Retreat Center for conferences, groups, events and seminars. Enota is rated among the top 100 camping destinations in the country. It also offers a spa and wellness center, organic farm and motel rooms.

Enota Mountain Retreat is located at Ga. 180 Spur, Hiawassee. Call (706) 896-9966 or visit www.enota.com.

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Georgia Mountains Fair Nestled among the lush backdrop of beautiful Hiawassee in the Georgia Mountains, the Georgia Mountain Fair annually offers old-time family fun.

This year, the fair runs from June 19-27. It features a juried arts and crafts show with numerous artist demonstrations and exhibitions, as well as a full entertainment line-up. Among the scheduled acts are Neal McCoy, Mel Tillis, Marty Stuart, and the Bellamy Brothers. There’s also no shortage of carnival rides and games for kids of all ages.

Georgia Mountains Fair is held at the Georgia Mountains Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Dillard House Located near the North Carolina border, the Dillard House provides famous Southern cuisine in a beautiful and tranquil mountain setting.

Dining at the Dillard House is more than just having a meal, it’s experiencing a Southern culinary event. The menus consist of generous portions of homemade dishes from recipes handed down over the years.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served family-style every day of the year.

Families can also stay overnight in one of the house’s rooms, suites, cottages or chalets, and relax in a rocking chair with a morning cup of coffee before taking a leisurely stroll around the property. Nearby, there are a number of experiences for guests, including whitewater rafting and zip lines, horseback riding, and visiting quaint gift and craft shops.

The Dillard House is located at 768 Franklin Street, Dillard.

Call 1-800-541-0671 or visit www.dillardhouse.com.

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center Take a walk through the past at the Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center.

Located in the small north Georgia town of Mountain City, the museum and center offers a look at a unique time and place in America’s past. Guests will find homes, tools, trades, crafts and a lifestyle of the all-but-vanished pioneer culture of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. After successful sales of “The Foxfire Book” in the last 1970s, the museum and center was opened to create a physical presence in the community. About half of the more than 20 log cabins at the museum are authentic structures, standing nearly as they were built 180 years ago.

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300 performances a year, ranging from Broadway North Georgia’s premier meeting destination, and rock ‘n’ roll to comedy and movies. This Chateau Elan, offers championship golf, a full- summer, the venue will offer several shows and production winery, European health spa and activities for families, including The Tenors in world-class amenities. From the moment guests concert on June 26; “Grease” sing-a-long on July drive through the gates of Chateau Elan until the 27; and “Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour” moment they depart, they will experience warm on Aug. 30.

Southern hospitality combined with the beauty of The Fox Theatre is located at 660 an area much like the French countryside. Within Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 881sweeping panorama of the North Georgia 2100 or visit www.foxtheatre.org. For Foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745of vineyards in 1981. From those lush vines of 3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and Riesling grapes has grown a 3,500-acre conference and High Museum of Art With its renowned collection of classic and leisure destination. contemporary art and award-winning architecture Chateau Elan is located at 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. Call 1-800-233- by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the High Museum of Art has grown from its origins in a WINE or visit www.chateauelan.com. stately home on Peachtree Street to become the leading art museum in the southeastern United Johns Creek Forsyth County’s neighbor to the south, the city States. The High has more than 12,000 works of of Johns Creek, is home to a range of family- art in its permanent collection, including an focused facilities and activities. Among them is extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage American art, significant holdings of European Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, which offers 46 paintings, and a growing collection of African acres of ravine forest, two miles of walking trails, American art. The High is also dedicated to and Heritage Village with four buildings designed supporting and collecting works by Southern to provide understanding of the area’s rural artists. The museum will offer several special heritage from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. exhibits this summer, including: Gogo: Nature Johns Creek also provides a range of parks, Transformed through Aug. 25; Symmetry/ including the Newtown Dream Dog Park, 3150 Asymmetr y: African Textiles, Dress and Old Alabama Road, where canines can frolic Adornment through Aug. 25; Rashid Johnson: through obstacles, sprinklers and water fountains. Message to Our Folks; and Girl with a Pearl There also is a host of trails, including the Johns Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis, June 23-Sept. 29.

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Johns Creek is located just inside the north Fulton County border. Call (678) 512-3200 or visit www.johnscreekga.gov.

The High Museum of Art is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 733-4400, (770) 733-4444, or visit www.high.org.

exception. With performances from nationally known artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Rivers and Weird Al Yankovic to music of the Final Fantasy video game and Cirque du Soleil, the symphony offers something for everyone. Besides world-class musical performances, guests can also enjoy Fanfare, a three-course, gourmet buffet prior to most evening performances.

The Atlanta Symphony is housed at 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 733-4900 or visit www.atlantasymphony.org.

Atlanta Ballet Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals. After 84 years, Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance. In 1996, Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education, dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. The Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet’s roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city’s cultural growth and revitalization.

The Atlanta Ballet is housed at 1695 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta. Call (404) 873-5811, ext. 101, or visit www.atlantaballet.com.

Zoo Atlanta

Looking for lions, tigers and pandas? How about alligators, elephants and lizards? What about ostriches, apes or owls? All of these amazing animals and more live at Zoo Atlanta, one of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Georgia’s most beloved destinations. Regular Fabulous Fox Theatre For nearly 70 years, the Atlanta Symphony shows with the animals, a daily petting zoo and The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s Orchestra has been delighting audiences with daily gorilla and orangutan feedings are just part premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox’s nearly 5,000-seat theater is booked for more than classical music performances. This summer is no of the many things to do. Also, Zoo Atlanta is PAGE 10 — ­ SUMMER FUN GUIDE — MAY 2013

home to Po, the only giant panda born in the U.S. in 2010. The zoo also offers behind-thescenes experiences on a limited basis, such as feeding giraffes, elephants, giant pandas or Komodo dragons.

Zoo Atlanta is located in historic Grant Park at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. Call (404) 624-9453 or visit www.zooatlanta.org.

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum Home to Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park also houses the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum. Its most noted attraction is the Atlanta Cyclorama, in which guests take a stirring journey through time as they sit in the middle of a sweeping panorama of the Battle of Atlanta, which was fought on July 22, 1864. The Cyclorama painting is 42 feet tall and 358 feet in circumference, and is said to be the largest painting in the world. It

offers breathtaking realism enhanced by a foreground of three-dimensional figures and terrain, music and narration. The museum also has on display many artifacts from the war, including a steam locomotive known as “The Texas,” a veteran of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum is located inside historic Grant Park at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta.

Call (404) 658-7625 or visit www.atlantacyclorama.org.

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few. Set on 45 acres of beautifully-landscaped wooded land in Alpharetta, the 12,000-seat amphitheater provides a unique setting for both music lovers and first-time concertgoers. This summer’s line-up ranges from Hank Williams Jr. & Gregg Allman on June 21 and Cirque Musica with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on June 30 to Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds 5, Guster & Boothby Graffoe on July 26, and The Allman Brothers Band with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals on Sept. 2.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is located at 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta. Call (404) 733-5013 or visit www.vzwamp.com.

Now celebrating its sixth year of music, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park has William Breman Jewish Heritage proudly watched world class performers take the & Holocaust Museum stage, including the Eagles, Tom Petty and the The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Heartbreakers, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny explores the universal themes of respect for Chesney, Van Morrison and Phish, just to name a difference, responsible citizenship, human dignity,

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and community building through the lens of the Jewish experience. In 1992, William Breman gave a substantial monetary gift, ensuring the creation of the Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. In 1996, the museum opened at the Selig Center on Spring Street in Atlanta. It includes two signature exhibitions - Creating Community: the Jews of Atlanta from 1845 to the Present; and Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years. It also houses the Marlene J. and William A. Schwartz Special Exhibitions Gallery, the Ida Pearle and Joseph Cuba Archives and Genealogy Center, the Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education, and a library of secondary research materials.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum is located in the Selig Center at 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta. Call (678) 222-3700 or visit www.thebreman.org.

Stone Mountain Lasershow Spectacular Seen by more than 20 million people over the course of more than 25 years, the Lasershow Spectacular is a not-to-be-missed Atlanta tradition. The Laser Canopy creates a ceiling of light right over guests’ heads, transforming Stone Mountain Park into a natural amphitheater. The laser show is a dazzling display of neon laser lights, featuring characters, stories, graphics and fireworks, all choreographed to popular musical scores. The famed patriotic grand finale includes a live fireworks display. Guests may want to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs as seating is limited. Souvenir blankets and fresh food are also available at the park. During daylight hours, the park offers attractions such as a mountain summit sky ride, treks through the treetops on Sky Hike, and a scenic railroad.

Stone Mountain Park is located at 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. Call (770) 498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com.

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History

through enchanting performances, curriculumbased workshops and a hands-on museum. At the Center for Puppetry Arts, families are exposed to artistic excellence that is used to unlock imagination. This summer’s performances include “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” May 28 to June 9; “Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat” June 13-July 28; and “Rumpelstiltskin” Aug. 1-Sept. 8.

Fernbank Museum isn’t just another destination – it’s a journey to another time and place. A visit to the museum brings a unique opportunity to explore cultural treasures, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX Theatre, enjoy interactive science exhibits, and marvel at the largest Center for Puppetry Arts is located at dinosaurs ever discovered. And thanks to a 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta. Call stunning line-up of special exhibitions, and events for adults, families and children, there is always (404) 873-3391 or visit www.puppet.org. something new to discover.

The Fernbank Museum is located at 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 929-6300 or visit www.fernbankmuseum.org.

Gwinnett and Atlanta Braves Baseball Take in a day at the ball park. The Gwinnett Braves is a minor league team housed in Coolray Field in Gwinnett County, to the south of Forsyth. The 2013 season includes numerous home games throughout the summer months.

The Atlanta Braves, Georgia’s only professional baseball team, is housed at Turner Field in downtown Atlanta. The team also will play numerous games at home during the summer months, with start times in the afternoons and evenings.

For Gwinnett Braves information, call (678) 277-0300 or visit www.milb. com. For information on the Atlanta Braves, call (404) 522-7630 or visit www.braves.com.

Michael C. Carlos Museum The Michael C. Carolos Museum on the campus of Emory University in DeKalb County is one of the Southeast’s premier ancient museums with major collections of art objects from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Greece, Rome and the ancient Americas, Africa and Asia. There is also a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. In addition to holding one of the most comprehensive art collections in the region, the museum is also recognized for presenting one of the most international and distinguished exhibition calendars of any university museum. The museum serves as a portal where Emory University and the community meet, both physically and intellectually.

The Michael C. Carlos Museum is located at 571 South Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta. Call (404) 727-4282 or visit www.carlos.emory.edu.

DeKalb Farmers Market

The DeKalb Farmers Market began on June 2, 1977, as a small 7,500-square-foot produce stand The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique in Decatur. Since its humble beginnings, the cultural treasure – a magical place where children market has grown into a 140,000-square-foot and adults are educated, enlightened and “world market,” serving up to 100,000 people per entertained. Since 1978, the center has week. As the first private farmers market of its introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and kind in Georgia, its reputation in the industry is art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many as a pioneer in fresh food distributions to the

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consumer. It is unique in receiving direct shipments of fresh food without costly warehouse and distribution delays. The result is a wide variety of high quality, low cost fresh and organic products, ranging from produce and bakery items to meats, seafood and dairy products.

The DeKalb Farmers Market is located at 3000 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. Call (404) 377-6400 or visit www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com.

Sweet Auburn Curb Market Established in 1923, the Sweet Auburn Curb Market is an international delight that caters to an array of customers, including local business people, in-town residents and Georgia State University students. It continues to be a favorite shopping place for local families, as well as shoppers from around Georgia. An array of specialty items is sold at the market. Merchants range from a number of specialty restaurants and shops to vendors selling fresh produce, bakery items, and meat and seafood.

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located at 209 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. Call (404) 659-1665 or visit www.sweetauburncurbmarket.com.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park This nearly 3,000-acre site preserves a Civil War battleground which was part of the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought at the site in Cobb County, to the northwest of Forsyth County, from June 19, 1864 to July 2, 1864. Gen. William T. Sherman’s army consisted of 100,000 men, and the Confederate’s Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s army had 63,000 men. More than 67,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or captured during the campaign.

Today, some 17.3 miles of interpretive walking trails take visitors through this massive battlefield.

The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. Call (770) 4274686, ext. 0, or visit www.nps.gov/kemo/.

Ellijay Nestled in the heart of the North Georgia Foothills in Gilmer County, the small town of Ellijay is not a long drive from Forsyth County. The town is known primarily for apples, and is even referred to as the Apple Capital of Georgia in honor of its many apple orchards, farmhouses and the annual Apple Festival. It provides the nation with more than 600,000 bushels of apples each year. The town is also rich in natural beauty such as forests, wildflowers, and rivers and streams. There are also a number of venues providing family fun, including horseback riding, fishing, river rafting and petting farms.

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For more information about Ellijay, contact the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 635-7400 or visit www.gilmerchamber.com.

Dahlonega There’s “gold in them thar hills” in the northeast Georgia city of Dahlonega, site of the nation’s first major gold rush in 1828, some 20 years before the shiny stuff was found in California. Today the city embraces its gold rush history, as well as modern dining, shopping and entertainment venues. Dahlonega’s commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Major wineries have discovered the rich, fertile hillsides of Lumpkin County, and creative spirits soar in the area with Dahlonega having evolved into a center for the performing and visual arts.

Recreational activities are available year-round including hiking, biking, camping, fishing and canoeing.

For more information on Dahlonega, visit contact the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 864-3711 or visit www.dahlonega.org.

Chattooga River The Chattooga River, with headwaters in North Carolina and flowing south into Georgia, provides opportunity for many water adventures.

Whitewater rafting on the river, which was the setting of the movie “Deliverance” in late 1970s, offers two distinct and memorable levels: Section III, which is mild and scenic; and Section IV, which is also scenic, but wild. Other sections of the river have been designated as “recreational.”

The Chattooga bisects the Ellicott Rock Wilderness, which straddles Georgia, North and South Carolina, and the Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Sumter National Forests.

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interactive exhibits demonstrating how the Earth moves and changes.

Tellus Science Museum is located at 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville. Call (770) One of the most significant Cherokee Indian 386-0576 or visit sites in the nation, New Echota was the www.tellusmuseum.org.

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beginning of the tragic Trail of Tears in 1838.

During its short history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the earliest experiments in national self-government by an Indian tribe, the signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears. Today, visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings, including the council house, court house, print shop, missionary Samuel Worcester’s home, and an 1805 store, as well as outbuildings such as smoke houses, corn cribs and barns. In the visitor center, guests can purchase souvenirs, books, music and view interpretive exhibits and a 17-minute film.

New Echota Historic Site is located at 1211 Chatsworth Hwy. NE, Calhoun. Call (706) 624-1321 or visit www.gastateparks.org/NewEchota.

Tellus Science Museum Tellus is a world-class 120,000 square-foot museum located in Cartersville, north of Atlanta on Interstate 75. The museum’s exhibits open minds and ignite a passion for science. Tellus features four main galleries: Weinman Mineral Gallery; the Fossil Gallery; Science in Motion; and the Collins Family My Big Backyard. A 120seat digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope is also located at Tellus. Eye-popping exhibits like an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus dinosaur and a replica Wright flyer excite and amaze visitors of all ages. Children will have a blast conducting hands-on experiments with light, sound, magnets and more. Dazzling gems and minerals sparkle and glow alongside

Booth Western Art Museum This 120,000-square-foot museum houses the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the country. Galleries feature contemporary Western American art, historic Western art, Civil War art, presidential portraits and letters, Western movie posters, and Western illustration.

Sagebrush Ranch is an interactive gallery where children of all ages can learn about art and Western America. The museum’s special and temporary exhibit galleries hosts six to ten exhibits per year. The museum store offers books on art and the American West, as well as prints and other items featuring Western American art images. A multimedia theatre, with seating for 60, shows the award-winning film “The American West” every 20 minutes.

Booth Western Art Museum is located at 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville. Call (770) 387-1300 or visit www.boothmuseum.org.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Macon is the country’s largest state sports museum. The 43,000-square-foot state-of-the-art museum houses over 3,000 artifacts. From oldstyle ticket booths to brick columns in the rotunda and special lighting, the museum invites visitors to experience the history of sports in Georgia with more than 14,000 square feet of high-energy exhibit space and a Hall of Fame corridor that honors more than 300 inductees.

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located at 301 Cherry Street, Macon.

Call (478) 752-1585 or visit www.gshf.org.

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