Support
SP
RI
NG
FR
/S
UM
EE
M
ER
20
Escape to Luxury See page 9
Lodging - Attractions - Restaurants - Recreation - Shopping - MAPS www.mountainlakeguide.com
For advertising information, contact Mountain Lake Publishing 888.896.2412 ©2021 MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLISHING, INC.
21
HELEN
t s e B e h t t c e Exp Immaculate Accommodations
Mountain / Water Views
Private Pools / Hot Tubs Ultra Luxury
1-5 Bedrooms
Concierge services: Grocery Services In-Cabin Massage Gift Baskets
Jetted Tubs
Screened Porches Pet Friendly
Game Rooms / Pool Tables Outdoor Fireplaces / Pits
We can arrange unique shopping trips, vineyard tours, festival admission, hiking & biking adventures, horseback riding, fishing, boating and whitewater rafting trips.
With over 13 years experience in the hospitality industry, you can be assured that your stay with us and the customer service you receive will always be superior! Our goal has been, and always will be, to exceed your expectations so you will return time and time again.
Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals, Inc.
14224 Hwy. 515 North, Suite 200, Ellijay, GA 30536
Toll Free: 844-306-2747 Local: 706-276-4343
www.MountainOasisCabinRentals.com
2 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
482
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
STEAKHOUSE EST 1965-2020
Serving Helen
Steaks and Seafood for over 56 years! 8537 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
Now Open 7 Days All Year (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Sunday-Thursday 4pm-10pm • Friday & Saturday until 11pm
www.PaulsSteakhouse.com
706-878-2468
– Come get you some! – Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
431
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 3
welcome
Advertise with us! UM
M
ER 20 21
Summer Edition, Volume 14, Issue 3 Escape to Luxury
See page 9
Lodging - Attractions
- Restaurants - Recrea tion - Shopping - MAPS
www.mountai
nlakeguide.co
For advertising information
, contact Mountain
©2021 MOUNTAIN
m
Lake Publishing
LAKE PUBLISHING,
INC.
888.896.2412
In This Issue: Community Spotlight: Rabun County..........6-7 Road Trip to Blairsville ..........................................14 Center Spread Map......................................... 32-33 The Bald Eagle......................................................... 35 Calendar of Events.......................................... 38-40 Georgia Trails........................................................... 46 Area Directory...................................................58-62
Vacation Guide in the Mountains is published by MLP, Inc. © 2016-2021. Reproduction of any photographs artwork or copy prepared by MLP, Inc. is strictly prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. MLP, Inc. is not responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints or typographical errors.
Toccoa River Fishing Days Blue Ridge, GA
photo by Kathleen Painter
4 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
EE
Tell them you “Found them in the Vacation Guide”
/S
And remember to like us /MountainVacationGuide /Mtnvacationguide
NG
View our website at www.MountainLakeGuide.com to find everything Online & Links to find more about our Restaurants, Shopping, Lodging, and Area Recreation.
June 14th
Need Advertising Info? Call Kathleen Painter: 706-896-2412 or office: 888.896.2412
FR
Every Issue we will feature a Community Spotlight and point you in the right direction of Hiking Trails, Waterfalls, or Scenic Road Trips in our area.
RI
Just find the # - for the advertiser’s location on the Local City Map or Centerfold Area Map.
Next Ad Copy Deadline:
SP
Your Local Guide to the North Georgia Mountains. Let the Vacation Guide in the Mountains help you find Events, Festivals, and Recreational Activities. Find the best local places to Eat, Shop, and lodge with handy Maps to make getting around easy.
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
a o c c
Vall
g r ou n e y o p m T ca Tubing d & Rafting 6 Mile Trip Life Vest & Shuttle Service Included - Changing Rooms & Restrooms Available - No Coolers or Alcohol Permitted
TUBE • KAYAK • RAFT Open Monday - Saturday Launch Hours 10am - 3pm
11481 Aska Rd • Blue Ridge, GA
706-838-4317
www.ToccoaValleyCampground.com Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
457
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 5
community spotlight
Explore Rabun County where Summer-time Living is Easy
If outdoor adventure with small town charm is what your looking for this Summer – then Rabun County is your destination. Conveniently located just 90 miles from Atlanta this small northern corner of Georgia is bordered by South Carolina and North Carolina. All roads lead to wilderness and the great outdoors in Rabun County, as approximately, 60% of the land is in National Forest and State Parks. Scenic lakes area a major part of recreational activities and almost 20% is held by by Georgia Power for Lake Burton, Rabun, Seed, and Tallulah. Visitors traveling through the area may miss these waterways as the lakes highlighted are not visible from the major roadway of Hwy. 441 Traveling from north to south, the lakes and dams are: Lake Burton & Burton Dam The largest lake in the series at 2,775 acres and 62 miles of shoreline. Offering three activity areas: Jones Bridge Park with two sheltered picnic areas, Timpson Cove Beach has white sand beach, picnic area, and restrooms. Murray Cove Boat Launch Area has paved boat ramp for small- and medium-sized boats. Lake Seed & Nacoochee Dam 240 acres, 13 mile of shoreline, and two activity areas. The Lake Seed Boat Launch Area has gravel boat ramp for small boats and the Lake Seed Campground offers a white sand beach, wilderness campsites, picnic area, and latrines. Lake Rabun & Mathis Dam The second largest lake at 834 acres, 25 miles of shoreline, and host to Nacoochee Park. Located on the north end of the lake, Nacoochee Park recreation area is perfect
6 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
for a picnic, fishing on a river-like setting or just relaxing. Located just off of Lake Rabun Road is Rabun Beach recreation area overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun and mountains. It offers camping, hiking, swimming, boating and fishing. 80 tent and trailer campsites are available, some with electrical and water hookups. Hike the 1.3-mile Rabun Beach Trail which ends at Angel Falls. Tallulah Lake, Terrora Plant & Tallulah Falls Dam 63 acres, 3.6 mile of shoreline and home to the Terrora Center. The Terrora Park and Education Center offers a camping area that includes 50 campsites with electrical/ water hookups, tables and grills, playground, and pavilion. The Center also has a park with white sand beach, lighted tennis courts, nature trails including trail to Tallulah Gorge overlook & State Park. Visitors should stop in the historic town to see The General Store and enjoy the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for more information. Rabun County boasts having “three Georgia State Parks” with Moccasin Creek State Park on Lake Burton, Black Rock Mountain State Park to the North and Tallulah Falls State Park to the South of it’s border. The area has numerous hiking trails in the State Parks plus a portion of the Appalachian Trail winds through on the western border and a 37-mile portion of the Bartram Trail. Picturesque waterfalls abound and many can be easily reached by relatively short trails. Located in Mountain City off Hwy. 441 Black Rock Mountain takes it’s name from the shear dark granite wall that is visible from long distances. Within the State Park there are four scenic overlooks. The Cowee Overlook is the first on the drive in, and actually sits almost directly www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
above the Ada-Hi Falls, but the falls are not visible from the overlook. The Nantahala Overlook is located in the RV parking circle. The Blue Ridge Overlook and Black Rock Overlook is adjacent to the Visitors Center and Trading Post. Visitors enjoying backpacking for day trips, hiking on the trails and fishing on this scenic 17 acre lake. Near the State Park is home to the famed “Foxfire” Museum & Heritage Center. The project of Foxfire magazine was based on interviewing local people and publishing their stories, which inspired numerous schools across the country to develop similar programs. The museum offers a self-guided tour through the authentic village showing the trades of early settlers. Driving into the northern area of Hwy. 441 you will see miles of beautiful valley that is famous for it’s farmland and family-style meals at the Dillard House Restaurant, serving the community since 1917. The Dillard area has many traditional folk galleries, plus refined rustic antique shops nearby. Located one mile east of Dillard is the Hoojah Branch Indian burial mound, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. To view this quaint valley from above, take a beautiful scenic drive on Highway 246 toward Sky Valley, Ga. to get a real taste of an aerial perspective form several roadside and trail lookouts. The area offers abundant hiking, waterfalls and scenic flora. Georgia’s highest city, with an elevation of 3,500 ft. is home to Sky Valley Golf and Country Club, which features an 18 hole championship public golf course, luxury accommodations, swimming and tennis courts.
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
If your looking for cool waters, the Chattooga River borders Georgia and South Carolina and is recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier whitewater area. Over 50 miles of river flows from the Appalachian Mountains to Lake Tugaloo offering class II – V rapids. Continuing Hwy. 76 into Long Creek S.C. past the river, visitors can tour Chattooga Belle Farms, a 198 acre working farm and distillery. The downtown Clayton area offers that “Hometown Feeling” that every visitor will enjoy. Stroll leisurely through the local shops that feature the best in art, antiques, books, furniture, gifts, wine and so much more! With a variety of cafe’s, old-fashioned soda fountain, or fine dining restaurants, many feature our delicious local fresh farm produce. The Community open air market welcomes visitors every Saturday to enjoy live music, crafts and farm fresh tasty treats! You’ll find everything for the perfect get away including a wonderful stay to relax and renew whether it’s hotels, resorts, or one of our charming bed and breakfast inns. This peaceful and quiet corner of North Georgia brings friends, families, couples, and outdoor enthusiast every year to enjoy these higher ridges. Picture perfect memories are made for Summer-time in Rabun County as you lay back and enjoy the scenic venues and the cool waters of the mountains. For more information visit ExploreRabun.com or visit the new Welcome Center on Hwy. 441 706-782-4812
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 7
Clayton
583
CLAYTON to 567
Derrick St
Earl St
Old Livery St
Warwoman Rd
Dr
8 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
t eS
23
189
Duv
all S
Old 441
ide
76
Duvall St.
t. Stave Mill St
dys
441 15
Wall St
Sha
552
Rickman Dr Chechero Co mm erc
76
Magnolia Manor Dr
Shadyside Dr
Oak Crescent Cir
586
Church St
Courthouse Sq.
611
Wilson Alley
Hiawassee St
Mill St
Duncan
Hamby St
N. Main St.
Valley St
Ramey Blvd
2 to 553 394
to
575 595
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Clayton The
White Birch Inn Est. 2013
Escape to a Luxury Hotel in the Beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains!
Coffee House & Gourmet Shop • Bakery • Wine • Cigars
• Staff Picked Hiking Trails • Breakfast
706.782.4444 28 E. Savannah St • Clayton, GA thewhitebirchinn.net
M-Sat 7:30-5 Sun 7:30-2
611
706.782.2263 60 E. Savannah St • Clayton, GA whitebirchprovisions.com
182
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 9
Long Creek, SC
Tallulah Falls WE’VE MOVED!
Formerly Tallulah Point Overlook, now:
A little bit of everything,
a lot you will remember!
706-754-4318
tallulahgeneralstore.com
7 days a week seasonally! 100 Main Street Tallulah Falls, GA
BISTRO CAMPSITES • DISTILLERY EVENTS • WEDDINGS TINY HOMES FARM STORE • U-PICK FRUIT
WHITE WATER & KAYAKING ON THE CHATTOOGA Class 2-5 rapids Let our guides show you section III & IV of the Chatooga Kayak & Canoe Instructions
(800) 868-7238
595 575
SOUTHEASTERNEXPEDITIONS.COM
10 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
394
454 Damascus Church Rd • Long Creek, SC 864.647.9768 • chattoogabellefarm.com www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Clayton
567
82 SITES WITH FULL HOOK-UP
Amenities include: Swimming Pool • Fire Pit Playground • 6 Private Baths Laundry Room • Check-in Rec Room
706-746-0078
323 Yorkhouse Rd • Rabun Gap, GA willowvalleyrv.com • info@willowvalleyrv.com
LA CABAÑA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
FREE Continental Breakfast High-Speed Internet Picnic Area Barbeque Grills
698 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA 706.782.4702 • 888.315.2378 553 redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn
THREE LOCATIONS: 7052 Hwy 441, Ste 104 Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-0058 POOL • HBO • AARP • AAA FREE Continental Breakfast Restaurant High-Speed Internet
552
54 Hwy 441 North, Clayton, GA 706.782.4258 • 888.225.3297 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
128 Duvall St, Suite C Clayton, GA 30525 706-212-2834
8160 S Main St, Bldg A5 Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3456
10% OFF with this coupon excluding alcohol
lacabana-restaurant.com
189
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 11
Dillard
NOW OPEN • Local Jams & Jellies • Walking Sticks • Trail Maps • Collegiate Gifts • Bird Houses
• Corinthian Chimes • Boyd’s Bears • Native American Jewelry • Old Fashioned Candy • Jim Shore Figurines
706.746.5899
Located in beautiful Rabun Gap, GA
Hwy 441, Dillard, GA 30537
221
• Historic operating grist mill (in operation since 1840)
• 85’ cascading waterfall • Four guest rooms • Gourmet 3-course breakfast (featuring milled products)
Information or reservations:
(706) 746-7138
“Not your run-ofthe-mill B&B” Find Us On Facebook!
www.sylvanfallsmill.com
190
DILLARD 15 23 441 Larry McClure Hwy Ledford Rd
106
246
to 443 Sky Valley
Royalty Ln
t
aS
olin
Car
189 Greenwood Drive Fran
klin
Colony Rd
St
Wolf Fork Rd 190 to 182
12 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
Dillard House Lane
Betty’s Creek Rd
Franklin St
221
Henry Dillard St Fran
klin
567
St /
Rab
un G
ap R
d
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Sky Valley
443
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 13
Road Trip To
Blairsville From Atlanta, GA From Chattanooga, TN From Asheville, NC From Greenville, SC
Trackrock Archeological Area - Visit this special site where the people of long ago carved their stories into the boulders of Track Rock. Petroglyph site of ancient Indian origin from which this mountain gap gets its name. Several hiking trails are located in this 52 acre area that is located off Trackrock Gap Rd. Lake Nottely Reservoir - This beautiful 4,180-acre lake has a dam reservoir that features a beach, camping area, hiking and is a popular place for viewing wildlife. Many water sports outlets provide fishing supplies seasonal boating & jet ski rentals to help you enjoy this beautiful scenic mountain paradise. Take Hwy. 129 North and turn left on Nottely Dam Road. Meeks Park - Scenic Nottely River runs through the park making for scenic picnic spots. Located directly off Hwy. 515, the park has ball fields, batting cages, a playground, skateboard park, basketball court, tennis courts, swimming pool, disc golf course, walking trails, nature trails, and dog park. Seasonal events are held here regularly and plays host to the Butternut Creek Festival held in July with local and regional handmade Arts & Crafts. Historic Courthouse & Museum - built in 1899 this beautiful restored building is located in the center of a traffic circle in downtown Blairsville. Although the original clock tower has been removed it is still visible on display with a Museum open to the public. Downtown Blairsville - Stroll the beautiful brick lined sidewalks to shop, eat, and enjoy this friendly small town! Many of the shops have handcrafted arts, souvenirs and flavors from the mountains that are just waiting for you to discover. Mountain Life Museum - The Mock House circa 1906 and Payne Cabin replicates life in the early days. Located just off the town square. The Reece Farm & Heritage Center - is homestead of the famous poet Byron Herbert Reece.
14 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
116 mi 100 mi 120 mi 124 mi
Property is on Nottely River and features restored barns, corn crib, chicken house, smokehouse, spring house and petting farm. Art exhibits tell the story of Byron Herbert Reece, the farmer, writer, and poet who lived on this site located on Hwy. 129. Vogel State Park - also on Hwy. 129, is a 233-acre Sate Park located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park offers Hiking trails, campsites, cabins, picnic facilities, and activities like geocaching. The 22 acre lake is great for fishing or non-motorized boating activities. During the summer, visitors can cool off at the mountain-view beach. Appalachian Trail & Walasi Yi Center - is located at the top of Blood Mountain on Hwy. 129 where the 2,175-mile-long Appalachian Trail passes through. Listed on the Register of Historic Places, this center offers a hostel and has incredible views from the overlooks. The Woody Gap School - This unique small school K-12 is located off Hwy. 60 in Suches. The Mountain Heritage Preservation Program also has recreated the early 1800s farmstead, complete with cabin, outbuildings, and gardens. Lake Winfield Scott - is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 18 acre lake is quiet for camping or hiking and has a swimming and pavilion area. In Suches turn right onto Hwy.180 - go 7 miles and look for signs on the right. Brasstown Bald - offers a 360 degree view of breathtaking sights at 4,784 ft. with an Observation Deck and Visitors Center open May– November. The museum features interactive cultural and natural history exhibits. Surrounded by the Oconee National Forest, the center serves as a Forest Ranger District area located off Hwy. 180. For more information visit www.VisitDowntownBlairsville or www.VisitBlairsville.com www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Blairsville Come Celebrate
Nani’s Cuban Restaurant Your Tampa Bay Connection to Cuban Food Authentic Cuban Sandwich, Piggy Bowl, Chicky Bowl, Rice & Beans, Empanadas, & much more Tue-Wed-Thur 11am-7pm Fri-Sat 11am-8pm 51D Earnest St, Blairsville
Catering
706.745.0010
22nd Annual Butternut Creek Festival
268
Ray & Marife Arrazcaeta, Owners
Logan Turnpike Mill Antique Mill Producing
Fresh Ground Grains
July 17 & 18, 2021
1-800-844-7487
Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-4pm
FREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle
Store Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am-5:00pm 80-B Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512
Exceptional Fine Crafts & Art MEEKS PARK - Blairsville, GA
Past Winner
- 11 years
(on South side of Hwy 76/515 0.7 miles West of Hwy 19/129 traffic light)
Live Demonstrations • Live Music Great Food • No Pets, Please
142
www.ButternutCreekFestival.com
605
rtin
St
dle
rD
r
Hughes
School Cir.
Can
Welborn St.
School St
Blu
Allison St
Ma
Cleveland St
nt
Roger St
eH idg
Hu
142
613 456
Blue Ridge St
eR
to 328
Young Harris St
603 256
129
515
Scho
Patrice Dr
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
Conley St
Ed Mauney Dr
Jones St
School St Blalock St
380
354
Plott St
76
607 602
11 19
St
2 268
Blue Ridge Hwy
220 380
her
99
wy
to
Fis
Earnest St
479 409 479 609
Golf Course Rd
Murphy Hwy
BLAIRSVILLE
Pat Haralson Mem. Dr.
www.LoganTurnpikeMill.com
11 19
ol Cir .
Kimsey St
585 286129 to Jackson St531 597
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 15
Blairsville Opening Soon!
Blairsville Pickers Barn The Most Unique Shopping Experience in North Georgia
Over 150 Vendors • 25,000 sq. ft. Mall
Hibachi Type Meals including:
Teppanyaki Bowls
Ramen Noodle Bowls
Daily Sushi Rolls
Fried Rice Bowls , Ramen Bowls, & Vegetarian Options
Antiques - Collectibles - Quilts Furniture - Coins - Fine Jewelry Glassware - Pottery - Paintings - Yard Art Crafts - Antique Signs Military & Civil War Items - Cowhides
Buy - Sell - Trade
(706) 745-3963
www.teppanyakitime.com 609
Buy 1 Taco Get 1 FREE
531
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Blairsville, GA 30512 19/129 South of the Square
305 Murphy Hwy. Suite D • Blairsville, GA
706-745-0097
Every Monday 11am - 11pm Dine in only.
Authentic Mexican Taqueria & Cantina, featuring gourmet tacos, burritos, empanadas, and much more!
Where the elite meet to eat. Breakfast & Lunch Mon - Sun 7am-3pm Dinner Wed - Sun 4pm-8pm
40 Earnest Street • 706-745-6921 Casual. Fun. Family Friendly. 17 Merchants Walk Open Mon-Sat 11am - 11pm
www.LuckysTacoShop.com
16 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
602 603 www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
VACATION RENTALS 706-379-9929 Now Accepting Homes in Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Murphy, & Hayesville
GET AWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GEORGIA & WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
“Elevate Your Lifestyle”
ATTENTION SECOND HOMEOWNERS: Would you like to get a good return on your investment? Majestic Mountain Getaways, Inc. is a full service lease management company that has been successfully managing rentals in this area for 15 years. All of the vacation homes on our program are marketed on VRBO, HomeAway, AirBnb and all the major vacation rental websites which feed reservations through our website so our calendars are 100% up to date.
www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com Search Homes, Get Price Quotes, Reserve & Pay Securely Online. Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 17
Blairsville
479
Donuts • Pastries • Coffees • Lattes • Chais • Smoothies • Cappucinos Iced & Frozen Coffees • Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Grill Items
Tue-Fri 6am-3pm; Sat 7am-2pm Order via Toast App for Pick-up
706-745-0748
286
110 Gainesville Hwy • Blairsville, GA
Intersection of 129-S & Glenn Gooch Bypass (South of the Square)
Catering Available
jimssmokinque.com
597
18 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Blairsville
220
OPEN YEAR ROUND 706.745.5252
www.trackrock.com
RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Fishing Swimming Walking Trails Playgrounds Hayrides Horseback Riding Kids’ Horse Camps Riding Lessons
706.745.2420 141 Trackrock Campground Rd Blairsville, Georgia 328
513A Murphy Hwy in Blairsville
Monday-Saturday as follows:
GRILL HOURS: Lunch 11 am - 2 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sunday
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
Call ahead for takeout
7067459519 409
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 19
Blairsville
Ambry’s Attic VINTAGE • ANTIQUE • UNIQUE BUY • SELL • TRADE
15% OFF with this ad* Located in Seasons Inn Plaza 94 Town Sq, Ste K • Blairsville
706-530-5005
605
*restrictions apply
ambrysattic ambrysvintage
607
10% OFF with mention of this ad
Monthly Specialty Drinks & Breakfast Croissants We offer a full range of coffee shop staples ranging from simple coffee to even the most complex recipes you can think up. Plus mugs, tumblers, t-shirts, & more!
613
abidecoffee.com
53 Merchants Walk, Suite A
585
20 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
256
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 21
Blairsville cabincoffeeonlineordering.com
CABIN COFFEE • BLAIRSVILLE
did you know you can read 456
Fresh Roasted Coffee Everyday Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Lunch - Soup, Salad, Sandwiches Drinks - Coffee, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, Frappe, Fruit Smoothies
right from our website Convenient access to advertisement and editorial directly from our webstie. • Responsive magazine viewer
44A Town Square • Blairsville, GA
• Direct Links to websites, phone numbers and mapping the business location.
Free Wi-Fi • Cabincoffeecompany.com @CabinCoffeeBlairsville
mountainlakeguide.com
706-745-0073
Blairsville’s Farm to Table Destination
Okra & Tomatoes Grilled Corn Cakes Fried Squash Red Skin Potatoes Fried Okra Peach Cobbler Squash Casserole
Butterbeans Pink Eye Peas Fried Green Tomatoes Sorghum Sweet Potato Casserole Apple Cake
Shop in our Gift Shop for Locally Made Products, Artisan Goods and Unique Gifts. 1150 Pat Haralson Drive
Check www.TheSawMillPlace.com & FB for hours
354
Call 706.745.1250 for Take-out 22 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Dahlonega
438
N. Park St.
60
dC
ir.
E.
Ma
in
.
St
Go
E. Main St
College Cir.
ck
lo ud
St
Choice Ave
n
o ns
h
Jo
.
St
60
Sho re S t. ou se Hi ll
W. Main St
Boy
19
rth
Chestatee
Waters St.
Church St.
College Ln.
Warwick St
to 79
52
Co u
N. Meaders St.
Hawkins St
N. Grove St.
DAHLONEGA
Au
ia
Alic
Arcadia St
60
Mechanic St.
S. Grove St
Ash Ave Schultz
Martin St
Alma St.
9
52
Riley Rd.
Chestatee St.
d
52
rc le
rar i
aR
Ci
19
e
52
gia
t.
Driv
or
hS
rial
urc
o Mem
Ch
Ge
S. Park St.
Maple St
9
Ln
60 to 438 19
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 23
Cleveland 610
Home Decor, Furniture, & Over 50 vendors selling unique treasures and collectibles. Bridal Salon and Tuxedo Rentals within the mall at Mountain Bridal 671 Helen Highway, Cleveland • 706-865-6205 M - F 10-5 • Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 12-6 16 Old Nacoochee Road Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3666
Burgers, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts. Dine daily inside or on the porch.
Please check our website for hour updates Closed Monday Lunch Only Sun, Tues, & Wed 11-2:30 pm Open 11-8 Thurs-Sat Online Ordering at www.creeksidedeli.com
156
to 496
eR
N.
d
in Ma
Cemetary St
N.Brooks St
N. Main
r. Pk wy Jarrard St
E. Kytle St Henderson Bell St
11 129
W. Underwood St
Faulkner St
E. Underwood St
Green St
115
sville
o Ho to 247
St
larke
t dS
S. Main
Kytle St
rch
Chu
Old C
Head St
115
Rd
Church St
Jackson
McDonald St
rd A Wilfo
unt Rd
hee
ooc
Nac
156
sh S
ABC Dr
Jess H
75
S.Brooks St
vill
Quillian St
irs
Faulkner St
Helen Hwy
129 Bla
White St
Old
to 161 82
610
Ash St
11
Cagle St
CLEVELAND
Hwy
24 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Cleveland
Kim’s
$5 OFF (purchase of $25+)
CONSIGNMENT
Like us @KimsConsign
Ladies & Men’s Clothing - petite thru plus Accessories • Jewelry - new & vintage • Small Furniture - new & antique Antiques & Collectibles • Home Decor Glassware / Dishes / Cookware / Silverware 868 S. Main Street • (706) 348-1516 Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12:30-4 Fun for the Whole Family!
247
OVER 35,000 DISCOUNTED TITLES
Canoeing Rafting Kayaking On the Chattahoochee River
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4
Home of Daisy, the Bookstore Kittycat! Customer Loyalty Program Comfy Reading Room Kids Reading Nook Extensive Selection of Local Art Like us on Facebook for special deals & more!
706-865-4451
26 Megan Drive Cleveland, GA 30528
www.wildwoodoutfitters.com 446b
Country Hideaway Your Mountain Vacation Destination
1-2 Bedroom Condos Mountain & Lake Views Fireplaces Military Discount 15% with proper ID shown at time of check-in
3779 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA (by the big green train)
mtyonahbookexchange.com
Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Country Hideaway at Mountain Lakes is the perfect spot for a peaceful vacation. Built on rolling hills overlooking Lake Qualatchee, the resort offers onsite amenities -- miniature golf, waterslide, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and horseback riding are just a few of the many!
1-800-514-1618
75 Enchanted Way, Cleveland GA | countryhideawayresorts.com Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
82
We accept all major credit & debit cards
496
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 25
HELEN
Sautee
(706) 878-3300
283 Hwy 255 N. • Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
www.folkpotterymuseum.com The Folk Pottery Museum is a property of the Sautee-Nacoochee Association
111
Explore Helen & Sautee Nacoochee Free Phone App
“The Men Won’t Tell Us Anything”: Women of Georgia Folk Pottery Photo of Arie Meaders; credit John Burrison
Shop the Old Sautee Store
277
Offering an extensive line of organic lavender bath & body items, culinary products, home products, local artisan goods, and more.
A glimpse back in time of a thriving general store operating for 149 years. Eat in our market, explore our museum, and enjoy shopping with us.
53 Hwy 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571 (706) 878-0100 261
2315 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 (706) 878-2281 • oldsauteestore.com
Unicoi Turnpike
SAUTEE Be
an
Helen Hwy
75
255
Cr
ee
kR
d
d
un R
Rab 17
l Rd
risto
nd B
Garla
Unicoi Turnpike
Duncan Bridge Rd
k Rd
Cree
Bean
111 261
277
17
255
385
396
26 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
HELEN
485 486
520
596
706-878-0111
8016 S Main St.
706-878-2689 • charlemagneskingdom.com
HELEN 222
486
45 503 596
Edelweiss
Brucken Strasse
189 570 528
17
17
to 161
75
Waldheim Strasse
River St
540
431
18
Munich Strasse
Edelweiss Strasse
187 45 201
Midway St
Helen Festhalle
chee
ahoo Chatt
548
Dye St
Yonah St
Alt.
Hamby St
222
75
75 599
17
485 520
White Strasse
356
396
Chattahoochee Strasse
47
River Unicoi St Carrie Cox Dr
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 27
HELEN
Festhalle Events
Proudly sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce
www.helenchamber.com
706-878-1908
BierFest May 8th • 12 - 5pm
Over 100 beers to try! Unlimited tastings. $25 advance / $30 door VIP Passes $25 advance / $40 door DD’s admission $8
Bavarianfest May 29th • 6 - 11pm
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Fun for all ages! $8 admission / Active & Retired Military FREE
1074 Edelweiss Strasse
Bingo May - August Every Tues. & Friday
Find us on Facebook at Oktoberfest Festhalle Friends 706-865-6772 | 3083 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528
CA N DY K I T CH E N
800.524.3008 / 706.878.2443 EXPANDED FACTORY LOCATION with TWO VIEWING WINDOWS! NOW OFFERING: tours and custom chocolate bars and apples made to order!
Two locations:
8651 Main Street IP 8078 S Main Street (the factory) H S E W www.hanselandgretelcandyk itchen.com 45
Heart-shaped jacuzzi tubs Gas log fireplaces Pets welcome Satellite TV, DVD Full kitchens / kitchenettes Porches with rocking chairs Creekside Cabins 5 miles south of Helen
www.gabbyscabins.com
161
Unique Items from Scandinavia, Europe, and Around the Globe
8669 N. Main St, Helen
lindenhausimports.com 706.878.2357
28 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
187
201 www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
HELEN
The Coolest Ride in Town Open EVERYDAY 9-6 (weather permitting)
Memorial Day - Labor Day
706-878-COOL
www.coolrivertubing.com Helen, GA
590 Edelweiss Strasse
GROUP RATES available
Zip The Hooch
www.coolriveradventures.com 706-878-9471
112 Poplar Stump Rd
222
SureStay by Best Western Helen Downtown • Newly renovated •M icro-Fridge & Keurigs in all rooms •C omplimentary breakfast • Complimentary WIFI • J acuzzi suites w/fireplaces • S easonally heated indoor pool • Close to Festhalle & shops • Best Western Rewards points
frontdesk@surestayhelen.com www.bestwestern.com 8396 South Main Street, Helen, GA
706-878-2191
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
528
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen Convention Center Beautiful, modern hotel and convention center featuring:
• 86 Guest rooms & suites • 3000 sq ft meeting area with three dividers • Board room with teleconferencing capabilities • Two elevators • Guest laundries • State of the art audio-visual facilities • Jacuzzi suites, balcony rooms • Indoor heated pool with outdoor deck • Expanded hot breakfast buffet 8100 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 info@hiexpresshelenga.com • www.hiexpress.com/helenga (706) 878-1084 • fax (706) 381-8009 503 Carol Powell, General Manager VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 29
HELEN Offering the largest variety of beers, wines and spirits throughout North Georgia.
548
HOURS M-Th 9am-9pm Fri & Sat 9am-10pm • Sun 12:30-8pm 50 Yonah Street • Helen, Georgia •located next to Betty’s Country Store
Largest liquor store in North GA • (706) 878-7050 •
Wildewood
In the heart of downtown, just off the beaten path behind Main Street shops. Listen for the windchimes! • Windchimes • Cabin, Lake, & Home Décor • Wedding & Baby Gifts • Clothing & Accessories • Agates & Geodes • Classic Toys • Walking Sticks • Jewelry • Knives: Case, Helle, Opinel, & More • Garden Décor
52 River St • Helen, GA 30545 • Open Daily 10am - 6pm www.wildewoodhelen.com 706-878-5373 • wildewoodshop@gmail.com facebook.com/wildewoodhelen instagram.com/wildewood_shop
Something for Everyone! 540
30 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
HELEN
LET’s RIDE Built by the top Alpine Coaster Manufacturer in the world!
Downt atta own on the Ch
ee River hooch
~ Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions ~ Riverfront Rooms with Private Balconies ~ Fireplace / Whirlpool Suites ~ Heated pool ~ Meeting/Party rooms 18
706-878-2271 33 Munich Strasse • Helen, GA www.Helendorf.com
FIRST ALPINE COASTER IN GEORGIA Fast and Fun • Family Friendly
Hofbrauhaus
Helen, GA • Est. 1976
Casual Outdoor Dining Pet Friendly! Live Music on Weekends 9001 North Main St | Helen, GA FREE Parking for Guests
Open 7 days a week, 11am - 9pm
599
HBrestauranthelenga / 706-878-2248 Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
CALL FOR HOURS
570 8409 S Main St Helen, GA 30545 info@georgiamountaincoaster.com
georgiamountaincoaster.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 31
68
COPPERHILL
Tennessee Georgia
5
ver
Blue Ridge Hwy
O wl
Ellija y Ri
1
Town Roa d
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT
482 60
cay River
Car te
Town Cr
531
i al R d
76
ELLIJAY see pg 40
see pg 15
er Riv
BLUE RIDGE LAKE
BLAIRSVILLE
NOTTELY LAKE
76
ly tte No
514 124
515
d Roa
d
MORGANTON
Dam tely Not
k
town Creek Mountain
325
Old D
282
180
VOGEL STATE PARK
SUCHES BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
Noontootla Creek
578
382 515
136
MINERAL BLUFF
568 aR
129
in Lov
608
76
As
52
19 d. gR
411
see pg 44
CARTERS
74
60
60
64
64
129
SPUR
BLUE RIDGE
614 LAKE
74
2
Old Hwy 2
76
to Knoxville
MCCAYSVILLE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
N. Carolin a
575
to Chattanooga
Tennessee
north georgia
426
5
52
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST
136
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
McD
ona ld
19
AMICALOLA STATE PARK
Rd
Cavender Cree
60
52 136
DAHLONEGA See pg 23
JASPER ia rar Au
53 108
575
143
to Atlanta
53
183
136
400 to
Atlanta 60
YOUR AD SHOULD BE HERE! Map Sponsors receive
PREMIUM PLACEMENT in print & on the web!
Call toll free 888-896-2412 to reserve this spot!
mountains HAYESVILLE 69
344
Bettys Creek Rd
Georgia
DILLARD see pg 12
HIAWASSEE see pg 34
288
BLACK ROCK STATE PARK
444
mp R k Ca roc
TRAIL
d
180
MOCCASIN CREEK STATE PARK
75
STATE PARK
17
75
384
R
iv
er
CLEVELAND see pg 24 ate
eR
115
17
115
197
365
441
DEMOREST 446
Pk
105
wy
CLERMONT DON CARTER STATE PARK
CORNELIA pg 56 see
to Atlanta
365 23
Find Your Place!
105 441
at
tah
oo
ch
129
11
R i ve r
52
MT. AIRY
384
Ch
es t
TALLULAH FALLS STATE PARK
385
see pg 54
17
n hia lac pa Ap
Ch
i ve r
CLARKESVILLE
115
Town Creek Rd
TALLULAH FALLS 394
197
255
ee
ek Rd
LAKEMONT
see pg 26
chee
John Crow Rd
129
441
att a ho o
161
ab Lake un Rd Rabun
255
Ch
75A
ak eR
L
496 SMITHGALL WOODS
SAUTEENACOOCHEE
595
TIGER
am Rd
BATESVILLE
356
UNICOI STATE PARK
HELEN see pg 27
Burto nD
to 575 Greenville
Bridge Crk Rd
LAKE BURTON
265
17
RABUN GAP
CLAYTON see pg 8
76
197
443
SKY VALLEY
567
472
APPALACHIAN
BRASSTOWN BALD
348
190 182
246
O ld H w y 4 4 1
ck Tra
328
129
A
76
YOUNG HARRIS see pg 37
76
75
106
441
North Carolina
Hiawasse e River
66
reek S cho ol R d
LAKE CHATUGE
17
269
175
564
to Asheville
64
Lake Russell
706-258-3737 866-4Cabins (422-2467)
240 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513
SouthernComfortCabinRentals.com
63
See Pg. 53 - for Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals
Hiawassee
Hiawassee
Antique Mall
Downtown Hiawassee • 518 N Main St Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5
A True Antique Mall with Over 8,000 sq ft
Antiques • Furniture • Glassware Coins • Pottery • Porcelain Jewelry • Primitives
706-896-0587
Facebook.com/hiawasseeantiquemall 25
e, The Chic, Uniqu tique ou B n ai nt Little Mou am-5pm Open Tue-Sat 10
593
to 564
HIAWASSEE/YOUNG HARRIS 69
to 444
76
17
2
593
Hospital Dr
Church St
Lakeside Dr.
Wood
River St
N. River Rd
Big Sky Drive
Fair St
25
Sims
13
601
450 203
to 269
Academy
Bell Creek Rd
Lower Bell Creek Rd
to 344
Bell St
75
W. Bell
17 515
Berrong St Lee St
17
288 Sunnyside Drive
34 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Hiawassee • Gifts • Flags • Pottery • Candles • Cabin Décor • Wind Chimes • T-Shirts • Local Handmade Items • Jewelry • And So Much More! 2955 Hwy 76 East • 706-896-9448
e Com re! o l Exp
www.CreeksideGeneralStore.com
(approx. 4 miles east of downtown Hiawassee)
444
Welcome to the North Georgia Mountains! A beautiful Bald Eagle has often been seen in the Hiawassee area. Keep your eyes open around Lake Chatuge, and maybe you’ll see him, too. June 28, 2007 - The Department of Interior took the American bald eagle off the endangered species list.
About Bald Eagles
• Bald eagles reach full maturity in four to five years. • The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. • Wingspan ranges from 6 to 7 1/2 feet! • Bald eagles can fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet. During level flight, they can achieve speeds of about 30 to 35 mph. • Several eagles soaring in a thermal together is described as a kettle of eagles. • Bald eagles weigh from ten to fourteen pounds. • Bald eagles have 7,000 feathers. • Wild bald eagles may live as long as thirty years. • The bald eagle is a strong swimmer, but if the water is very cold, it may be overcome by hypothermia. • Hunting area varies from 1,700 to 10,000 acres. • All eagles are renowned for their excellent eyesight. • Once paired, bald eagles remain together until one dies. • Bald eagles lay from one to three eggs. • The 35 days of incubation duties are shared by both male and female. • Nesting cycle - about 20 weeks • Today, there are an estimated 9,789 breeding pairs of bald eagles. • Eagles molt in patches, taking almost half a year to replace feathers, starting with the head and working downward. • The bald eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United States was adopted. • Causes of death - Gun shot wounds, electrocution, poisoning, collisions with vehicles, and starvation.
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 35
Hiawassee
203
• Thai • Chinese • Sushi Bar • • Mongolian Grill • Japanese Steakhouse • Call 706-896-0508 for Take-Out, or Delivery 1382 Hwy 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30546
www.AsianoRestaurant.com
13 So
m
M
us
e
tP
1 O 0% str F i F
Re
re s
en ctio ta n tC sA he p ck ply -In
Free Wi-Fi 653 US Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 Jacuzzi Suites 800-613-4349 Fitness Center reservations@lakechatugelodge.com Continental Breakfast Adjacent to Hawg Wild BBQ, Georgia Lake or Mountain Views Mountain Fairgrounds, & Hamilton Gardens Meeting/Conference Space 450
www.LakeChatugeLodge.com
36 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Young Harris The owners of Brother’s would like to introduce their new barn wedding and event venue!
“Experience true southern hospitality while enjoying the finest foods in a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere.”
O
UN
G HARRIS,
Contact us for more information regarding pricing and amenities.
G
706-379-1272
A
Y
LOCALLY RAISED BEEF CHICKEN - BBQ - SEAFOOD - BURGERS - SOUP - SALAD HOMEMADE DESSERTS FULL BAR W/LOCAL VINEYARDS, DISTILLERIES, & BREWERS OFF-SITE CATERING
brothersatwillowranch@yahoo.com
ORDER ONLINE: brothersatwillowranch.com (706) 379-1272 6223 Hwy 76 W., Young Harris 30582 Mon-Thrs 11am-8:30pm Fri & Sat 11am-9:30pm
269
Adults (55+)
Pe & Q ace uie t
Where Vacations are a way of Life RV s Pa & Mo rk del s www.SundownerRvVillage.net 42 Sundowner Circle ~ Hayesville, NC 28904 828-389-3241 564
Shady Sites
See what all the
Buzz
is about.
706.896.2412 888.896.2412
/MountainVacationGuide /mtnvacationguide info@mtnlakepub.com www.mountainlakeguide.com Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 37
SPRING/Summer calendar of Events Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
Blairsville
Blue Ridge
Clarkesville
May 8
May 8
May 15
Towns-Union Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Union County Farmers Market
May 15
North Georgia Master Gardeners Plant Sale Fannin County School System Agricultural Center
“Blairsville Cruisers “”Cruise-In On the Square”” “
May 20-23
Historic Downtown Square
Blue Ridge Community Theater
May 15
May 28 - July 17
A Hoot’n Holler Comedy Show Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co.
Doubt: A Parable
The Art Center
Paradise Hills Resort
45th Annual Spring Arts in the Park
Great American Pie Fest
May 29-30
June 11-13
Blue Ridge Downtown City Park
Various Locations
Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival
June 17-18
Butternut Creek Festival
Downtown Clarkesville
June 11-13 Northeast Georgia Art Tour Various Locations
Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit
May 29
Northeast Georgia Art Tour
Mountain Laurel Festival
June 26
Inola Blue RIdge
Meeks Park
June 19
June 26
“Blairsville Cruisers “”Cruise-In On the Square”” “
5th Annual Car Show Miles Through Time
Historic Downtown Square
Clayton
July 4
July 4th Fireworks
May 8, 15, 22, 29
Meeks Park
Rabun County Civic Center Community Market of Rabun County
May 11 Rabun County Rec Department’s 6th Annual Rec Shootout Golf Tournament Waterfall Club
July 3
Old Timers’ Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge
July 3
Firework Special - Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
July 29
Georgia Mountain Mooshine Cruiz-In 2021 Meeks Park
June 5, 12, 19, 26 Rabun County Civic Center Community Market of Rabun County
June 11-13 Northeast Georgia Art Tour Various Locations
July 3
July 3, 10
Blue Ridge Freedom 5K
Rabun County Civic Center
Blue Ridge Adventure Gear
Community Market of Rabun County
July 4
July 4
Lake Blue Ridge Dam
Lake Burton
Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks
Fireworks
Cleveland May 7, 8, 9
June 11-12
June 26
Mountain Top Rodeo
Cars & Coffee - Cruise-In
R-Ranch in the Mountains
Riverside Pavillion
North Georgia Zoo
July 2
July 4
May 28, 29, 30, 31
First Friday Concert Series: Radford Windham & Step Back Cadillac
Downtown Ellijay
Mother’s Day Celebration
Memorial Day Weekend North Georgia Zoo
June 18, 19, 20 Father’s Day Celebration North Georgia Zoo
Cornelia May 15 Cornelia Concert Series: Exile
Dahlonega May 8, 15, 22, 29
Hancock Park
July 3, 10 Dahlonega Farmer’s Market Hancock Park
Independence Day Fireworks
Helen May 8 Bier Fest Festhalle
July 3, 10 Appalachian Jam Gold Museum Lawn
July 4 Dahlonega Sparkles
Dahlonega Farmer’s Market
Hancock Park
Hancock Park
Ellijay May 7 - June 1 Artist Coleen Sterling Gilmer Arts
May 21 Acoustic Blends Harrison Park
May 28-29 Exit Laughing “George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse”
May 29 May 8, 15, 22, 29 Appalachian Jam
Cars & Coffee - Cruise-In Riverside Pavillion
May 8 Second Saturday Hike - Cottage Garden & Primitive Cabin Smithgall Woods State Park
May 29 Bavarianfest Festhalle
June 11-13 Northeast Georgia Art Tour Various Locations
June 12
Gold Museum Lawn
Second Saturday Hike - Laurel Ridge Trail
May 15-16 Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival
Smithgall Woods State Park
Downtown Dahlonega
June 4
Hiawassee
First Friday Concert Series: Mini-Jam
May 14
Hancock Park
Riley Green
Anderson Music Hall
June 5, 12, 19, 26
May 15
Dahlonega Farmer’s Market
EggFest
Hancock Park
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
June 18
Appalachian Jam
Acoustic Blends
Gold Museum Lawn
Harison Park
May 28-29 Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
SPRING/Summer calendar of Events Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
June 4 Hiawassee Night Market Town Square
McCaysville May 13, 20, 27 Pickin’ in the Park
Anderson Music Hall
June 5 Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans Anderson Music Hall
June 11-13 Northeast Georgia Art Tour Various Locations
June 16-20
Hardman Farm
June 5
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Bluegrass on the Green
Pickin’ in the Park
Outdoor Stage
Horseshoe Bend Park
June 11-13
July 1, 8
Northeast Georgia Art Tour
Horseshoe Bend Park
Happy Together Tour 2021
Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail
Horseshoe Bend Park
Pickin’ in the Park
June 5
June 5
July 3 Walk the Line 5K Riverwalk Shops
Various Locations
June 17 Hollywood at Hardman Hardman Farm
July 3 Copper Basin Fireworks McCaysville/Copperhill Downtown McCaysville & Copperhill
Sautee Nacoochee January 22 - June 21 The Men Won’t Tell us Anything Folk Pottery Museum
July 3 Farm Animal Fun Day Hardman Farm
Christian Motorcyclists Association
Toccoa
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
May 7
June 25-26
2021 Night at the Ritz: Petty Hearts - Tom Petty Tribute Band
Greater Atlanta British Motorcyle Association
The Historic Ritz Theatre at The Schaefer Center
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
May 15
June 26
2021 Night at the Ritz: Fleetwood Max: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Pickin’ For Patton Anderson Music Hall
June 26-27 Made in Georgia Festival 2021 Towns County Rec & Conference Center
July 2 Hiawassee Night Market Town Square
May 29
The Historic Ritz Theatre at The Schaefer Center
Farm Animal Fun Day
Young Harris
Hardman Farm
May 17
May 29
Clay Dotson Open
Fire & Shine Dinner
Brasstown Valley Resort
Hardman Farm
July 4
June 4-6
June 5
July 4th Fireworks
Falls to Farm Hike
North Georgia Highlands Seafood & Wine Festival
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hardman Farm
Mayors Park
CARETECAY RIVER Experience
Adventure RIVER
PFD’s FOR ALL
Class I - II.5 Rapids for 3 Miles of Fun Approx. 2 - 3 hrs - Tubers 1.5 - 2.5 hrs - Kayakers (Depending on group)
Personal Floation Devices provided.
Lazy River Experience
(GA Law requires kids 12 and under to wear their PFD for the entire trip)
Tubers, Kayaks, & Canoes 1.6 miles / 1-2 hours
Memorial Day Weekend Labor Day Weekend Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm (4 is last put-in) Sunday - Friday 10:00 am -3:00 pm
WE ARE OPEN
During Non-Summer Months Please call for hours during off season!
PUT-IN LOCATION: 1554 Lower Cartecay Rd. Ellijay Ga. 30536 SUMMER LOCATION: 2400 Hwy 52 E. Ellijay Ga. 30536
578
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
Call 706-531-4746 or 706-889-1108 for information and operational hours www.cartecayriverexperience.com facebook.com/riverexperienceEllijayGA VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 41
Ellijay
706.635.7427
Buy 1 plate and 2 drinks, Get 2nd plate of equal or lesser value 1/2 off.
289 Highland Crossing, East Ellijay, GA 30540
(With coupon only.)
ELLIJAY
5
52
2
N. Dalt
St
t
nd
Sa
ain
N. M
St Ave.
S.
in Ma
River
St
t St
282 5
rch
S.
S.
gS
Stree
t
52
1st Ave.
rin
Chu
Sp
Gil
me r
St
North
t
Old Blue Ridge Rd.
College St
nS
ad S
alto
Bro
t
rS
me
S. D
N
on
are
N. Main
Teem St
aw
il .G
St
2 Del
426
76
76 382 515
1st
515
to 482
578
. Ave
to 426
42 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Ellijay
3200 acres of deep, clear water! 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline! Free boat slip at marina with cabin rental Store. Seasonal Restaurant. On-Water Gas. Please call ahead for opening days & hours
706-276-4891 • CartersLake.com 575 Marina Rd, Ellijay, GA 614
615
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 43
Blue Ridge Great food, relaxing atmosphere, terrific service - a locals’ favorite!
So Much More than a Bird Seed Store Monthly Seminars & Bird Walks Home of the EXCLUSIVE Birdman’s Blend Bird Seed
2020
Downtown Blue Ridge
Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, Seed & Suet Hummingbird Feeders & Supplies, Bird Baths & Fountains, Garden Decor, Weather Vanes, Chimes, Tilley Hats, Vortex Binoculars, Birding & Hiking Books
52
Wed-Mon 8-4 | Serving beer & wine
657 E. Main St. | 706.258.4949
706-254-2473 • 611 E Main St, Blue Ridge
BLUE RIDGE to 5
Messer
West 1st St 63 West Main St East Main St
535
592 52
76
East 1st St / Old Hwy 76
Austin St Ewing St
a Rd to 514 124
Ask
612
76
Mtn St Mineral Springs Rd
wy
Gray St
Windy Ridge State St
Jones St
Church St
East 2nd St
Hill St
Summit St
McKinney St
East Main St
ld H
44 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
2 515
Josh Hall Rd
/O
Industrial Blvd
Ada St
ain tM
Summit St
River St
St
Eas
lvd
trial B
Indus
Chastain St
568
Blue Ridge St
67
st
t1
s We
Fain St
West 2nd St
Cook St
Depot St
Church St
Summit St
Boardtown Rd
62
5
57
5
549 608 Mountain St
2
Messer
515 College
E. Highland St
76 Dunbarton
592
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Blue Ridge
556
INDOOR
Mini GOLF and Arcade We have implemented numerous safety measures to keep you and your family as safe as possible.
18 Holes
INDOOR
!
Family Fun
Open 6 Days a Week Noon- 5PM Closed Tues.
535
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 45
Blue Ridge Canoe and Kayak River Trips GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Customizing your river experience since 2007
706-838-0200
Mon-Sun 10am - 5pm
jonrontro.com
15 Black Ankle Creek Road Cherry Log, GA 30522 shuttle service provided. 612
Georgia Trails
LAKE BLUE RIDGE TRAIL Length 0.6 mile - this loop trail follows the shoreline of Lake Blue Ridge and offers a great view of the lake. It is flat and a good trail for families with young children. From Blue Ridge, take Old Business 5/ Old US 76 east for 1.5 miles to Dry Branch Road. Turn right and go 3 miles to the entrance of the Blue Ridge Recreation Area. The trail begins and ends in the picnic area. TALKING ROCK NATURE TRAIL Length - 2.6 miles roundtrip. The trail meanders through the woods near the dams of Carters Lake. The trail passes a small pond, its branch upstream, over a short ridge, to a small loop at trail’s end to reverse course back to the beginning trailhead. From Ellijay take Old Hwy 5 4.3 miles south, turn right onto Hwy 382, follow this road 10 miles until its end at Hwy 136. Turn right, go 3.2 miles to turn right at Carters Lake Dam Visitors Center. The trailhead is on the left, on the road leading to Northbank Park. LONG BRANCH LOOP Length: 2.0 miles • Rating: Easy. Hiking and mountain bicyclists only. From Blue Ridge travel east (toward Blairsville, GA) on GA Hwy 515, approx. 0.8 miles past intersection with GA Hwy 5. Turn Right at Windy Ridge Rd., go 0.2 miles to dead end with Old U.S. 76. Turn left, go 0.2 miles to Aska Road on right. Continue south on Aska Read 5.9miles to Shady Falls Road. Turn left, proceed 0.2 miles to parking area on left.
Many visitors come to explore the hundreds of trails through North Georgia’s National Forest. Whether you want to see a waterfall, like to go hiking, biking, or horseback riding, here are some suggestions for a trail adventure:
46 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
THREE FORKS Trail: To the left (North) on the trail is Long Creek Falls (2.3 miles round trip) . To the right is a beautiful section of old growth forest along Stover Creek. Directions: Take 52 East from Ellijay about 4.8 miles. Turn left on Big Creek Road at the Dollar General. Follow this road about 15.4 miles (the final .4 miles are dirt) to Forest Service 58 and turn Right. This road follows Noontootla Creek to Three Forks. Parking is available where the trails cross the road. www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Blue Ridge If you are lucky enough to be in the mountains, then you are lucky enough!
800-844-4939
Luxury, Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals with Satelite TV and FREE Wi-Fi
Mascot Molly Welcomes You
3945 Old Loving Road
536
Morganton, GA 30560 info@1mymountain.com www.1mymountain.com
67
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 47
Your 'vacation
doesnt have to end
Two ways to get your copy of Homes For Sale in the Mountains 1. Pick one up at hundreds of locations in the North Georgia mountains & Atlanta 2. View and/or order a magazine online at www.homesforsalemagazines.com
RAFTING • LODGING • ZIPLINE • HIKING • BIKING FROM TENNESSEE TO NORTH GEORGIA
FLYING HIGH FOR ADVENTURE ON THE OCOEE Minutes from Copperhill, TN. Zipline Canopy Tours Tree Top Sky Tours Suspension Bridges
OCOEECANOPYTOUR.COM
WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE OCOEE Class 3 & 4 rapids Let our guides show you the upper & middle Ocoee
(888) 723-8663 • RAFT1.COM
WHITE WATER & KAYAKING ON THE CHATTOOGA Class 2-5 rapids Let our guides show you section III & IV of the Chatooga Kayak & Canoe Instructions
575
(800) 868-7238 • SOUTHEASTERNEXPEDITIONS.COM Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 49
Blue Ridge
Hours
Find us on
Relax ~ Breathe ~ Enjoy ~ Distance
706.632.7891
Wed - Thurs 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Fri & Sat 11:30am - 9:30 pm
8055 Aska Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
ngus” Steaks ut • Choice “A Fresh Local Tro lmon Sa tic lan At h Fres Open Dining Room ble Always Availa Meals to Go -
Open River Rest NowSeating with Outdoor
www.ToccoaRiversideRestaurant.com
124
411
Everywhere you want to be The ONLY Local Visitor’s Guide Distributed in 500 Regional Locations, 200 Atlanta Locations, ALL Georgia State Visitor Centers PLUS Restuarants, Resorts, Hotels, Cabin Rentals, Attractions, Shopping Centers, and Regional Welcome Centers
1.888.896.2412 706.896.2412 www.mountainlakeguide.com 50 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
514
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 51
Blue Ridge
549
Your Guide to Lake & Mountain Activities The Vacation Guide in the Mountains is your #1 source for locating attractions, events, lodging, recreation, rentals, restaurants and shopping in the North Georgia and SW North Carolina areas. Like us on Facebook to see current Events, latest opening of new places to eat, shop, & lodge.
facebook.com/MountainVacationGuide/ 52 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
63
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 53
Clarkesville Bowling, pool tables, shuffle board, Darts, arcade, Full service bar, great food!
Great, Fun Atmosphere! 706-839-7467
Check Out Grant St. Music Room: Live Music, Full Service Restaurant & Bar. Karaoke every Friday!
583 Grant Street Clarkesville, GA
Inside the Old Clarkesville Mill
446a
www.clarkesvillelanes.com
Hickory Flat Pottery
Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia
13664 Hwy 197 N Clarkesville, GA 30523
706.947.0030
HickoryFlatPottery.com 265
CLARKESVILLE 385
Ashbury St
Reeves
Water St
Wa ter St
Adams
Poppy Ln
Green St
ilee Gra Am
Cir. ves
Wilson St Wayne St
Marion
Stanford Mill Rd
54 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
Llewellyn St
York St Llewellyn St
17 197
385
Jefferson St
Franklin Washington
Madison St
Woodland St
Rocky Branch Rd Laurel Dr
Morningside Dr
North St
le va od Wo
Wil
490
Wildwood Cir Morgan
Bartley Wilbanks Rd
Village Green Lane
Grant St
Monroe Ave
ood Cir. dw
to 265 604
197
446
St.
Bridge St
Laprade St
17
Ritchie St
Bryant
115 Hill St
Wilbanks
Ridge St
Lockwood
on ngt shi Wa
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Clarkesville
490
Fine Art and Pottery See It Made Here! Art & Hobby Supplies, Art & Pottery Classes
200 HWY 197N Clarkesville artfullbarn@gmail.com artfullbarn.com 706-754-1247
604
WHERE TO GO FOR ART YEAR ROUND
plus Dining & Lodging
created by Libby Matthews
JOIN US IN 2021 FOR ARTS Tour Event with Live, Demonstrating Artists!
June 11, 12, 13
10am - 5pm Everyday
Follow the Art Tour Signs in Habersham, Rabun, Towns, Union, White Counties, GA, & Clay County, N.C.
visit artstour.org, /ngaartstour or /nega_artstour
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 55
Cornelia
539
CORNELIA 105
23
15
441
Camp Creek Rd. BUS.
365
441
Old Cleveland Rd can Dun ge Brid
Irvin St
Industrial Blvd
outh St S
South Main
ide
Willingham Ave
South Main
56 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
Mt. Airy 606 539 Wyly St
s Way
TO BALDWIN
St
Hodges
Dick’s Hill Pkwy
13
To Chenocetal Mtn & Lake Russell
Lake Russell Rd
Level Grove
Cornelia
ille
NW
Cla rke sv
St
t Hoyt S
St
ide
s ay W
North Main
ter
esv
in
Ga
441
Fos
15
wy
H ille
Old Hwy 197 South
Wayside St
Lake Russell
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Cornelia
Cupcakes, Layer Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Cake Balls, Custom Celebration Cakes, Pound Cakes, Deep Dish Pies, Cheesecakes, Petit Fours, Peanut Brittle, Oatmeal Creme Pies, Ready-to-Bake Cinnamon Rolls and Frozen Meals, and More!
188 N. Main Street • Cornelia, GA 706-968-7777 • www.sugartopiasweets.com
606
gives you the most
Complete Visitors solution
MountainLakeGuide.com
online directory of local dining, lodging, things to do, & shopping + full event calendar
No Other Visitors Directory, Map, or Publication Uses
All platforms
to give you THE BEST EXPERIENCE like: VACATION GUIDE Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 57
AREA DIRECTORY Dining
Sawmill Place Restaurant 1150 Pat Haralson Dr 706-745-1250
A destination for all hungry mountain travelers. Cooked-to-order breakfast and Abide Coffee 706-250-1359 country-style meats and vegetables. Like us on Facebook See pg 22 53 Merchants Walk, Suite A We offer a full range of coffee shop staples Teppanyaki Time – Japenese Kitchen ranging from simple coffee to even the 305 Murphy Hwy. Ste D 706-745-3963 most complex recipes you can think up! Mugs, tumblers, t-shirts, and more! M-Sat Hibachi Type Meals including: Teppanyaki Bowls, Ramen Bowls, Daily Chef Crafted 7am-6pm. abidecoffee.com See pg 20 Sushi Rolls, Fried Rice Bowls , Vegan Options, & Vegetarian Options. Blairsville Restaurant - Grits & Greens www.teppanyakitime.com See pg 16
Blairsville
40 Earnest St
706-745-6921
Blue Ridge
Family Style, using locally sourced ingredients. Open Monday – Sunday. Like us on Facebook See pg 16 Serenity Garden Cafe
Cabin Coffee Co. 44A Town Square
657 E Main St
706-258-4949
706-745-0073 Sandwiches, soups, omelets & other
Dillard
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant 7052 Hwy 441, Ste 104 706-746-0058 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/ Texas style dishes. lacabana-restaurant.com See pg 11
Ellijay
Shane’s Rib Shack 706-635-7427 289 Highland Crossing
We’re the place to go for the best BBQ, ribs, chicken and more. See our ad for coupons! shanesribshack.com See pg 40
Helen
Hofbrauhaus 706-878-2248 9001 North Main Street
American eats in a mellow space with a A quaint family restaurant offering German Just be Happy & enjoy Fresh Roasted Cof- patio & indoor fountain. and American fare. Outdoor seating fee daily. Breakfast - pastries, rolls, bagels, Like us on Facebook See pg 44 overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Pet Lunch –soup,salad, sandwiches. Friendly. cabincoffeecompany.com See pg 22 Toccoa Riverside Restaurant Like us on Facebook See pg 31
8055 Aska Road 706-632-7891 G&G Bakery (The Gathering Place) Dine on the River. Fine dining at its best in La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant 110 Gainesville Hwy 706-745-0748 Blue Ridge. 8160 South Main St 706-878-3456 Welcome to G & G Bakery & Cafe! We serve toccoariversiderestaurant.com See pg 50 homemade pastries, coffees, soups, salads, sandwiches and more! We also have free internet access. Tues-Friday 6am-3pm. Saturday 7am-2pm La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Like us on Facebook See pg 18 128 Duvall Street 706-212-2834
Clayton
Jim’s Smokin’ Que 706-835-7427 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/ 4971 Gainesville Hwy Texas style dishes. Your place for Award winning BBQ, Baby See pg 11 Back ribs, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Turkey lacabana-restaurant.com & the fixins. Catering available! White Birch Provisions 706-782-2263 jimssmokinque.com See pg 18 60 E. Savannah Street
We are a gourmet shop with a full espresso Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina 17 Merchants Walk 706-400-5569 bar and bakery. We carry many specialty items you can’t find anywhere else in Come experience the most authentic Clayton. Mexican food, featuring locally sourced See pg 9 ingredients. Dine-in, take-out, and 2 awe- whitebirchprovisions.com some patios! Mon-Sat 11am-11pm. luckystacoshop.com See pg 16
Cleveland
Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/ Texas style dishes.. lacabana-restaurant.com See pg 11
Paul’s Steakhouse 706-878-2468 8537 South Main Street Eat, drink, dance! Casual Fine Dining & Lounge overlooking the ‘Hooch’ in Downtown Helen. paulssteakhouse.com See pg 3
The Old Heidelberg Restaurant 706-878-0061 8660 N. Main St (White Horse Square)
Great Selection of German beer - Authentic German Food - Serving Lunch and Dinner Families Welcome theheidelberghelen.com See pg 26
Hiawassee
Creekside Deli 706-865-3666 Asiano Restaurant Mike’s Seafood Market & Grill 706-896-0508 513 A Murphy Highway 706-745-9519 16 Old Nacoochee Road 1382 Highway 76 West Inside dining or casual dining on the porch. Fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, crab, alligator, oysters, clams, crawfish, restaurantsclevelandga.com See pg 24 salmon, frog legs, Mike’s fish spread. Special orders welcome! Like us on Facebook See pg 19
Thai, Chinese, Sushi Bar, Mongolian Grill, and Japanese Steakhouse. Dine-in or carry-out. asianorestaurant.com See pg 36
food with a Spanish flair! A combination of locally-sourced ingredients and madehome cook food, with Cuban and Puerto from-scratch dishes. Rican cusine. nanisdeliandmore.com See pg 15 yahoolacreekgrill.com See pg 23
We offer award-winning foods at affordable and family-friendly prices. Catering also available. brothersatwillowranch.com See pg 37
Dahlonega
Yahoola Creek Grill 706-482-2200 Nani’s Cuban Restaurant 1810 S . Chestatee St. 51 D Earnest Street 706-745-0010 Yahoola Creek Grill is a dining experience Brother’s at Willow Ranch At Nani’s Restaurant, we serve home cook you don’t want to miss! Boasting seasonal, 6223 US Highway 76 706-379-1272
Young Harris
Lodging
Willow Valley RV Resort Helendorf River Inn 323 Yorkhouse Rd 706-746-0078 33 Munich Strasse
706-878-2271
Our resort is a wonderful place to vacation. Some of our amenities include, swimming pool with a wading area for younger Majestic Mountain Getaways children, playground, community fire pit, 706-379-9929 590 Main Street 877-379-9929 6 private baths, laundry room and much more. Get away to the mountains of North WillowValleyRV.com See pg 11 Georgia and Western North Carolina! MajesticMountainGetaways.com See pg 17
Just a few minute walk to restaurants, shops, and night life. Offering suites by the river. helendorf.com See pg 31
Trackrock Campground & Cabins 706-745-2420 141 Trackrock Campground Rd.
Where Mother Nature comes to play!
Blairsville
Open Year Round. Fully Furnished Cabins. Campsites with Water/Electric. Full Hookup & Pull-thru Sites. trackrock.com See pg 19
Blue Ridge
Escape to Blue Ridge Vacation Cabin Rentals 866-618-2521
All Escape to Blue Ridge rentals, whether two-bedroom retreats or resort-style mansions, offer the value and convenience of a spacious, fully-furnished home versus a hotel room. escapetoblueridge.com See pg 63
Mountain Top Cabin Rental 44 Boardtown Rd 866-402-2246 Where upscale meets down to earth. MountainTopCabinRentals.com See pg 64
Cleveland
Country Hideaway 72 Enchanted Way
800-514-1618 Located in the center of all the action, we
Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Country Hideaway at Mountain Lakes is the perfect spot for a peaceful vacation. We offer condo, cabins, and chalets; plus many ammenities. countryhideawayresorts.com See pg 25
offer the newest hotel in North Georgia for leisure and business travelers. HIExpress.com/helenga See pg 29
Sure Stay 8396 S. Main St
706-878-2191
Centrally located on Main Street where the village shops, restaurants, and festivals are all within easy walking distance, Premier lodging destination! Carters Lake Marina & Resort See pg 29 575 Marina Rd 706-276-4891 BestWestern.com Full service marina with covered slips up to 80 ft, offering cabin rentals, boat rentals, cabin & boat packages, gas, seasonal restaurant & store. Cabin rentals include a Lake Chatuge Lodge 800-613-4349 free boat slip at the marina. 653 Hwy 76 carterslake.com See pg 43 Located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in the heart of the southern Blue Ridge Mountain Oasis 706-276-4343 Mountains in Hiawassee, GA 14224 Hwy. 515 N. Suite 200 See pg 36 Accommodations you can count on, from lakechatugelodge.com
Ellijay
Hiawassee
Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals the cleanliness to the quality, we strive to 240 W. Main Street 866-4CABINS “Wow” our guests each and every time! Find Quality Time With Us in the Beautiful mountainoasiscabinrentals.com Blue Ridge Mountains. southerncomfortcabinrentals.com See pg 53
Clayton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen Convention Center 8100 S. Main St 706-878-1084
Majestic Mountain Getaways
See pg 2 706-379-9929
590 Main Street
877-379-9929
Get away to the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina! Sundowner RV Village 828-389-3241 MajesticMountainGetaways.com See pg 17
Hayesville, NC
42 Sundowner Circle America’s Best Value Inn 698 Hwy 441S 706-782-4702 This 13 acre, quaint RV/Park Model Village is nestled under a grove of majestic oaks Free continental breakfast, high-speed internet, picnic areas, and barbeque grills catering to the adult camper (55+) as a haven for peace, quiet and tranquility. AmericasBestValueInn.com See page 11
Long Creek, SC Chattooga Belle Farm 864-647-9768 454 Damascus Church Road
See pg 37 Chattooga Belle Farm is a 200 acre farm located in Long Creek, SC. The farm features a U-Pick operation for fresh Pool, HBO, AARP, AAA, Free continental produce and a large event barn perfect for breakfast, restaurant, and high-speed Gabby’s Country Cabins weddings. internet 3083 Helen Highway 706-865-6772 chattoogabellefarm.com See pg 10 DaysInn.com See page 11 Home of the Heart-Shaped Jacuzzi! Often imitated, never duplicated. White Birch Inn 706-782-4444 gabbyscabins.com See pg 28 28 East Savannah Street Located in Historic Downtown Clayton, My Mountain Cabin Rentals Heidi Motel & Windmill Suites less than a half block off of Main Street. 800-844-4939 8820 North Main St 706-878-2689 3945 Old Loving Rd The White Birch Inn is a boutique Bed The comfort of the city doesn’t have to be and Breakfast (B&B) with six sumptuously Our family will make every effort to ensure appointed guestrooms and is your in-town that your stay here is memorable. Located exchanged for the benefits of nature. #1 just steps from downtown shopping and My Mountain Cabin Rentals provides folks lodging choice for the sophisticated with luxurious, yet rustic inspired escapes. dining. traveler! thewhitebirchinn.net See page 9 heidimotel.com See pg 27 1mymountain.com See pg 47
Days Inn 54 Hwy 441N
706-782-4258 sundownerrvvillage.net
Helen
Morgantown
AREA DIRECTORY Rabun Gap
Blue Ridge Community Theater Southeastern Expeditions 800-868-7238 2591 East First St 706-632-9191 7350 Hwy 76 E
Sylvan Falls Mill B&B 706-746-7138 Don’t miss our rip-roaring comedies, 156 Taylors Chapel Road engaging dramas and intriguing Your stay at Sylvan Falls Mill Bed and Breakfast will be an unforgettable and romantic experience. sylvanfallsmill.com See pg 12
Recreation Blairsville
whodunits… or our exciting live music concerts. Show Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Sundays at 2:00 pm. blueridgecommunitytheater.com See pg 47
Blue Ridge Freedom Run 5k-10k 224 W Main Street Blue Ridge Freedom 5K hosted by
Butternut Creek Festival Georgia Multisports. Stay after & enjoy all (High Country Artisans, Inc. ) downtown Blue Ridge has to offer. Meeks Park, Blairsville 706-781-1221 GAMultisports.com See Pg 45 (on south side of Hwy 76/515) Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters Saturday & Sunday, July 20, 2019, 10am706-838-0200 5pm & July 21 2019, 10am-4pm. Fine 15 Black Ankle Creek Rd Craft & Art, Woodwork, Basketry, Fabric
Raft One White Water and Zipline Tours is Tennessee’s premier white water river rafting experts. When you choose Raft One, you will experience the best white water rafting experience in Tennessee! southeasternexpeditions.com See pg 10
Cleveland North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm 2912 Paradise Valley Road 706-348-7279 Come see the baby animals! northgeorgiazoo.com
Wildwood Outfitters 26 Megan Drive
Whether you require a leisure float down the river in a raft while you get some sun, or a workout running the rapids, our knowledgeable staff can help you select a trip that is right for you. wildwoodoutfitters.com See pg 25
Toccoa River trips in beautiful Blue Ridge. On your own or with a guide! Sit on top and sit in kayaks and canoes. We also provide a shuttle service. Monday– butternutcreekfestival.com See pg 15 Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sunday 10:00 - 2:00 GA Mountain Moonshine / See pg 46 Raft One FlipFlop Promotions 662-587-9572 jonrontro.com Art, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery, Live Demonstrations, Live Entertainment. Free Admission and Parking.
706-839-7467
Ducktown, TN
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Live Mountain Music Shows, Hot Rods, Folk Show Exhibits, Pioneer Village, Mountain Crafts. gammoonshinecruizin.com See pg 19
The Lilly Pad Village 24 Adelaide Drive
4599 Highway 64 West
706-534-1317 Raft One White Water and Zipline Tours
is Tennessee’s premier white water river rafting experts. When you choose Raft One, Gem Mining, Mini golf, and fishing. A you will experience the best white water family attraction that is fun for all ages. rafting experience in Tennessee! lillypadvillage.com See pg 51 raft1.com See pg 49
North Georgia Watersports Toccoa Valley Campground & Tubing 2132 Murphy Hwy. 706-835-1222 11481 Aska Rd 706-838-4317
The largest and most diverse selection of Tube, Raft, or Kayak down the Toccoa River. boats and jet skis in North Georgia and a Life Vests & Shuttle Service included. BRAND NEW marina center with 35 slips! ToccoaValleyCampground.com See pg 5 Offering boat rentals, boat sales & service, and marina needs. NorthGeorgiaWatersports.com See pg 18
Clarkesville
Trackrock Campground & Cabins 706-745-2420 141 Trackrock Campground Rd.
Horseback Riding - Hiking/Walking Trails - Fishing - Swimming - Summer Horse Camps - Hayrides trackrock.com See pg 19
Blue Ridge
888-723-8663
Clarkesville Lanes 583 Grant St
706-839-7467
A great place for serious bowlers or the whole family. Featuring Cosmic Bowling on Fri & Sat nights and dining anytime at the Grant Street Grill. clarkesvillelanes.com See pg 54
Clayton
Ellijay Cartecay River Experience 1554 Lower Cartecay Rd 2400 Hwy 52 E. 706-889-1108 We are a groovy little Kayak and Tube outfitter on The Cartecay River. Ellijay, GA. cartecayriverexperience.com See pg 41
Carters Lake Marina & Resort 575 Marina Rd 706-276-4891
Full service marina with covered slips up to 80 ft, offering cabin rentals, boat rentals, cabin & boat packages, gas, seasonal restaurant & store. Cabin rentals include a free boat slip at the marina. carterslake.com See pg 43
Gilmer Arts Gallery Community Market of Rabun County 207 Dalton St 706-635-5605 2nd Story Entertainment 201 W Savannah St 706-982-9432 Gilmer Arts Playhouse 733 East Main St Ste C 706-633-0466 Straight from our own local craft growers 135 Dalton St 706-635-5626 Indoor 18 hole mini-golf features a variety of themes throughout 9 rooms. Giant tictac-toe, darts, and checkers, to larger than life Connect Four plus an arcade, drinks, and ice cream. 2ndstoryentertainment.com See pg 45
and makers, we have everything from produce to backed goods, flowers, soaps, crafts, honey, jewelry, decore, accessories, music, and so much more! Saturdays 9-2 from May - October rabuncountyeventvenues.com See pg 8
Bringing the arts to Gilmer County. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the arts to our community. Live Music, Art & Music Classes, Art Gallery. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm. gilmerarts.com See pg 43
Helen
Mountain City
Alpine Speedway Slot Car Racing 706-878-0111 8016 South Main Street, Ste A2
Sugar Magnolia Gifts & Interiors 267 Cleveland St 706-230-9100
Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center Gifts for every occasion, Birthday, U.S. Hwy. 441 706-746-5828
A look at a unique time and place in America’s past that is very nearly gone – a Featuring the LARGEST slot car road course glimpse of a rich past captured by local in the USA, the Alpine Speedway brings high school students who truly valued you fun and entertainment for the whole their heritage. Here you will find homes, family. 2 indoor tracks to choose from with tools, trades, crafts, and a look at the various speed/experience levels for each. lifestyle of the all-but-vanished pioneer culture of the Southern Appalachian Let’s go racing! mountains. Open Monday-Saturday alpinespeedway.com See pg 27 8:30am–4:30pm (Closed Sundays) www.foxfire.org See pg 9 Charlemagne’s Kingdom
Weddings, Anniversary, New Baby, and Holidays. Beautiful home interiors to make your house a home. Like us on Facebook See pg 20
Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Bird Seed Co 611 E Main St 706-254-2473
We’re a small non-franchise bird store, dedicated to helping people learn about bird feeding the RIGHT way and have This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine more fun while they do it. We test new Model Railroad depicting a modern Folk Pottery Museum 706-878-3300 products and stock only what works. We Germany from “The North sea to the Alps.” 283 Georgia 255 guarantee what we sell and stand behind Murals, Gingerbread Houses & German The only museum in the Southeast our products and recommendations. Dancers. exclusively dedicated to pottery. See pg 26 Blueridgebirdseed.com See pg 44 georgiamodelrailroad.com See pg 27 snca.org
8808 N. Main St
706-878-2200
Cool River Adventures & Tubing 112 Poplar Stump Rd 706-878-9471
Sautee-Nacoochee
Shopping
Experience the excitement of our AERIAL BRIDGES and take in the beauty as you zip across the Chattahoochee River. Hickory Flat Pottery 706-947-0030 coolriveradventures.com See pg 29 13664 Hwy 197 North Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber GA Mountain Coaster and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia. 8409 S. Main St Feel the thrill of riding down the mountain hickoryflatpottery.com See pg 54 and through the woods in beautiful alpine Helen, GA. Our alpine coaster is fun for all ages. Ambry’s Attic 706-530-5005 GeorgiaMountainCoster.com See pg 31
Batesville
Blairsville
Pezrok 524 E. Main Street
706-632-6036
Neither painter nor sculptor can surpass nature’s artistry. More than just an upscale “rock shop.” We celebrate Earth’s terrestrial treasures in a setting as exceptional as nature itself. pezrok.com See pg 52
Clarkesville Elizabeth Co 1419 Washington St
706-754-2787
We are a unique place to join others that have the same passion for the look and feel of the Days Gone By, including antiques, vintage, primitives, shabby-chic, furniture, Gold & Gem Mining, Group Parties, Fossils, provide a pleasant environment for your handmade items, gifts, a ladies clothing Fun. Get hands on lessons from our trained shopping experience. boutique & General Store! and helpful staff. ambrysattic.com See pg 20 ElizabethAndCo.weebly.com See pg 55 outpostgoldandgem.com See pg 27
94 Town Square, Ste. K Outpost Gold & Gem Panning Co.7901 Located in the picturesque city of Blairsville, Georgia, offers items that are South Main Street 706-878-5065 vintage, antique, and one-of-a-kind. We
Hiawassee
Blairsville Pickers Barn (GA Pickers) 27 Orbit Drive 706-745-0097 The Art-Full Barn 200 HWY 197N Antiques, Collectibles Furniture, Coins,
706-754-1247
Jewelry, Glassware, Pottery, & Lots More! Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Buy-Sell-Trade Music Hall Road 706-896-4191
Owned by Gail and Greg Kimsey and Tonya Kimsey Fowler, the Art-full Barn offers blairsvillepickersbarn.com See pg 16 art supplies, Fine Art and reproductions, Offering a wide-variety of unique venues Pottery by Mud Fairy Pottery (Tonya!) and and beautiful year-round camping Logan Turnpike Mill 800-84-GRITS many other categories of retail items. facilities. 80-B Town Square (47487) artfullbarn.com See pg 55 GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com See pg 36 Quality STONE-GROUND whole-grain products from the mountains of North Georgia. Fresh baked goods. Open Tuesday - Saturday. See pg 15 White Birch Provisions Tank Town USA 706-633-6072 loganturnpikemill.com
Morganton
10408 Appalachian Hwy.
The ultimate heavy equipment playground and the #1 thing to do in Blue Ridge, GA. Drive a military tank, military trucks or construction equipment. tanktownusa.com See pg 50
Clayton
60 E. Savannah St 706-782-2263 Mountain Life Mercantile We are a gourmet shop with a full espresso 36A Town Square 706-400-5557 bar and bakery. We carry many specialty An eclectic retail shop offering Life is Good, items you can’t find anywhere else in Old Guys Rule, gourmet foods & teas, as Clayton. well as local honey, pottery & art. mountainlifemercantilga.com See pg 20 whitebirchprovisions.com See pg 9
AREA DIRECTORY Cleveland
Lindenhaus Imports 706-878-2357 8669 North Main Street
Kim’s Consignment 706-348-1516 Imports from Europe, Scandanavia, and 868 S Main Street • Ste 700
Kim’s has a great selection of home goods around the world. and brand name clothing for women amd lindenhausimports.com See pg 28 men! We carry clothing, purses, jewelry, hats, scarves and much more on our Tim’s Wooden Toys 706-878-1842 clothing side. on our home goods side, 8635 Main St, #8, Swiss German Plaza we have great decor, furniture, linens and kitchen items. M-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun We play all the time. 12:30-4pm timswoodentoyshop.com See pg 28 Like us on Facebook See pg 25
Tallulah Falls The General Store 100 Main Street
706-754-4318
An unique gift shop located in an old general store featuring vintage & retro products, souvenirs, old fashion candy & sodas, ice cream and so much more! tallulahgeneralstore.com See pg 10
Tourism
Wildewood General Store Mt. Yonah Book Exchange 706-878-5373 3779 Helen Hwy 706-219-1565 52 River Street Blairsville-Union Co Chamber of Buy or Trade. Over 35,000 books in stock. Stroll down the alley to experience Commerce Comfy reading room. Kids reading nook.
Blairsville
Wildewood. Shopping w/benches on the Extensive selection of local art. porch for those who want to sit a spell or mtyonahbookexchange.com See pg 25 play a game of checkers. Like us on Facebook Reflections Mall of Cleveland & Mountain Bridal 706-865-6205 671 Helen Hwy
See pg 30
Hiawassee
Home decor, Furniture & Over 50 vendors selling unique treasures and collectibles. Creekside General Store Bridal Salon and Tuxedo Rentals within the 2955 Hwy 76 East 706-896-9448 malll. M - F 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-6 Gifts, Flags, Pottery, Candles, Cabin Decor, Like Reflections Mall on Facebook Wind Chimes, Outdoor Furniture, T-Shirts, Like Mountain Bridal on Facebook See pg 24 Jewelry, Local Handmade Items, and so much more!
Cornelia
CreeksideGeneralStore.com
Georgia’s #1 Outdoor Destination. Call or go online for a free Visitor’s Guide! VisitBlairsvilleGA.com See pg 21
Blairsville Downtown Development Auth. 62 Blue Ridge Street
Proudly sponsoring festivals, shows, concerts, parties and events in Blairsville, Georgia! visitdowntownblairsville.com See pg 21
Clayton
Rabun County Civic Center
See pg 35 201 W Savannah St 706-212-2149 Sugartopia 706-968-7777 Great venues in the Northeast Georgia Hiawassee Antique Mall 188 North Main Street Mountains to accommodate any kind Baked goods such as cakes, cupcakes, cake 518 N. Main Street 706-896-0587 of gathering. Conveniently located in balls, cookies, pies and anything else you downtown Clayton. Over 8000 sq. ft. of antiques, furniture, can dream up. Special occasion cakes for rabuncountyeventvenues.com See pg 8 glassware, pottery, coins, primitives, and birthdays, weddings or any special days you would like to commemorate. M-F 9-6, porcelain. Sat 9-3 Like us on Facebook See pg 34 sugartopiasweets.com See pg 57 Cornelia’s Historic Depot /
Cornelia
Dillard
TATA on Main 401 S. Main St
706-896-0567 City of Cornelia 181 Larkin Street
706-778-8585 Upscale clothes sizes (6 to 3/4X ) shoes and Come and take a walk through Cornelia’s Country Junction General Store exciting history! When your tour is done, Highway 441 North 888-702-0642 purses, gifts, small furniture, garden/home grab a souvenir from our gift shop, Local Jams & Jellies - Walking Sticks - Trail decor. Consignments by appointment only. and walk to any of our locally owned Maps - Stained Glass - Country Gifts tataonmain.com See pg 34 Downtown restaurants! Quilts - Bird Houses - Corinthian Chimes corneliageorgia.org See pg 56 See pg 12
Helen
Discount Spirits 50 Yonah St.
Sautee-Nacoochee
Old Sautee Store 706-878-7050 2315 GA Highway 17
706-878-2281
Visit for a glimpse back in time. Experience Discount Spirits of Helen, located in scenic a thriving general store operating for Helen, Georgia, offers the largest variety of beers, wines and spirits throughout North 144 years. Eat in our market, explore our museum, and enjoy shopping with us. Georgia. Like us on Facebook See pg 30 sauteestore.com See pg 26
Hansel & Gretel 8651 Main St 8078 South Main St
Helen
Helen Chamber of Commerce 1074 Edelweiss Dr 706-878-1908 A re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. helenchamber.com See pg 28
Sky Valley
800-524-3008 The Lavender Cottage & Garden City of Sky Valley 706-878-2443 53 Hwy 255 N 706-878-0100 3444 Hwy. 246 706-878-7704
706-746-2204
Aromatherapy, bath, body home and Visit our website for an online visitor’s Visit our other location- 8078 S. Main St culinary. guide. in Helen HanselandGretelCandyKitchen.com Pg 28 thelavendercottageandgarden.com Pg 26 skyvalleyga.com See pg 13
568
Spring / Summer 2021 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 63
Hiawassee
62
64 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2021
Published on Apr 23, 2021