Explore the Area

GOOD REFERENCES:

Sherpa Guides to Eastern North Georgia

Atlanta Trails to Georgia Waterfalls

Georgia Waterfalls Website

LOCAL FALLS:

Amicalola Falls south east of Ellijay

Ana Ruby in Helen

Benton Mackaye Trail – Morganton to Suches area

Blue Hole in Hiawassee

Cupid Falls in Young Harris

Fall Branch Falls in Cherry Log, between Blue Ridge and Ellijay

Helton Creek southeast of Blairsville

High Schoals in Hiawassee

Jack River Falls west of Blue Ridge near Chatsworth (see Woody Glenn Highway)

Little Rock Creek Falls in Blue Ridge

Long Creek Falls southeast of Blue Ridge

Sea Creek Falls south of Morganton and east of Blue Ridge

Springer Mountain – Appalachian Trail Start

Swinging Bridge

Vogel Park’s Trahlyta Falls

Georgia Wineries Tour

OpenGeorgiaWine.com

Tours available from:

Groovy Buses

North Georgia Wine Tours

Blairsville Event Calendar:

Visit the Historic Courthouse and enjoy Seasonal Friday Night Music

Farmer’s Market (Tues, Sat, summer only)

Catch a bite at Chill’n’Fill (hours vary by season)

Visit Brasstown Bald (highest point in the state)

Shop at Blairsville Picker’s Barn – tons of fun stuff

Vogel State Park – hike to the falls, beach, swimming, fishing

Get boiled peanuts and local gear at Sunrise Grocery

Visit Mountain Crossings on Blood Mountain – historic hostel and at Mile 30 of the Appalachian Trail

Grandaddy Mimms Distillery

Hike Helton Creek Falls

Visit Meeks Park

Check In at Union County Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge Vacation App: (Download before your trip to help plan the perfect vacation!)

Blue Ridge Calendar of Events:

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway:

Visit Mercier Orchards

Fish for Trout below the Dam and at Tammen Park Boat Launch

Stroll through town, fun shops, great eats

Southern Charm Restaurant

Visit Blue Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Zip Line Canopy Tours

Grumpy Old Men Brewing Company

Fannin Brewing Company

Bear Claw Vineyards

Blue Ridge Mountain Trailrides

Blue Ridge Community Theater

Blue Ridge Arts & Music:

Ellijay Events Facebook Page:

Downtown Ellijay Events:

Apples, Apples, Apples:

Expedition Big Foot – a great museum

Gibbs Gardens: (south of Ellijay but worth the trip)

Amicolola Falls:

Springer Mountain – where the Appalachian trail Begins!

Fort Mountain State Park

Ott Vineyards & Winery

 The Roof Restaurant

Cartecay River Brewing Company

Gumdrop Fun Shop

Bavarian Chocolatier

Hiawassee Event Calendar:

Marina Station Water Park on the lake (summers only)

Lake Chatuge beaches

Marina Station is one of many places to eat

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Events:

Visit Hamilton Gardens

Visit Bell Mountain

Explore the Just $2 Store!

Lots of fun area shops

Play Pickle Ball on the Pickle Ball Courts!

Young Harris Wing House (and burgers)

Go to Loaded Cow for Homemade Ice Cream

McCaysville Events

Folk Collaborative

Pick N Vine

Murphy Event Calendar

Walk downtown for fun shops and eateries

Visit Cherokee County Historical Museum – with native artifacts

Tour Fields of the Woods – 10 Commandments in stone on a mountain

Murphy Arts Council

Harrah’s Casino — Arcade and bowling for the family

Drive your dream car at Appalachian Driving Experience (reserve early!)