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• Dawson • Gilmer
• Fannin • Forsyth
• Lumpkin • Pickens
• Towns • Union
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L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
Dawson County CVB
1 • Hike, shop, fish, canoe
and commune with
the kangaroos where the
mountains meet the lakes
in Dawsonville, Georgia.
• Amicalola Falls State Park
• Kangaroo Conservation
Center; Appalachian Trail
• North Georgia Premium
Outlet Mall
• Resort Spa/Wellness Center
• “Green” Lodge
MAP F4 • 877-396-6288
• www.dawson.org
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Kangaroo
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Conservation Center
• Experience largest
kangaroo collection outside
Australia! Hundreds of
marsupials plus Australasian
birds and lizards. Variety
of wildlife shows, narrated
KangaRanger ride, walking
trails and picnic area. Minimum age 5. Tour calendars, ticket
purchases and “Aussie Outpost” shopping online.
MAP E3 • 706-265-6100 • www.kangaroocenter.com
DAWSON COUNTY LISTINGS
A • Uncle Shucks Corn Maze • 770-772-6223
www.uncleshucks.com
n Burt’s Farm • 800-600-BURT
www.burtsfarm.com
n Dawson County Chamber of Commerce
877-302-9271 • www.dawson.org
n North GA Premium Outlets • 706-216-3609
www.premiumoutlets.com
Fannin n BLUE RIDGE
FANNIN COUNTY LISTINGS
n Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
706-632-5680 • www.fannin.com
Forsyth n CUMMING
FORSYTH COUNTY LISTINGS
n The Cumming Playhouse • 770-781-2010 www.playhousecumming.com
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Cumming
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Flowery
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Jefferson
Forest Supervisor’s
Office
VICTORIA
BRYANT S.P.
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District Ranger Offices
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Forest Service
Recreation Sites
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Royston
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Richard B.
Russell Lake
MADISON
JACKSON
Braselton
National Forest
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ELBERT
Commerce
Danielsville
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Elberton
WATSON MILL
BRIDGE
Mark Of The Potter
• A MUST stop in the
NE Georgia Mountains
to experience the Soque River
and Grandpa Watts’ Grist Mill.
For 40 years we have offered
handcrafted contemporary
pottery, unique crafts, and
more. Come visit and have
fun feeding our trout!
MAP C7 • 706-947-3440
• www.markofthepotter.com
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The Lodge at Tallulah Falls
• Newly opened, totally
smoke free, 55 room lodge
and conference center adjacent
to Tallulah Gorge State Park. The
Lodge combines the amenities
and personalized service of a
country inn with the comfort
and technology of an upscale
brand hotel. Breakfast included
in room price. Complementary
wireless internet.
MAP C8 • 706-754-9400
• www.thelodgeattallulahfalls.com
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HABERSHAM COUNTY LISTINGS
A • Sunburst Stables & Cabins • 706-947-7433
www.sunburststables.com
BOBBY BROWN
S.P.
CLARKE
BARROW
Winder
FT. YARGO
n Georgia Mountain Brochures • 706-224-2554
STATE PARK
www.georgiamountainbrochures.com
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n Kelly & Hardin • 706-778-0433
Athens
www.kellyhardin.com
n Old Clarkesville Mill • 706-839-1583
www.oldclarkesvillemill.com
n North Georgia Technical College • 706-754-7736 www.northgatech.edu
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L • Mountain Top Lodge
n CLARKESVILLE • CORNELIA
• SUCHES
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Georgia Mountain
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Fairgrounds
• The Fair begins 3rd
Wednesday in July with 11
fun-filled days and nights
with entertainment, arts
& crafts, live working
pioneer village, antique
farm museum and carnival.
Super Star shows May-December. Fall Festival 9 days in October.
Fairgrounds has 200 campsites on Lake Chatuge.
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MAP A6 • 706-896-4191
• www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
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Resort & Spa
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• Brasstown
Valley Resort & Spa,
Georgia’s premier
mountain vacation
getaway features
year-round recreation,
including the all new
Equani Spa, 18 spectacular holes of golf with the Blue Ridge
Mountains as your backdrop, as well as hiking, fishing and
horse riding stables on-site. We offer fine dining and casual
food and beverage options at the resort. Unique indoor and
outdoor event venues can accommodate weddings and
meetings from 10 – 250 people.
Mother Nature reigns supreme
in this beautiful town. Delight
in the explosion of autumn
leaf color in the mountains
or cuddle up in a cozy cabin
during the winter. Outdoor
lovers will hike endless trails;
see breathtaking views atop
Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s
highest elevation; visit
Lake Nottely
rushing waterfalls and relax
on serene Lake Nottely. Enjoy horseback riding, golfing, and
antiquing year round or plan your trip around one of many unique
festivals. No matter which season you visit, something new awaits!
n Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce:
385 Welcome Center Lane, Blairsville • 877-745-5789
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
UNION COUNTY LISTINGS
L • Trackrock Campground • 706-745-2420
www.trackrock.com
n Creek’s Song Cabins & Peaceful Creek Cabins
910-653-5833 • www.creeksongcabin.com
n Enotah Land Company • 706-745-6905
www.enotahlandcompany.com
TOWNS COUNTY LISTINGS
n Holiday Inn Express/Hiawassee • 888-838-8892
www.hiexpress.com/hiawasseega
n Ramada Inn/Hiawassee • 706-896-5253
www.ramadainn.com
From the scenic vistas of the
Tallulah Gorge to the cultural
centers of Clarkesville and
Cornelia, Habersham County
has a long history of Tourism,
Agriculture and Industry.
The wide flowing rivers of
the Soque and Chattahoochee
join together in Habersham,
providing abundant fishing
and other water sports.
Visitors and residents alike
Historic Depot in Cornelia and
enjoy a vast array of unique
gift boutiques, antique shops, Gazebo in Downtown Clarkesville
quaint restaurants, historic bed and breakfasts, and more.
Annual Events Include:
• Mountain Laurel Festival - May
• Demorest July 4th Celebration
• Big Red Apple Festival - First Saturday in October
• Chattahoochee Mountain Fair - September
n Habersham Chamber of Commerce
668 Clarkesville Street, P.O. Box 366, Cornelia
• 706-776-1416 • www.habershamchamber.com
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
Glen-Ella Springs
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Inn & Meeting Place
• Discover this historic
country inn down a gravel road
– just south of Tallulah Gorge
State Park. One of Georgia’s
Top Dining Destinations, the
restaurant is open nightly by
reservation. Distinctive guest
rooms, rocking chair porches and extensive perennial and herb
gardens provide the ideal setting for the discriminating traveler.
MAP D7 • 877-456-7541 or 706-754-7295 • www.glenella.com
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MAP A5 • 800-201-3205 • www.brasstownvalley.com
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COUNTIES
• Habersham • Hall
• Rabun • White
Habersham
Union n BLAIRSVILLE
LUMPKIIN COUNTY LISTINGS
YOU’LL COME TO
VISIT AND NEVER
WANT TO LEAVE!
Our Mountain Top
is serenely beautiful
and adventure
abounds. Choose from
championship golf,
hiking, spas, horseback
Towns County, GA
riding, boating and
fishing on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy arts, crafts, antiquing, concerts,
fairs and festivals. From charming cabins, bed and breakfast inns
to full service conference resorts, this mountain top will make
your getaways memorable. Located just 2 hours from Atlanta,
Asheville, Chattanooga and Greenville in the heart of the North
Georgia Mountains.
n Towns County Tourism Association and Towns County Chamber Welcome Center • 800-984-1543 or 706-896-4966
• www.mountaintopga.com
Hartwell
Homer
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State Park
Lavonia
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Carnesville
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Towns n HIAWASSEE
Welcome Center
TUGALOO S.P.
FRANKLIN
n 3by400 • 706-864-9995
www.3by400.com
n Cavender Creek Cabins • 866-373-6307
www.cavendercreek.com
n Consolidated Gold Mines • 706-864-8473
www.consolidatedgoldmine.com
n Forrest Hills Mountain Resort • 706-864-6456
www.foresths.com
n Lily Creek Lodge • 864-6848
www.lilycreeklodge.com
n Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa
706-867-8134 • www.mountainlaurelcreek.com
n Park Place Hotel • 706-864-0021
www.parkplacedahlonega.com
n Smith House • 706-867-7000
www.smithhouse.com
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Dahlonega, the heart of Georgia wine country,
is where the best of art, cuisine and nature merge
in a mountain setting. Site of the first major
gold rush in U.S. history in 1828, it is blessed
with natural beauty by way of the Chestatee and
Etowah Rivers, the Chattahoochee National Forest and
the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Stepping lively are a 19thcentury town square, an
entrepreneurially vibrant
artisan, shopping and
restaurant scene and a
variety of B&Bs, country
inns and lodges, as well
as festivals, wineries, spas
and wedding venues that
Downtown Dahlonega
take full advantage of
the layered peaks of the
Blue Ridge. This is a mountain
village with major metropolitan verve.
n Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Bureau: 13 South Park St.,
Dahlonega • 800-231-5543
• www.dahlonega.org
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706-864-5257 • www.mountaintoplodge.com
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Comfort Inn • Whether
3 you are in Dawsonville for
business, shopping or to
explore the outdoors, we know
you will enjoy your stay at the
Comfort Inn located at GA 400
& Hwy. 53 in Dawson County.
The hotel is a Gold Award
winner for 2008, 100% smokefree and pet friendly. There is something here for everyone.
We are across the street from the No. Ga. Premium Outlet,
.3 Miles from Lake Lanier, with a 10 screen movie theatre
nearby and many restaurant/lounges to pick from. Give us
a call today to make your reservation.
MAP G4 • 706-216-1900 • www.comfortinn/hoteldawsonville-georgia-GA269?promo=gglocal
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n DAWSONVILLE
Hike,
shop, fish,
canoe and commune with the
kangaroos where the mountains
meet the lakes in Dawsonville,
Georgia. Fifty minutes north of
Atlanta and edging Lake Lanier,
it sits at the trailhead of the
Appalachian Trail and is home
to Dawson Forest, Amicalola
Falls, the Etowah and Amicalola
Rivers, Kangaroo Conservation
Center and North Georgia
Premium Outlets. Enjoy hiking,
mountain biking, horseback
riding, championship golf,
canoeing and kayaking. Fullservice resorts: Amicalola Falls
State Park and Lodge; Forrest
Hills Mountain Resort Spa/
Dawson County
Wellness Center; Len Foote
Hike Inn; chain hotels; fun local eateries.
n Dawson County Convention & Visitors Bureau: 54 Highway 53W, Dawsonville • 1-877-396-6288 • www.dawson.org
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Lake
Nottely
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Hall n GAINESVILLE
• LAKE LANIER ISLANDS
• FLOWERY BRANCH • OAKWOOD
LAKE LANIER
AREA - Hall County,
Georgia Slip away to
Georgia ’s great lake
less than one hour
north of Atlanta ’s
hustle and bustle.
Lake Sidney Lanier
is nestled in the
foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains
and serves as
Enjoy beautiful Lake Lanier
the gateway to
northeast Georgia ’s Appalachian villages and vistas. Here you’ll find
metropolitan amenities including upscale lodging and restaurants as
well as an abundance of shopping and leisure attractions. For more
information on the Lake Lanier area including Gainesville, Oakwood,
Flowery Branch and the Lake Lanier Islands Resort visit our website
or call us. Enjoy the laid back luxury of Lake Lanier.
n Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 105, Gainesville
• Toll-Free: 888-536-0005 • www.LakeLanierCVB.com
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
Northeast Georgia
History Center • Telling
the story of those who
came before us. The White Path
Cabin, the Freedom Garden, the
Land of Promise and Mark Trail
exhibits, Gift Shop and more!
Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, seasonally on Sunday.
MAP G5 • 770-297-5900 • www.negahc.org
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HALL COUNTY LISTINGS
n Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest • 770-297-3010
www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/index.htm
n Georgia Dept. of Economic Development
770-535-5757 • www.georgia.org
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RABUN COUNTY LISTINGS-continued
n Hampton Inn & Suites Flowery Branch • 770-965-0357 www.flowerybranchsuites.hamptoninn.com
n Hilton Garden Inn • 770-532-3396
www.hp-hotels.com
n Rabun County Civic Center • 706-212-2149
www.rabunciviccenter.com
n River Vista Mountain Village • 706-746-2722
www.rvmountainvillage.com
White n CLEVELAND • HELEN
• SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Rabun n TALLULAH FALLS
• LAKEMONT • TIGER
• CLAYTON • MOUNTAIN CITY
• DILLARD • SKY VALLEY
• Hiking • Biking • Horseback Riding
• Art • Concerts • Antique Auctions
• Golf • Country Stores • Hunting
• Fishing • Festivals • Shopping
• Vineyards • Forests • Family Fun
• Antiques • Resorts • History
• Georgia Wine Highway
• Orchards • Whitewater Rafting
• Canoeing Sports • Foxfire
• Southern Highroads Trail
• Kayaking • Boating • Camping
• Farms • Lakes • Waterfalls
• Fish Hatchery • Entertainment
• 441 Heritage Highway • Culture
• Rabun Bald • Grist Mills
• Bartram Trail • Petting Zoo
Stay as long as you can
• Trout Farm • Appalachian Trail
• Bluegrass • Farmers’ Markets
• Dining • Tallulah Gorge • Romance • Adventure
n Rabun County Convention & Visitors Bureau
232 Hwy. 441, Clayton • 706-982-4754
• www.gamountains.com
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
Barn Inn at Lake Rabun
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• Premier Lake Rabun
lodging, with private baths,
luxurious linens, air conditioning
and hot breakfasts, Built in the
1920’s as a horse stable for a
Coca-Cola heir, the Inn offers
both relaxing and romantic
getaways. Convenient to
recreational activities, antique shopping and wineries. Ask about
our packages.
MAP C8 • 706-212-9995 • www.barninn.com
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Whitewater Rafting
11 • Experience whitewater
rafting on the National Wild
and Scenic Chattooga. Set in a
lush wilderness of waterfalls and
steep cliffs, Chattooga III provides
family-friendly fun while Section
IV offers the challenge of large
technical rapids.
MAP B8 • Wildwater, Ltd.
• 877-247-5537
• www.wildwaterrafting.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center • 800-232-7238 • www.noc.com
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Dillard House
• Dine overlooking the
Rabun Gap Valley on
U.S. 441. Here you will find the
world famous Dillard House
family style restaurant serving
the best of Southern Cooking.
The Dillard House has
spacious rooms and chalets,
and many amenities.
MAP A8 • 800-541-0671 • www.dillardhouse.com
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The Foxfire Museum
• A 22-log-cabin village,
the Museum contains
exhibits, artifacts, and crafts
of early Appalachian life,
and a gift shop featuring
The Foxfire Book series
and other traditional crafts.
Mon-Sat., 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Located at 200 Foxfire Lane in Mountain City.
MAP B8 • 706-746-5828 • www.foxfire.org
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RABUN COUNTY LISTINGS
L • Barn Inn at Lake Rabun • 706-212-9995 www.barninn.com
L • Tiger Creek Falls Inn • 706-782-2085
www.tigercreekfallsinn.com
n Beechwood Inn • 706-782-5485
www.beechwoodinn.ws
n Historic Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
706-782-4946 • www.lakerabunhotel.com
n Old Clayton Inn • 706-782-7722
www.oldclaytoninn.com
A combination of a Barvarian Village and mountain beauty make
Alpine/Helen White County the perfect getaway. Explore nature with
scenic trails and waterfalls. Experience distinctive lodging, shopping
and dining. Annual activities include one of the World’s Longest
Oktoberfests, a Volksmarch, a trout
tournament, Winefest and Lighting of
the Village for the holiday season. Visit
Nacoochee Village and find a turn of
the century granary and winery. Go
horseback riding or tubing down the
Chattahoochee River or adopt Cabbage
Patch Kids® at BabyLand General®
Hospital in Cleveland.
n Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau: 726 Bruckenstrasse, Helen
• 800-858-8027
• www.helenga.org
Alpine Helen
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
BabyLand General
A
14 Hospital®
• Witness the birth of
a Cabbage Patch Kid®. Licensed
Patch Nurses (LPNs) and
Doctors give adoption
consultations. They will
administer lots of TLC and
Imagicillin. Self-guided tour.
FREE ADMISSION. Visiting
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-5,
Sun. 10-5. Mother Cabbages
continue to deliver at 73 W. Underwood St. , Cleveland, GA 30528,
until new location opens 2 miles north in 2009.
MAP E6 • 706-865-2171 • www. cabbagepatchkids.com
Sautee and
Nacoochee Valleys
• Tantalize your historic
and artistic senses with renowned
entertainment, unique shopping,
creative dining and intimate lodging
in the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys.
MAP D6 • 706-878-3300, ext. 303
• www.sauteenacoochee.com
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n Best Western Hotel & Conference Center
706-878-2111 • www.helengeorgiabestwestern.com
n Country Inn & Suites • 706-878-9000
www.countryinns.com\helen.ga
n Gold N Gem Grubbin Mine • 706-865-5454
www.goldngem.com
n Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel & Restaurant • 706-878-2184
www.riverfronthotel.com
n Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn • 706-878-5055
www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com
n Stovall House • 706-878-3355
www.stovallhouse.com
n Super 8 Motel/Helen • 706-878-2191
www.super8helenga.com
n White County Chamber of Commerce • 706-865-5356
www.whitecountychamber.org
n Winegrowers Assoc. of Georgia • 706-878-9463
www.georgiawine.com
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COUNTIES
Banks • Barrow • Clarke
Elbert • Franklin • Hart
Jackson • Stephens
Madison
Banks n HOMER
• BANKS CROSSING
Banks County offers something for
everyone. Come tour the Historic Banks
County Courthouse on the square in Homer, Georgia. Play a round
of golf at the world class Hammer’s Glen Golf and Country Club
in Homer. You’ll also want to schedule some time to go to the
Atlanta Dragway
and experience
Georgia’s House
of Speed first hand.
A must see for
horse lovers is the
Grove River Ranch,
one of the finest
horse facilities in
the South. And
then there’s Banks Atlanta Dragway
Crossing where
shopping, lodging and dining opportunities abound.
n Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau: P.O. Box 8
Homer, GA 30547 • 706-677-5265 • www.bankscountyga.org
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Banks County CVB
• Located in the beautiful
Piedmont Region of
Northeast Georgia, Banks
County offers something for
everyone to enjoy. Experience
interesting historic sites; NRHA
drag racing; world class golf;
arts & crafts festivals; shopping;
and much more.
MAP G7 • 706-677-5265 • www.bankscountyga.org
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The Helendorf Inn
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• In the center of Alpine
Helen, our riverfront
rooms have private balconies,
microwaves/refrigerators.
Jacuzzi/fireplace suites are also
available as well as standard
rooms for the economically
minded guests. Enclosed heated
pool • Morning rolls and coffee • Coin laundry • Meeting rooms •
MAP C6 • 800-445-2271 • www.helendorf.com
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Funopolis Family Fun
A
Center • Where the
fun begins and never ends!
Attractions include mini golf,
go karts, rides, laser tag,
inflatables, climbing wall,
bumper cars, over 120 arcade
games and more. Book your
party or group! Interstate 85 at
exit 149 - Banks Crossing.
MAP H8 • 706-335-FUNN • www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com
WHITE COUNTY LISTINGS
L • Tanglewood Cabins Lodge & Conference
Center • 866-634-1686
www.tanglewoodcabinrentals.com
A • Habersham Winery • 706-878-9463
www.habershamwinery.com
Clarke n ATHENS
Athens Welcome Center
A
and Classic City Tours
Visit Athens, one of
America’s Dozen Distinctive
Destinations®! This eclectic
college town blends traditional
heritage with trend-setting
Southern culture. Tour 4 house
museums, 16 historic districts,
and more with Classic City
Tours, departing daily from the
Welcome Center. 280 E. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601
MAP J8 • 866-455-1820 • www.AthensWelcomeCenter.com
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Stephens n TOCCOA
HART COUNTY LISTINGS
n Hartwell Downtown Development • 706-376-0188
www.hartwellmainstreet.com
Jackson n COMMERCE • JEFFERSON
n Mainstreet Commerce/DDA:
645 South Elm Street, Commerce
706-335-2954 • www.commercega.org
Mayfield Dairy • Take
our fun, behind-the-scenes
tour of Mayfield Dairy in
Braselton, Georgia and learn how
delicious Mayfield Milk makes
it from our dairy to your fridge!
Then, purchase a generous scoop
of your favorite flavor at our
old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlor!
MAP I6 • 888-298-0396
• www.mayfielddairy.com
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Franklin County,
founded 1784, is
located along the I-85
corridor in Northeast
Georgia foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains.
Carnesville features the
historic Courthouse,
Cromer’s Mill Covered
Bridge, and the sixth
Franklin County
largest livestock
market in the Southeast. Canon offers a beautiful City Park, and the
Franklin/Hart Airport has a 3500 ft lighted runway. Lavonia features
four National Register sites and is the smallest city in the nation
with an original Carnegie Library. Franklin Springs, once famous
for healing mineral springs, is the home of Emmanuel College.
Royston, is the home of Ty Cobb, Ty Cobb Museum and Tony
Jones. You can shop for antiques, play golf, or visit Lake Hartwell.
n Franklin County Chamber of Commerce: P.O. 151, Carnesville 706-384-4659 • www.franklin-county.com
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www.mainstreettoccoa.com
Tanger Outlet Center
26 • Shop TangerStyle.
Brands You Know.
Choices You Want. Prices
You’ll Love. Over 85 outlets
like Gap, Polo, Abercrombie,
Osh Kosh, Hollister, Brooks
Brothers, Kirkland’s & more.
Open 9am-9pm daily,
noon-6pm Sundays. I-85, Exit 149, & US Hwy. 441.
MAP H7 • 800-405-9828 • www.tangeroutlet.com
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JACKSON COUNTY LISTINGS
A • Crawford Long Museum • 706-367-5307
www.crawfordlong.org
S • Tanger Outlet Center • 800-405-9828
www.tangeroutlet.com
Great Golf, Great Food...
great times
n Lavonia Chamber of Commerce • 706-356-8202
n City of Lavonia • 706-356-8781
www.lavonia-ga.com
n Lavonia Mainstreet & DDA • 706-356-1926
n City of Royston • 706-245-7232
www.roystonga.org
n Royston Welcome Center & DDA • 706-245-7577
www.roystondda.com
n Sleep Inn • 706-356-1926 • www.sleepinlavonia.com
n Stephens County Historical Society and
Currahee Military Museum • 706-282-5055
www.toccoahistory.com
n Toccoa Falls College and Toccoa Falls
706-886-6831 • www.tfc.edu
n Traveler’s Rest • 706-886-2256
www.gastateparks.org
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE
NE GA MOUNTAIN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
n Atlanta Magazine • 877-554-0780
www.thebest.net
n Georgia Magazine • 404-541-0628
www.georgiamagazine.com
n Collinson Publishing • 678-987-9925
www.collinsonpublishing.com
Regional Map & Guide
NE Georgia
Mountains
LAKES, RIVERS & WATERFALLS
Come and enjoy the rustic tranquility that surrounds this outstanding
18 hole golf course. Then experience southern hospitality and edible
treasures at the popular Waterfall Grille where everyone is welcome!
Hart n HARTWELL
Come experience
our 56,000 acre lake
convenient to I-85 at
the GA/SC border.
Explore lake activities:
boat, ski, sailboat, kayak,
canoe, fish, or simply
relax while enjoying
the scenery. Other
outdoor activities
Experience Lake Hartwell - you’ll never
want to leave!
include camping,
hiking, biking and tournament fishing. Find a variety of local
talent at music venues, arts center and the theater. Annual events
include the Scottish Highland Games and Festival, Pre-4th of July
Extravaganza, Antique Boat Show, Classic Car & Music Festival,
Wakeboard and Regatta competitions, Dam Run, Parades and
Art Shows. Restaurants, golf courses, parks and historical
downtown shops provide something for everyone. Visit our
website for more information.
n Hart County Chamber of Commerce: 31 East Howell St., Hartwell • 706-376-8590 • www.hart-chamber.org
Cateechee Golf Club • 706-856-4653
140 Cateechee Trail, Hartwell, GA • www.cateechee.com
Where beauty & adventure meet...
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Chamber of Commerce,
Welcome Center &
Currahee Military Museum
Beautiful
Toccoa Falls
Traveler’s Rest
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
Cateechee Golf Club and The
Waterfall Grille • Rustic tranquility
surrounds this stunning golf course.
And, while you’re here enjoy some edible
treasures at our popular Waterfall Grille.
MAP G11 • 706-856-4653 • www.cateechee.com
Toccoa is the Cherokee word for beautiful.
Opportunities for recreation include boating
and fishing on Lake Hartwell, to hiking on
stream-lined trails; to picnicking under the 186’ Toccoa Falls. Our
famous landmarks include the Camp Toccoa site on Currahee
Mountain where the first WWII paratroopers trained – the Real
Band of Brothers. The Currahee
Military Museum includes
memorabilia from heroes who
sacrificed to keep us free. Tour
Travelers Rest Historic Site – a
19th century stagecoach inn. Our
revitalized historic downtown
has antiques, art, restaurants and
the Simmons-Bond Inn Bed &
Breakfast – all within walking
distance from the AMTRAK
train station. Call or visit
www.toccoagachamber.org.
n Toccoa/Stephens County
Chamber of Commerce:
160 N. Alexander St., Toccoa Visit Stephens County
877-4CURRAHEE
www.toccoagachamber.com
STEPHENS COUNTY LISTINGS
A • City of Toccoa • 706-782-3309
FRANKLIN COUNTY LISTINGS
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Madison n DANIELSVILLE
n Madison County Chamber of Commerce
706-795-3473 • www.madisoncountyga.org
L-Lodging A-Attractions S-Shopping D-Dining
• CANON • LAVONIA
• FRANKLIN SPRINGS • ROYSTON
Ty Cobb Museum
• The Museum focuses on
the career and life of Tyrus
Raymond Cobb, the Georgia Peach.
You will enjoy baseball history from
the era of Mr. Cobb along with his
accomplishments in healthcare and
education. The Museum is located
at 461 Cook Street, Royston.
MAP G9 • 706-245-1825
• www.tycobbmuseum.org
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Alpine Helen
17 • Replication of a
Barvarian Village
nestled in the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Offering secluded lodging,
international dining and
import shops. Enjoy outdoor
adventures such as tubing,
hiking and mountain biking.
MAP C6 • 800-858-8027 • www.helenga.org
Elbert County is known
as the “Granite Capital of
the World”. We invite
you to visit us for a day
and stay for a lifetime.
See our attractions
including Nancy Hart
Cabin, the Granite
Museum and the
Georgia Guidestones.
Georgia Guidestones
Visit the downtown
area. Take in a play at our newly renovated Elbert Theatre. Visit our
two beautiful lakes, Clarks Hill and Richard B. Russell. Our lakes are
excellent for fishing, boating and camping. Play golf at Arrowhead
Pointe Golf Course. Hunters visiting Elbert County will find an
abundance of deer and turkey. Elbert County-the place for you.
n Elbert County Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 537, Elberton
706-283-5651 • www.elbertga.com
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Lake Hartwell
• Lake Hartwell offers a
beautiful 56,000 acre lake to
accommodate all your water sport
activities, golfing and shopping.
Conveniently located off I-85 at
the GA/SC border. See our previous
listing under Hart County. Please
visit our website for more information.
MAP G10 • 706-376-8590 • www.hart-chamber.org
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Franklin n CARNESVILLE
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Folk Pottery Museum
16 • Come to the Sautee
Nacoochee Center’s
newest attraction; share stories,
view work of craftsmen who
shaped the clay of the Georgia
mountains into distinctive folk art.
MAP C6 • 706-878-3300
• www.folkpotterymuseum.com
Elbert n ELBERTON
WHITE COUNTY LISTINGS-continued
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Mother
Nature's
Playground ...
Currahee
Mountain
(background)
Visit Toccoa, Georgia
www.visittoccoaga.com
www.georgiamountains.org