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Blairsville, Georgia

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One of Blairsville’s main draws is its stunning natural landscapes. The town is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest, which boasts an array of hiking trails, waterfalls, and breathtaking viewpoints. The Blood Mountain Wilderness Area, part of the Appalachian Trail, offers challenging hikes that reward hikers with panoramic vistas at the summit.

For a more leisurely experience, the Vogel State Park provides serene lakeside picnicking, fishing, and boating opportunities, perfect for a relaxed afternoon with family and friends. See the clear blue waters of Trahlyta Lake as you follow walking trails around it and view Trahlyta Waterfalls.

Meeks Park located off Hwy. 515 has many recreational opportunities and is the home to many of Blairsville’s Festivals and Events. The Butternut Creek and Nottely River run through the park making for scenic picnic spots. Families enjoy the trail of Butternut Creek Loop that runs 0.7 miles near water and inclines in the park.

In addition to walking trails, there is a playground, tennis courts, batting cages, disc golf, skateboard park and plenty of tables, benches and swings for relaxing under the magnificent shady oaks.

estled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Blairsville, Georgia is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, and small-town charm. With its picturesque landscapes, historic sites, and a welcoming community, Blairsville has become a sought-after destination for travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Blairsville has something to offer for every type of traveler.

Union County holds an awe-inspiring natural beauty of cascading waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, city parks and nature preserves. Many visitors enjoy the rushing cascades of Helton Creek Falls which has a vertical drop more than 100 feet. The trail accesses lower + upper

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Other Recreational areas include, Lake Winfield Scott located off Hwy. 180. Take a walk on the trail that is just under a mile around the lake where you see wildflowers and beautiful mountain scenery. The Dockery Lake Recreation Area off Hwy. 60 is below Suches in the Woody Gap area offers a 0.6 mile handicapped accessible trail with views and alternative to more difficult hikes. If your looking for remote hiking with numerous trails the Coopers Creek Scenic Wildlife Management area is located between Hwy. 60 & 180.

If you enjoy golf Union County offers two courses that includes Butternut Creek Golf that is perched upon a hilltop, by the Union County Community Center offering dining and visitor information. Old Union Golf Course is located off Hwy. 129 N. offers a valley layout, with a distinctive links feel that can be thoroughly enjoyed by beginners to professionals. www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2023

The picturesque Nottely River is a favorite among anglers, offering an abundance of trout and bass. The TVA 184 ft. dam stretches 2,300 ft. across the Nottely River and has a flood storage capacity of 100,000 acrefeet. The reservoir features a beach, camping area and is a popular place for viewing wildlife. Lake Nottely is a great spot for water-based activities and provides fishing supplies, plus seasonal boating & jet ski rentals to help you enjoy this beautiful scenic mountain paradise.

Beyond its natural beauty, Blairsville also has a rich history and culture to explore. The Historic Union County Courthouse, a beautifully preserved 19thcentury building located at the town square, serves as a reminder of the area’s past. Visitors enjoy hearing the nightly bell music from the tower and Friday Night Concerts of local bands and Gospel singings May – October. Just south of the roundabout is The Mountain Life Museum that offers visitors a glimpse into Appalachian life in the 1800s through its collection of historic cabins and artifacts.

Farming and Agriculture have deep roots in Union County and another historical site of The Reece Farm & Heritage Center is homestead to the famous poet Byron Herbert Reece and features restored barns, corn crib, chicken house, smokehouse, spring house and petting farm. Today Agriculture lives on at the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center and works with communities to help research and classes. Designated tours are periodic but the Eethno-

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Botanical Gardens can be visited through the office.

Blairsville’s community spirit shines through its various festivals and events held throughout the year. Fall is famous for the “Sorghum Festival”, a beloved local tradition that celebrates the harvest season with crafts, live music, and of course, the making of traditional sorghum syrup.

No visit to Blairsville is complete without savoring its local flavors and exploring its charming shops. The town offers a diverse culinary scene that showcases Southern comfort food and farm-to-table delights.

Visitors can also stroll through boutiques and craft shops to find unique souvenirs, handmade crafts, and locally produced goods.

Blairsville, Georgia, stands as an idyllic retreat where nature’s beauty meets small-town charm. Whether you are seeking a weekend getaway or family vacation retreat you’ll enjoy the Southern hospitality offered at nearby cabins, B & B’s, hotels and camping located throughout Blairsville.

As you explore you’ll find yourself captivated by the enchanting allure of Blairsville and want to come back for more!

You’re Invited to Explore All that Blairsville has to offer in any Season at visitdowntownblairsville.com or visitblairsvillega.com or Visit us at Union County Welcome Center 129 Union Co Rec Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512

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The entire area around Vogel was once linked to the Native Americans and the State Park sits at the base of Blood Mountain, the highest summit on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, which is the highest point in Georgia.

The history of the “Vogel” name starts in the 20th century when Augustus Vogel and Fred Vogel Jr. began a lumber mill in Union County. The mill employed many of the men in the county to cut and process lumber from the 65,000 acres of land owned by the Pfister Vogel Leather Company.

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Unfortunately, the state of Georgia entered an economic downturn in the mid1920’s and the lumber mill was no longer economically feasible. In 1929 the Vogels donated nearly 259 acres to the state, much of it still encompassed within the 233-acres within Vogel State Park.

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This park shares a timeless connection with its Civilian Conservation Corps builders that dammed Wolf Creek to form Lake Trahlyta and built housing around the lake for the CCC boys. The 22-acre Lake Trahlyta is named for the Cherokee maiden whose grave sits at the center of Stonepile Gap.

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The rest of the land donated by the Vogels is under the Chattahoochee National Forest and includes the stone building now known as Mountain Crossings at Walasiyi and Nottla or Nottely Falls, east of the Byron Herbert Reese Trail parking lot.

Originally, Walasi-yi was a restaurant run by the state.

Directly by Vogel is the Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center that celebrates the life of this famous poet who received numerous awards for his writing. The center has wonderful displays, restoration of the Reece writing studio, authentic farm buildings and equipment, plus self-guided tours.

Vogel State Park offers a variety of hiking, swimming, fishing and enjoying family time in a diverse mountain landscape.

An easy 1.0 mile hiking trail circles the lake, allowing access to fishing docks and the boathouse. A 0.1 miles side trail takes hikers down to Trahlyta Falls, also know as Spillway Falls. A spur trail off the Trahlyta Lake Loop will take you down to an observation deck at the bottom of the roaring falls! More experienced hikers may enjoy the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.

Helton Creek Falls can be found just minutes away from Vogel. There are two waterfalls to see — the lower and upper falls — and the hike is a short, familyfriendly 0.6 miles. If you’re looking for another nearby waterfall hike for the whole family, look no further than DeSoto Falls! The DeSoto Falls hike also takes you to two waterfalls, and has a beautiful picnic area.

Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations to visitors to Vogel State Park and is particularly popular during the summer and fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform from lush green to a rolling blanket of trees in red, yellow and gold leaves. Reservations are always recommended as events are held year-round. Events at Vogel State Park include: Music in the Park, National Trails Day, Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo, Jr. Ranger Camp, 4th of July Celebration, Mountain Music Festival, Fall Festival and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

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Play in Ellijay the Pick of Gilmer County

Every Fall Ellijay is the perfect pick for everyone looking to enjoy the Apple Capital of Georgia. Agritourism is just one of Gilmer County's many attractions that provide more than 600,000 bushels of delicious mountain-grown apples each year. Valleys also abound with peaches, blueberries, a variety of vegetables, flower-picking fields, and several vineyards for wine tasting.

What makes Ellijay more unique is the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that make it a great place for playing in wide open spaces. Gilmer County has over 276,000 acres of diversified landscapes and waterways to hike, bike, see waterfalls, enjoy the lake, or just relax viewing majestic mountains for scenery.

OUTDOOR RECREATION for Gilmer County is a bonus with 100 + miles of single-track mountain biking trails known as Georgia’s “Mountain Biking Capital” Maintained year-round Trails like Bear Creek or Pinhoti offer 6-10 mile rides for intermediate to advanced riders.

Waterways offer a broad variety of options for fishing, tubing, & and kayaking on the Coosawattee, Ellijay, and Cartecay. Enjoy catching bass, bluegill, catfish, walleye, and trout. Recreational areas like Harrison Park have walking trails and wildflowers while River Park, located near the Cartecay River and fairgrounds, offers playgrounds and other family activities.

If your path is a fairway, Whitepath Golf Course is Gilmer County's public 18-hole golf course with rolling hills and beautiful mountain views.

CARTERS LAKE is one of the deepest reservoir lakes in North Georgia with 62 miles of shoreline. Enjoy camping, hiking, bird watching, boating, biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking. Although fishing is popular; visitors can access the lake by canoe, kayak, powerboat, or sailing. Several campgrounds with many amenities are located around Carters Lake including Doll Mountain, Woodring Branch, and Harris Branch Beach.

FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Enjoy a scenic drive on Highway 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness to 2,850 ft above sea level, at Fort Mountain. Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders will find beautiful trails and streams encircling a lake. Scenic views, a stone fire tower & ancient rock wall that stands on the highest point of the mountain.

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APPLE ORCHARDS Every year harvest season is fluttering in the “Fall” to a variety of activities from “You Pick”, music, hayrides, petting farms, games, and baked goodies.

Sample apples and produce from Red Apple Barn, B.J. Reece, Panorama, Hillcrest, Aaron Family Orchards, R & A Orchards, and Mack Aaron’s or Penland's Apple House.

WINERIES, BREWERY & DISTILLERS Fertile soil, hillsides, and temperatures help to grow award-winning wines.

Gilmer Co. wineries celebrate with live music & and food at several facilities including Engelheim, Cartecay Vineyards, Buckley Vineyards, Ellijay River Vineyards, Grapes & Ladders, Roo Mountain Vineyards, and Ott Vineyards & Winery.

Additional hospitality continues for brewery, distillery, and hard cider at Cartecay River Brewing, Whitepath Distillery & Reece Cider Co. Nearby Vineyards are also located in Talking Rock, Jasper, & Blue Ridge.

DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY: Experience a true “Main Street” community. Receive welcoming hospitality at accommodations that include quaint B&B's, cabins, hotels, or camping.

Festivals happen throughout the year including Georgia Apple Blossom Festival, July 4th, Apple Festival in the Fall + Holiday Lights of Ellijay start Nov. 20th – Dec. 23.

Shopping and dining are the heart of Downtown with many antique stores, galleries, and great food at the local restaurants and taverns. Other fun places like Expedition: BIGFOOT! (outside town) offer interesting exhibits and Mountain Cinemas has the latest movies.

GILMER ARTS offers a wide variety of performances throughout the year! The Gallery shows annual juried art exhibitions + quilt and fiber art shows. The George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown Ellijay venue brings the finest in musical and theatrical entertainment.

Whether you are out for a weekend destination or vacation, be sure to “Pick” Ellijay and have a fabulous Stay!

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Fort Mountain takes its name from a peak that has remnants of a stone formation around part of that peak. These mysterious piles of non-native rock, many of them large, form a long discontinuous zig-zag wall that runs more than 928 feet and varies in height from two to six feet.

The original construction and function of the formation as a fort is less accepted today and its origin remains unknown.

Some scholars believe that the formation could be attributed to pre-Columbian native Americans from around 500 A.D. and that it held a ceremonial or religious purpose. The ancient wall runs east to west and the alignment illuminates one side of the wall at sunrise and the other side at sunset as ancient Native American cultures often worshiped the sun.

The myths of the culture who built it abound. Cherokee Indian culture speaks of a race of “moon-eyed” people who are said to have lived in Appalachia until the Cherokee expelled them.

Another myth revolves around the Welsh prince Madoc, who purportedly sailed to America in 1170. The story asserts that Madoc’s colonists had intermarried with local Native Americans. These “Welsh Indians” were credited with the construction of a number of landmarks throughout the United States.

Just outside Ellijay, traveling on State Road 52 to the Northwest, is a winding two lane road that ascends more than a thousand feet with sharp turns and pull-offs on both sides.

Fort Mountain State Park’s entrance then takes you to the park office where you can get information about trails, camping, R.V. sites, and many activities, including hiking, backpacking, biking, picnicking, horse back riding, fishing, swimming, or geocoaching hidden treasures.

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Our Friends to the North – Brasstown, NC

13th Annual

Punkin Chunkin festival

Come see catapults, air cannons, trebuchets, and other powerful machines toss pumpkins several thousand feet in a battle between champion pumpkin chunkers and the home teams.

Saturday, Oct. 21 - Sunday, Oct. 22

811 Settawig Road • Brasstown, NC $5 Parking | $5 Admission | Children under 5 years old get in FREE Chili Cook Off and Anything Pumpkin Competition on the Square in Hayesville | Friday, Oct. 20 at 6pm | $6 Admission Fee H

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Plan your Vacation around one of our Great Shows!

301 Church Street • Hayesville, NC 28904 Just north of Hiawassee, GA

MINI GOLF 18 Challenging Holes in a beautiful mountain setting just west of Murphy

828-389-2787 • thepeacocknc.org

Mayfield Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Snacks, & Gifts

Catch these Great Shows:

GEM MINING 4 Bucket sizes to pan for gems.

The Game’s Afoot - Sherlock Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute, Elvis Tribute Stage Fright Ghost Stories Vintage Vixens, and Songwriters

828-516-1581

Buy Tickets Online Now!

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Our Friends to the North – Franklin, NC

Rose Creek Mine

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We take our last new miners at 4pm daily.

See centerfold map for more business locations.

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Cornelia Presented by The City of Cornelia & Kinetic

Music • Arts & Crafts Vendors Food • Classic Car Show Hayrides to Chenocetah Tower Kid’s Zone

Saturday, September 23 Downtown Cornelia 10am - 4pm

Come take a walk through Cornelia’s exciting history!

Our expert historian will give you a guided tour through the museum and answer any questions you may have! Learn about the famous Tallulah Falls Railway that shaped our city into what it is today!

Cornelia Historic Train Museum * FREE ADMISSION * M-Th 9-2, F 1-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Located in our Entertainment District at 102 Grant Place cornelia.city

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Cornelia NORTH

GEORGIA

Beautiful trails are yours to explore in the great outdoors of the North Georgia Mountains.

Just pack a snack and plenty of water, get your gear ready and go for a hike.

Cornelia

LAKE RUSSEL LOOP Trail: Great loop around Lake Russell with some great views of the lake. There’s a nice campground here as well. The 2 dam crossings are very cool.

Directions: From Cornelia, head North/Northeast on Dick’s Hill Pkwy (Hwy 13) and hang a right on Lake RussellRoad across from the Lake Russell Convenience store. go 2.5 miles, and hang a left at the sign. go left at the fork and park at the trailhead near the old dam. Then just follow the signs and head around the lake.

Lakemont

ANGEL FALLS Trail: Heavily wooded trail that leads you to two different waterfalls. One is 1/2 mile in and the other is 1 mile from the starting point. There is a creek that runs along side the trail for a while. Moderate with some steep inclines.

Directions: From Highway 441, turn onto Lake Rabun Road and then travel several miles down the winding road around the lake. The entrance to the campground will be on the right hand side. Go into the campground and follow the road around until you see the trailhead sign.

Helen

ANNA RUBY FALLS Trail: Easy hike, with great view! The main trail up to Anna Ruby falls is paved, and only about half a mile oneway, with some steps. The falls are definitely worth the hike! If you’re more adventurous, there’s a singletrack trail that continues on for about 5 more miles beyond the end of the pavement. There’s a $5 access fee for 16+; FREE for 15yrs and younger.

Directions: Drive from Helen, Georgia, through Unicoi State Park, and then you’ll soon arrive at the Anna Ruby Falls Visitors Center.

Clayton

RABUN BALD Trail : 4 miles round trip Easy to Moderate hike, though last half mile is rather steep and some find this part strenuous.

Directions: from Clayton US 441 North to 1 mile past Dillard, right onto GA 246 toward Highlands for 7 miles, right onto FS7, go 2.1 miles take the right fore (FS7 goes left) go 1.3 miles, take a left fork on dirt road tward Beegum Ga, go 1.6 miles to parking area.

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Clarkesville

200 HWY 197N Clarkesville artfullbarn@gmail.com artfullbarn.com 706-754-1247

13664 Hwy 197 N Clarkesville, GA 30523

706.947.0030

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Fine Art and Pottery See It Made Here!

Art & Hobby Supplies, Art & Pottery Classes

Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia

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Clarkesville

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Over 20,000 Sq. Ft Of • Antiques • Vintage • Primitives

706-754-2787 1419 Washington St. Clarkesville, GA {On The Square} elizabethandco@yahoo.com

• Furniture • Shabby Chic • General Store

• Handmade Items • Gifts

Plus More!

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Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Antiques, Vintage, Primitives, Shabby-Chic, & Furniture via our website!!

www.elizabethandcompanyresale.com

Bowling, pool tables, shuffle board, Darts, arcade, Full-service bar, great food!

Great, Fun Atmosphere!

706-839-7467 583 Grant Street Clarkesville, GA

Inside the Old Clarkesville Mill

www.clarkesvillelanes.com

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Find Your Place!

706-258-3737 866-4Cabins (422-2467)

240 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513

SouthernComfortCabinRentals.com

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Sautee Nacoochee Shop the Old Sautee Store

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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 150 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

283 Hwy 255 N. • Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571

Roger Corn: Folk Art Pottery Until November

Explore Helen & Sautee Nacoochee Free Phone App The Folk Pottery Museum is a property of the Sautee-Nacoochee Association

(706) 878-3300

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Explore North Georgia State Parks North Georgia State Parks include a variety of recreational activities besides camping and welcome travelers to explore “Our Neck of the Woods”. Enjoy your passion to see a waterfall, go horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, or just have a picnic.

The great State Parks of North Georgia are waiting for you to watch nature at it’s best!

Moccasin Creek State Park Park (706) 947-3194 Reservations (800) 864-7275 Known as the park “where spring spends the summer,” Moccasin Creek is located on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Accessibility offers easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. This also includes a fishing pier that sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children.

Smithgall Woods State Park Park (706) 878-3087 Reservations (800) 864-7275 Dukes Creek, one of North Georgia’s premier trout stream, runs through this spectacular mountain property and has become known for it’s catch-andrelease fishing. Eighteen miles of roads and five miles of trails allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Dukes Creek Falls has a direct trail for cottage guests to view.

Unicoi State Park Park (706) 878-2201 Reservations (800) 864-7275 Lodge (800) 573-9659 Unicoi State Park, named from the turnpike that was the early means of transportation, is over 1,050 acres of beautiful nature trails. It includes a 53 acre lake for non-motorized boats and a swimming beach. Enjoy flora, fauna and abundant wildlife as you picnic or hike a trail. Campsites and Cottages provide campers with many accommodations, including a 100 Room Lodge and Conference Center with a restaurant.

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PET FRIENDLY CABINS WALK TO DOWNTOWN VACATION RENTALS CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

OPEN YEAR ROUND

THE TREEHOUSE

Private Hot Tub / Overlooks Waterfall Grand Porch / Flat Top Grill / Gas Fire Logs 2 Queen / 1 Twin / Sleeps 5

RIVERVIEW CABIN

Private Hot Tub on Deck / River Mountain View / Fire Pit / Flat Top Grill Lofted / Spiral Staircase 1 King / 1 Queen & Twin / Sleeps 5

GOLD MINERS CABIN

Private Hot Tub Mountainside w/Fire Pit Flat Top Grill / Gas Fire Logs 1 King / 1 Queen / 5 Twins / Sleep s9

FISHERMAN’S CABIN

Private Hot Tub / Overlooks River Deck / Flat Top Grill / Lofted A-Frame 1 King / 1 Queen / 2 Twin / Sleeps 6

THE LOG CABIN

Overlooks River / Flat Top Grill Built in 1928 / Hand Hewn Beams Gas Log Fireplace 1 King / 1 Full / Sleeps 4

THE LODGE

Hot Tub & Pool Table / Fire Pit Grand Porch / Flat Top Grill 3,500 sq.ft. / Sleeps 13 / 5BR / 4BA

COZY COTTAGE

Priavet Hot Tub on Porch over Natural Spring Creek / Walking Trail to Cabin 1 Queen / Sleeps 2

HILLTOP LOFT

Mountain View / Lofted A-Frame / Fire Pit Flat Top Grill / Private Hot Tub on Deck 1 Queen / 3 Twins / Sleeps 5

HIDEAWAY CABIN

Private Hot Tub / Mountainside w/Fire Pit Large Deck / Flat Top Grill 3 Kings / 2 Full BA’s / Sleeps 6

Call or Text: 706-773-1040 219 Escowee Dr., Helen, GA 30545 BEARCREEKLODGEANDCABINS.COM 633

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Helen

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Helen

Festhalle Events

Proudly sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce

www.helenchamber.com

706-878-1908

53rd Annual Oktoberfest

Sept 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 & Sept 28-Oct 29 DAILY

Home of Traditional Oktoberfest, featuring live German Bands!

Active and retired military get in FREE with valid military ID. Kid friendly with their own dance floor! Under 6 FREE. 6-12 half-price.

1074 Edelweiss Strasse

Find us on Facebook at Oktoberfest Festhalle Friends

Ri oochee ver ttah Downt a h own on the C

Enjoy Beautiful Mountain Scenery During Customized Tours for: Wineries, Breweries, or Distilleries

~ Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions ~ Riverfront Rooms with Private Balconies ~ Fireplace / Whirlpool Suites ~ Heated pool ~ Meeting/Party rooms

706-878-2271 33 Munich Strasse • Helen, GA www.Helendorf.com Fall 2023 | www.mountainlakeguide.com

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Experience Outdoor Adventures in Agritourism

Our Goal is to Create Your Perfect Day! contactus@explorenorthga.com (762) 230-9463 • explorenorthga.com

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Helen Come Visit the Yonah Event Center

• C omplimentary, Hot American Breakfast • Indoor Heated Pool • Fitness Center • Guest Laundry

• Complimentary Parking • Complimentary In-Room Wi-Fi • Easily Accessible to downtown Helen • 55” In Room Smart Tvs

Ask us about The Fairfield 100%

marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ahnfh-fairfield-inn-and-suites-helen/

8035 South Main Street Helen, Georgia

706-892-1225 640

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!

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Helen

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 Unique Items from Scandinavia, Europe, and Around the Globe

LET’s RIDE! FIRST ALPINE COASTER

570

IN GEORGIA

8669 N. Main St, Helen

lindenhausimports.com 706.878.2357

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Fast and Fun • Family Friendly

CALL FOR HOURS

ADVENTURE AWAITS...

706-878-1347 8409 S Main St • Helen, GA 30545 info@georgiamountaincoaster.com

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Helen 112 Poplar Stump Rd, Helen, GA

Aerial Adventure Courses Zip Lines Climbing Wall Outdoor Store Picnic Areas Ice Cream Shop and More!

Call to book for weekdays.

Open weekends and holiday weeks, weather permitting, through Spring.

• Highly trained guides • State of the art gear • Automatic braking system for hands-free adventure • Course built to ACCT standards (Association for Challenge Course Technology Standards)

706.878.9471 • www.coolriveradventures.com

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396 706-865-6772 | 3083 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528 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

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Cleveland 3,500+ sq.ft. of a little bit of everything • Consignments & Booths • 22+ Years in Business

25% OFF

of Selected Items w/mention of this ad.

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404-626-9305 /danasantiques

New Harley Davidson merchandise added to store Vintage clothing & jewelry

Breyer Horses Dealers Welcome Howard Products

127 Warehouse Drive • Cleveland, GA

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Cleveland

Blue Heron

Your Mountain Escape Awaits...

A N T I QUE MAL L (Behind the Chic-Fil-A)

Quality Home Decor, Folk Art, & Pottery.

A European Experience!

73 W Underwood St. Cleveland, GA 706-865-0084

Let Us Guide You

Open 6 Days a week 10am - 5pm Closed Sunday

Local True Crime Podcast!

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Burgers, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts. Dine daily inside or on the porch.

16 Old Nacoochee Road Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3666 Please check our website for hour updates Closed Monday Lunch Only Sun, Tues, & Wed 11-2:30 pm Open 11-8 Thurs, Fri, Sat

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Cleveland

WHERE TO GO FOR ART YEAR ROUND plus Dining & Lodging

Discover Art at Every Turn

Mark of the Potter

Hemlock Studio Gallery Artistry in Epoxy

V.McClure - Lakemont Gallery

JOIN US FOR THE

ARTS Tour Event

Time to Fuse JC Simon Fine Woodworking

Transformation Glass

November 3, 4, & 5 10am - 5pm Everyday

The Lavender Cottage & Garden

Follow the Art Tour Signs in Habersham, Rabun, Towns, & White Counties, GA, & Clay County, N.C.

Meet artists at work at all arts tour locations!

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Clayton

POOL • HBO • AARP • AAA FREE Continental Breakfast Restaurant High-Speed Internet

552

FREE Continental Breakfast High-Speed Internet Picnic Area Barbeque Grills

698 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA 706.782.4702 • 888.315.2378 redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn

54 Hwy 441 North, Clayton, GA 706.782.4258 • 888.225.3297 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn

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Clayton / Mountain City

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

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Warwoman Dell was named to honor a Cherokee Warwoman. Some believe it could have been named for Nancy Hart, the Revolutionary War era woman who may have fought at the Battle of Kettle Creek with her husband and sons.

Most likely, though, it was named to honor Nancy Ward, a highly-respected “beloved woman” of the Cherokee Nation who frequented the dell and advised the Cherokee tribal council on war and peace. She was very powerful in the Cherokee clan rule, for she was the last Warwoman in the East. When the Cherokee chiefs voted to go to war, it could only happen if the Warwoman approved.

Nancy Ward was born circa 1738 and was called Nanyehi in her native Cherokee language. She was no stranger to war. At the Battle of Taliwa in Ball Ground, Georgia, she helped her husband, Kingfisher, in battle by laying behind a log and chewing his bullets so that the resulting jagged edges might create more damage. When her husband was killed, Nancy picked up his rifle and continued the fight leading her people to victory. She was only 17. At the age of 18, she was awarded with the Cherokee title of “Ghigau”, a prestigious title meaning “beloved woman” or “war woman”, making her a member of the tribal council of chiefs. She was also named the leader of the Women’s Council of Clan Representatives and took over the role of ambassador and negotiator for her people. Through the difficult, war raved years of the Revolutionary War era, Nancy Ward continued promoting alliance and mutual friendship between the Cherokees and the colonists. She led the Cherokee in the implementation of farming, dairy production, and new loom weaving techniques that forever changed traditional roles in Cherokee society. She died in 1822, or possibly 1824, before the Cherokee were removed from their remaining lands during the Trail of Tears.

In the 1930’s, after decades of logging had nearly destroyed the area, the Civilian Conservation Corps arrived to reforest and restore the natural beauty of the dell. There is small Forest Service park located at the site of the CCC camp of the 1930’s. No remains of the camp buildings exist. A series of stone structures, identified as trout hatcheries by a sign in the park, are the only remnants of the CCC at Warwoman Dell. Thanks to the hard work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the area’s natural beauty can be appreciated today.

Two moderately easy, family-friendly trails lead through this beautiful pocket of wilderness showcasing tall trees, dense vegetation, mosses, wildflowers, and three waterfalls. The hike visits the popular Becky Branch Falls, historic areas of Warwoman Dell and several smaller waterfalls on a 1.4 mile loop.

While it’s not a long hike, it’s an exceptionally beautiful one. This is a fairly moderate, short trail, with parking and a roadside picnic spot.

Directions: Traveling north US Hwy 441 in downtown Clayton, one block after US 76 comes in from the left, go east on Warwoman Dell Road for 2.8 miles. When the road makes a sharp curve to the left, watch for Warwoman Dell Recreation Area entrance on the right. Follow the gravel road to the first parking lot.

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Fall calendar of Events

Blue Ridge

Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling

Baldwin October 24

Baldwin’s 6th Annual Fall Festival Baldwin Farmer’s Market

Batesville November 3 – 5

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Various Locations

Blairsville September 9, 23, & 30

Saturday Night Music in the Park Vogel State Park

September 9, 16, 23, & 30

Union County Farmers Market Union County Farmers Market

September 9

Civic Center Line Dancing Paul Haralson Memorial Civic Center

September 16

Cruisin in the Square Historic Square Blairsville

September 16 & 30

Mountain Music Day Festival Vogel State Park

September 16

Blairsville Cruisers Car Club Cruiz-In Historic Square Blairsville

October 7

Indian Summer Festival Woody Gap School

September 22 – 23 Quilt Fest 2023

Union County Sports Center

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October 7 & 21

Blairsville Cruisers Car Club Cruiz-In Union County Farmers Market

October 14 – 15 & 21 – 22

54th Annual Sorghum Festival Meeks Park

October 21

Civic Center Line Dancing

Paul Haralson Memorial Civic Center

October 5 The Complete Works of Shakespeare Blue Ridge Community Theater

October 7, 14, & 28 Downtown Market Blue Ridge Downtown Blue Ridge

October 14

Vogel State Park

October 31

Blairsville Boo Bash Meeks Park

Blue Ridge August 15 – September 16

3rd Quarter Artist in Residence: Joe Basco

John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival John C. Campbell Folk School

November 3 – 4 Forge after Dark

John C. Campbell Folk School

November 3 – 5

Fannin County High School

Various Locations

October 14 – 15

Clarkesville

Downtown City Park

Fall Festival at Vogel State Park

October 7 – 8

Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Band Festival

Fall Arts in the Park

October 28

Brasstown

October 20 – 22

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

October 12 – 16

The Addams Family Habercham Community Theater

Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes

November 3 – 5

Various Locations

Various Locations

October 20 – November 5 Disney’s Mona Jr.

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

Clayton

Blue Ridge Community Theater

September 30

October 21

Rabun Civic Center

Paws in the Park 2023

North Georgia Highland Games

Downtown Blue Ridge

October 7

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

October 21 – 23

Rabun Civic Center

September 9, 16, 23 & 30

Downtown Blue Ridge

Downtown Market Blue Ridge Downtown Blue Ridge

September 14 – 16

Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival

Downtown Market Blue Ridge

Foxfire Mountaineer Festival

Cornelia

October 21 – 23 & 28 – 29 55th Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge Fannin Agricultural Center

Downtown Blue Ridge

September 14 – October 1

September 23

The Games Afoot

Big Red Apple Festival

Blue Ridge Community Theater

Downtown Cornelia

September 22

Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins

October 24

Sept. 23 – Dec. 16

Blue Ridge Community Theater

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Haunts & Harvest - An Evening of Appalachian Ghost Stories

November 4 Downtown Market Blue Ridge Downtown Blue Ridge

October 31

Downtown Trick or Treat Downtown Cornelia

Dahlonega September 22 – October 8 The Music Man The Holly Theatre

Fall calendar of Events

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October 7

October 15

November 3 – 5

Hancock Park

Gilmer Arts

Various Locations

Art in the Park

Edgar Loudermilk Band

October 21 – 22

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

Helen

2023 Gold Rush Days Festival Dahlonega Square

September 7 – October 29

November 4

Helen Festhalle

53rd Annual Helen Oktoberfest

Art in the Park Hancock Park

Demorest November 3 – 5

October 21 – 22

Georgia Apple Festival Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds

September 8

Oktoberfest Parade Helen Festhalle

September 9, 16, 23, & 30

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

Hayesville

Various Locations

September 16

Helen Festhalle

Historic Hayesville Square

Bays Bridge Hayride

Dillard

12 Annual Pet Celebration

November 3 – 5

September 23

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Various Locations

Song Writer’s Showcase 44 Peacock Performing Arts Center

Ellijay

September 30

September 15

Historic Hayesville Square

Acoustic Blends

September 16

Smithgall Woods State Park

October 7

First Visit Tour Smithgall Woods State Park

AG Day & Tractor Parade

Gilmer Arts

September 30

September 24

Goldhagen Studios

Southern Sirens

Oktoberfest Keg Tapping

Hot Summer Nights

Gilmer Arts

October 6 – 8 & 13 – 15

September 24

Peacock Performing Arts Center

Oktoberfest Keg Tapping

October 7

Helen Festhalle

Historic Hayesville

Haunted Hike

Ellijay Bacon Fest Gilmer County River Park

September 29 – October 8 Southern Sirens

Gilmer Arts Playhouse

The Game’s Afoot

10th Steins & Wine Oktoberfest

October 21

Stage Fright - Ghost Stories at the Peacock Peacock Performing Arts Center

Apple Festival 5K Ellijay Elementary School

October 14 – 15

October 28

Smithgall Woods State Park

Hiawassee September 14, 21, & 28

October 21

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Spring Series

Historic Hayesville

Hamilton Gardens

13th Annual Punkin Chunkin

October 14

October 7

October 28

Vintage Vixens - 60’s & 80’s Peacock Performing Arts Center

November 4

September 14 – 16

Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Fest Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Georgia Apple Festival

Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

September 16

Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds

Peacock Performing Arts Center

Brasstown Bald

Appalachian Trail Day

October 28

Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

October 31

Halloween at the Fairgrounds

September 22 – 23

50th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/ Mustang & Ford Car Show Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

November 3 – 5

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Various Locations

November 4

Murphy September 12

Tasty Tuesdays - Food Trucks L&N Depot

October 10

Tasty Tuesdays - Food Trucks L&N Depot

Sautee Nacoochee September 8 – November 3 Roger Corn: Folk Art Pottery

September 23

Ashley McBryde

National Public Lands Day

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Brasstown Bald

Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

Jasper

September 23

September 23

Rodney Carrington

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

September 23

September 29 – 30

Community Contra Dance

Fall Yard Sale

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

September 30

MAINSTREET A Bob Seger Tribute Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

October 5

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Spring Series Hamilton Gardens

Harvest Moon Dance

Historic Gym

October 7 – 8

41st Georgia Marble Festival Lee Newton Park

Lakemont

October 21

Mountain Farm Celebration Hardman Farm State Historic Site

October 28

Community Contra Dance

November 3 – 5

Historic Gym

Various Locations

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

October 6 – 14

McCaysville

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Pickin’ in the Park

November 3 – 5 Various Locations

September 14, 21, & 28

Tallulah Falls

October 7

Horseshoe Bend Park

Conrad Moore

October 28

Tallulah Adventures

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Big Foot Boogie - 5k

October 14

Downtown McCaysville

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Jo Dee Messina

Trace Adkins Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

October 21

September 8

Mineral Bluff October 14 – 15 Ride the Rails

Historic L&N Depot

September 29

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Mountain City

Tallulah Gorge State Park

October 21

November 3 – 5

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Various Locations

Appalachian Brew, Que, and Stew Festival

Scotty McCreery

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour

Full Moon Hike

September 30 Birding Hike

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Fall calendar of Events

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October 6

October 5 – 8

October 28

Welcome Hay Ride and Campfire

2023 Currahee Military Weekend

The Historic Ritz Theatre

Tallulah Gorge State Park

October 7

Historic Downtown Toccoa

Tugaloo Lake Paddle

October 6

Tallulah Gorge State Park

October 28 Full Moon Hike

To the Limit - The Ultimate Eagles Experiences The Historic Ritz Theatre

Tallulah Gorge State Park

The Historic Ritz Theatre

September 16 2023 September Cruzin’ Down Doyle Historic Downtown Toccoa

Historic Downtown Toccoa

October 31

2023 Costume Parade Historic Downtown Toccoa

Exploer

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Southern Gospel The Kingsmen Quartet

2023 Harvest Festival

September 15

Trunk or Treat

September 9

October 28 – 29

Young Harris

October 31

Toccoa

William Lee Martin LIVE!

O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

October 7 2023 Artrageous presented by Night at the Ritz and Friends of the Ritz The Historic Ritz Theatre

October 20

The Ooky Spooky Light Show O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

November 3

Perfect Little Planet O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

October 14 Southern Gospel Kenny Williams The Historic Ritz Theatre

October 20 Cherry Cherry Neil Diamond Tribute The Historic Ritz Theatre

October 2 – 5

October 21

Elf the Musical

Pioneer Day

The Historic Ritz Theatre

Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site

November 3

Skies Over Georgia O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

November 4

Holiday Bazaar Towns County Rec & Conference Center

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