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lairsville Georgia has the energy of contemporary life combined with traditions of the history of the Appalachian Mountains. Every year people travel to visit this quaint little town to participate in it’s festivals, vibrant music, eat great food, shop and enjoy many recreational activities year round. Blairsville was incorporated in 1835 & named for Frank (Francis Preston) “Blair”, who was a Washington, D.C. newspaper editor. The Courthouse located in the center of a traffic circle is Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, built in 1899 and designed by architects Golucke & Stewart. Although the original clock tower has been removed it is still visible on display with a Museum open to the public. The Union County Historical Society has preserved local History memorabilia including Military, School, Music, & Genealogy from the area. Visitors enjoy hearing the nightly bell music from the tower and Friday Night Concerts of local bands and Gospel singings May – October.
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Growth was slow in the early days although Union County shared a small extent of the Gold Rush during that time in nearby Gum Log, Ivy Log, High Tower, Brasstown, and Coosa. Roads and bridges opened the area in 1840, when a toll road (Union Turnpike) was built across Tesnatee Gap to connect Blairsville with Gainesville, Ga., by way of Cleveland. In 1841 Major Francis Logan bought he rights to run the toll road and built a home, a lodge, and the tollgate. In 1871 he purchased additional land in Union County and it became known as the Logan Turnpike and was operated by his family until work was completed across Neel’s Gap in 1922. History still abounds in downtown Blairsville as visitor’s can see the Mountain Life Museum, which replicates life in the early days. The Mock House circa 1906 and Payne Cabin, Barn and Corn-crib is restored for visitors to see early life of settlers. Other historical sites include The Reece Farm & Heritage Center, homestead of the famous poet Byron Herbert Reece. Continuing South on Hwy. 129 is the www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring 2019
Walasi Yi Center; Cherokee for “Frog Town” located at the top of Blood Mountain and is the only place where the 2,175-mile-long Appalachian Trail passes through a manmade stone structure, built in 1937. Visitors will relish the ever-changing panorama of this breathtaking scenery. Recreational areas draw thousands of visitors each year to enjoy golf, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, as well as fishing and watersports. Lake Nottely Reservoir, a 4,180-acre lake serves a number of purposes other than recreation, including flood damage reduction and hydroelectric power generation. The TVA 184 ft. dam stretches 2,300 ft. across the Nottely River and has a flood storage capacity of 100,000 acre-feet. The reservoir features a beach, camping area and is a popular place for viewing wildlife. Many Watersports outlets provide fishing supplies seasonal boating & jet ski rentals to help you enjoy this beautiful scenic mountain paradise. The Chattahoochee National Forest in Union County covers more than 98,000 acres. Adventurers can explore eight wonderful waterfalls, including Vogel State Park just south of town, as well as petroglyphs left by ancient natives in the soapstone at Trackrock Archeological Area, just east of Blairsville. Brasstown Bald offers a 360 degree view of breath-taking sights at 4,784 ft. with an Observation Deck and Visitors Center open May – November. Spring 2019 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
Families love festivals, and Blairsville hosts many throughout the year. The Downtown area has many events including the Spring Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival held Memorial Day weekend. The heart of the town has cruise-in on the square, parades, concerts, great shopping, and restuarants. Other annual events include The Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games held each June with Bagpip Bands, dancing, Scottish food, children’s games, Historical Re-enactors and atheletes. The Butternut Creek Festival held in July with local and regional handmade Arts & Crafts. The Sorghum Festival in October that showcases Sorghum Syrup making, great food and live entertainment. Year round events and beautiful scenery invite people to lodge in cabins, retreats, and campgrounds located throughout Blairsville for family vacations, weddings, and weekend getaways. Local wineries and distilleries offer tastings for agri-tourism. The rich mountain soil also provides great educational site at the Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center. Your Invited to Explore All that Blairsville has to offer in any Season at www.VisitDowntownBlairsville or www.VisitBlairsville.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 5
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Upcoming Events
Blairsville 10TH ANNUAL Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival Saturday & Sunday May 25 & 26 10am-5pm Downtown Blairsville
FREE Admission/FREE Parking Cruise-In on the Square Classic Car Show 3rd Sat - April thru October www.BlairsvilleCruisers.com Friday Night Concert Series Courthouse on the Square every Friday @7pm, May-October www.unioncountyhistory.org
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival Union County Schools Fine Arts Center April 12-13 828-389-2654 www.gamountainstoryfest.org Union County Relay for Life/American Cancer Society Union County Farmer’s market May 18 • 4-10 pm 706-835-8384 www.cancer.org
Memorial Day Parade Downtown Blairsville May 25 • 10:00 am 706-745-6341 • DowntownBlairsville.com The Tom Floyd Band on the Square Downtown Blairsville May 25, 7:30 – 10 pm www.visitdowntownblairsville.com/events Blairsville Pro Rodeo Union County Arena June 21 & 22 Gates at 6 pm, Show at 8 pm, rain or shine www.blairsvilleprorodeo.com
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Blairsville Sundance Gallery Gifts 4397 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512 (Located across from Alexander’s Store)
CABIN COFFEE • BLAIRSVILLE Fresh Roasted Coffee Everyday Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Lunch - Soup, Salad, Sandwiches Drinks - Coffee, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, Frappe, Fruit Smoothies
Offering quality, unique & interesting gifts made by American craftsmen & artisans, including handcrafted jewelry, a HUGE selection of pottery & more! Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday. 706-781-3938 • sundancegallerygifts.com 307 sundancegallerygifts@yahoo.com
Logan Turnpike Mill
Antique Mill Producing
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1-800-844-7487
44A Town Square Blairsville, GA 30512
Store Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm 255 Beasley Street, Blairsville, GA 30512
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Blairsville North Georgia’s #1 Family Dining Destination
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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
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Family Fun • music • games • food pipe & drum bands • dancers
171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA 30512
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Pickers Barn 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
Now Open The Sawmill Market Fresh Farm Produce, Artisan Goods & Local Gifts 1150 Pat Haralson Drive www.thesawmillplace.com
Breakfast Mon-Sat 6:30-11:00am Lunch Mon-Fri -11:00-2:00pm
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The Ellijay’s
(Gilmer County) From Atlanta, GA From Chattanooga, TN From Asheville, NC From Greenville, SC
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Gilmer County was created from Cherokee County in 1832, and a portion of Union County in 1856. The county was named for George R. Gilmer, former U.S. House representative and governor of Georgia. Early settlers prospected for gold plus logging led to the arrival of the iron rail in 1834 and Ellijay became the county seat of a classic railroad town.
community, Goose Island Lake is a reservoir that brings fishing a variety of bass, trout, bream, & bluegill. For fishing regulations visit Georgia Fish & Wildlife (gadnr.org) Located just south of this area is the Whitepath Golf Club, a public 18 hole golf course with rolling hills and beautiful mountain views.
Ellijay, or as the orignal site of the Cherokee Indian settlement of “Elatseyi” meaning “New Ground” or “Green Place,” made Gilmer County the ideal place for being the “Apple Capital” of Georgia, providing more than 600,000 bushels of delicious mountain grown apples each year. It’s 439 square miles of breath-taking beauty include crops of Peaches, Blueberrys, a variety of vegetables and several Vineyards for Wine tasting.
RICH MOUNTAIN: At 4,050 feet, Rich Mountain is home to an abundance wildlife including deer, bears, turkey, and botanical life in the rich soil. Several advanced hiking & biking trails include AaronMountain, Owltown Creek, & the Cartacay River where you will find creeks & waterfalls. The 13,276-acre Rich Mountains are primarily wilderness (9,649 acres) and primitive backcountry (3,627 acres) that is not heavily used. Experienced hikers are reccomended for this area to be well prepared with compass, maps, and hiker gear.
Numerous outdoor & indoor attractions keep visitors coming back to stay, play, eat, shop, and be entertained throughout the year. This Road trip explores several different communities in Ellijay and surrounding communities to hike, bike, see waterfalls, enjoy the lake, or just to relax viewing majestic mountains for scenery. To get more information visit www.GilmerChamber.com DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY: Discover the simple pleasures of small town life as Ellijay is a true “ Main Street” community where you’ll find the town square beautifully accented with brick-lined sidewalks and a round-a-bout traffic circle by the courthouse. Many Festivals and Celebrations happen throughout the year including Georgia Apple Blossom Festival and many holiday events. Walk around quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, and enjoy great food at the local restuarants and taverns. GILMER ARTS AND HERITAGE ASSOCIATION offers a wide variety of performances throughout the year. The Gallery shows annual juried art exhibitions and displays over 35 artist works including quilt and fiber art shows. The George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown Ellijay venue brings the finest in musical and theatrical entertainment. CHERRY LOG: “Cherry Log” is the English translation of the former Cherokee village which once stood at the present unincorporated town site. Although mainly a residential
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COOSAWATTEE RIVER: Plan an excursion to tube down the Cossawattee River, fish, or wade in the cool waters of this scenic river. A nearby resort also offers picnic areas, tennis courts and walking trails along the river. CARTERS LAKE is one of the deepest reservoir lakes in the North Georgia Mountains, at a depth of 450 ft., surface area of 3,200 acres, and 62 miles of shoreline. The sparkling waters offer a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, bird watching, boating, mountain 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, streams encircling a lake. Scenic views, a stone fire towe and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Go to GaStateParks.org for more information. www.mountainlakeguide.com | SPRING 2019
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Ellijay Located in the North Georgia Mountains in Ellijay
Enjoy the Peaceful Settings of Living in Nature
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Blue Ridge
A boutique 1890’s Victorian Inn
All Rooms have Private Bath, WiFi, and Flat Screen TVs Open Year-Round • Full Country Breakfast
(706) 661-7575 477 West First Street, Downtown Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.BlueRidgeInnBandB.com | info@blueridgeinnbandb.com
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Pedego Electric Bikes store in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Electric bicycle sales, rentals, accessories and service.
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Luxury, Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals with Satelite TV and FREE Wi-Fi
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3945 Old Loving Road
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Mountain Getaway Cabins
866-862-2246 | www.mtngetawaycabinsbr.com office@mtngetawaycabins.com
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Clarkesville Readers’ Choice Award 2018
Best Fine Dining in Habersham County
“On the Square” A Gallery with Unique Art from the Hills & Mountains of Northeast Georgia 1440 Washington Street Clarkesville, GA 706.754.2449 gallery@SoqueArtWorks.com SoqueArtWorks.com 532
Patio Dining - Private Dining - Banquet Room
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Hickory Flat Pottery
Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia
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583 GRANT STREET CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523
OPEN EVERYDAY! 11AM - 6PM
• LARGEST IN NE GEORGIA •
OF ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, & FURNITURE
706-839-7500
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Bowling, pool tables, shuffle board, darts, arcade, Full service bar, great food!
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Check Out Grant St. Music Room
706-839-7467
Live Music, Full Service Restaurant & Bar. Karaoke every Friday!
583 Grant Street, Clarkesville Inside the Old Clarkesville Mill
www.clarkesvillelanes.com
Black Bear Outfitters Guided Hikes & Outdoor Adventures
Fine Antiques to include cut glass, jewelry, furniture, china and much more!! In our Coffee Corner is Jumping Goat Coffee & Tea. 1363 Washington St. • Clarkesville, GA 30523
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Camping Gear
Biking Gear
Hiking Gear
Fishing Gear
downstairs at Coffee Corner Antiques
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Custom piece... without the custom price!
This aged farmhouse bed is one of our newest custom designs... its inlaid Victorian pressed tin panels add stunning, authentic detail. Our showroom is a rich palette of classic style groupings, and each design is exclusvely ours: stained, painted, layered, or aged. Choose yours today... or ask us to build a variation that can grace your home before the new year! Why settle for off-the-shelf? Tell us the style YOU want: the height, the hardware, the patina, and the paint - doors or drawers? To solve a space problem or bring your beautiful dream to life is our joy.
Let’s build something beautiful... together. Anderson Village Shopping Center, Alto, GA - 50min N of ATL on GA 365
Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun by appt • 877-223-0008 • 706-778-3449 BROWSE OUR COLLECTIONS: www.HartfordHouseFurniture.com
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Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts Dine daily inside or on the porch
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Tent sites & RV sites. Rec areas with volleyball, horseshoes, picnic tables, fire pit, gazebo, & creek access!
Mining Adventure
Gold ‘N Gem Grubbin’ is the only place in Georgia where you can spend the day cooling off in our tranquil river setting and prospect for gold and gemstones at a historic gold mine from the mid 1800’s GOLD RUSH!! Find gold, gemstones, and artifacts too! Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic at one of our tables or gazebo beside the river!! Mine for Gold & Gems at our convenient sluices! A Real Mining Adventure Custom Jewelry!
(Have your finds cut and set in custom Gold & Sterling Silver jewelry)
Visit our Online Store!
(Order Gold & Gem Paydirt and also mining supplies. Have shipped directly to your home!)
Mention Ad in Vacation Guide and receive 10% OFF any purchase
75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5454 or (800) 942-4GEM goldngem.com
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Sautee www.StovallHouse.com | 706.229.4434 1526 Highway 255 N | Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
B O O K YO U R N E X T E V E N T H E R E ! INN & EVENTS Come visit The Stovall House, a Wedding & Event Venue and Bed & Breakfast, nestled in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley.
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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 144 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
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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 706-878-5373 • wildewoodshop@gmail.com facebook.com/wildewoodhelen instagram.com/wildewood_shop
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HELEN GEORGIA
Hiking • Biking • Golf • Shopping • Dining • Festivals
Heated Indoor Pool • Fitness Center • High-Speed Internet • Suites • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
706•878•9000 800•456•4000
877 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 www.countryinns.com/helen-hotel-ga-30545/ga
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Taking reservations for weekday zipline tours.
Open on weekends, weather permitting, through spring.
NEW EXTREME COURSE! Aerial Adventure Courses Zip Lines Climbing Wall
• 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)
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HELEN 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
www.gabbyscabins.com
• Rated 4.5 Stars on TripAdvisor • Large rooms w/ 2 queen or 1 king • FP's, Balconies, & Hot Tubs in Rooms • Luxurious bedding with pillowtops & fluffy comforters • Micro/Fridge in every room • Group bookings welcome
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15% OFF
8220 S. Main St, Helen, GA
Not Vaild on Friday and Saturday (Mar-May 2019)
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Festhalle Events
Proudly sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce
www.helenchamber.com
706-878-1908
30th Annual Trout Tournament - March 30th Fish on the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA. $20.00 registration fee
Annual Spring Bierfest- May 11th • 12pm - 5pm
Live music and over 100 beers to sample! $25 in Advance, $30 at door. VIP Passes $35, VIP at door $40
Bavarianfest - May 26th •
6pm-11pm Experience a bit of Bavaria for Memorial Day weekend celebration! Import and domestic beer and wines, wursts on a bun, sauerkraut, hot dogs, pretzels, snaks, and desserts will be available for sale. All active and retired veterans plus a guest get in free. All other adults only $8.00 each.
1074 Edelweiss Strasse
Bingo starts April 2nd - Every Tues. & Friday Find us on Facebook at Oktoberfest Festhalle Friends Unique Items from Scandinavia, Europe, and Around the Globe
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Hansel & Gretel CA N DY K I TC H EN
800.524.3008 / 706.878.2443 EXPANDED FACTORY LOCATION with TWO VIEWING WINDOWS!
Authentic Bavarian Bakery & Cafe
NOW OFFERING: tours and custom chocolate bars and apples made to order!
European Cakes, Pastries, & Old World Breads
Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily
Two locations:
SHIP WEwww.hanselandgretelcandyk itchen.com
8651 Main Street 8078 S Main Street (the factory)
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Outdoor Biergarten - German Beer & Wine
Located just past the Gazebo at 8758 North Main Street
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Dahlonega
Open 7 Days a Week 10am - 6pm
Gold Panning Gem Stone Grubbing Stampmill Tours Wagon Rides We now offer lapidary work; let us cut your gems to turn them into beautiful jewelry.
2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy East, Dahlonega, GA 30533 706.864.6363 • crissongoldmine.com
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spring calendar of Events Blairsville
April 5 - May 10
April 2 - 14
March 23 - 31
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
North Georgia Zoo
Annual Wine Highway Week
Margo Locke Exhibit
Springtime Festival
Paradise Hills Winery, Odom Springs
April 6-7
April 19 - 21
March 26
Blue Ridge Area
North Georgia Zoo
Jazz Band Concert
Blue Ridge Parade of Homes
Easter Festival
Union County Fine Arts Center
April 13
Cornelia
April 1
Downtown Blue Ridge
May 11
Garden Volunteer Orientation
Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center
April 6
Back to the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Dance Haralson Memorial Civic Center
April 12-13
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival Union County Fine Arts Center
April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
5k Color Run & 1M Walk
May 3
Downtown Cornelia
May 3
Aaron Tippin Concert
Blue Ridge Motorsports Park
Downtown Cornelia
May 4
Currahee Gravel Grinder
Blue Ridge Motorsports Park
Taste of Blue Ridge
Willow Creek Falls and Vineyard
May 11
April 13
Downtown Blue Ridge
Blairsville Easter Egg Hunt Meeks Park
April 25
Trout Dinner Meeks Park
May 2
Shop Late Thursday - Downtown Blairsville!
May 18
All Star Monster Truck Tour
Live Music Every Weekend Flying Trout
Cornhole Tournament
All Star Monster Truck BBQ Tailgate
GA Mountain Classic Car Show
Clarkesville April 5-7
Deadly Murder Play
Habersham Community Theatre
May 18
Mountain Laurel Festival Downtown Clarkesville
Downtown Blairsville
Clayton
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
March 23 - 31
Flying Trout
Tiger Mountain Vineyard
May 25
Cornelia Community House
Dahlonega March 17 - 19 Mama Mia
Holly Theater
March 23 - 31
Annual Wine Highway Week
Cavendar Creek Vineyard, Etowah Medery, Kaya Vineyards
March 22, 29
Planetarium Show
George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium,
March 23
Cherry Cherry Holly Theater
Annual Wine Highway Week
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 4
April 12-14
George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium,
Historical Courthouse
Kingwood Golf Club & Resort
Live Music Every Weekend
Planetarium Show
Trailblaze Challenge
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 6
April 20
Downtown Dahlonega
Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center
Hatch Camp
Friday Night Concert
Ghost Walk Tours
Garden Tour
Charity Fly Fishing Tournament
April 13
May 25 & 26
April 26 - 28
Holly Theater
Downtown Blairsville
Rabun County Civic Center
Blue Ridge
Celebrate Clayton
April 13, 20, 27
Leatherworking at the Art Center
May 4
Downtown Dahlonega
March 17
Moonrise Distillery
Downtown Blue Ridge
Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
March 16
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 19
Hand Building With Clay
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
March 22
Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise In Dairy Queen
March 23 - 31
Annual Wine Highway Week
Serenberry Vineyards, Bear Claw Vineyards
SFO - Journey, Kansas & Foreigner
1st Annual Georgia Bigfoot Conference
April 13
April 28
Downtown Dahlonega
Downtown Clayton
Gallery Walk Dahlonega Savoring the Square
Cinco De Moonrise
April 19 - 21
Cleveland
Downtown Dahlonega
March 16
Boos & Pub Crawl
St. Patricks Celebration Babyland General Hospital
March 17
Bouncing Baby Days North Georgia Zoo
March 23 - 31
Annual Wine Highway Week
Yonah Mountain, Cottage Vineyard, Cenita Vineyards
Bear on the Square
May 4, 11, 18
Downtown Dahlonega
May 18 - 19
Wine & Jazz Festival Hancock Park
Dillard March 16
Great Gatsby Ball Dillard House
March 23 - 31
Hiawassee
April 6,7,13,14
12 Spies Vineyard
March 16
Tallulah Falls
Annual Wine Highway Week
Ellijay March 16
Atlanta Pops Orchestra Gilmer Arts
March 23 - 31
Annual Wine Highway Week
Cartacay Vineyards , Engelheim Vineyards, Ott Farms
March 29 - April 7
Coasters, Drifters, & Platters Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
April 19
March 23
Sunset Easter Egg Hunt
The Price is Right Live
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
March 23 - 31
April 20
Annual Wine Highway Week
Get the Buzz on Bees - Earth Day Celebration
April 6
April 20, 21, 27, 28
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Tallulah Falls
Hightower Creek Vineyards
Hank Williams Jr
Southern Fried Funeral
April 13
April 12
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Gilmer Arts
Easter Egg Hunt
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Artist Reception
April 16
Live Acoustic Blends Gilmer Arts Playhouse
April 26 - 28
Whitewater Kayaking
Big Daddy Weave
April 13
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
May 17 - 18
9th Annual GA Mtn. Eggfest Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Aesthetic Water Releases
May 4, 5, 11, 12
Aesthetic Water Releases Tallulah Falls
Young Harris March 22, 29
Tapas & Acoustics Crane Creek Winery
March 22
Needles Art Festival & Retreat
Sautee Nacoochee
May 4 -5
Contra Dance
March 23 - 31
Earth, Moon and Sun
March 30
Rollins Planetarium
Georgia Apple Blossom Festival
Historic Gym
Annual Wine Highway Week
Gilmer County Civic Center
April 6
Crane Creek Winery
May 17
Blacksmith Demonstration Heritage Blacksmith Shop
April 4
April 6
Band Concert
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Glenn-McGinnis Hall
Helen
Community Hall
Gilmer County Civic Center
Live Acoustic Blends
March 30
Trout Tournament Helen Festhalle
March 23
The Price is Right Live
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
March 23 - 31
Annual Wine Highway Week Habersham Winery
April 2
Swing Dance
April 5, 12, 19, 26
April 13 - 14
Crane Creek Winery
Plein Air Painting
Skylake Galleries & SNCA
April 13
Improv Performance Centre Theater
April 20
Easter Earth Day
Tapas & Acoustics
April 12- 13
Acapalooza 2019
Glenn-McGinnis Hall
April 15
Jazz Band Concert Glenn-McGinnis Hall
Historic Gym
April 24 - 25, 26, 27
April 27
Dobbs Theatre
Contra Dance
Eurydice
Bingo
Historic Gym
April 26 - 27
April 6
May 4
Blacksmith Demonstration
Rollins Planetarium
Helen Festhalle
Rock the Dome
Flies & Fishing
Heritage Blacksmith Shop
April 30
Smithgall Woods
May17
April 27
Into the Woods JR
YHC Plaza
Centre Theater
Live Concert Series Unicoi Lodge
May 18
April 6
Pops on the Plaza
May 3
Rock the Dome
Contra Dance
Rollins Planetarium
Historic Gym
May 3, 10, 17
Smithgall Woods
Tallulah Falls
Tapas & Acoustics
May11
March 20
Crane Creek Winery
May 4
Helen Festhalle
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Bee-ginners
Spring Bierfest
May 4, 11, 18
Live Concert Series Unicoi Lodge
Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike
Musical Theatre Revue Dobbs Theatre
April 6
May 5
Tallulah Falls Opera House
Glenn-McGinnis Hall
Bluegrass on the Square
Mountain Community Chorus
Clayton
POOL • HBO • AARP • AAA FREE Continental Breakfast Restaurant High-Speed Internet
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FREE Continental Breakfast High-Speed Internet Picnic Area Barbeque Grills 698 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA 706.782.4702 • 888.315.2378 www.AmericasBestValueInn.com
54 Hwy 441 North, Clayton, GA 706.782.4258 • 888.329.7466 www.DaysInn.com
An eclectic blend of renewed ladies’ clothing!
Best Inn Way, Suite 2, Dillard, GA 30537
Tallulah Gorgeous has the two cutest shops in Rabun County! With one location in downtown Dillard and one in downtown Clayton, our goal is to provide ladies with a shopping experience that is not only easy on the pocketbook but great for the environment too!
706.970.1701
www.tallulahgorgeous.com Tues-Sat: 10-5pm
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Clayton
LA CABAÑA
Cottages & Inn Motel Rooms & Cottages
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18 Motel Drive Clayton, GA 30525
5 Star Rated Rated #1
The Gem of the Mountains
706-782-9568 • 706-490-2844 Cottages have full kitchens, washers, dryers, nice views, some w/jacuzzi’s, fireplaces, & decks. Free WiFi & Cable TV, Walk to Town! 472 7052 Hwy 441, Ste 104 Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-0058
La Cabaña Express 8520 S Main St Helen, GA 30545 706-878-8412
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 lacabana-restaurant.com
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Located in beautiful Rabun Gap, GA
More than just a magazine!
• 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
mountainlakeguide.com “Not your run-ofthe-mill B&B” Find Us On Facebook!
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Dillard
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Great selection of beer and wine. Best restaurant in the area, locals love to eat here, and we’re famous for our desserts.
7099 Highway 441, Dillard, GA 30537 Open: Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 9 PM Sat: 7 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 7 AM to 8 PM
www.ValleyCafeDillard.com | 706-746-3321
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706.746.5899
Hwy 441, Dillard, GA 30537
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“The place where Santa shops.” 706-896-3559 www.AlwaysChristmas.com Unique Gifts • Crocs Children’s Clothing Home Goods 706-896-3434
715 North Main St. • Hiawassee, GA • Mon-Sat 10-5 • Like us on Facebook
Ladies’ Clothing • Accessories
300 Big Sky Drive Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-8884
Free Wi-Fi Indoor Heated Swimming Pool Free Hot Breakfast Spacious Rooms Fitness Room
hiexpress.com/hiawasseega
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AREA DIRECTORY Attractions Helen Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 North Main Street
Sawmill Place Restaurant 1150 Pat Haralson Drive
706-745-1250
A destination for all hungry mountain travelers. Cooked-to-order breakfast and country-style 706-878-2200 meats and vegetables. Like us on Facebook
706-878-3300 flyingtroutrestaurant.com
The only museum in the Southeast exclusively dedicated to pottery. snca.org
Carroll’s Barbeque See pg 30 39 Lance St, Suite 1
Builder Blue Ridge MC Butler Construction 3900 East First Street
See pg 20
706-745-0073
Just be Happy & enjoy Fresh Roasted Coffee daily. Breakfast - pastries, rolls, bagels, Lunch –soup,salad, sandwiches. cabincoffeecompany.com
G & G Bakery & Cafe 262 HWY 515 E
See pg 10
706-745-0748
MaiKai Tea Living Room 3196E Hwy 515
See pg 8
Shane’s Rib Shack 289 Highland Crossing shanesribshack.com
Helen
8520 South Main St
Dine on the River. Fine dining at its best in Blue Ridge.
The Attic Restaurant 1344 Washington Street
Monet’s Café 130 Blue Ridge Street
See pg 10
dishes..
lacabana-restaurant.com
Paul’s Steakhouse 8537 South Main Street
monetsitaliangrill.com
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
Hiawassee
See pg 32
706-896-0508
Thai, Chinese, Sushi Bar, Mongolian Grill, and Japanese Steakhouse. Dine-in or carry-out.
See pg 43
Full bar, happy hour, famous burgers, wings, and wraps, daily specials!
Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style dishes.
See pg 39
Young Harris
Brother’s at Willow Ranch 6223 US Highway 76
See page 42
706-379-1272
We offer award-winning foods at affordable and 706-746-3321 family-friendly prices. Catering also available. brothersatwillowranch.com
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week as well as beer, wine and our famous desserts.
See pg 8 ValleyCafeDillard.com
See pg 39
706-878-2468
Eat, drink, dance! Casual Fine Dining & Lounge
Asiano Restaurant 706-865-3666 1382 Highway 76 West
Dillard
lacabana-restaurant.com
See pg 39
See pg 26 overlooking the ‘Hooch’ in Downtown Helen. paulssteakhouse.com See pg 3
Clayton
Cleveland
lacabana-restaurant.com
Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s
theatticrestaurant.com
Valley Cafe 706-745-5305 7099 Hwy 441 North
Italian-American cuisine: steaks, seafood, pasta & pizza.
706-878-8412
706-839-1811 cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Mike’s Seafood Market & Grill 706-746-0058 513 A Murphy Highway 706-745-9519 7052 Hwy 441, Suite 104 Fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, crab, alligator, oysters, clams, crawfish, salmon, frog legs, Mike’s fish spread. Special orders welcome!
706-878-8200
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant See pg 21 706-878-3456 8160 South Main St
Reader’s choice Award 2014, BEST FINE DINING in Habersham County! A casual, friendly atmosphere, excellent service, & healthy portions of wonderful food.
706-781-1499 Creekside Deli 16 Old Nacoochee Road
see pg 7
See pg 13
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant 706-632-7891 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s 8055 Aska Road cuisine & a touch of CA/TX style dishes.
Inside dining or casual dining on the porch. asianorestaurant.com Mai Kai is the first location in the state of Georgia restaurantsclevelandga.com See pg 28 to serve Kava tea. We have a living room style Moondance Bar & Grill location where we welcome folks to be social. 3295 Dogwood Lane Like us on Facebook
See pg 15
706-635-7427
We’re the place to go for the best BBQ, ribs, chicken and more. See our ad for coupons!
see pg 17 La Cabaña Express
Salads - Breads Made Fresh Daily - Sandwiches La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - Donuts - Daily Specials - Wide Selection of 706-212-2834 Coffees - Free WI-FI 128 Duvall Street See pg 8 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s Italian Life Caffe 706-400-5603 cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style dishes. 6C Town Square lacabana-restaurant.com See pg 39 We are committed to providing the freshest, highest quality food and beverages. italianlifecaffe.com
Located in the historic downtown business district, serving authentic Neapolitan style pizza
Authentic Bavarian Bakery and Cafe. European cakes, pastries, and Old World breads. Simply Creating and serving excellent food. Ribs, the best bakery ever. Breakfast & Lunch daily. Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Wings, Turkey, and More! Biergarten. Delivery for catered events. Dine in or carry out. hofers.com See pg 34 Private parties available.
Clarkesville
Blairsville
(706) 707-4992
Hofer’s of Helen 706-946-1126 8758 N Main St
toccoariversiderestaurant.com
Dining Cabin Coffee Co. 44A Town Square
see pg 11
706-455-0578 carrollsbarbeque.com
Premier home builders of mountain luxury homes in this North Georgia Mountain region. mcbutlerconstruction.com
Blue Ridge
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza 2 River Street
See pg 11 and Italian food. ellijaywoodfired.com
This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The The Flying Trout 706-745-8000 North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread 171 Copperhead Parkway Houses & German Dancers Seasonal “soul satisfying” southern favorites georgiamodelrailroad.com See pg 33 featuring only the finest ingredients. Always fresh, always new, always comfort food with Sautee-Nacoochee attitude made just for you.
Folk Pottery Museum 283 Georgia 255
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Enrico’s Restaurant 687 Main Street #5
A taste of Italy in the Mountains.
See pg 40 enricositalianrestaurant.com
See pg 42
706-379-1950 See pg 43
Lodging
Morgantown
Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals 706-276-2116 50 Tivoli Ct. #9858
Blairsville
Majestic Mountain Getaways 706-379-9929 Enjoy the peaceful settings of living in nature.
My Mountain Cabin Rentals 800-844-4939 3945 Old Loving Rd The comfort of the city doesn’t have to be
See pg 14 877-379-9929 mountainresortcabinrentals.com exchanged for the benefits of nature. #1 My Get away to the mountains of North Georgia and The Villas at Coosawattee 706-276-1022 Mountain Cabin Rentals provides folks with Western North Carolina! 634 Beaver Lake Drive ext. 252 luxurious, yet rustic inspired escapes.
590 Main Street
MajesticMountainGetaways.com
See pg 7
Trackrock Campground & Cabins 706-745-2420 141 Trackrock Campground Rd.
See pg 8
helen-georgia-hotels.com
Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast 706-661-7575 477 W First Street
Country Inn & Suites 877 Edelweiss Strasse
Unique 1890’s Victorian Inn. All rooms have private bath, cable TV and WIFI. Open year round. Full country breakfast. blueridgeinnbandb.com
Mountain Getaway Cabins 3900 East First Street
706-878-2111 sylvanfallsmill.com See pg 33
See pg 16 countryinns.com/helen-hotel-ga
See pg 32
706-865-6772
Privately-owned luxury vacation cabin rentals in Home of the Heart-Shaped Jacuzzi! Often the North GA Mountains of Blue Ridge, GA imitated, never duplicated. MountainGetawayCabinRentalsOfBlueRidge.com gabbyscabins.com See pg 20
See pg 39
Sautee Nachoochee
Stovall House 706-878-9000 1526 Highway 255N
Heated Indoor Pool - Fitness Center - HighSpeed Internet - Suites - Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
866-862-2246 Gabby’s Country Cabins 3083 Helen Highway
706-746-7138
Your stay at Sylvan Falls Mill Bed and Breakfast will be an unforgettable and romantic experience.
Get 15% Discount when you mention this ad!
Blue Ridge
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Rabun Gap 156 Taylors Chapel Road
Helen Baymont by Wyndham 8220 S. Main St, Helen
1mymountain.com
See pg 48 Sylvan Falls Mill B&B
MtnLiving.net
Open Year Round. Fully Furnished Cabins. Campsites with Water/Electric. Full Hookup & Pull-thru Sites. trackrock.com
RV Lot & Vacation Rentals, Tubing, Nature/Walking Trails, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Basketball Court, Game Room
706-229-4434
Historic B & B and Event Venue. Est. 1837. Spectacular 360 ° Views! Epic Events are Created Here! stovallhouse.com
see pg 30
Recreation Blairsville Blairsville Galaxy Bowling 706-745-4444 104 Backyard Lane.
See pg 33 Book your next party with us! Food, bar, game-
room, pool tables. Youth league is scholoarship based & we partner with KidsBowlFree.com in summer. Call or follow us on Facebook.
Heidi Motel & Windmill Suites Mountain Top Cabin Rental 866-402-2246 706-878-2689 44 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge 8820 North Main Street
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Where upscale meets down to earth.
Our family will make every effort to ensure that your stay here is memorable. Located just steps Blairsville Scottish Festival Family fun, music, games, food, pipe & drum from downtown shopping and dining. Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals bands, and dancers! A wee bit of Scotland in the See pg 33 240 W. Main Street 866-4CABINS heidimotel.com North GA Mountains. June 8 & 9, Meeks Park. Find Quality Time With Us in the Beautiful Blue See pg 11 Tanglewood Cabins Lodge 706-878-3286 BlairsvilleScottishFestival.com Ridge Mountains. MountainTopCabinRentals.com
See pg 19
southerncomfortcabinrentals.com
See pg 23 3387 Hwy 356
Trackrock Campground & Cabins
Secluded yet close to attractions. Fully furnished 706-745-2420 kitchen, hot tubs or jacuzzis, fireplace, grill, 141 Trackrock Campground Rd. Clayton and mtn views. Horseback Riding - Hiking/Walking Trails America’s Best Value Inn 706-782-4702 creek, www.tanglewoodcabinrentals.com See pg 33 Fishing - Swimming - Summer Horse Camps 698 Hwy 441S - Hayrides Free continental breakfast, high-speed internet, trackrock.com See pg 8 Hiawassee picnic areas, and barbeque grills AmericasBestValueInn.com
Days Inn 54 Hwy 441N
See page 38 Holiday Inn Express Hiawassee
706-782-4258
North Georgia Watersports 706-835-1222 2132 Murphy Hwy.
706-896-8884 300 Big Sky Drive
Whether you’re just arriving off the road or off the Appalachian Trail, we have everything you See page 38 need to relax and recharge
Pool, HBO, AARP, AAA, Free continental breakfast, restaurant, and high-speed internet DaysInn.com
hiexpress.com/hiawasseega
Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn 706-782-9568 Lake Chatuge Lodge 18 Motel Drive Upscale, Affordable, Casual, Comfortable Charm. 653 Hwy 76 Centrally located to everything! All beautifully decorated and themed. All carefully crafted and maintained to your High Standards.
The largest and most diverse selection of boats and jet skis in North Georgia and a BRAND NEW marina center with 35 slips! Offering boat rentals, boat sales & service, and marina needs.
See pg 41 NorthGeorgiaWatersports.com
800-613-4349
Located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in the heart of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Hiawassee, GA
See pg 7
Blue Ridge 2nd Story Entertainment 706-633-0466 733 East Main Street Suite C
Unique indoor 18 hole mini-golf concept features a variety of themes throughout 9 rooms. Giant tic-tac-toe, darts, and checkers, to larger than life Connect Four plus an arcade, drinks, and The Retreat at Hiawassee River cream. Ellijay 15 Cabin Drive 706-896-7400 ice 2ndstoryentertainment.com See pg 18 Mountain Oasis 706-276-4343 North Georgia’s Premier Destination Venue with Cabin Rentals • Destination Weddings • Family Blue Ridge Electric Bikes 706-632-0020 14224 Hwy. 515 N. Suite 200 & Corporate Events + Barn Chapel, Clubhouse, 757 East Main Street Accommodations you can count on, from the cleanliness to the quality, we strive to “Wow” our and Reception Space that can host any event up Electric bicycle sales, rentals, accessories and guests each and every time! service. Open Daily 10am-5pm. to 150 guests MountainAireCottages.com
mountainoasiscabinrentals.com
See pg 39
lakechatugelodge.com
See pg 2 hiawasseecabins.com
See pg 43
See pg 42 pedegobr.com
See pg 18
AREA DIRECTORY Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive
706-632-3411 Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Road
U-Pick Orchards, Bakery & Country Store. Visit us on Facebook or our website for the most current ripening dates.
One of the largest and most diverse collections in the southeast, housing many varieties of rhododendrons! Overall, there are about 1,500 See pg 17 plants in the garden.
mercier-orchards.com
The Lilly Pad Village 24 Adelaide Drive
706-534-1317
Gem Mining, Mini golf, and fishing. A family attraction that is fun for all ages. lillypadvillage.com
Clarkesville
Clarkesville Lanes 583 Grant St
Morganton
Tank Town USA
see pg 24
745wine.com
See pg 21
Sautee Nachoochee
Blue Ridge
pezrok.com
See pg 29
706-892-8126
Opening October 1st downstairs in Coffee Corner Antiques. Camping, Hiking and Fishing Gear and Guided Hikes and Outdoor Adventures.
Strike it Rich in Helen, Georgia! The Dukes Creek
goldngem.com
See pg 21
Clarkesville
706-865-5454 Gold and Ruby Mines is a family attraction that dukescreek.com
706-632-6036
artistry. More than just an upscale “rock shop.” We celebrate Earth’s terrestrial treasures in a setting as exceptional as nature itself.
Black Bear Outfitters 1363 Washington St
Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mine See pg 27 706-878-2625 8808 North Main Street
Mining Adventure as you cool off by our tranquil river setting. Prospect for gold and gemstones at this historic mine from the 1800’s.
See pg 10
706-633-6072 Neither painter nor sculptor can surpass nature’s
tanktownusa.com
is fun for all ages.
706-745-9463
Domestic and imported wines from around the world!
Pezrok 524 E. Main Street
The ultimate heavy equipment playground and the #1 thing to do in Blue Ridge, GA. Drive a military tank, military trucks or construction 706-839-7467 equipment.
clarkesvillelanes.com
Gold ‘N Gem Grubbin 75 Gold Nugget Lane
hamiltongardens.org
See pg 22 10408 Appalachian Hwy.
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.
Cleveland
706-970-0011 The Wine Shoppe 6 Town Square Unit A
Coffee Corner Antiques See pg 33 1363 Washington St
See pg 27
706-892-8126
Cut glass, Jewelry, Furniture, China and much more!!
Shopping
Like us on Facebook
Alto
See pg 27
North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm Hartford House Furniture 1-877-223-0008 Antique Mall at Old Clarkesville Mill 583 Grant Street, Suite A 706-839-7500 2912 Paradise Valley Road 706-348-7279 126 Anderson Circle Come see the baby animals!
We make custom affordable furniture. Let’s build An assortment of Arts, Antiques, Books, and More! See pg 27 something beautiful together!
northgeorgiazoo.com
hartfordhousefurniture.com
Dahlonega
Crisson Gold Mine 706-864-6363 Batesville 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East Hickory Flat Pottery There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills! Come and 13664 Hwy 197 North Get Some!
Coosawattee River Tubing 25 Eagle Mountain Drive
Soque Artworks 706-754-2449 1440 Washington Street 706-947-0030 Offering the work of over 100 artists in over 25 different media ranging from pottery, folk art,
See pg 35 Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood wood carvings, painting and photography ... to
crissongoldmine.com
Ellijay
See pg 28 ClarkesvilleMillAntiquesAuctionAndFleaMarket.com
art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia. hickoryflatpottery.com
706-635-1609 Memory Lane 11937 Hwy. 197 North
See pg 26
jewelry, gourd work, fiber art, turned and flat wood works, and metal crafts.
706-947-0848 SoqueArtWorks.com
See pg 26
Local artists and antiques, hand-made gifts. Call Clayton From May - October, we feature tubing rides for Appointment down the Coosawattee River which is a sweet Tallulah Gorgeous 706-970-1701 alternative to river rafting. Call ahead to confirm Facebook.com/MemoryLaneBatesville See pg 26 29 N. Main Street location. An eclectic blend of renewed ladies’ clothing! MtnLiving.net See pg 48 Blairsville Located on 441 South in Dillard 1.5 miles north Blairsville Pickers Barn (Georgia Pickers) of Osage & at 29 N. Main Street in downtown Helen 27 Orbit Drive 706-745-0097 Clayton. See pg 38 Cool River Adventures 706-878-9471 Antiques, Collectibles Furniture, Coins, Jewelry, tallulahgorgeous.com Glassware, Pottery, & Lots More! Buy-Sell-Trade 112 Poplar Stump Rd blairsvillepickersbarn.com See pg 11 Experience the excitement of our AERIAL Dillard BRIDGES and take in the beauty as you zip From Me 2 U 706-745-8486 Country Junction General Store across the Chattahoochee River. coolriveradventures.com
888-702-0642 Highway 441 North
See pg 32 6B Town Square
Blairsville’s everyday gift shop.
Follow us on Facebook See pg 8 Local Jams & Jellies - Walking Sticks - Trail Outpost Gold & Gem Panning Co.7901 South Main Street 706-878-5065 Maps - Stained Glass - Country Gifts - Quilts Logan Turnpike Mill 800-84-GRITS Gold & Gem Mining, Group Parties, Fossils, Bird Houses - Corinthian Chimes (47487) See pg 40 Fun. Get hands on lessons from our trained and 4494 Gainesville Highway
helpful staff.
outpostgoldandgem.com
Quality STONE-GROUND whole-grain products
See pg 33 from the mountains of North Georgia. Fresh
baked goods. Open Tuesday - Saturday.
Hiawassee
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191 Music Hall Road
loganturnpikemill.com
Sundance Gallery 4397 Town Creek Road
Offering a wide-variety of unique venues and beautiful year-round camping facilities. GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com
Ellijay
See pg 10 New Ground Market
706-455-3018 118 N. Main Street 706-781-3938 Quality products from local craft and agricultural
businesses. Fresh farm honey, jams, jellies, Pottery, Jewelry, Candles, Woodenware, Clocks, eggs, meats, and cheeses. Regional artwork, Wind Chimes, Bird Feeders, Stained Glass, Metal jewelry, candles, soaps and beeswax products. Art, Basketry, Soaps & Fine American Crafts.
See pg 42 sundancegallerygifts.com
See pg 10 newgroundmarket.com
See pg 15
Helen
Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 N. Main St
Hiawassee
(706) 878-2200 Creekside General Store 2955 Hwy 76 East
706-896-9448
See pg 33 CreeksideGeneralStore.com
See pg 40
This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model Gifts, Flags, Pottery, Candles, Cabin Decor, Wind Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The Chimes, Outdoor Furniture, T-Shirts, Jewelry, North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread Local Handmade Items, and so much more! Houses & German Dancers. georgiamodelrailroad.com
Hansel & Gretel 8651 Main Street 8078 South Main Street
Spas Dahlonega
Jolie Day Spa 10 S Chestatee Street
706-864-2772
Hair services, body treatments, nail therapy & enhancements, waxing, massage, eyelash extensions, facials, and cosmetics.
jolie-dayspa.com 800-524-3008 The Shoppes at Tater Ridge 706-896-3559 706-878-2443 715 North Main Street 706-878-7704 Make the Shoppes of Tater Ridge in Hiawassee
See pg 35
Tourism
Visit our other location- 8078 S. Main St in Helen your one stop destination for a unique shopping Blairsville HanselandGretelCandyKitchen.com See pg 34 experience! Always Christmas, Insparations Blairsville-Union Co Chamber of Commerce Book Store, Hen’s Nest, & Classy Chick Lindenhaus Imports 706-878-2357 alwayschristmas.com See pg 41 Georgia’s #1 Outdoor Destination. Call or go 8669 North Main Street online for a free Visitor’s Guide! VisitBlairsvilleGA.com See pg 9 Imports from Europe, Scandanavia, and around Sautee-Nacoochee the world.
706-878-2281 See pg 34 Old Sautee Store 2315 GA Highway 17 Tim’s Wooden Toys 706-878-1842 Visit for a glimpse back in time. Experience a 8635 Main St, Unit 8, Swiss German Plaza thriving general store operating for 144 years. lindenhausimports.com
We play all the time.
timswoodentoyshop.com
Wildewood General Store 52 River Street
See pg 34 Eat in our market, explore our museum, and
enjoy shopping with us.
706-878-5373 sauteestore.com
See pg 30
Blairsville Downtown Development Auth. 62 Blue Ridge Street
Proudly sponsoring festivals, shows, concerts, parties and events in Blairsville, Georgia! visitdowntownblairsville.com
See pg 9
Helen
Helen Chamber of Commerce
1074 Edelweiss Dr 706-878-1908 Stroll down the alley to experience Wildewood. The Lavender Cottage & Garden 706-878-0100 A re-creation of an alpine village complete with Shopping w/benches on the porch for those who 53 Hwy 255 N Aromatherapy, bath, body home and culinary. cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. want to sit a spell or play a game of checkers. Like us on Facebook
See pg 31 thelavendercottageandgarden.com
See pg 30 helenchamber.com
See pg 34
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