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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

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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

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Logan Turnpike Mill

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44A Town Square Blairsville, GA 30512

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Blairsville North Georgia’s #1 Family Dining Destination

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road trip to

The Ellijay’s

(Gilmer County) From Atlanta, GA From Chattanooga, TN From Asheville, NC From Greenville, SC

78 mi 67mi 152 mi 158 mi

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

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Ellijay LOCAL FOOD AND SPECIALTY ITEMS

We carry local and regional honey & foods such as: Farm-raised meats, eggs, and cheese PLUS Jewelry, Handbags, Candles, Soaps, Local Art and Woodwork, Books, & Beverages

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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

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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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Mountain Getaway Cabins

866-862-2246 | www.mtngetawaycabinsbr.com office@mtngetawaycabins.com

11 Overview Dr, Suite 101 • Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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11 Overview Drive • Suite 101 Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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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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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 •

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706-839-7500

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Great, Fun Atmosphere!

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

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cleveland / Cornelia

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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Camping now available!

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

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

485

• Free hot breakfast • 24 hour front desk • Fitness room • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor seasonal pool • Walking distance to Downtown Helen

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8220 S. Main St, Helen, GA

Not Vaild on Friday and Saturday (Mar-May 2019)

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HELEN

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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lindenhausimports.com 706.878.2357

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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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• Boyd’s Bears • Native American Jewelry • Old Fashioned Candy • Jim Shore Figurines

706.746.5899

Hwy 441, Dillard, GA 30537

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The Shoppes at

Tater Ridge

“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

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NORTH GEORGIA’S PREMIER DESTINATION VENUE

Cabin Rentals • Destination Weddings Family & Corporate Events + Barn Chapel, Clubhouse, and Reception Space that can host any event up to 150 guests

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Beer & Wine Dine In v Take Out v Catering Monday - Thursday 11:00am-8:30pm Friday & Saturday 11:00am-9:30pm Closed Sunday

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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

See pg 18

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

galaxybowling.net

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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