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BLAIRSVILLE, GA
... You’ll be Captivated By it’s Charms
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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 breathtaking sights at 4,784 ft. with an Observation Deck and Visitors Center open May– November. 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 and often have entertainment on weekends. Where ever you travel in Blairsville, you will want to come back to the “Charms” that this town has to offer! For more information visit www.VisitDowntownBlairsville or www.VisitBlairsville.com www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring 2020
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Blairsville Pickers Barn The Most Unique Shopping Experience in North Georgia
Over 150 Vendors • 25,000 sq. ft. Mall
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Michaelee’s Italian Life Caffe 6C Town Square Blairsville, Ga. 30512
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“Blairsville Georgia’s Gourmet Bakery”
Custom Cakes for: Birthdays H Weddings H Anniversaries We do Children’s Birthday Parties! Specialty Items including: Pies, Cupcakes, Eclairs, Napoleons, Cannoli, Tiramisu, Cookies, & Cinnamon Buns
417-F Blue Ridge St.
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Breakfast Biscuits & Light Sandwiches
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Birdsong Beads & Designs Shop and Studio located at 8579 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, GA
Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Lunch - Soup, Salad, Sandwiches Drinks - Coffee, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, Frappe, Fruit Smoothies
Check out Evening Artistry Every Tues. 5-10pm Our hours are: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Like us on & 44A Town Square Blairsville, GA 30512
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Blairsville Nani’s Cuban Restaurant
Blairsville’s Farm to Table Destination
Your Tampa Bay Connection to Cuban Food Authentic Cuban Sandwich, Piggy Bowl, Chicky Bowl, Rice & Beans, Empanadas, & much more
Paella Dinner - Mother’s Day Weekend
Catering
Tue-Wed-Thur 11am-7pm Fri-Sat 11am-8pm 51D Earnest St, Blairsville
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Sundance Gallery Gifts 4397 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512 (Located across from Alexander’s Store)
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
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
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T-F 6a-4p | Sat. 7a - 2p Online Ordering
Salads • Sandwiches Breads Made Fresh Daily Donuts • Daily Specials Wide Selection of Coffees
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Blairsville DAILY MENU HOMEMADE SPECIALS HEALTHY PICKUP FRESH & FAST
www.mybeanpod.com 706-745-BEAN (2326) 294 HWY 515 West, Suite A Blairsville, Georgia 30512 Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Food you Enjoy with People you Love!! Bean Pod is a PrePared Foods Delicatessen. We offer homemade entrees and sides in a “take and bake” style shoppe, as well as, hot homemade soups and “ready-to-eat” lunches and dinners. Our foods are locally sourced and all our meals are made in the shoppe. The menu changes daily! What we have today is not what we will be offering tomorrow. There are NO preorders, NO weekly commitments, and NO subscriptions. You can stop by anytime for a free sample and pick up lunch or dinner to-go. Our shoppe is unique because we grow with the community and the needs of our customers. We offer multiple variations of our meals with respect to allergies, special requests and diets. Because we prepare all our meals fresh daily, we are able to custom prepare you a meal that everyone in your home will enjoy. Spring 2020 | www.mountainlakeguide.com
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Clayton From Atlanta, GA From Chattanooga, TN From Asheville, NC From Greenville, SC
Take a Road Trip to Clayton, Georgia and explore the surrounding natural beauty of Rabun County for your perfect mountain getaway. Travelers enjoy the many scenic routes around every corner as they drive through this peaceful mountain community. Downtown Clayton - Stroll leisurely on Main Street through the local shops that feature the best in art, antiques, books, gifts, wine and so much more! Dine at one of the fine restaurants or experience the old-fashioned drug store soda fountain! The Rock House, circa 1935 is a charming historical gem to downtown and along with the Civic Center helps in hosting year round events like "Celebrate Clayton" held every April. Wineries - Rabun County also produces many award-winning wines at several vineyards in the area. Each weekend many have events with live music, food and tastings to entertain visitors. Black Rock Mountain State Park is the highest state park in Georgia straddling the Eastern Continental Divide at an elevation of 3, 640 feet. There is a Visitor Center and a 17 acres lake with 5 different hiking trails for visitors to admire the wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Accomodations include campsites and cottages with amenities for picnics and children's playground. Open March 16 - November 30th. Foxfire Mountain culture has been extensively documented in a successful book series known worldwide. The Foxfire Museum is located in Mountain City on Black Rock Mountain which is Georgia’s highest State Park. 14 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
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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
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LA CABAÑA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Located in beautiful Rabun Gap, GA
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
• Historic operating grist mill (in operation since 1840)
“Not your run-ofthe-mill B&B”
• 85’ cascading waterfall • Four guest rooms • Gourmet 3-course breakfast (featuring milled products)
10% OFF with this coupon
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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
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583 Grant Street, Clarkesville
Live Music, Full Service Restaurant & Bar. Karaoke every Friday!
Inside the Old Clarkesville Mill
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Clarkesville Readers’ Choice Award 2018
Best Fine Dining
Hickory Flat Pottery
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Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia
13664 Hwy 197 N Clarkesville, GA 30523
706.947.0030
The Attic now has a full liqour bar!! HALF OFF wine, apps, & dessert on Tuesdays.
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Antique Mall Downtown Hiawassee 518 N Main Street Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5
Largest Selection Over 8,000 sq ft
Antiques • Furniture • Glassware Pottery • Porcelain • Jewelry
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Quality Handcrafted Items Join us for our “Quilting Bee” •Local Crafters • Jewelry • Quilts • Crochet Items • Embroidery • Wool Applique • Christmas Items • Classes (call for dates and times) 706-970-9628 • Find us on Facebook 130 N. Main St • Hiawassee, GA (next to post office)
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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
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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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Now Serving Liquor by the Drink
Specializing in
“A taste of Italy in the Mountains”
Steaks, Fresh Seafood & Authentic Italian Cuisine
Italian Restaurant
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Rhododendrons and Azaleas for Sale Saturdays & Sundays during Bloom Season
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706-258-3737 866-4Cabins (422-2467)
240 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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spring calendar of Events BLAIRSVILLE
May 1
DAHLONEGA
March 14
Blue Ridge Community Theater
March 20-22
Gym at First UMC
May 8
The Historic Holly Theater
March 20-29
Chattahoochee Fish Hatchery
Hope House Super Chef Showdown
Wine Highway Week Blairsville Area
May 8
2nd Annual Shoot for the Stars Charity Golf Tournament Butternut Creek Golf Course
May 23 & 24
Spring Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival Downtown Blairsville Square
BLUE RIDGE
Allman Brothers Tribute Band
Veterans Fishing Rodeo
CLARKESVILLE March 15
Erin London Fashion Show Erin London Retail Store
April 4
Easter Bunny Photos Clarkesville
April 9-12, 16-19
The Odd Couple - Female Version
High School Musical, Jr.
March 28
Still Standing A Tribute to Elton John The Historic Holly Theater
March 20-29
Wine Highway Week Dahlonega Area
April 4
Banks & Shane - We are the PARTY! The Historic Holly Theater
April 11
Habersham Theater
A1A - Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Four Old Broads
CLAYTON
April 17-19
March 13
Malpass Brothers
Dahlonega Historic Square
March 20-29
Ripcord
March 5-March 22 Blue Ridge Community Theater
March 14
Natti Lovejoys LIVE
Rabun Civic Center
March 14
Wine Highway Week
The Blue Coyote
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Clayton Area
March 14
Celebrate Clayton
Downtown Blue Ridge
April 25-26
The Foothill Brothers
Downtown Clayton
March 20-29
Wine Highway Week
Of These Mountains Spring Marketplace
March 20
CLEVELAND
Mystic Mountain Pizza
Blue Ridge Area
Travis Bowlin Live Misty Mountain Hops
March 28
Randall Bramblett
Blue Ridge Community Theater
April 18-26
Spring Fest Arts & Crafts Show Blue Ridge Farmers Market
April 18-19
Blue Ridge Mtns Parade of Homes Blue Ridge Area
April 25
NGMCN 5K Color Run/Walk Blue Ridge Park
April 25 - June 6
Crossroads: Change in Rural America The Art Center
April 25
5th Annual Blue Ridge Trout Fest & Outdoor Adventures Downtown Blue Ridge
May 16 & 17
Rabun Civic Center
The Historic Holly Theater
Bear on the Square Mtn Festival
April 24- May 2 The Historic Holly Theater
DEMOREST March 26
Piedmont College Singers
Conservetory of Music - Piedmont College
April 7
Cantabile, England Calling
Recital Hall, Conservetory of Music - PC
April 16
Piedmont College Singers
March 14
Wind Ensemble Partnership
BabyLand General Hospital
Trojen Women
St. Patrick’s Celebration
April16-18
March 20-29
Swanson Center Black Box Theater
Cleveland Area
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
Wine Highway Week
April 18
April 4
Conservetory of Music - PC
Babyland General Hospital
Great Composer Series: The Music of Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Magical Easter Eggstravaganza
April 25
April 11-12
Conservetory of Music - PC
Easter Celebration North Georgia Zoo
May 3
April 11-12
Conservetory of Music - PC
Springtime Festival North Georgia Zoo
April 18
2020 Faith & Freedom Celebration Truett McConnell University
Faculty Recital: James F. Mellichamp
ELLIJAY Feb. 22-March25
Annual Spring Juried Art Exhibition Gilmer Arts
May 2
March 14
North Georgia Zoo
George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Wooly Fest
Johnny Jameson & the Empty Pints
March 20 Live Music - Acoustic Blends George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
March 20-29 Wine Highway Week Ellijay Area
March 27-April 5 Exit Laughing George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
March 28 Cars and Coffee - Cruise-In Riverside pavillion
April 11 Tour de liverance 518 River Street
March 20
First Day of Spring Night Hike: Wetland Loop Smithgall Woods State Park
March 28 31st Annual Trout Tournament Helen Chamber of Commerce
April 11
April 11
Farm Animal Fun Days 2020 Hardman Farm Historic Site
April 18
Fire~N~Shine Dinner
Hardman Farm Historic Site
April 23-25
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Spring Fling Festival
Center Theater
May 2
Tea with Emma Hardman
Smithgall Woods State Park
WineFest
Habersham Winery
May 9
Helen’s 50th Celebration Spring Bierfest
April 25
Hardman Farm Historic Site
YOUNG HARRIS March 19-April 9
YHC Student Juried Art Exhibition
Festhalle
Young Harris College
BEST Visual Art ft. Anthony Abreu
HIAWASSEE
Gilmer Arts
March 20-29
Wine Highway Week
April 17-May20 April 18 Community Chorus Gilmer Arts
Wine Highway Week Blue Ridge Area
March 20-29
Young Harris Area
March 26
March 28
Alumnus Recital: Alex Gannon, Guitar
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
March 27
Coasters, Drifters and Platters
Susan B. Harris Chapel - YHC
George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
April 11 - May 16
April 25
Hamilton Gardens’ A Blooming Affair
YHC Clarinet and Woodwind Chamber Recital
Conner Lorre - Neil Diamond Tribute Show
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
April 18
March 27
Towns County Recreation Center
Rollins Planetarium - YHC
April 18 Live Music - Acoustic Blends
George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
April 25 Cars and Coffee - Cruise-In Riverside pavillion
April25-26 7 Trails Fest
Get Outdoors Expo
Skies Over Georgia
May 15 - 16
March 27
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Young Harris College Observatory
Georgia Mountain Eggfest
Observatory Open House
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
March 28 and 31 April 2, 6, 14, 16, 18, & 20
Ellijay Landing
March 14
May 2
Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center
Gilimer CLC’s Run for the Son 5k Gilmer Scout Hut
HELEN March 14 Second Saturday Guided Hike: Wetland Loop Trail Smithgall Woods State Park
March 20-29 Wine Highway Week Helen Area
March 20-21 Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival Cowboys & Angels and HofbrauHaus Restaurants
Glenn-McGinnis Hall - YHC
The Jez Graham Jazz Trio
March 20-29
Wine Highway Week Sautee Area
March 28
Sautee Community Contra Dance 283 Hwy 255 N.
March 28
Farm Animal Fun Days 2020 Hardman Farm Historic Site
April 4-5
Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words Center Theater
Music Concerts
Glenn-McGinnis Hall - YHC
April 21-25 Richard III
Dobbs Theatre - YHC
April 24, May 1
Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert Rollins Planetarium - YHC
April 28
Pops on the Plaza Campus Plaza - YHC
May 1 & 3
Mountain Community Chorus Spring Concert Glenn-McGinnis Hall - YHC
April 10
May 2
Historic Gym
Dobbs Theatre - YHC
Sol Driven Train
Musical Theatre Revue
Ellijay
706.635.7427
Buy 1 plate and 2 drinks, Get 2nd plate of equal or lesser value 1/2 off.
289 Highland Crossing, East Ellijay, GA 30540
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Beautiful trails are yours to explore in the great outdoors of the North Georgia Mountains. Just pack a snack and plenty of water, get your gear ready and go for a hike. Ellijay THREE FORKS Trail: To the left (North) on the trail is Long Creek Falls (2.3 miles round trip) . To the right is a beautiful section of old growth forest along Stover Creek. Directions: Take 52 East from Ellijay about 4.8 miles. Turn left on Big Creek Road at the Dollar General. Follow this road about 15.4 miles (the final .4 miles are dirt) to Forest Service 58 and turn Right. This road follows Noontootla Creek to Three Forks. Parking is available where the trails cross the road.
Blue Ridge FREE KNOB LOOP Trail: 2.5 miles, easy rating Directions from Blue Ridge, Georgia: Travel east (toward Blairsville, GA) on GA Hwy 515, approx. 0.8 miles past intersection with GA Hwy 5. Turn Right at Windy Ridge Rd., go 0.2 miles to dead end with Old U.S. 76. Turn left, go 0.2 miles to Aska Road on right. Continue south on Aska Read to Shallowford Bridge. Turn left across river and immediate right on dirt-gravel road leading to Dial, GA. At 0.4 miles come to point where trail enters road from forest. Continue east on road to parking area at 1.2 miles.
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Blue Ridge
Find us on
Hours
Wednesday-Sunday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
706.632.7891
Friday-Saturday Serving Dinner Until 9:30 pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
8055 Aska Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
River Dining on the Casual Family and t h Local Trou Featuring Fres k Angus Steaks ac Certified Bl 1992 Serving Since day Meal rth Bi ry Complimenta
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55 + Artists Paintings, Pottery, Jewelry, Wood Art & Much More TurningLeafWoodArt.com (706) 632-6625 651 East Main St • Blue Ridge @TurningLeafGalleryBR
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Blue Ridge
Luxury cabins and stunning scenery, featuring riverside views and unforgettable “I Do’s”
indoor event center coming soon
706.633.0141 • 83 Riverview Circle • ToccoaHouse.com
Over 1000+ft of Toccoa River Frontage +16 acres of secluded paradise in the mountains of Blue Ridge, GA. 572
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am - 8pm
CARROLL’S BARBEQUE
39 Lance Street, Suite 1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 946-1126 550
SMOKED QUALITY MEATS! RIBS & BRISKET PULLED PORK & CHICKEN SMOKED WINGS & TURKEY
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT www.carrollsbarbeque.com 34 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
NEW YORK STRIP FRIDAYS PRIME RIB SATURDAYS Starting at 5:00pm
WILL DELIVER for Catered Events
PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring 2020
Blue Ridge A chef-driven fusion eatery with Southeast Asian influences featuring a unique twist on noodle soup, rice bowls, summer rolls, pot stickers, lettuce wraps, beer, wine, and more!
257 E. Main St • Blue Ridge, GA
// 706-946-5560
southofnorth.square.site // @southofnorthblueridge
Full Service Casual Dining // Scratch-Made Kitchen Organic ingredients, premium meats, gluten free, vegetarian, & vegan options! 587
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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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Country Hideaway Your Mountain Vacation Destination 1-2 Bedroom Condos Mountain & Lake Views Fireplaces Military Discount 15% with proper ID shown at time of check-in Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Country Hideaway at Mountain Lakes is the perfect spot for a peaceful vacation. Built on rolling hills overlooking Lake Qualatchee, the resort offers onsite amenities -- miniature golf, waterslide, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and horseback riding are just a few of the many!
1-800-514-1618 75 Enchanted Way, Cleveland GA | countryhideawayresorts.com
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Cleveland / Sautee 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
Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts Dine daily inside or on the porch
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16 Old Nacoochee Road NEW HOURS Cleveland, GA 30528 7 days a week 706-865-3666 11:00am - 8:00pm www.creeksidedeli.com
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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
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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15% OFF
BRING IN THIS AD FOR 15% OFF November - March Not Valid on Friday & Saturday
• FP’s, Balconies & Hot Tubs in Rooms • Large rooms w/2 Queen or 1 King • Luxurious Bedding with pillowtops & fluffy comfortors • Micro/Fridge in every room • Group bookings welcome
• FREE Hot Breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Walking Distance to Downtown Helen • Fitness Room • 24 hour front desk
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8220 S. Main St, Helen, GA • bwphelen@gmail.com
1-706-878-2111
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Festhalle Events
Proudly sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce
www.helenchamber.com
706-878-1908
31st Annual Trout Tournament - March 28th Fish on the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA. $20.00 registration fee
Annual Spring Bierfest- May 9th • 12pm - 5pm
Over 100 beers to sample! $25 in Advance, $30 at door. VIP Passes $35, VIP at door $40
Bavarianfest - May 23rd •
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, snacks, and desserts will be available for sale. All active, retired, and veterans - plus a guest - get in free. All other adults only $8.00 each.
1074 Edelweiss Strasse
Bingo starts April 3rd - Every Tues. & Friday Find us on Facebook at Oktoberfest Festhalle Friends
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 Outdoor Biergarten - German Beer & Wine
Located just past the Gazebo at 8758 North Main Street
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Two locations: 8651 Main Street 8078 S Main Street (the factory)
www.hanselandgretelcandyk itchen.com
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Unique Items from Scandinavia, Europe, and Around the Globe
8669 N. Main St, Helen
lindenhausimports.com 706.878.2357
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HELEN
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen Convention Center Beautiful, modern hotel and convention center featuring:
• 86 Guest rooms & suites • 3000 sq ft meeting area with three dividers • Board room with teleconferencing capabilities • Two elevators • Guest laundries • State of the art audio-visual facilities • Jacuzzi suites, balcony rooms • Indoor heated pool with outdoor deck • Expanded hot breakfast buffet 8100 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 info@hiexpresshelenga.com • www.hiexpress.com/helenga (706) 878-1084 • fax (706) 381-8009 Carol Powell, General Manager 503
FIRST ALPINE COASTER IN GEORGIA Fast and Fun • Family Friendly
SureStay by Best Western Helen Downtown • Newly renovated •M icro-Fridge & Keurigs in all rooms •C omplimentary breakfast • Complimentary WIFI • J acuzzi suites w/fireplaces • S easonally heated indoor pool • Close to Festhalle & shops • Best Western Rewards points
frontdesk@surestayhelen.com www.bestwestern.com 8396 South Main Street, Helen, GA
706-878-2191
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570 8409 S Main St Helen, GA 30545 info@georgiamountaincoaster.com
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HELEN 112 Poplar Stump Rd, Helen, GA
Taking reservations for weekday zipline tours.
Open on weekends, weather permitting, through spring.
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)
706.878.9471 • www.coolriveradventures.com
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In the heart of downtown, just off the beaten path behind Main Street shops. Listen for the windchimes! • Windchimes • Cabin, Lake, & Home Décor • Wedding & Baby Gifts • Clothing & Accessories • Agates & Geodes • Classic Toys • Walking Sticks • Jewelry • Knives: Case, Helle, Opinel, & More • Garden Décor
52 River St • Helen, GA 30545 • Open Daily 10am - 6pm www.wildewoodhelen.com 706-878-5373 • wildewoodshop@gmail.com facebook.com/wildewoodhelen instagram.com/wildewood_shop
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Downt atta own on the Ch
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~ Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions ~ Riverfront Rooms with Private Balconies ~ Fireplace / Whirlpool Suites ~ Heated pool ~ Meeting/Party rooms
706-878-2271 33 Munich Strasse • Helen, GA www.Helendorf.com
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AREA DIRECTORY Attractions
Blue Ridge
Carroll’s Barbeque 39 Lance St, Suite 1
Helen
Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 North Main Street
Helen
706-946-1126 Hofer’s of Helen 8758 N Main St
706-878-2200 Creating and serving excellent food. Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Wings, Turkey, and More! This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model Delivery for catered events. Dine in or carry out. Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The Private parties available. North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread carrollsbarbeque.com see pg 34 Houses & German Dancers georgiamodelrailroad.com
Dining Blairsville
Bean Pod 294 Hwy 515 W, Suite A
See pg 43 South of North
257 East Main Street
Prepared foods to-go! Local. Fresh. Made daily Soups and Salads. Daily Dinner Specials. Menu Shoppe items available. mybeanpod.com
Cabin Coffee Co. 44A Town Square
See pg 13
southofnorth.square.site
hofers.com
See pg 35
See pg 40
706-878-8412
Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of CA/TX style dishes. lacabana-restaurant.com
See pg 16
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant 8160 South Main St 706-878-3456 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant 706-632-7891 cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style dishes.. 8055 Aska Road Dine on the River. Fine dining at its best in Blue
706-745-0073 Ridge.
Just be Happy & enjoy Fresh Roasted Coffee daily. Breakfast - pastries, rolls, bagels, Lunch –soup,salad, sandwiches.
Authentic Bavarian Bakery and Cafe. European cakes, pastries, and Old World breads. Simply the best bakery ever. Breakfast & Lunch daily. Biergarten.
La Cabaña Express 706-946-5560 8520 South Main St
Vietnamese Fusion Eatery in Blue Ridge, GA. Serving Pho, Naan Mi, Hanoi Sliders, Summer 706-745-2326 Rolls, and more for Dinner with Beer/Wine. Full Service Casual Dining. Scratch-Made Kitchen.
706-878-8200
toccoariversiderestaurant.com
lacabana-restaurant.com
Paul’s Steakhouse See pg 30 8537 South Main Street
See pg 16
706-878-2468
Eat, drink, dance! Casual Fine Dining & Lounge overlooking the ‘Hooch’ in Downtown Helen.
Clarkesville
The Attic Restaurant See pg 10 1344 Washington Street
See pg 3 706-839-1811 paulssteakhouse.com cabincoffeecompany.com The Old Heidelberg Restaurant Reader’s choice Award 2014, BEST FINE DINING 706-878-0061 Dixie Confexions Bakery & Cafe 417-F Blue Ridge Street 762-448-9077 in Habersham County! A casual, friendly atmo- 8660 N. Main St (White Horse Square)
Your Gourmet Bakery on the town square in Blairsville, Georgia. We are home to a wide array of cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, tarts, and more. We also design custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, or any other special occasion. DixieConfexions.com
G & G Bakery & Cafe 262 HWY 515 E
sphere, excellent service, & healthy portions of wonderful food. theatticrestaurant.com
Clayton
Great Selection of German beer - Authentic German Food - Serving Lunch and Dinner -
See pg 19 Families Welcome theheidelberghelen.com
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Hiawassee See pg 10 128 Duvall Street 706-212-2834 Asiano Restaurant 706-745-0748 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s 1382 Highway 76 West
See pg 39
706-896-0508
Thai, Chinese, Sushi Bar, Mongolian Grill, and cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style Salads - Breads Made Fresh Daily - Sandwiches dishes. Japanese Steakhouse. Dine-in or carry-out. - Donuts - Daily Specials - Wide Selection of See pg 21 lacabana-restaurant.com See pg 44 asianorestaurant.com Coffees - Free WI-FI
See pg 12
Italian Life Caffe 6C Town Square
Cleveland
706-400-5603 Creekside Deli 16 Old Nacoochee Road We are committed to providing the freshest, highest quality food and beverages. italianlifecaffe.com
Young Harris
706-865-3666 Brother’s at Willow Ranch 6223 US Highway 76
Inside dining or casual dining on the porch.
See pg 9 restaurantsclevelandga.com
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Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style dishes. lacabana-restaurant.com
See pg 7 Valley Cafe
See pg 16
Nani’s Cuban Restaurant 51 D Earnest Street
See pg 12
a week as well as beer, wine and our famous desserts. ValleyCafeDillard.com
Ellijay
(706) 745-0010 Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza 2 River Street
706-745-1250
A destination for all hungry mountain travelers. Cooked-to-order breakfast and country-style meats and vegetables. Like us on Facebook
ellijaywoodfired.com
Shane’s Rib Shack 289 Highland Crossing
A taste of Italy in the Mountains. enricositalianrestaurant.com
See pg 23
Lodging Blairsville
Get away to the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina! MajesticMountainGetaways.com
See pg 5
706-745-2420 141 Trackrock Campground Rd.
Open Year Round. Fully Furnished Cabins.
(706) 707-4992 Campsites with Water/Electric. Full Hookup & Pull-thru Sites. trackrock.com
See pg 7
Blue Ridge
See pg 29 Escape to Blue Ridge Vacation Cabin Rentals 866-618-2521 706-635-7427 All Escape to Blue Ridge rentals, whether
We’re the place to go for the best BBQ, ribs, chicken and more. See our ad for coupons!
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See pg 22
706-379-1950
See pg 17 Trackrock Campground & Cabins
At Nani’s Restaurant, we serve home cook food Located in the historic downtown business with a Spanish flair! A combination of home district, serving authentic Neapolitan style pizza cook food, with Cuban and Puerto Rican cusine. nanisdeliandmore.com See pg 11 and Italian food.
Sawmill Place Restaurant 1150 Pat Haralson Drive
Enrico’s Restaurant 687 Main Street #5
706-746-3321 Majestic Mountain Getaways 706-379-9929 590 Main Street 877-379-9929
Mike’s Seafood Market & Grill 7099 Hwy 441 North 513 A Murphy Highway 706-745-9519 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days Fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, crab, alligator, oysters, clams, crawfish, salmon, frog legs, Mike’s fish spread. Special orders welcome!
We offer award-winning foods at affordable and family-friendly prices. Catering also available.
See pg 38 brothersatwillowranch.com
Lala’s Kitchen in the Mountains Dillard 53B Merchants Walk 706-745-0511 La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Featuring dishes from all over Latin America, 7052 Hwy 441, Suite 104 706-746-0058 Lala’s is a world tour for your taste buds! Big Al’s Havana Club, Ecuadorian-style slow-roasted pork and Lissy’s Cuban sandwich are just a few of the great dishes offered. Lala’s also offers a breakfast menu.
706-379-1272
two-bedroom retreats or resort-style mansions, offer the value and convenience of a spacious, fully-furnished home versus a hotel room.
See pg 28 escapetoblueridge.com
See pg 47
Mountain Top Cabin Rental 866-402-2246 Heidi Motel & Windmill Suites Trackrock Campground & Cabins 8820 North Main Street 706-878-2689 706-745-2420 44 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge Our family will make every effort to ensure that 141 Trackrock Campground Rd. Where upscale meets down to earth. MountainTopCabinRentals.com
See pg 48 your stay here is memorable. Located just steps Horseback Riding - Hiking/Walking Trails -
from downtown shopping and dining.
Fishing - Swimming - Summer Horse Camps
Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals heidimotel.com See pg 43 - Hayrides 240 W. Main Street 866-4CABINS Holiday Inn Express & Suites trackrock.com See pg 7 Find Quality Time With Us in the Beautiful Blue Helen Convention Center 706-878-1084 Blue Ridge Ridge Mountains. 8100 S. Main St 706-633-0466 southerncomfortcabinrentals.com See pg 33 Where Mother Nature comes to play! Located in 2nd Story Entertainment 733 East Main Street Suite C Toccoa House Properties 706-633-0141 the center of all the action, we offer the newest Unique indoor 18 hole mini-golf concept features hotel in North Georgia for leisure and business 83 Riverview Circle a variety of themes throughout 9 rooms. Giant Ready to host your wedding, corporate event travelers. tic-tac-toe, darts, and checkers, to larger than HIExpress.com/helenga See pg 41 life Connect Four plus an arcade, drinks, and or family reunion with its 5 distinct rental Sure Stay 706-878-2191 ice cream. cabins and 16-acres of secluded mountain 2ndstoryentertainment.com See pg 32 8396 S. Main St paradise. Enjoy hiking trails, disc golf, a Centrally located on Main Street where the Blue Ridge Mtns. Art Center 706-632-2144 heated community pool and more! village shops, restaurants, and festivals are all 420 West Main Street toccoahouse.com See pg 34
Clayton
America’s Best Value Inn 698 Hwy 441S
within easy walking distance, Premier lodging destination!
706-782-4702
Free continental breakfast, high-speed internet, picnic areas, and barbeque grills AmericasBestValueInn.com
Days Inn 54 Hwy 441N
Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge Lodge 653 Hwy 76
800-613-4349 The Lilly Pad Village 24 Adelaide Drive
heart of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in lakechatugelodge.com
We are devoted to bringing new exhibits, new events, and new programs to our community
See pg 41 through art and culture. blueridgearts.net
See page 15 Located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in the
706-782-4258 Hiawassee, GA
Pool, HBO, AARP, AAA, Free continental breakfast, restaurant, and high-speed internet DaysInn.com
BestWestern.com
See pg 20
See pg 32
706-534-1317
Gem Mining, Mini golf, and fishing. A family attraction that is fun for all ages. lillypadvillage.com
Clarkesville
Majestic Mountain Getaways 706-379-9929 Clarkesville Lanes 877-379-9929 583 Grant St
See page 15 590 Main Street
See pg 31
706-839-7467
Get away to the mountains of North Georgia and A great place for serious bowlers or the whole Western North Carolina! Cleveland family. Featuring Cosmic Bowling on Fri & Sat MajesticMountainGetaways.com See pg 5 nights and dining anytime at the Grant Street Country Hideaway 800-514-1618 Grill. The Retreat at Hiawassee River 72 Enchanted Way See pg 18 706-896-7400 clarkesvillelanes.com Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, 15 Cabin Drive Country Hideaway at Mountain Lakes is the per- North Georgia’s Premier Destination Venue with Cleveland fect spot for a peaceful vacation. We offer condo, Cabin Rentals • Destination Weddings • Family North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm & Corporate Events + Barn Chapel, Clubhouse, cabins, and chalets; plus many ammenities. 2912 Paradise Valley Road 706-348-7279 countryhideawayresorts.com See pg 37 and Reception Space that can host any event up Come see the baby animals! to 150 guests
Ellijay
hiawasseecabins.com
Mountain Oasis 706-276-4343 Rabun Gap 14224 Hwy. 515 N. Suite 200 Sylvan Falls Mill B&B Accommodations you can count on, from the 156 Taylors Chapel Road
See pg 22 northgeorgiazoo.com
Dahlonega
706-864-6363 706-746-7138 Crisson Gold Mine 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East
cleanliness to the quality, we strive to “Wow” our Your stay at Sylvan Falls Mill Bed and Breakfast There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills! Come and guests each and every time! will be an unforgettable and romantic experience. Get Some! mountainoasiscabinrentals.com
Hayesville, NC
Sundowner RV Village 42 Sundowner Circle
See pg 2 sylvanfallsmill.com
Sautee Nachoochee
828-389-3241 Stovall House 1526 Highway 255N
See pg 16 crissongoldmine.com
Helen
706-229-4434 Cool River Adventures 112 Poplar Stump Rd
See pg 36
706-878-9471
This 13 acre, quaint RV/Park Model Village is nestled under a grove of majestic oaks catering to the adult camper (55+) as a haven for peace, quiet and tranquility.
Historic B & B and Event Venue. Est. 1837. Spectacular 360 ° Views! Epic Events are Created Here!
Experience the excitement of our AERIAL BRIDGES and take in the beauty as you zip across the Chattahoochee River.
Helen
Recreation
GA Mountain Coaster 8409 S. Main St
Blairsville
sundownerrvvillage.net
See pg 21
stovallhouse.com
see pg 38 coolriveradventures.com
See pg 42
Feel the thrill of riding down the mountain and
706-878-2111 Blairsville Galaxy Bowling 706-745-4444 through the woods in beautiful alpine Helen, GA. Our alpine coaster is fun for all ages. 104 Backyard Lane GeorgiaMountainCoster.com See pg 41 Get 15% Discount when you mention this ad! Book your next party with us! Food, bar, gamehelen-georgia-hotels.com See pg 39 room, pool tables. Youth league is scholoarship Outpost Gold & Gem Panning Co.7901 South Main Street 706-878-5065 Gabby’s Country Cabins 706-865-6772 based & we partner with KidsBowlFree.com in Gold & Gem Mining, Group Parties, Fossils, summer (April - August). Call or follow us on 3083 Helen Highway Fun. Get hands on lessons from our trained and Baymont by Wyndham 8220 S. Main St, Helen
Home of the Heart-Shaped Jacuzzi! Often imitated, never duplicated. gabbyscabins.com
Helendorf River Inn 33 Munich Strasse
helpful staff.
galaxybowling.net
See pg 38 North Georgia Watersports 706-835-1222
2132 Murphy Hwy. 706-878-2271 The largest and most diverse selection of boats
Just a few minute walk to restaurants, shops, and night life. Offering suites by the river. helendorf.com
Facebook.
outpostgoldandgem.com
See pg 43
Hiawassee
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
and jet skis in North Georgia and a BRAND NEW Music Hall Road 706-896-4191 marina center with 35 slips! Offering boat rent- Offering a wide-variety of unique venues and als, boat sales & service, and marina needs. beautiful year-round camping facilities.
See pg 43 NorthGeorgiaWatersports.com
See pg 8 GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com
See pg 22
AREA DIRECTORY Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Road
706-970-0011 The Wine Shoppe 6 Town Square Unit A
706-745-9463 Tim’s Wooden Toys 706-878-1842 8635 Main St, Unit 8, Swiss German Plaza
One of the largest and most diverse collections in the southeast, housing many varieties of rhododendrons! Overall, there are about 1,500 plants in the garden.
Domestic and imported wines from around the world!
Morganton
Pezrok 524 E. Main Street
hamiltongardens.org
Tank Town USA 10408 Appalachian Hwy.
see pg 24
706-633-6072
The ultimate heavy equipment playground and the #1 thing to do in Blue Ridge, GA. Drive a military tank, military trucks or construction equipment. tanktownusa.com
745wine.com
Blue Ridge
See pg 35
We proudly feature the works of 50+ EXCLU-
Batesville
See pg 30
Clarkesville
See pg 43 Antique Mall at Old Clarkesville Mill
583 Grant Street, Suite A
Shopping
See pg 40
706-878-5373
Creekside General Store 2955 Hwy 76 East
706-839-7500
Chimes, Outdoor Furniture, T-Shirts, Jewelry, Local Handmade Items, and so much more! CreeksideGeneralStore.com
See pg 20
Hiawassee Antique Mall 518 N. Main Street
706-896-0587
Over 8000 sq. ft. of antiques, furniture, glassware, pottery and porcelain. hiawasseeantiquemall.com
An assortment of Arts, Antiques, Books, and More! See pg 19 Times Past Creations ClarkesvilleMillAntiquesAuctionAndFleaMarket.com 130 North Main
Hickory Flat Pottery 13664 Hwy 197 North
706-947-0030
27 Orbit Drive
706-745-0097 SoqueArtWorks.com
Elizabeth Co
706-896-9448
706-632-6625 Gifts, Flags, Pottery, Candles, Cabin Decor, Wind
Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mine SIVELY American Artists. 8808 North Main Street 706-878-2625 turningleafwoodart.com
dukescreek.com
Wildewood General Store 52 River Street
706-632-6036 Stroll down the alley to experience Wildewood.
pezrok.com
651 East Main Street
Strike it Rich in Helen, Georgia! The Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines is a family attraction that is fun for all ages.
timswoodentoyshop.com
Shopping w/benches on the porch for those who want to sit a spell or play a game of checkers. Neither painter nor sculptor can surpass nature’s Like us on Facebook See pg 42 artistry. More than just an upscale “rock shop.” We celebrate Earth’s terrestrial treasures in a Hiawassee setting as exceptional as nature itself.
See pg 30 Turning Leaf Wood Art
Sautee Nachoochee
See pg 8
We play all the time.
See pg 21
706-994-0905
706-754-2787 Quality, hand-crafted items from the area. A wide array of weekly classes.
Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood 1419 Washington St Like us on Facebook See pg 21 art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia. We are a unique place to join others that have hickoryflatpottery.com See pg 19 the same passion for the look and feel of the Sautee-Nacoochee Days Gone By, including antiques, vintage, primi- Old Sautee Store 706-878-2281 Blairsville tives, shabby-chic, furniture, handmade items, 2315 GA Highway 17 Bird Song Beads 706-400-5516 gifts, a ladies clothing boutique & General Store! Visit for a glimpse back in time. Experience a ElizabethAndCo.weebly.com See pg 18 8579 Murphy Hwy thriving general store operating for 144 years. Largest selection of beads in Tri State Area, find- Soque Artworks 706-754-2449 Eat in our market, explore our museum, and ings, natural stones, delicas, superduos & duets, enjoy shopping with us. 1440 Washington Street two hole beads, tilas, lentils, bricks and rullas, sauteestore.com See pg 38 100+ artists, 25+ different media: pottery, folk swarovski crystals! Classes & gift certificates. birdsongbeads.com See pg 10 art, wood carvings, painting, photography, The Lavender Cottage & Garden jewelry, gourd work, fiber art, turned and flat 53 Hwy 255 N 706-878-0100 Blairsville Pickers Barn (Georgia Pickers) wood works, and metal crafts. Aromatherapy, bath, body home and culinary. Antiques, Collectibles Furniture, Coins, Jewelry, Glassware, Pottery, & Lots More! Buy-Sell-Trade blairsvillepickersbarn.com
Logan Turnpike Mill 80-B Town Square
Dillard
See pg 12
Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 N. Main St
georgiamodelrailroad.com Sugar Magnolia Gifts & Interiors 267 Cleveland St 706-230-9100 Hansel & Gretel Gifts for every occasion, Birthday, Weddings, 8651 Main Street Anniversary, New Baby, and Holidays. Beautiful 8078 South Main Street
home interiors to make your house a home. Like us on Facebook
Sundance Gallery 4397 Town Creek Road
See pg 17 VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
See pg 9
Blairsville Downtown Development Auth. 706-878-2200 62 Blue Ridge Street
See pg 11
706-781-3938
See pg 43
Celebrate Clayton is an Arts and Fine Crafts event
800-524-3008 for all ages held annually the last weekend in 706-878-2443 April. Main street, Downtown Clayton, GA. April 706-878-7704 25-26, 2020.
Visit our other location- 8078 S. Main St in Helen celebrateclayton.com HanselandGretelCandyKitchen.com
Lindenhaus Imports
See pg 40
See pg 11 lindenhausimports.com
See pg 15
Helen
706-878-2357 Helen Chamber of Commerce 1074 Edelweiss Dr 706-878-1908
Pottery, Jewelry, Candles, Woodenware, Clocks, 8669 North Main Street Wind Chimes, Bird Feeders, Stained Glass, Metal Imports from Europe, Scandanavia, and around the world. Art, Basketry, Soaps & Fine American Crafts. sundancegallerygifts.com
Georgia’s #1 Outdoor Destination. Call or go online for a free Visitor’s Guide!
Proudly sponsoring festivals, shows, concerts, parties and events in Blairsville, Georgia! This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model visitdowntownblairsville.com See pg 9 Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread Clayton See pg 8 Houses & German Dancers. Celebrate Clayton
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. NorthGeorgiaWatersports.com
Tourism
Maps - Stained Glass - Country Gifts - Quilts Bird Houses - Corinthian Chimes
North Georgia Watersports 706-835-1222 Helen 2132 Murphy Hwy.
See pg 38
See pg 7 Country Junction General Store 800-84-GRITS Highway 441 North 888-702-0642 Blairsville (47487) Local Jams & Jellies - Walking Sticks - Trail Blairsville-Union Co Chamber of Commerce
Quality STONE-GROUND whole-grain products from the mountains of North Georgia. Fresh baked goods. Open Tuesday - Saturday. loganturnpikemill.com
See pg 19 thelavendercottageandgarden.com
A re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers.
See pg 40 helenchamber.com
See pg 40
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