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for a Pick ELLIJAY
SMALL TOWN WITH BIG VIEWS
Ellijay, which is located in Gilmer County is the idyllic peaceful valley that is surrounded by majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Every Fall it is “The Pick” for everyone to enjoy being the “Apple Capital” of Georgia, providing more than 600,000 bushels of delicious mountain grown apples each year.
What makes Ellijay more unique is the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that makes it a great place for playing in wide open spaces.
One hundred plus miles of single-track mountain biking trails have earned Gilmer County the official designation as Georgia’s “Mountain Biking Capital” No off season here, with maintained year-round trails that are kept by volunteers and biking associations. Trails like Bear Creek or Pinhoti offer six to ten mile rides for intermediate to advanced riders.
The beautiful waterways of the Cartecay Rivers as they come together to form the Coosawattee River. Smaller creeks like Turniptown and Mountaintown offer outdoor enthusiasts
another scenic backdrop. The Cartecay’s natural progression form flat-water to Class III rapids and many of the waterways have plenty of play spots for paddlers, kayaks, canoeing, or tubing.
Nearby 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 around the shore. The lake is fed by the Coosawattee River out of Ellijay and is located in both Gilmer and Murray Counties. The sparkling waters offer a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, bird watching, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking.
Several campgrounds with many amenities are located around Carters Lake including Doll Mountain, Woodring Branch, and Harris Branch Beach. Hiking and biking trails are located in various areas around the lake. Big Acorn Trail (easy) begins at the Carters Lake Visitor Center that displays incredible views of the lake and information on area wildlife, flora, and fauna. Talking Rock Nature Trail (moderate) is one of
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the longest at two miles and boasts a variety of trees and ferns on the lake. Oak Ridge Nature Trail (moderate) is located in Woodring Branch Park and splits into two loops that are both about half mile walks. Tumbling Waters Nature Trail (easy/moderate) is off Ridgeway Park and overlooks the cascading waters of Tails Creek, just slightly over a mile. Hidden Pond Songbird Trail (easy) begins in various areas around the lake for the novice to the advanced to have a day to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Local Agra-culture includes over six wineries in the Gilmer County area and each year the Winegrowers Association of Georgia hosts a Wine Highway Weekend. Fall brings Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and the many apple orchards that open to the public. The picturesque valley along State Hwy. 52 East, known to locals as “Apple Alley”. Other apple orchards are located on Hwy. 76 North / S.R. 282 and Hwy. 515. They offer a year-round selection of baked goods, including apple pies, fritters, cookies, breads and local crafts. Orchard houses also include fresh grown local peaches, nectarines, produce, jams, ciders and juice. Several orchards feature “Pick Your Own Apples” and give you the full experience of the beauty and taste fresh from the tree.
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.
Quaint shops fill the downtown with antiques, art galleries and unique restaurants.
Kids of all ages will enjoy the River Park on the banks of the Coosawattee River, which offers picnic areas, tennis courts and walking trails along the river. Whitepath offers an 18-hole golf course with driving range and practice green.
If you like to explore the wilderness you will find miles of trails for hiking, biking, backpacking, camping and horseback riding including nearby Amicalola Falls and Fort Mountain State Park to experience this natural wonderland.
Whether you are on vacation or a weekend getaway destination, “Pick” Ellijay to get a taste of mountain trails, beautiful waterways, and wide open spaces of recreational activities that will keep you coming back.
For more information about Ellijay, call 706-334-2248 or visit www.GilmerChamber.com for your visit to Ellijay and surrounding areas.
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Tallulah Falls
Rated as one of America’s 20 Best State Parks by Adventure Journal and one of Georgia’s seven wonders, Tallulah Gorge draws admirers as one of the most breathtaking sites.
The Niagara Falls of the Southeast is a 1,000-foot gash in Tallulah Dome that drops the Tallulah River over six waterfalls in one mile. Mountain biking and hiking are popular here, as well as some serious multipitch rock climbing. But the real deal here is boating, rafting and kayaking the Tallulah when the upstream Georgia Power Company opens its dam, a few times a year.
Said to be one of the oldest geological features in North America, Tallulah Gorge has been forming for thousands of years. Prehistoric Indians discovered the canyon and hunted both along its rim and in its deep bottom. When the first European settlers arrived in the region during the 1820s, the word of the magnificence of the canyon and falls spread. The Tallulah Hotel opened in 1840 and with the completion of the railroad in 1882, connecting Atlanta to Tallulah Falls, people flooded to see the remarkable natural scenes and it became a major tourist attraction.
At the peak, there were seventeen hotels and boarding houses in and around the town that rented riding horses, offered billiards, tennis, and music for dancing in the major hotels. In 1883, tightrope walker Professor Leon crossed the gorge as part of a publicity stunt for one hotel. Then in July 18, 1970, Karl Wallenda became the second man to walk across the gorge on a tightrope.
Just as the tourism boom reached its height, however, Georgia Power wanted to dam the Tallulah River to produce electricity and opposition of the natural setting was led by Helen Dortch Longstreet, the widow of Confederate general James Longstreet, in which the park’s trail system is named after. In 1992 Governor Zell Miller joined with officials of Georgia Power Company to announce a remarkable joint partnership to create Tallulah Gorge State Park. Visitors can now enjoy the spectacular 1,739 acres of wilderness with recreational opportunities and guides from Georgia’s State Parks.
Highlights of Tallulah Falls include:
The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center that highlights the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge.
Tallulah Falls School Founded in 1909 by the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, providing comprehensive college preparatory education.
Arts & Crafts Galleries which feature local fine Southern art, folk art, original paintings and prints, pottery, photography, woodcraft, jewelry and hand blown glass. Shop for unique Native American Crafts, chainsaw art, gems, and many inspirational scenic paintings from the area.
Stay for the weekend in Cabin Lodging, or one of the many camping sites in the area. Enjoy this peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can hear the crickets chirp at night. Just bring your lawn chair and listen to Music on Bluegrass Square; located at the outdoor Tallulah Falls Opry House on Main Street. Bonfire, marshmallow roasting, and grilled hot dogs provided!
Recreation abounds with picnic areas, campgrounds, overlooks, 6 Hiking trails, stairs leading down into the gorge and even a suspension bridge that crosses the canyon 80 feet above its bottom. There is shore and boat fishing on all 3 lakes: Tallulah, Tugalo, & Yonah. Spend the afternoon picnicking at Terrora Beach, or play on the tennis courts. There is a public beach for swimming on Tallulah Lake & public playground located at the day use area of Tallulah Gorge State Park.
Tallulah Gorge State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. until dark. There is a $5 parking fee. The entrance is on U.S. 441 in Tallulah Falls, GA. Access to the canyon bottom is by permit only. Permits are free and can be obtained at the interpretive center, but note that ONLY 100 permits are issued per day. The park is extremely popular and the quota of permits is often filled first thing in the morning.
For more information call 706-754-7981 or visit www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.
From Atlanta, GA 97 mi From Chattanooga, TN 167 mi From Asheville, NC 103 mi From Greenville, SC 84 mi
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Black Rock Mountain State Park is named after its sheer cliffs of dark-colored biotite gneiss. The dark granite wall of the mountain, which is visible and easily identifiable from long distances, makes it a notable feature of the park. It straddles the Eastern Continental Divide at an elevation of 3,640 feet and includes four other peaks over 3,000 feet in elevation, making it the highest state park in Georgia.
Within Black Rock Mountain State Park, there are four scenic overlooks. The Cowee Overlook sits almost directly above the Ada-Hi Falls, park here and a short 0.2 mile walk will take you to the 35’ high falls. The Nantahala Overlook is in the Tent and RV parking circle. The Blue Ridge Overlook is on the road to the Visitor Center and the Black Rock Overlook is adjacent to the Visitors Center. These overlooks offer 80 mile vistas of the southern Appalachian Mountains as well as Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Plentiful flora and fauna and impressive views make it one of the best state parks for the outdoors enthusiast in the state.
Four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. The shortest hike is Ada-Hi Falls Nature Trail at only 2/10 of a mile. It takes visitors to the beautiful AdaHi Falls. The Black Rock Lake trail is an easy half mile loop around the lake and is mostly used by fishermen to access the water. The Tennessee Rock Trail is a bit longer than the previous trails, but it is still only 2.2 miles. This trail explores the northwest slope of Black Rock Mountain. A moderate climb ascends to the ridge, crosses the mountain’s highpoint on the Eastern Continental Divide and reaches Tennessee Rock with excellent valley
The longest trail in Black Rock Mountain State park is the 6.7 mile James E. Edmonds Backcountry Loop Trail that winds over Scruggs Knob and Lookoff Mountain.
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Helen 34 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 503 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 frontdesk@surestayhelen.com www.bestwestern.com 8396 South Main Street, Helen, GA 706-878-2191
by Best Western Helen Downtown • Newly renovated • Micro-Fridge & Keurigs in all rooms • Complimentary breakfast • Complimentary WIFI • Jacuzzi suites w/fireplaces • Seasonally heated indoor pool • Close to Festhalle & shops • Best Western Rewards points 528 HELEN Chattahoochee Rive r Edelweiss Strasse White Strass e Munich Strass eChattahoochee Strasse356 Hamby St Y onah St Dye St River St Midway St Unicoi St Carrie Cox Dr 17 17751775 Wa ldheim Strass e Edelweis s Brucken Strass e Alt. 75 Helen Festhalle 640627 599 570 540 528520 503 431 396 222 222 189 187 161 to 47 45 45 18
Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 35 Proudly sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce www.helenchamber.com Festhalle Events 706-878-190852nd Annual Oktoberfest Sept 8-11, 15-18, 22-25 & Sept 29-Oct 30 DAILY Home of Traditional Oktoberfest, featuring live German Bands! Active and retired military get in FREE with valid military ID. Kid friendly with their own dance floor! Under 6 FREE. 6-12 half-price. Find us on Facebook at Oktoberfest Festhalle Friends 1074 Edelweiss Strasse 396 8669 N. Main St, Helen lindenhausimports.com 706.878.2357 Unique Items from Scandinavia, Europe, and Around the Globe 187 CANDY KITCHEN Two locations: www.hanselandgretelcandykitchen.com 45 8651 Main Street 8078 S Main Street (the factory)WE SHIP EXPANDED FACTORY LOCATION with TWO VIEWING WINDOWS! NOW OFFERING: custom chocolate bars and apples made to order! 800.524.3008 / 706.878.2443
Helen 36 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 Wildewood 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 540 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 Something for Everyone! 640 8035 South Main Street Helen, Georgia 706-892-1225 • Complimentary, Hot American Breakfast • Indoor Heated Pool • Fitness Center • Guest Laundry • Complimentary Parking • Complimentary In-Room Wi-Fi • Easily Accessible to downtown Helen • 55” In Room Smart Tvs Ask us About the FAirField 100% marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ahnfh-fairfield-inn-and-suites-helen/
Helen Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 37 Hofbrauhaus Helen, GA • Est. 1976 Casual Outdoor Dining Pet Friendly! Live Music on Weekends 9001 North Main St | Helen, GA FREE Parking for Guests Open 7 days a week, 11am - 9pm HBrestauranthelenga / 706-878-2248 599 FIRST ALPINE COASTER IN GEORGIA Fast and Fun • Family Friendly georgiamountaincoaster.com CALL FOR HOURS 706-878-1347 8409 S Main St • Helen, GA 30545 info@georgiamountaincoaster.com 570
Helen 38 www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 627 Downtown on the Chattahoochee River ~ 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 18 Aerial Adventure Courses Zip Lines Climbing Wall 706.878.9471 • www.coolriveradventures.com 222 • Highly trained guides • State of the art gear • Automatic braking system for hands-free adventure • Course built to ACCT standards (Association forChallengeCourse TechnologyStandards) 112 Poplar Stump Rd, Helen, GA Taking reservations for weekday zipline tours. Open on weekends, weather permitting, through spring.
Sautee Nacoochee Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 39 283 Hwy 255 N. • Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571 (706) 878-3300 www.folkpotterymuseum.com 111 The Folk Pottery Museum is a property of the Sautee-Nacoochee Association 2315 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 (706) 878-2281 • oldsauteestore.com 53 Hwy 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571 (706) 878-0100 Old Sautee Store A glimpse back in time of a thriving general store operating for 150 years. Eat in our market, explore our museum, and enjoy shopping with us. Offering an extensive line of organic lavender bath & body items, culinary products, home products, local artisan goods, and more. 277 261 Shop the Join us for a Victorian Christmas December 4th & 11th SAUTEE Duncan Bridge Rd Helen Hwy 255 Unicoi T urnpik e Unicoi Turnpike RabunRd BeanCreekRd BeanCreekRd GarlandBristolRd 17 75 255 17 385 277 261 111
Cleveland 40 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 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 161 706-865-6772 | 3083 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528 www.gabbyscabins.com Burgers, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts. Dine daily inside or on the porch. 16 Old Nacoochee Road Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3666 Please check our website for hour updates Closed Monday Lunch Only Sun, Tues, & Wed 11-2:30 pm Open 11-8 Thurs-Sat Online Ordering at www.creeksidedeli.com156 CLEVELAND 11 129 S.Brooks St N.Brooks St Church St N. Main S. Main NacoocheeRd 75 115 115 Faulkner St Faulkner St Cemetar y St Jarrard St E. Kytle St Kytle St White St Wilford Ash Sr.Pkwy Bell St Jackson Henderson McDonald St E. Underwood St Green St W. Underwood St Quillian StHoodSt 11 129 Head St ABC Dr Old Clarkesville H wy Cagle St OldBlairsvilleRd Jess Hunt Rd N.Main Helen Hwy Ash St ChurchSt 161to 156
Blairsville Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 41 706.745.2420 706.745.5252 141 Trackrock Campground Rd Blairsville, Georgia www.trackrock.com OPEN YEAR ROUND RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Fishing Swimming Walking Trails Playgrounds Hayrides Horseback Riding Kids’ Horse Camps Riding Lessons 328 409 Monday-Saturday as follows: GRILL HOURS: Lunch 11 am - 2 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sunday Call ahead for takeout 7067459519 513A Murphy Hwy in Blairsville BLAIRSVILLE 11 19 129 Young Harris St Golf Course Rd Murphy Hwy Blue Ridge Hw y Pat Haralson Mem. Dr . Plott St Earnest St 2 76 515 School Ci r. SchoolCir. Blue Ridge St Allison St Roger StHuntMartinSt Blalock St Jones St Ed Mauney Dr Patrice Dr Jackson St Kimsey St School St Conley St School St Hughe s Welborn St. CandlerDrBlueRidgeHwy Cleveland St 11 19 129 FisherSt to to 629 607 597 585 531 409 354 328 287 286 268 142 99
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Blairsville Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 43 597 jimssmokinque.com Catering Available 629 60 + Vendors Something for Everyone Located 1/4 mile South of the Square 307 Cleveland St. • Suite D&E • Blairsville 813-478-0147 Artists, Antiques, Vintage, Farmhouse Decor, Home Decor, Repurposed Items, Hand-Made Arts & Crafts, Baby Items, Wood Work, Jams, Jellies, Pickled Products, Pet Accessories. 287 296d Book your next party with us! Food, bar, gameroom, pool tables. Youth league is scholoarship based & we partner with KidsBowlFree.com in summer. 104 Backyard Lane • Blairsville 706-745-4444 galaxybowling.net Mon & Tues - Closed. Wed 1pm - 7pm; Thurs 1pm - 5pm; Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 1pm - 9pm; Sun 2pm - 8pm
Blairsville 44 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | Fall 2022 585 Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 3pm 267 B Cleveland Street Blairsville, GA 20512 706-230-9100 Let Us Help Bring the Happy to Your Home • Seasonal Decor & Wreaths • Artisan Specialty Foods • Home Decor • Forever Flowers • Jewelry • Gifts For All Occasions SugarMagnoliaGifts.com 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 Shop in our Gift Shop for Locally Made Products, Artisan Goods and Unique Gifts. 1150 Pat Haralson Drive Call 706.745.1250 for Take-out Check www.TheSawMillPlace.com & FB for hours 354 Blairsville’s Farm to Table Destination Logan Turnpike Mill Antique Mill Producing Fresh Ground Grains 142 1-800-844-7487 Store Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am-5:00pm 12-A Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512
Blairsville Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 45 Rest, Relax & Refresh in your cabin rental heaven. Renew your spirit and refresh your mind in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia Two story stacked stone fireplaces. 2BR/2BA. Fully Equipped Kitchens. 356 Cabins at Highland FallS Reservation Line 706-781-1550 highlandfallscabins.com 607 We offer coffee staples, teas & lemonades, breakfast sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches & pastries. Come visit us inside or use our convenient drive-through! NOW IN 2 LOCATIONS! 214C Young Harris St., Blairsville 195 N. Main St, Hiawassee abidecoffee.com Blairsville Pickers Barn The Most Unique Shopping Experience in North Georgia Over 150 Vendors • 25,000 sq. ft. Mall Antiques - Collectibles Quilts - Furniture - Coins Fine Jewelry - Glassware Pottery - Paintings Yard Art - Crafts Antique Signs - Cowhides Military & Civil War Items Buy - Sell - Trade Open 7 Days a Week 531 TOP $ PD 4 GOLD • DIAMONDS • COLLECTABLES Blairsville, GA 30512 19/129 South of the Square 706-745-0097
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Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
Andrews
September 16 - 17
Cherokee County Fair
Downtown Andrews September 24
Veteran’s Airshow
Western Carolina Regional Airport
Batesville
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Blairsville
September 12
Live music with James David Flowers
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
September 17 Cruise in on the Square Downtown Blairsville Music in the Park
Vogel State Park
October 8 - 9 & 15 -16
53rd Annual Sorghum Festival Meeks Park
October 10 - 31 Scarecrowville Downtown Blairsville
October 15
Raptors in the Park
Vogel State Park
October 21
Wyatt Espalin
Reece Farm & Heritage Center
October 31
Halloween & Trick or Treating Meeks Park
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Blue Ridge
September 9
1st Annual Blue Ridge Chalk Festival
Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market
September 10, 17, & 24
Downtown Market Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
September 15 - October 2
Savannah Sipping Society
Blue Ridge Community Theater
September 16
Kiwanis Club of Blue RidgeBlues Train
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
September 17
11th Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
Downtown Blue Ridge
September 20
Blue Ridge Parade of Homes
Town & Country Furniture – Tickets
September 23
Georgia Mountain Classics Car Cruise-In
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
September 24 Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby
Fannin County Middle School
October 1
Travis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Party & Hand Crafted Artisans Festival
Bear Clawy Vineyards & Winery
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Downtown Market Blue Ridge Downtown Blue Ridge
• Pastries • Coffees • Lattes • Chais • Smoothies • Cappucinos
& Frozen Coffees • Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Grill Items
6am-3pm; Sat 7am-2pm Order via Toast App for Pick-up 706-745-0748
October 8
Fall Arts in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge
October 15
Paws in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge
October 22
Wurst Festival Ever
Fannin Brewing Company
October 23
Barktober Fest
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
November 5 & 12
Downtown Market Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
Brasstown
October 1 - 2
Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School
October 15 - 16
Punkin’ Chunkin’
Settawig Road
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Clarkesville
October 8
Old Clarkesville Market
Habersham County Fairgrounds
Clayton
October 1
Foxfire Mountaineer Festival
Rabun County Civic Center
November 5
Of These Mountains Market place
Rabun County Civic Center
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Various Locations
Cleveland
September 24
Agri-fest 2022
Freedom Park
Cornelia
September 24
Big Red Apple Festival
Downtown Cornelia
Dahlonega
September 10, 17, & 24 Appalachian Jam on the Square Mainstreet Dahlonega Dahlonega Farmer’s Market Hancock Park
Art in the Park Hancock Park
September 13 & 27
Sacred Harp Singing Vickery House
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Appalachian Jam on the Square Mainstreet Dahlonega
October 5
University of North Georgia’s Sinfonietta Concert
Nix Fine Arts Center
October 11 & 25
Demorest
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Dillard
September 9 & 16
Sin, Sex & the C.I.A. Dillard Playhouse
September 15
The Southeast British Car Festival
Dillard House
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
November 11 & 17
Kevin Ludwig’s Leading Ladies
Dillard Playhouse
Ellijay
September 10
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair
Habersham County Fairgrounds
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Sacred Harp Singing Vickery House
October 15
2022 Gold Rush Days Festival
Dahlonega Square Hotel & Villas
Ellijay Farmers & Artisan Market
Gilmer County Court House Parking Lot
September 12
An Evening with Folk Icon
John McCutcheon
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
September 16
Mark Miller & Band
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Acoustic Blends Musicians
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Georgia Grundle Run 6
White Path Creek Farms
Fall calendar of Events
Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
September 17 & 24
Ellijay Farmers & Artisan Market
Gilmer County Court House Parking Lot
September 24
Cars and Coffee in Ellijay
SmokeHouse Country Grill
September 25
Ellijay Bacon Fest
Gilmer County River Park
October 1
Ellijay Farmers & Artisan Market
Gilmer County Court House Parking Lot
October 7
Kool Breeze featuring Jim Richter
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
October 8 Apple Arts on the Square Downtown Ellijay Scarecrow Invasion Harrison Park
Annual Apple Classic Auto Show
October 8 & 15
Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
October 19
Golf for the Arts
Whitepath Golf Club
October 21
Acoustic Blends Musicians
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
October 22 - 23
Dancing Goats Festival
Hefner River Park
October 29
Blue Betty Sessions
Songwriter Workshop
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Cars and Coffee in Ellijay
SmokeHouse Country Grill
November 11
A Tuna Christmas Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Hayesville
September 10 Songwriter’s Showcase
Peacock Playhouse
September 17
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
October 1
First Visit Tour
Smithgall Woods State Park
October 1 - 30
52nd Annual Oktoberfest
Helen Festhalle
October 15
Bay’s Bridge Hayride
Smithgall Woods State Park
November 5
First Visit Tour
Smithgall Woods State Park
Hiawassee
September 15
Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Fest
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
September 23
The NE Georgia Mustang Club’s 49th Annual Mustang Car Show Georgia Mountain Fairground
October 7
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Helen
September 8 - 29
52nd Annual Oktoberfest
Helen Festhalle
September 17
Bay’s Bridge Hayride
Smithgall Woods State Park
September 23
Helen’s Alpine Village Arts & Craft Show
Unicoi Hill Park
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
October 8
The Oak RIdge Boys -
Front Porch Singin’ Tour
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
October 14
Mark Wills
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
October 15
Ashley McBryde
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
October 22
Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
October 22
38 Special
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
November 9
ZZ Top
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Lakemont
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Lafayette
November 4 - 6
Hemlock Fest
Cherokee Farms
McCaysville
September 17
Cider Days - The Folk Apothic at Deep Roots Orchard
Folk Apothic at Deep Roots Orchard
October 29
Big Foot Boogie - 5K Riverwalk Shops
Mineral Bluff
October 8 Ridge the RailsTri State Model Railroaders
Historic L&N Depot
Mountain City
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Murphy
November 6
Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Downtown Murphy
Sautee Nacoochee
September 11
Franklin Pond Chamber Music
Sautee Nacoochee Center
September 24
Harvest Moon Dinner
Hardman Farm State Historic Site
October 22
Mountain Farm Celebration Hardman Farm State Historic Site
October 23
Hiroya Tsukamoto Sautee Nacoochee Center
October 31
Trunk or Treat
Sautee Nacoochee Center
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Sky Valley
September 13 Dahlias by the Lake Celebration
Haybale Trail October 15
Fall Fest
Sky Valley Golf & Country Club
Suches
October 1
Indian Summer Festival
Woody Gap School
Tallulah Falls
September 10, 17, & 24
Tallulah Falls Saturday Night
Bluegrass
Main Street
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Tallulah Falls Saturday Night
Bluegrass
Main Street
October 9
Full Moon Hike
Tallulah Gorge State Park
October 31
Trunk or Treat
Tallulah Gorge State Park
November 9
Full Moon Hike
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tiger
October 1
Triple H Youth Rodeo at the Rabun Arena
Rabun Arena
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
Young Harris
November 5
Holiday Bazaar
Towns County Rec & Conference Center
November 11 - 13
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
Various Locations
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Brasstown, NC - Our Friends to the North 52 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 60 Saturday, Oct. 15 - Sunday, Oct. 16 811 Settawig Road • Brasstown, NC $5 Parking | $5 Admission | Children under 5 years old get in FREE Chili Cook Off and Anything Pumpkin Competition on the Square in Hayesville | Friday, Oct. 14 at 6pm | $5 Admission Fee Sponsored by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce For more information visit claychambernc.com or call (828) 389-3704 Come see catapults, air cannons, trebuchets, and other powerful machines toss pumpkins several thousand feet in a battle between champion pumpkin chunkers and the home teams. 13th Annual Punkin Chunkinfestival festival 381
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Hayesville, NC - Our Friends to the North 54 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 FOR CALL IN ORDERS Southern B’bque with Asian Fusion Brisket Saturdays, Seafood Sundays, Mac & Cheese Mondays, & Taco Tuesdays are just a few Specialities. Enjoy Local Beer & Wine from Hayesville Brewing Co. Open 12-6 Saturdays-Tuesdays 516 Tusquittee Street Hayesville N.C. 631 Free Weights ~ Cardio Racquetball ~ Pickleball Walking Track “Personal Trainer Available” Precor Equipment Monday - Friday 6am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 1pm 333 Ball Park Drive Hayesville, N.C. 28904 828-389-0368 16 • Pick one up at hundreds of locations in the North Georgia mountains & Atlanta • View and/or order a magazine online at homesforsalemagazines.com Get your FREE copy of Homes For Sale in the Mountains Yourvacation doesn ' t have to end
Our Friends to the North - Hayesville, NC Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 55 634 1665 Mountain Harbour Drive Hayesville, North Carolina Off Highway 64 near Lake Chatuge Only two hours north of Atlanta! Book a tee time or get information on becoming a member: 828-389-9000 mountainharbourlivingandgolf.com A premier residential and golf course community surrounded by some of the most majestic views of the Blue Ridge mountains
Hayesville, NC - Our Friends to the North 56 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 065 Plan your Vacation around one of our Great Shows! 301 Church Street • Hayesville, NC 28904 Just north of Hiawassee, GA 828-389-2787 • thepeacocknc.org Enjoy the sounds of Songwriters, Vintage Vixens, Tom Petty, and Elvis at Christmas, plus a Sherlock Holmes thriller (onsale now) 010 010 Weekly Prix Fixe Menu A La Carte Bar Menu Wine Dinners - Private Parties
Search Homes, Get Price Quotes, Reserve & Pay Securely Online. www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com GET AWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GEORGIA & WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA “Elevate Your Lifestyle” VACATION RENTALS 706-379-9929 Now Accepting Homes in Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Murphy, & Hayesville Would you like to get a good return on your investment? Majestic Mountain Getaways, Inc. is a full service lease management company that has been successfully managing rentals in this area for 15 years. All of the vacation homes on our program are marketed on VRBO, HomeAway, AirBnb and all the major vacation rental websites which feed reservations through our website so our calendars are 100% up to date. ATTENTION SECOND HOMEOWNERS: Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 57
Hiawassee 58 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 450 Free Wi-Fi Jacuzzi Suites Fitness Center Continental Breakfast Lake or Mountain Views Meeting/Conference Space 653 US Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 800-613-4349 reservations@lakechatugelodge.com Adjacent to Hawg Wild BBQ, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, & Hamilton Gardens www.LakeChatugeLodge.com OFF10% SomeRestrictionsApply MustPresentatCheck-In HIAWASSEE/YOUNG HARRIS 17 51575 17 69 Sims Wo od Lakeside Dr . W. Bell Ri ve r St N. Ri ve r Rd Chur ch St Hospital Dr Bell Cr eek Rd Big Sky Driv e Berrong St Sunnyside Drive Lee St Fair St Academy 288 762 17 Bell St 638 607 635 636 593 543 500450 to 444 367 344 to 269 to 205 205 203 25 13 Downtown Hiawassee • 518 N Main St Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5 A True Antique Mall with Over 8,000 sq ft Antiques • Furniture Glassware Coins • Pottery Porcelain • Jewelry • Primitives 706-896-0587 Hiawassee Antique Mall Facebook.com/hiawasseeantiquemall 25 “If you can dream it, we can build it” • Custom Orders • Barnwood End Tables • Wood Benches • Rustic Cabin Furniture • Antiques • Candles • Rustic Decor 449 N. Main St, Hiawassee 229-891-0502 redbarnlogfurniture@gmail.com 639
Full Bar & Entertainment Trivia, Karaoke, & Live Music Open at 8am 7 Days a Week! Mon-Thrs till 9pm; Fri & Sat till 10pm; Sun till 8pm Eggs • Breakfast Burritos, Tacos, & Sandwiches Pancakes • French Toast • Belgium Waffles Build Your Own Omelettes + More Appetizers • Sandwiches • Gyros • Wraps • Burgers • Subs Flatbreads • Tacos • Salads • Soups • Steak • Beef • Pork Chicken • Seafood • Pasta + More Breakfast Everyday 8am - 2pm 3295 Dogwood Ln Hiawassee, GA 706-896-6128 10% OFF with this coupon (excludes alcoholic beverages)636 Hiawassee Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 59 Dine with us overlooking beautiful views of Lake Chatuge
Hiawassee 60 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains www.mountainlakeguide.com | Fall 2022 Fashionable and trendy items for women and men, home decor and much more! 401 S Main St – Hiawassee, GA 706-896-0567 The Chic, Unique, Little Mountain Boutique Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm 593 • Thai • Chinese • Sushi Bar • • Mongolian Grill • Japanese Steakhouse • 706-896-0508 for Take-Out Open 6 days a week - Closed Tuesdays 1382 Hwy 76 West, Hiawassee, GA 30546 www.AsianoRestaurant.com 13 500 203
Young Harris Fall 2022 | www.mountainlakeguide.com VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 61 149 444 • Gifts • Flags • Pottery • Candles • Cabin Décor • Wind Chimes • T-Shirts • Local Handmade Items • Jewelry • And So Much More! 2955 Hwy 76 East • 706-896-9448 (approx. 4 miles east of downtown Hiawassee) www.CreeksideGeneralStore.com Come Explore! 367 Pork, Ribs, Chicken & Turkey 1586 Hwy 76 in Hiawassee 706-896-0012 www.TheHappyHawg.shop Wed & Thurs 11-4; Fri & Sat 11-6; Sun 11-3 The Best ‘Q in the Mountains!
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