DESTINATIONS & DAY TRIPS
Georgia’s Mountains, Piedmont and Coastal Plain Regions - From Cherokee, NC to the Okefenokee and ever ything in between .
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renewed interest in our nation’s historic preinterstate highways reflects the desire of Americans to discover the byways and bounty of rural communities. Historic Highway 441 offers plenty of scenic wonder, historic interest, and cultural riches. We hope you will let this guide lead you to some of the most picturesque towns and extraordinary natural areas in the Southeast – soaring peaks, mountain valleys, wild and scenic rivers, and sophisticated small town charm await. The route is flanked by thousands of square miles of federally protected forests, dotted with dark blue mountain lakes, scenic rivers and rapids, world-class trout streams, recreational waters, and hundreds of miles of trails, and bike routes. From the Cherokee, North Carolina, Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and the mountain resorts of Franklin, Highlands, and Cashiers, NC to Georgia’s Blue Ridge communities, there is plenty down the pike. U.S. 441 winds southward to the Piedmont and the Georgia midlands, alive with quaint towns, shopping districts, recreational opportunities, antiquing, BBQ, and fine dining. Antebellum communities meticulously restored, are hubs for the arts, culture, with the Civil War Sesquicentennial celebration beginning in 2011, visitors nationally, and internationally, will enjoy these destinations and day trips. U.S. 441 meanders into Georgia’s famous Lake and Golf country, Lake Oconee and nearby, Lake Sinclair.
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Southward, the ecologically diverse Coastal Plain “leg” of U.S. 441 accesses the country’s “fruit and vegetable basket.” Farms sell fresh produce and unique collectibles in open air markets amid frequent festivals. Approaching the Florida line, U.S. 441 is the gateway to the world’s largest freshwater wetland, the Okefenokee Swamp Park, and National Wildlife Refuge. The region offers numerous freshwater springs, parks, fishing, canoeing and camping opportunities. I highly suggest that you pack a cooler with ice, as you will have shopping “farm to table” experiences traveling on Highway 441. We are sharing Destinations and Day Trips from our local experiences, so, pick a Destination, and Explore the exceptional Day Trip opportunities along, and proximal to, Historic U.S. Highway 441!
– Sheila Brewington, Publisher Mountain Link
PHOTO COURTESY OF VIRGINIA McCLURE ©
Contents ◗ MOUNTAINS REGION HISTORIC HIGHWAY 441 Natural Attractions..........................................................................................6 Cherokee, NC.................................................................................................6-7 Franklin, NC........................................................................................................7 Day Trips (Highlands & Cashiers, NC)............................................... 7-8 Dillard, GA....................................................................................................10-13 Clayton, GA..................................................................................................14-21 Georgia Wine Highway.......................................................................... 16-22 Tiger, GA............................................................................................................22 Mountain Lakes & State Parks.............................................................23-24 Agri-tourism.................................................................................................... 24 Lakemont, GA.................................................................................................. 24 Tallulah Falls, GA..................................................................................... 24-26 Clarkesville, GA..................................................................................26-27, 29 Day Trips (Hwy. 197 & Sautee Nacoochee Valley).................... 28-29 Commerce, GA............................................................................. 29-31, 34-36 Jefferson, GA......................................................................................................31 Braselton, GA ............................................................................................ 31, 35 ◗ PIEDMONT REGION HISTORIC HIGHWAY 441 Athens, GA........................................................................................................37 Watkinsville, GA.......................................................................................39-45 Greensboro, GA................................................................................. 43, 46-47 Piedmont Lakes & State Parks...................................................................47 Madison, GA...............................................................................................47-52 Agri-tourism.....................................................................................................50 Rutledge, GA..................................................................................................... 53 Eatonton, GA.................................................................................................... 53 Washington, GA..............................................................................................54 Milledgeville, GA............................................................................................54 ◗ COASTAL PLAIN REGION HISTORIC HIGHWAY 441 Natural Attractions (Okefenokee)............................................................56 Dublin, Douglas, Waycross, Folkston, Fargo, GA...............................56 ◗ AREA MAPS KEYED TO VISITOR INFO DIRECTORIES n Accommodations n Attractions n Dining n Shopping • City of Dillard................................................................................................ 12-13 • City of Clayton ............................................................................................18-19 • Hwy. 441................................................................................(Centerfold) 32-33 • City of Watkinsville.................................................................................. 44-45 • City of Madison........................................................................................... 50-51 ◗ HISTORIC HIGHWAY 441 MAP...........................Inside Front Cover ◗ 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR......................................54 ◗ ADVERTISER DIRECTORY n Accommodations n Attractions n Dining n Shopping A complete list of all advertisers along with their name, address, phone and website .........................................................................................57-62
Mountains Region 441 Historic Hwy. NATURAL ATTRACTIONS The Great Smoky Mountains National Park This extraordinary treasure on the apex of the contiguous borders of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina is the nation’s most visited park. World renowned for its natural diversity, the region features abundant cultural interest for those interested in Native Americans and Appalachian culture. The Appalachian Trail The Appalachians originate in Springer Mountain, Georgia, as a footpath over 2,100 miles long to Mount Katahdin in Maine. In Georgia, the Chattahoochee National Forest has eighty miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT), with elevations over 4,400 feet. As a favorite book, about two Midwesterners who hike the AT, read to live and laugh with a Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson Bartram Trail William Bartram, an 18th century naturalist and explorer , has made this historic trail a destination in this region. For hikers, the Bartram Trail from the Georgia-North Carolina border can be enjoyed as a Highway 441 day trip. ◗ WATERFALLS
A scenic part of your visit to Cherokee and Franklin is a drive with a map to locate the 16 waterfalls in the area, including those in Nantahala National Forest, Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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he gateway to the Smoky Mountains National Park, and the seat of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Cherokee, is a bonanza of colorful pageants, scenic vistas, museums and cultural displays, amusement attractions, shopping and popular Harrah’s Casino. Access the Blue Ridge Parkway, which winds north through the Appalachian Mountains.
Cherokee is known for world class fly fishing. Annually, a Fly Fishing Tournament attracts avid national and international enthusiasts of the sport. The Indian Village offers authentic Indian artifacts, handcrafted clothing, accessories and ceremonial crafts. On May 1st every year, events begin, including the outdoor pageant, Unto These Hills, chronicling the story of the Cherokee Nation. • cherokee-nc.com
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ranklin is known as the World’s Gem Capitol, with abundant semi-precious and precious stones bringing hordes interested in mining gems here since the city was founded. Professional entertainment is available yearround at the new Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. William Bartram wrote about today’s Cowee-West’s Mill Historic District in his Journal, May 1775. Dating back 1,400 years, Cowee is more than a significant historical area, the mound, built circa 600 AD, before the Cherokee Period, is one of the few remaining earthen mounds. William West claimed title to the land along Cowee Creek around 1820, and built a grist mill, West’s Mill. West’s Mill and many of the structures built during the 19th and 20th centuries remain today. The Taste of Scotland Weekend is in mid-June.The Tartan Museum compliments the festivities. Mountain High BBQ Festival in August is Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned. • visitfranklinnc.com
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From Highway 441 in Dillard, take this route up Scaly Mountain to Sky Valley, GA and then travel into Highlands, NC. Sky Valley offers an 18-hole mountain golf course open year round, weather permitting.
DAY TRIPS off of U. S. Highway 441 Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands offers remarkable ante-bellum, Victorian and neoclassical architecture, from churches to residences and commercial buildings. Shopping includes boutiques, curiosity shops and galleries galore. But the town is known for the large number of waterfalls that grace the localities,
including Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, Bust Your Butt Falls, Cullasaja Falls, Glen Falls, Sequoyah Falls, Ranger Falls, Silver Run Falls, Whitewater Falls, Rainbow Falls and Bear Wallow Falls….and more. Golfing is the sport of choice here, and courses designed by George W. Cobb and Donald Ross offer plentiful sport. The Chandler Inn and the 4 1/2 Street Inn offer wonderful Bed & Breakfast experiences. The Skyline Lodge is situated on top of Flat Mountain at 4,300 feet where the beauty of the Nantahala National Forest is a nearby drive from the main entrance. • highlandschamber.org The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts is a unique, cultural visual arts experience. • thebascom.org
• Cashiers, North Carolina
Near beautiful Lake Toxaway, this popular resort residential community tucked away in the North Carolina highlands has a walkable village, open all year framed by exceptional scenic surroundings and a wide range of sporting opportunities. The Cashiers Mountain Music Festival in July brings scores of bluegrass bands from all over the eastern U.S. for a two-day event with major headlining acts such as Doc Watson, Balsam Range and David Holt – plus fireworks! • cashiers-nc.com Whiteside Mountain offers trails, coves and scenic drives with wonderful mountain views. Now Open, KARLINGS at ALTITUDES Restaurant
Lunch & Dinner Tues.-Sat. & Famous Sunday Champagne Brunch
Skyline Lodge & Restaurant Experience the Beauty of our “Skyline”
Designed circa 1929 in the Frank Lloyd Wright tradition. Along with our sweeping panoramic vistas, we offer a full line of amenities to enrich your mountaintop experience: Fine Dining with Karlings at Altitudes Restaurant Native Fireplaces • Private Porches • Swimming Pool 40 Tennis Courts • Game Room • Horseshoes Spa • Sauna • Nature Trails • Waterfalls
The Loose Moose Full Service Bar
470 Skyline Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 (828) 526-2121 or (800) 575-9546 www.skylinelodge.com
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Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
Experience Southern Appalachia as recorded, photographed, and documented by the students of Rabun County over the last four decades and shared with the world through The Foxfire Magazine and The Foxfire Book volumes. Take US 441 to Mountain City. Turn on Black Rock Mountain Parkway. About one mile up, follow the brown signs to Foxfire Lane.
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Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.foxfire.org • (706) 746-5828
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he town on Georgia’s “rooftop” is set in a valley as picturesque as it was in 1794, when first settled by Europeans, edging into territories shared with native Americans, after the Revolutionary War. Lined by the Appalachian foothills, the scenic ambience lends itself to horseback riding, available for all at The Dillard House. Delicious Southern cooked meals at the Dillard House are legendary. Guests return annually to enjoy the hospitality in Dillard. For antiquing enthusiasts, over 40,000 square feet of antiques beckon, including the Appalachian Trader, Cabin Fever Antiques, Carol’s Back Porch, Dejavu Antiques, Good K-9 Antiques, Yesterday’s Treasures and the Dillard Antique Mall. The Cupboard Café is another icon of southern-style dining with a la carte dining and breakfast served all day. The homemade hash is legendary. Fresh vegetables are harvested in the valley and fresh meat is processed locally. Visit Osage Farms for fresh produce. Early life in 1800s Southern Appalachia is portrayed at the Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center. This is a favorite stop for visitors with over 20 historic log cabins and a gift shop filled with handcrafted items. 10
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For A Change Of Season
....in the heart of the Appalachians with easy access to hiking, biking, whitewater rafting and tubing, winter sports, horseback riding, golf and fishing; wild rivers, scenic state parks, waterfalls, wild flowers, cool summer air and incomparable fall color.
Over 40,000 sq. ft. of Antique Shops! www.dillardgeorgia.com
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scape to historic Rabun County in the foothills of Georgia’s ancient Blue Ridge Mountains. Less than two hours from Atlanta or Greenville.
Old Clayton Inn is an inviting 30-room country lodge dating from the mid1800’s. • Newly Refurbished Facilities • Individually Decorated Rooms • Restaurant with Outdoor Dining
OLD CLAYTON INN & RESTAURANT
15 800-454-3498 • 706-782-7722 • www.oldclaytoninn.com 60 South Main Street • Clayton, GA 30525 12
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SHOP, DINE, RELAX. Our Mountains are closer than you Think!
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CLAYTON, GA You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you explore our downtown! Our unique shops feature the best in art, antiques, books, flowers, hardware, sporting goods, furniture, gifts and delicious wine! Plan a stay in one of our B&Bs and delight your palate make sure to enjoy our outstanding restaurants!
www.DowntownClaytonGa.org Just 1 1/2 hours from Atlanta
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stay in Clayton offers a front-row seat for North Georgia’s stellar mountain sightseeing, winery-touring, whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, and trail sports proximal to Lake Rabun and Lake Burton. Travel on the Scenic Highway 76-W to Black Bear Antiques and Timpson Creek Gallery. Highway 76-E to whitewater rafting expeditions on the Chattooga River, a nationally designated Wild and Scenic River, and a canopy zipline tour. Or trek the Chattahoochee National Forest. The city holds a “Best Destinations of 2011” title from TripAdvisor, an internet-based tourism site. The unique downtown stores feature the best in art, antiques at Butler’s I & II, books at Prater’s Main Street Books, and flowers, hardware, furniture, sporting goods, gifts, home décor all at Reeves. Clayton has something to offer during all of the seasons. Spring in the mountains is a beautiful time as Celebrate Clayton, a fantastic arts festival, kicks off the season the last weekend in April. Summer, is the peek time for Clayton with all the hustle and bustle of families in town for the summer. The Clayton Crawl is festive with local wines, food and music while you stroll Main Street. The Friday night after Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday shopping season during Christmas in Clayton. Dining at Fromage for lunch with Chef Jenny Wilson’s creations will satisfy your taste buds. Her favorite ingredient is heavy cream; her favorite tool is the cheese knife. Okay, maybe lunch at Fromage is not the best thing for one’s cholesterol level, but what about the French paradox? Just add wine. Zeppelin’s is the vintage rock and roll restaurant specializing in flat bread pizza, pasta, wonderfully creative sandwiches and salads. Daily specials feature hand cut steaks and fresh seafood, open lunch and dinner. At the other end of Main Street in the historic Old Clayton Inn, is a restaurant with outdoor dining. • downtownclaytonga.org.
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• The Beechwood Inn, 220 Beechwood Drive, Clayton. Georgia’s Premier Wine Country Inn offers a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence selection with a 3,000-bottle wine cellar and a mission to find, and pour the best wines from around the world. They have four Beechwood Inn wines made from Georgia grapes. The Inn offers Chef’s Table Dinners every Saturday. Featuring the best of fresh and local farm products, the names of the local farmers and ranchers are on their menus. The goal of the chefs is to make as much of what is used from scratch as possible. “Farm to table” culinary classes are held throughout the year at the Beechwood Clayton Map on page 19 Cooking School at the Inn.
GEORGIA WINE HIGHWAY The Highway begins in Braselton at Chateau Elan and meanders through the backroads of Northeast Georgia up to Rabun Gap. The Vineyard locations are noted on the map - inside front cover. Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. A winery and a resort, as a destination for travelers on Historic Highway 441, off of your route, just a quick drive down I-85S. A European aristocrat’s property awaits you, with a friendly approachable wine market setting. The most popular cultivated wines are from Muscadines. More amenities of this destination are described when reading about Braselton. • chateauelan.com Monteluce, 501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega. More than a tasting room, Monteluce, is an Italian influenced facility to visit for dining and special events. • monteluce.com Wolf Mountain Vineyards, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega. Wolf Mountain offers a “Napa style” tasting experience at its expansive tasting bar. A veranda overlooking mountain vistas, and gourmet meals in the Café and Tasting Room. • wolfmountainvineyards.com 16
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eechwood Inn is Georgia’s Premier Wine Country Inn and offers luxury lodging in a rustic mountain setting. Nestled among 100 year-old terraced gardens overlooking Black Rock Mountain, it is a place where all elements add up to a culinary and wine-oriented journey. The Inn features Northeast Georgia’s only Wine Spectator Award of Excellence restaurant. The restaurant offers Saturday Prixe Fixe dining by advance reservation featuring fresh California and Mediterraneanstyle meals using the best of local, organic and sustainable products from Georgia farms, vineyards and orchards. Learn more about our local producers and suppliers at www.georgiafoodways.org. ❖ Romantic guest rooms have fine linens, private porches or balconies and fireplaces, private baths, wonderful views and cozy privacy. ❖ Gourmet breakfast each morning ❖ Afternoon wine-thirty from 5:30-6:30 ❖ 3,000 bottle wine cellar - Wine Tastings by reservation
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RESTAURANT & BAR 18 706-212-0101 • DOWNTOWN CLAYTON, GA Three Sisters Vineyards, 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega. Wine tastings are fun here in a casual setting with great views from the tasting room. • threesistersvineyards.com Blackstock Vineyards, 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega. Blackstock Vineyards masters hand-crafted wines cultivated in the midst of spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views. • bsvw.com Frogtown Cellars, 700 Ridge Point Drive, Dahlonega. Situated on 57 acres, Frogtown, makes award-winning wines from 23 varietals . A beautiful location to visit for tasting and many special events and weddings. Known for great wines and wine tasters dinners. • frogtownwine.com Habersham Winery, 7025 S. Main Street, Helen. Habersham Winery offers award-winning reds, roses and white locally grown and cultivated. One of the first wineries in Georgia, this remains favorite stop OLD aCLAYTON IN on the wine highway. A wonderful place to shop for gourmet foods and wine-related specialty gifts. Located in historic Nacoochee Village. • habershamwinery.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards, 98 Old Nacoochee Way, Sautee. In the historic Sautee Nacoochee Valley, the tasting room is located in a scenic valley setting. These wines are 100 percent Georgia cultivated. • sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454-B Hwy 17, Sautee. A 197 acre farm converted to a modern winery with the only “wine cave” in Georgia. The tasting room is located in Sautee with holiday and Saturday music events. • yonahmountainvineyards.com continued 21
Cavendar Creek Vineyards and Winery, 3610 Cavendar Creek Road, Dahlonega. Inviting you to visit their North Georgia “grape farm,” with an “old fashioned approach.” • cavendarcreekvineyards.com Crane Creek Vineyards and Guest House, 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris. Family owned and operated winery and Guest House offers microclimate-cultivated wines. • cranecreekvineyards.com Tiger Mountain Vineyards, 2592 Old Hwy 441, Tiger. Tasting room next to the vineyards, offers a comfortable setting for tasting their delicious North Georgia produced wines. Enjoy relaxing special events here. • tigerwine.com Stonewall Creek Vineyards, Tiger. This new 5-acre family vineyard borders Stonewall Creek. • stonewallcreek.com 12 Spies Vineyards, 550 Black Branch Road, Rabun Gap. Vineyards overlooking the North Georgia mountains. Tasting Room opened in August 2012. • 12SpiesVineyards.com Boutier Winery, 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville. The winery has a lovely Tasting Room with a European influence. • boutierwinery.com
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ecause of the bootlegged moonshine, Tiger was once known as “Fruit Jar Junction.” Times have changed, and the Georgia Wine Highway, is a part of the Syrup City Road which leads to Tiger Mountain Vineyards which offers award-winning wines. Tiger Drive-In • Visiting in the summer, offers a drive-in movie treat in Tiger. Current movies are shown here in the summer evenings in a wonderful family atmosphere. Arrive at 7:00 pm, the movie begins at dusk.
Offering service to the entire Southeastern United States including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee & Florida! •Boat & Jet Ski Rentals •Cable Parks •Wakeboard Camps •Board Shop 2683 Hwy. 76, Ste. A, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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MOUNTAIN LAKES & STATE PARKS Lake Burton • Of the five lakes owned by the Georgia Power Company, Lake Burton, is the first mountain lake of the five that you will visit from U.S. Hwy 441. This scenic lake is a 2,775 acre lake formed by the Tallulah River Watershed with sixty two miles of shoreline. Moccasin Creek State Park and the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery are the best experiences for a visit to Lake Burton. LaPrade’s Marina, on the lake, offers dining and boating experiences. Seed Lake • With 240 acres and thirteen miles of shoreline, this lake is between Lake Burton and Lake Rabun. Primitive camping is available at the Seed Campground. Lake Rabun • You can still see beautiful Chris Craft boating on this mountain lake with 835 acres and twenty-five miles of shoreline. Rabun Beach Recreation Area offers public access and campsites. A Bed & Breakfast experience is a delightful treat as a destination for lodging at the Barn Inn at Lake Rabun. A Pavilion on Lake Rabun is available for special events by contacting the Innkeepers at the B&B. • barninn.com The Lake Rabun Hotel offers lodging and fine dining. Tallulah Falls Lake • Covering sixty-three acres with 3.6 miles of shoreline, this lake is the oldest (1912) and smallest of these scenic mountain lakes, located in the Tallulah Gorge State Park. Lake Tugalo • A remote lake with a shoreline of 18 miles in Rabun and Habersham Counties, GA, and Oconee County, SC. Limited access to the 597 acre lake attracts kayakers and whitewater rafters mainly. The access points are rugged, and on the South Carolina side, the take-out is after a Class V experience on the rapids of the Chattooga River. Experienced whitewater enthusiasts, or, the use of guides would be a highly recommended day trip here. Black Rock Mountain State Park • You are looking at Black Rock Mountain from downtown Clayton. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, it is Georgia’s highest state park. The 1,803 acres feature a 17 acre fishing lake, gift shop, and visitors center, which is handicapped accessible. Scenic overlooks, hiking trails, rental cabins, and cottages with a campground, make this a destination and a day trip. This is a year-round state park to visit. Yes, I was there on a snowy day. 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway, Mountain City, GA • 706-746-2141 continued 23
Moccasin Creek State Park • Lake Burton, offers a park that is accessible with sporting and fishing available with boat dock, a ramp, fishing pier, picnic shelters, and trails for hiking (handicapped accessible). The Lake Burton Fish Hatchery is always a wonderful experience to recommend to a guest in the area. 3655 Hwy 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523 • 706-947-3194 See information below on Tallulah Gorge State Park
AGRI-TOURISM Hillside Orchard Farms - Just a quick drive off of Highway 441 to Old Highway 441 in Lakemont, takes you to this great attraction. Enjoy a hayride, gem mining, a corn maze, a flume mine, a working farm with a barnyard, and a gift shop with delicious Hillside Orchard Farms products available to take home. Open year-round with special events for all ages and groups are encouraged to come for the day. • hillsideorchard.com
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istoric renovation close to Lake Rabun and Tallulah Falls. Antiquing and collectibles make shopping as a day trip truly delightful. Lakemont Gallery is a beautiful renovation sharing some of the most beautiful art in the area by owner, Virginia McClure, and area artists with pottery and jewelry. The hand-stacked fireplace is a must see. Open during the summer and fall seasons, Annie’s Alley, grocery store is a delightful stop for a sandwich or gourmet foods, and wines for a picnic, or a trip home or to your cabin.
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he town, with an ancient, 1000-ft. gorge in its “back yard” carved by the Tallulah River, takes its name from six waterfalls through the gorge. Here visitors find colorful mountain history, and recreation related to the gorge, falls and state park. The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center features displays on the history of Tallulah Gorge and the Tallulah Gorge State Park. A film and the exhibits share the history of this Victorian resort town. • tallulahfallsgeorgia.org Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia • A destination for visitor’s year-round traveling Historic Highway 441. The park surrounds the area with 2,689 acres offering a lake with a beach, camping, fishing and hiking. Terrora Park is 24
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a day-use park owned by Georgia Power Company. Enjoy seasonal swimming with lifeguards, a sandy beach, tennis and picnicking. Tallulah Point Overlook, Scenic Loop, Tallulah Falls. Free roadside vista of the Gorge, offering souvenirs, gifts and unique local items. This is the stop that reminds you of being there as a child, the cold drinks of Nehi, and Mountain Dew with Moon Pies. Spend time there, as visitors stop in yearround to see the Gorge, and enjoy the treats that bring smiles and returns happy times and memories. Indian Springs Trading Post, definitely puts you into the history, and the nostalgia that keeps visitors returning to recollect fond memories of the past. Lodging on the Lake, Terrora Circle, Tallulah Falls Lake. Two one-bedroom cabins for relaxing, fishing, hiking and sightseeing. A natural setting with a waterfall view, and a canoe to paddle the lake.
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ince 1823, Clarkesville has been charming visitors with its hospitality. Every season offers something unique. The Mountain Laurel Festival in May, marked its 49th 26
year in 2011. While visiting in this small town, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on Old Highway 441, the history is maintained with a historic walking tour during the day, and a tour of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery, held at dusk every third Friday. Begin with a visit to the circa 1880 Mauldin House, an in-town farmhouse with an adjacent millinery shop. Home to a collection of 183 hats and related vintage apparel. Stroll though the lovely master garden there maintained by the city and continue your walk on down the Greenway. Homestead House is a wonderful shopping experience for primitive furniture and accessories. Antiquing, beautiful shops, and galleries that showcase high quality of folk art and feature the treasured historic watercolors of our local artist, John Kolloch. The Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Open House Weekends are held in June and in November. Music fills the air with Homemade Jam, free outdoor concerts on Saturdays at Pitts Park in the spring. The Fall Festivals include the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair and the fourth Saturday in September, provides a unique culinary event with music, featuring award-winning restaurants and wineries in the area, A Taste of Clarkesville. The wineries are an easy day trip from Clarkesville for wine tastings and special events. Clarkesville is also a destination for dining with the surrounding communities. Habersham Community Theater maintains an ambitious slate of productions throughout the year. Built in the 1930’s, its art deco façade provides a nostalgic nod to the past. The Art-Full Barn/Old Clarkesville Mill Art & Antiques is a delightful large retail space that has an airy bright feel! A wonderful diversity of shopping choices from books and antiques to art supplies and framing service. This is a complete one-stop in Clarkesville. Bowling and a restaurant with delicious choices to satisfy all ages. Don’t save this just for a rainy day! It’s a choice to make everyone happy.
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DAY TRIPS off of U. S. Highway 441 ◗ Scenic Highway 197 intersects with Old Highway 441 in
Clarkesville, and shares a drive for exploring. The Soque River streams from Batesville, your destination, to two lodges, offering world-class fly fishing, Black Hawk and Brigadoon. Stops to make include Mark of the Potter, Cottage Garden, and Burton Gallery. Stay at the North Forty Lodge, and enjoy relaxing mountain evenings before heading out to the Batesville Café for the best biscuits in town. This route connects many day trips to be enjoyed with horseback riding and ziplines at the Sunburst Stables. ◗ Sautee Nacoochee Valley - The Old Sautee Store was a
true general store built in 1872. After nearly 135 years, the store still retains the characteristics of the old days. Bernie’s is a Guest House and, a wonderful respite for lunch, dinner and overnights. Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn will keep you staying day-after-day with more to explore. The Nacoochee Grill and shopping in the Nacoochee Village, after enjoying a wine tasting at the Habersham Winery, makes this area close to Alpine Helen, a favorite destination year round. Fly fishing on the Chattacoochee River is a great adventure.
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Gainesville. Continue on 53 West past Gainesville to Cove Road just minutes outside of Big Canoe. Easy drive through the countryside into the mountains and adventures on Highway 515 from Jasper to Hiawassee and the NC state line. A beautiful trip home is 76 East viewing Popcorn Ridge from Hiawassee to Clayton and back to your 441 destination.
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uthentically restored downtown business district is showcased every year by the City Lights Downtown Festival, which attracts hordes of regional visitors, many to participate in the event’s fun run, visit arts and craft booths, or see live performers at the music-filled festival. Eating at the drugstore, or at A Different Flavor restaurant, downtown, will help you share the appeal of wide sidewalks, and historic charm. Our Town Antiques, has a wonderful collection of Folk Art from the area, and is beautifully arranged for a great antiquing experience. If you haven’t read, “Cold Sassy Tree”, by Olive Anne Burns, you will want to read it when you visit Commerce. A visitor’s map shares the locations talked about in the book, that look much the same as they did many decades ago, and as described in the book, which later became a movie. A very appropriate description is a “City on the Right Track!” ◗ Banks Crossing, Commerce, Georgia
Located on Highway 441 and intersecting with I-85, Banks Crossing offers unique shopping at the Shoppes at Banks Crossing, Fantastic Finds Consignment Store, The Purple Door, The Sassy Rabbit, Lenox, and Vintage Blessings Antiques. Best BBQ in this area is Thursday-Sunday at Cabin Creek BBQ on Highway 441 near Nicholson, GA. continued 29
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Jefferson, Georgia
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rawford W. Long Museum is the history of Dr. Long, who on March 30, 1842, first used ether for surgical anesthesia. His birthplace was in Danielsville, Georgia, on November 1, 1815. He entered the University of Georgia, at the age of 14, when the University was known as Franklin College. Noticing the recreational use of ether when injuries felt no pain, he reached the conclusion that ether could make surgery painless. A recreated 1840’s country doctor’s office, and apothecary shop share the challenges of the day.
Braselton, Georgia
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he historic gem of Braselton is a true country-city hybrid community on the cusp of four booming metro Atlanta counties, but offering much of the same downhome charm it did 50 years ago. A major streetscape is under construction now, however, it is easy to move around the town to wonderful antiquing experiences. Aunt Bee, at A Flea An’tique and, Squeaky, the cat at Countryside Antiques, greet you and encourage a “shopping with friends” atmosphere. More inviting antiquing at the Braselton Mall, and just a few miles to Hoschton to shop at Our Nana’s Attic. Auction Ventures in Hoschton is a wonderful Friday night venue. Antiquing in Braselton is such great placement as the history remains evident. Nestled within lush vineyards and pastoral countryside, Chateau Elan is a unique Georgia luxury hotel that redefines elegance. The chateau is a grand 16th-century-style centerpiece of the resort and represents a sumptuous mix of French wine, and country and Southern hospitality. Take pleasure in the extraordinary amenities of a 3,500 acre Resort with a conference facility, 63 championship holes of golf, tennis courts, and a 33,000 square foot spa. A summer concert series extends through September. A friendly and approachable wine market setting eases reception for the most popular cultivated wines from Muscadines. Of special MORE ON PAGE 35 31
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interest is “Scarlet 211,” a sturdy red, marketed with the winery’s Cabernets and Georgia Merlot. Mayfield Dairy offers a free tour, and milking the new mechanical cow experience named “Bella Maydean.” Now, you are ready to taste a scoop of delicious Mayfield ice cream, and visit the gift shop. In Rutledge, Georgia, the Caboose Café, serves Mayfield ice cream in the old Caboose car. For a change of pace, Lake Lanier is in the neighborhood, and the Lanier Speedway, where a Star Spangled Spectacular takes place in the summer with a prominent venue for races. Set your GPS for BBQ and more antiquing, and shopping, with lodging, as you transverse Highway 441 with extended day trips on easy bucolic drives into Winder, Monroe, Jefferson, and Commerce. These routes lead you easily back to Athens, Watkinsville, and Madison on U.S. 441.
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thens is the northern gateway to Georgia’s Antebellum Trail, and in itself an eclectic cultural destination with an exceptional yearly tourism draw. The University of Georgia, and the Bulldogs, keep the town brimming with opportunities to experience traditions of history while establishing the “birth” of many bands on the modern music scene. Alternative-rock fame in the late 1970’s , including the R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and the B-52’s, maintain Athens as a vibrant scene in which all of the arts flourish. Easily described as a progressive town that in many traits is more European than Southern, full of superior ethnic restaurants, boutique hotels and inns, and a upbeat downtown replete with shops, galleries, newsstands, and lofts. Exit U.S. Highway 441, from the Athens Bypass at Milledge Avenue, and enjoy Five Points, just a short drive on Milledge Avenue. This is a local favorite destination for shopping, dining and experiencing an Athens neighborhood lifestyle. Continuing by car or on foot, Milledge Avenue is a beautiful drive, or walk, featuring antebellum homes, until it ends at Prince Avenue. • visitathensga.com
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Watkinsville, Georgia
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ormerly known as “Big Springs,” Watkinsville, once a prominent stage-coach stop for early American settlers, today is recognized on the National Register for Historic Places with iconic attractions such as the Eagle Tavern Museum, Historic Haygood House, and Elder Mill Covered Bridge. This charming small town, with its newly renovated “streetscape” beckons visitors to stroll along its meandering pathways, while enjoying its many unique shops and delectable restaurants. Watkinsville offers just about everything for any type traveler, even for the electic. With the proudly displayed moniker “Artland of Georgia,” Watkinsville also offers the art enthusiast the opportunity to make or purchase an abundance of artists’ works, ranging from pottery, and painting, to hand-blown glass. Fancy a look behind the scenes? Well, we offer that too! Feel free to indulge yourself with a look into private art studios and watch first hand as raw materials blend together to make magic before your eyes. Be sure to stay in touch by following us on Facebook.com or visit us at www.VisitOconee.com to plan your next visit around our many festivals, outdoor concerts, and art shows/markets. Hope to see you soon! ◗ The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation has spurred art
galleries and “working shops” of artisans, like the Happy Valley Pottery. Farmer’s markets, antiques, and craftworkers’ shops make this alluring community a must. For every reason, the community is highly supportive of their OCAF. • ocaf.com ◗ Ashford Manor, 5 Harden Hill Rd., Watkinsville.
A five-acre B&B estate, this Victorian-era manor home features four acres of landscaped gardens. Restaurants are a short walk across the street to Chops and Hops, Girasole’s, Krimson Kafe, and Jittery Joe’s. The Granary is a speciality shopping experience to purchase bread items, jellies and jams. The meal is ground in the store! At Ashford Manor, special events include Concerts on the Lawn, and Shakespeare on the Lawn, by the Circle Ensemble Theatre Company. The Season has concerts scheduled beginning in May, placing you in a gorgeous garden with fountains and flowers, as you enjoy your favorite food and drink while listening to great live music. Ashford Manor has a wonderful history to share beginning with William Henry Ashford (1812-1871). He worked as a 39
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tailor’s apprentice in Greenville, TN under Andrew Johnson, who later became President of the United States. William Ashford continued his work as a tailor in Watkinsville making uniforms for soldiers during the Civil War. William married Louise Booth (1825-1870). They had eight children, five lived long, productive lives, three children died before the age of five. Letters from Louisa, William’s wife, to her son and brother, during the Civil War have become a part of Watkinsville history. William Thomas Ashford, “Uncle Willie”, was successful in Atlanta as a businessman, and today, the well-known street, Ashford-Dunwoody bears his name. Wine Fest, annually a major fall fundraiser for OCAF, is an event held at Ashford Manor. This is an opportunity to sample the best gourmet food from the participating restaurants, wineries and bottle shops in the Athens area and will certainly delight guests. See the Events Page at ocaf.com. ◗ The Haygood House was built in 1839, and later purchased by Green and Martha Askew Haygood. They had six children born in the house. One child, Laura, became one of the first missionaries to China, along with Lottie Moon from Bishop, Georgia. Laura died in 1900, and is buried in Shanghai. The log cabin beside the house was built in 1802, and was brought onto the property. Kathy and Jerry Chappelle purchased the home as a dream come true for Kathy to live in a Southern style home. Downstairs, shopping in Chappelle Gallery, is gorgeous handblown glass and pottery with other handcrafted items, just take your time, the artists are very talented, so it is easy to enjoy successful shopping. Happy Valley Pottery is also owned by the Chappelles. This is a wonderful visit to watch artists create their work. Modern lodging is easily available in Watkinsville at the SpringHill Suites Marriott. This is a delightful place to call home-base when you are traveling on Hwy. 441. Details are handled efficiently by the General Manager, Pam Doonan,
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and her staff. A delicious breakfast is served every morning, which is part of your lodging package. ◗ Harris Shoals, a short distance from downtown, is a gurgling shoals experience for a picnic, read a book, or just enjoy a walk in nature. ◗ Scull Shoals Mill Village - This lies in the Oconee
National Forest on Hwy. 15, and was the state’s first paper mill, water-powered sawmill, grist mill and textile mills. An interesting stop.
Greensboro, Georgia
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entral to Georgia’s most affluent community, Lake Oconee, Greensboro features more public golf courses than any other locale in the state, reflecting Georgia’s increasingly popular “golf country” status. Although its modern claim to fame is lake recreation and golfing, Greensboro is also a colonial town, with a Revolutionarywar era “Gaol” (a.k.a., “jail”) that’s one of the oldest penal structures in the South. Restored downtown historic buildings house first-rate antique, clothing, gift and jewelry merchants. The Greensboro Antique Mall, Dreamcatcher’s Art, Antiques and Collectibles, and A Pinch of the Past, attracts day-trippers from Atlanta and other regions for antiquing. Genuine Georgia, has been designed to showcase the high quality of artisans and craft designers who proudly represent Georgia. Traditions Old and New, is always a shopping experience that will satisfy both personally, and for gifts. The Greene County Historical Society Museum (a.k.a. the Virginia E. Evans History Museum) houses artifacts, photography, manuscripts and relics from Greene County’s history, open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Mercer Chapel on Penfield Road is the fully restored 1846 chapel with an historic cemetery in back. This was the first site of Mercer University. 43
Chappelle Gallery Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, Fiber, Sculpture, Wood, Metal, Candles, Food & Bath Products and More. Named one of “The Best Places Outside of Atlanta for the Arts” by the Athens Banner Herald. MON-SAT: 10am - 5:30pm
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Just minutes from Lake Oconee, Greensboro’s historic shopping district features regionally known restaurants, boutiques, home decor and gift shops. Search for the perfect antique, local art or shop for produce. Then enjoy a hand-scooped ice cream. Visit our beautifully restored downtown today where you’ll discover old-fashioned service isn’t so old-fashioned anymore. Dreamcatcher’s Antiques Art, Antiques and 65 706-453-4334 Collectibles Genuine Georgia 706-453-1440
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PIEDMONT LAKES & STATE PARKS • Lake Oconee Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair together comprise over 36,000 acres of water, giving the region its moniker as Georgia’s “Lake Country.” Lake community developments and Great Waters, part of Reynolds Plantation, are home to top-ranked signature golf courses that attract world-class golf pros. The Ritz Carlton remains a great destination as well as a day trip experience for locals and visitors to the Lake. • State Parks and Camp Sites • gastateparks.org • Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge • Fort Yargo - Winder • Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston • Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer • Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge - McRae
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f Norman Rockwell visited Madison, he would have definitely painted the line-up of red-white-and-blue flags flying from the Greek Revival, Neoclassical Victorian and Romanesque homes along sun-dappled, oak-lined streets in and around the historic district. There is no doubt about it: Madison is Rockwell Country, with a twist of “Pleasantville”. As you travel in to town under the canopy of ancient oaks that line the columned front porches, you’re sure to feel the quietude of this quaint, unique town envelop you. Notable for being one of the largest historic districts in the State of Georgia and just designated by Budget Travel as one of the “Most Picturesque Villages in the World”, Madison stands as a true testament to the time when cotton was king. If you want to rendezvous with the past, these historic streets encompass a wealth of Antebellum and Victorian buildings – from simple cottages to opulent mansions. 'VMM .FOV t 8JOF t %FTTFSU t 'SJEBZ /JHIU 1JBOP CBS
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Madison boasts a variety of activities to entertain and educate visitors about the nation’s most romantic era. At the Visitors Center on the square (open daily), visitors can pick up the walking/driving guide and begin a 1.4 mile route through the downtown and historic district. Many antique dealers and local ambient dining establishments including Perk Avenue can be enjoyed along this route, as well as a multitude of fine residences. Madison also has several places open daily for touring, including the restored beaux-arts Courthouse, three house museums, the African American Museum and the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center which is one of the first graded school houses in the South. Although Madison is most famous for its homes, it is more than a place with a well-documented historic pedigree. The vibrant downtown boasts over 165 antiques dealers, boutique shops, unique eateries – plenty to keep the most avid of shoppers and gourmands busy. Visit Amelia’s and Barkin’ Dogs Shoe Co. on Main Street for unique finds and helpful service. The city also hosts food, art, music and agricultural festivals throughout the year, many of which are centered around Madison’s Town Park. For overnight accommodations in Morgan County, you have a choice of spending the night in a modern hotel, historic and country style B&Bs, national lodging chain, or the state park and other camping facilities. Madison is even home to MORE ON PAGE 52
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AGRI-TOURISM Rich with abundant water, prime agricultural soils, family farming heritage and easy access to the largest food markets in Georgia, the area in and around Morgan County is fast becoming the hub of the local food movement. From sunflowers to local cheeses, to cotton, to fresh peaches, to the best darn milk you’ve ever tasted, to delicious and beautiful organic vegetables, to nuts and fresh delicious meats - Morgan County has it all. Use FARMeander to plan your visit - see a few farms in a day, come back for one of the festivals, or spend the night and make the weekend of it! • mmcgeorgia.org
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the only ‘Dude Ranch’ in the South…There is truly something to suit every taste and budget. Once described in the 1845 Guide to Georgia as the “Most cultured and aristocratic town on the stagecoach route from Charlestown to New Orleans”, Madison continues to be a popular overnight destination for those exploring towns that are steeped in rich history. • The Farmhouse Inn at Hundred Acre Farm–Hwy. 278 East Named one of the top ten B&B’s nationally for bird-watching. • James Madison Inn–a boutique hotel with 17 individually themed luxury guest rooms and two Grand Suites next to Madison’s Town Park. Madison hosts two of the largest home tours in the State of Georgia each year, a Spring Tour of Homes, Churches and Gardens and a Holiday Home Tour in December. These two events are the highlights of the year bringing many visitors from around the world. ◗ The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center – (Circa 1895)
Known as the first graded school house in the Southeast, the Cultural Center now serves as the Arts focal point of the town and hosts a myriad of events throughout the year. Within, you may tour Madison’s rich history, museums and art galleries. Open everyday but Monday. • mmcc-arts.org Morgan County African American Museum – (Circa 1895) Preserving the heritage and promoting awareness of African American contributions to the culture of the South. • mcaam.org Heritage Hall – (Circa 1811) Known as the ‘Antebellum Dame’ of Madison, you may enjoy daily tours of this mansion and exquisite antiques. • friendsofheritagehall.org The Rogers House (Circa 1810) and Rose Cottage (Circa 1891) – Enjoy daily tours of these unique historic homes, located just behind the old courthouse on the square. • www.friendsofheritagehall.org Just a few unique stops just outside of Madison that are “must sees” is Southern Cross Guest Ranch with full board, horseback riding, and instruction. Then visit the internationally renowned museum of German born artist Steffen Thomas. • steffenthomas.org You’ll also find the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum, located on Hwy. 441 two miles south of Madison, which houses the world’s largest collection of authentic microcars. • microcarmuseum.com 52
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est of Madison by nine short miles lies Rutledge (founded in 1871), a town of only 800 and the gateway to Hard Labor Creek State Park–Georgia’s largest state park. Surrounded by cotton fields, Rutledge’s historic district (only a half block square) is virtually unchanged since the “heyday” of the railroad. Less than three miles from Interstate I-20, the city of Rutledge offers quint shops, unique restaurants and a myriad of events and festivals throughout the year. Rutledge is also home to the Annual Sunflower Farm Festival. Designated as “a must see” event by Southern Living, chosen as one of “Georgia’s Top Festivals” by Atlanta Magazine and voted “Best Festival” by Lake Oconee Living Magazine, this makes for a fun, farm-filled day of family activities!
Eatonton, Georgia
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atonton offers literary distinction as the historic home of Uncle Remus and the legend of the lives-by-his-wits character, Brer Rabbit, a folklore classic attributed to Joel Chandler Harris. Nestled among the trees of Turner Park, the Uncle Remus Museum displays memorabilia of Joel Chandler Harris’ life in Eatonton and Putnam County as well as Brer Rabbit and de critters of his timeless stories. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed one hour for lunch, and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. • (706) 485-6856 Downtown Eatonton has a beautiful, well preserved historical district, the residential section features over 100 antebellum and Victorian era structures. Stop by the Chamber and pick up an Eatonton Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour brochure. Also don’t miss Auntie Bellum’s Antique Emporium It is a wonderful antique shop here. For more about Eatonton visit our website. • eatonton.com 53
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istoric Day Trip close to Milledgeville. In 1865 Jefferson Davis and his Confederate cabinet met for the last time. They were carrying the Confederate treasury from Richmond. Several million dollars of gold is still unaccounted for after the gold was disbursed. Toombs, refused to take a loyalty oath to the United States after the Civil War, which stripped him of his citizenship. • washingtongeorgia.net
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tately Milledgeville, served as the State Capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868, during the Civil War. Louisville was the first capital city of Georgia. A new statehouse was built in Milledgeville to accommodate the legislators. Milledgeville was named after the then Governor, John Milledge in 1803. In 1868, during Reconstruction, the capital was moved to Atlanta, symbol of the New South, as Milledgeville was now considered the Old South. On January 19, 1861, Georgia convention delegates joined the Confederate States of America. Three years later, Union General William T. Sherman and 30,000 Union troops marched into Milledgeville and left with the town destroyed and the countryside devastated. Georgia College and State University, a fine Museum District, and dozens of Revolutionary and Civil War historic site are year-round points of interest. For antiquing, you must include Old Capitol Treasures, and Auntie Bellum’s Attic. Famous author, Flannery O’Connor, came from Savannah as a young girl, and did much of her writing at her family’s farm, Andalusia. In 1910, Oliver Hardy, of Laurel and Hardy fame, lived here with his mother who managed the old Baldwin Hotel. • milledgevillega.us
150 th Anniversary of The American Civil War 2011 - 2015, The Union and Confederate Soldiers, who fought during the American Civil War will be honored. The Sesquicentennial, will have many commemorations at many of Georgia’s state parks and historic sites. Many of these locations can easily be explored on or near Historic Highway 441. • gacivilwar.org 54
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NATURAL ATTRACTIONS • Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Okefenokee is the Indian word for “Land of the Trembling Earth,” and the name of a 438,000 acre freshwater wetland, one of the largest wilderness areas in the eastern U.S. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, of which some 354,00 acres are a federally designated Wilderness Area, federally protects over 200 species of birds, over 40 species of mammals and over 50 species of reptiles, plus over 30 species of fish. Wilderness canoeing is the leading attraction, through 120-plus miles of canoe trails across wet prairies, islands, scrub-shrub areas, and enjoy one of the most unique wilderness areas in North America. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service • fws.gov/okefenokee Swampfest • swampfest.us Stephen C. Foster State Park • gastateparks.org
Dublin, Georgia “The Emerald City,” in March, hosts the Dublin-Laurens St. Patrick’s Festival, it is a month-long, 30 year tradition.
Douglas, Georgia Heritage Station Museum depicts the heritage of the area and showcases a unique collection of train memorabilia, which begins when the train depot was originally built in 1905 by the Wadley and Mt. Vernon Railroad.
Waycross, Georgia Waycross is a primary point of entry for tours of the worldfamous Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Okefenokee Swamp Park. Famous natives of Waycross include noted African American actor Ossie Davis, Pernell Roberts, and musician Gram Parsons. Tyler Perry’s alter-ego comedic heroine, Madea, was also “born” in Waycross!
Folkston, Georgia Folkston is an eastern gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp and a major regional “train-watching” center. The Folkston Funnel is a double railway track serving as the main artery for railroad traffic in and out of Georgia and Florida.
Fargo, Georgia Fargo, population under 500, is the insider’s favorite Okefenokee “getaway” towns. Stephen C. Foster State Park offers rustic accommodations in view of exotic semi-tropical birds that nest in the environs. 56
Advertiser Directory A C C O M M O D AT I O N S n BED & BREAKFAST
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◗ 4 1/2 STREET INN 55 4 1/2 Street, Highlands, NC 888-799-4464 4andahalfstinn.com
◗ BEECHWOOD INN • P17 220 Beechwood Dr., Clayton 706-782-5485 • beechwoodinn.ws + ◗ DINING
◗ ASHFORD MANOR A BED & BREAKFAST • P41 5 Harden Hill Road, Watkinsville 706-769-2633 ambedandbreakfast.com
◗ The James Madison Inn 260 W. Washington St., Madison 706-342-7040 www.jamesmadisoninn.com ◗ OLD CLAYTON INN • P12 60 South Main Street, Clayton 706-782-7722 • oldclaytoninn.com + ◗ DINING
◗ THE CHANDLER INN 790 N. 4th Street, Highlands, NC 888-378-6300 thechandlerinn.com
◗ SKYLINE LODGE & RESTAURANT • P8 470 Skyline Dr., Highlands, NC 800-575-9546 • skylinelodge.com + ◗ DINING
◗ THE DILLARD HOUSE • P11 1158 Franklin Street, Dillard 706-746-5348 • dillardhouse.com + ◗ DINING + ◗ ATTRACTIONS
◗ SPRINGHILL SUITE MARRIOTT • P42 3500 Daniells Bridge Rd., Athens 706-353-8484 springhillsuitesathens.com
◗ THE FARMHOUSE INN AT HUNDRED ACRE FARM 1051 Meadow Lane, Madison 706-342-7933 thefarmhouseinn.com
AT T R A C T I O N S ◗ BETTER HOMETOWN/ CLARKESVILLE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS • P28 Historic Mauldin House, Downtown Clarkesville 706-754-2220 • clarkesvillega.com + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ COMMERCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • P30 Main Street, Commerce 706-335-2954 • commercega.org + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ BRASELTON VISITORS BUREAU • P35 706-654-3915 • Braselton.net + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING + ◗ CHATEAU ELAN + ◗ MAYFIELD DAIRY
◗ DILLARD HOUSE STABLES 103 Franklin Road, Dillard 706-746-2038 • dillardhousestables.com ◗ DILLARD TOURISM ASSOCIATION • P11 Dillard • dillardgeorgia.com + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ CLAYTON DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOC. • P14 Downtownclaytonga.org + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
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Advertiser Directory AT T R A C T I O N S ◗ EATONTON-PUTNUM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton 706-485-7701 • eatonton.com + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER 434 South Main St., Madison 877-233-0598, 706-342-4743 mmcc-arts.org ◗ MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 277 South Main St., Madison 706-342-9627 friendsofheritagehall.org
◗ THE FOXFIRE MUSEUM HERITAGE CENTER • P10 200 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City 706-746-5828 • foxfire.org
◗ OCONEE COUNTY WELCOME CENTER • P40 22 N. Main Street, Bldg. B, Watkinsville 706-769-5197 • VisitOconee.com + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ FUNOPOLIS FAMILY FUN CENTER • P36 40155 Hwy. 441, Commerce 706-335-3866 funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com ◗ GREENE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • P46 111 N. Main St., Greensboro 706-453-7592 • greeneccoc.org + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION • P43 34 School St., Watkinsville 706-769-4565 • ocaf.com ◗ TOWN OF TALLULAH FALLS • P26 706-754-4318 tallulahfallsgeorgia.org + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS • P25 18 Sorghum Mill Dr., Lakemont 706-782-2776 hillsideorchard.com + ◗ SHOPPING ◗ Madison-Morgan County Visitors CTR. • P49 115 E. Jefferson St., Madison 706-342-4454 madisonga.org + ◗ ACCOMMODATIONS + ◗ DINING + ◗ SHOPPING
◗ UNCLE REMUS MUSEUM 214 Oak Street, Eatonton 706-485-6856 uncleremusmuseum.org
D I N I N G n BBQ ◗ HAWG WILD BBQ 515 Grant Street, Clarkesville 706-754-4323 hawgwildbbq.com
◗ CABIN CREEK BBQ COMPANY 199 Memorial Dr., Nicholson 706-757-2267
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Advertiser Directory D I N I N G ◗ A DIFFERENT FLAVOR 11 Central Ave., Commerce 706-248-5363
◗ THE KRIMSON KAFE 40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville 706-310-0888 thekrimsonkafe.com
◗ ADRIAN’S PLACE 325 West Washington St., Madison 706-342-1600
◗ THE MADISON CHOP HOUSE GRILLE 202 South Main St., Madison 706-342-9009
◗ AMICI 113 South Main St., Madison 706-432-0000 amici-café.com
◗ THE MADISON TEA ROOM 290 Hancock Street, Madison 706-688-9TEA (832) madisontearoom.com
◗ BISTRO ON SOUTH MAIN • P12 60 South Main Street, Clayton 706-782-7722 • oldclaytoninn.com
◗ PERK AVENUE • P47 111 Jefferson St., Madison 706-342-2562
◗ CHOPS & HOPS 2 South Main St., Watkinsville 706-310-1101 • chopsandhops.com
◗ TOWN 220 RESTAURANT 220 West Washington St., Madison 706-752-1445 • town220.com
◗ FROMAGE & OTHER FINE FOODS • P18 31 Earl Street, Clayton 706-212-7349 fromageclayton.com
◗ ZEPPELIN’S • P21 88 North Main Street, Clayton 706-212-0101 zeppelinspastahouse.com
◗ GIRASOLE’S RESTAURANT 24 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville 706-310-0410 ◗ JITTERY JOE’S 27 Greensboro Hwy.,Watkinsville 706-769-4280 • jitteryjoes.com
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◗ ATTIC TREASURES 19 North Main St., Watkinsville 706-769-2818
◗ A FLEA AN’ TIQUE • P37 185 Broadway Ave., Suite 100, Braselton 706-654-2190 • aflea-antique.com
◗ AUCTION VENTURES 3880 Hwy. 53, Hoschton 706-654-2693
◗ APPALACHIAN TRADERS Downtown Dillard 706-746-5253 • dillardgeorgia.com ◗ THE ART-FULL BARN, OLD CLARKESVILLE MILL • P29 583 Grant St., Clarkesville 706-754-1247 artfullbarn.com
◗ AUNTIE BELLUM’S ATTIC 111 Nth Wayne St., Milledgeville 478-454-0097
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Advertiser Directory S H O P P I N G n ANTIQUES, GALLERY & MISC. SHOPPING n ANTIQUES - continued ◗ J&K FLEAS AN’TIQUES 184 South Main St., Madison 706-342-3009 j-and-k-enterprises.com
◗ THE BLUE EYED BUFFALO Downtown Dillard 850-573-0462 • dillardgeorgia.com ◗ BRASELTON ANTIQUE MALL 5134 Hwy. 53, Braselton 706-654-3693 braseltonantiquemall.com
◗ MADISON MARKETS 144 Academy, Madison 706-342-0217 madisonmarkets.com ◗ OLD CAPITOL TREASURES 110 South Wayne, Milledgeville 478-451-0556
◗ BUTLER GALLERIES I 48 North Main Street, Clayton 706-782-8440 butlergalleries.com
◗ OUR NANA’S ATTIC 3699 Highway 53, Hoschton 706-654-5645 • 937-623-3185 ournanasattic.com
◗ BUTLER’S II 74 North Main Street, Clayton 706-212-0155 butlergalleries.com ◗ CABIN FEVER Downtown Dillard 706-746-5766 • dillardgeorgia.com
◗ ‘OUR TOWN’ ANTIQUES 1671 S. Elm St., Commerce 706-335-8065 ourtownantiques.com
◗ COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • P37 115 Harrison St., Braselton 706-824-7204
◗ PINCH OF THE PAST • P46 1271 North East St., Greensboro 912-656-4290 pinchofthepast.com
◗ DEJAVU ANTIQUES Downtown Dillard 706-746-5863 dillardgeorgia.com
◗ TRADITIONS OLD & NEW • P46 112 N. Main St., Greensboro 706-453-0550
◗ DESTINATION ANTIQUES 176 West Jefferson St., Madison 706-342-2004 destinationantiques.com
◗ VINTAGE BLESSINGS ANTIQUES • P34 Banks Crossing, Commerce 706-335-0717 vintageblessings.net
◗ DILLARD ANTIQUE MALL Downtown Dillard 706-746-6271 • dillardgeorgia.com
◗ YESTERDAY’S TREASURES ANTIQUE MALL Downtown Dillard 706-746-3363 • dillardgeorgia.com
◗ DILLARD GENERAL STORE Downtown Dillard 706-746-3200 dillardgeorgia.com
n ANTIQUES, GALLERY ◗ DREAMCATCHER’S ART, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • P46 104 S. Main St.,Greensboro 706-453-4334 dreamcatcherantiques.com
◗ GREENSBORO ANTIQUE MALL • P46 101 S. Main St., Greensboro 706-453-9100 antiquesofthelake.com 60
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◗ ARTISAN’S ALLEY 199 West Jefferson Street, Madison 706-752-1870 artisansallymadison.com
◗ FABULOUS FINDS CONSIGNMENT STORE • P35 280 Banks Crossing Dr., Commerce 706-335-3223
◗ CHAPPELLE GALLERY • P44 25 S. Main St., Watkinsville 706-310-0985 • chappellegallery.net
◗ THE GRANARY BAKERY & COUNTRY STORE 20 C. Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville 706-769-6766 thegranarybread.com
◗ CRAWFORD ART GALLERY 68 North Main St., Clayton 706-782-8379 broderickcrawfordart.com
◗ HOMESTEAD HOUSE • P27 Old Hwy. 441 North, Clarkesville 706-754-0789 homesteadhouseprimitives.com
◗ FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY 1001 Salem Road, Farmington 706-769-5379 farmingtondepotgallery.net
◗ LAKOTA COVE • P63 230 Old Mill White Road Extension, Jasper 770-893-3495 LakotaCove.com + ◗ ATTRACTION
◗ GENUINE GEORGIA ARTISAN MARKETPLACE • P46
101 N. Main St., Greensboro 706-453-1440 • genuinegeorgia.com
An exceptional destination for rustic home furnishings “gallery” celebrating the western spirit of the environs. This unique gallery specializes in hand-hewn, one-of-a-kind items and furnishings for every room in the home and offers design services. Regular exhibitors in log home and home shows, as well as horse shows year-round, enjoy the facility’s presentation of American artists and their great designs.
◗ HAPPY VALLEY POTTERY • P44 1210 Carson Graves Rd., Watkinsville • 706-769-5922 n MISC. SHOPPING ◗ Amelia’s Apparel & Accessories • P48 172 South Main St., Madison 706-342-2986 ◗ Barkin’ Dogs Shoe Co. • P48 172-A South Main St., Madison 706-342-2929, 888-342-0029 barkindogsshoeco.com ◗ CINDY’S DRAGONFLY Hwy. 441, Dillard 770-601-1604
◗ LENOX • P35 Banks Crossing Dr., Commerce 706-335-2888
◗ EQUINE CONSIGN 121 West Jefferson St., Madison 706-343-1555 equineconsign.net
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Advertiser Directory S H O P P I N G n MISC. SHOPPING - continued ◗ OUTDOOR 76 • P9 76 East Main St., Franklin, NC 828-349-7676 • outdoor76.com
◗ SOUTHERN BELLES & BEAUS 40 North Main St., Watkinsville 706-769-5375 sbbwatkinsville.com
◗ PRATER’S MAIN STREET BOOKS 34 Main Street, Clayton 706-212-0014 • praterbooks.com
◗ YOUNG HARRIS WATERSPORTS • P22 2683 Hwy. 76, Suite A, Hiawassee 706-896-0834 yhwatersports.com mtnwake.com + ◗ SERVICES
◗ PURPLE DOOR • P35 310 Banks Crossing Dr., Commerce 706-335-0077
Outfitting visitors with equipment needed to pursue water sports of all kinds, including boat and jet ski rentals, equipment, wakeboarding lessons, camps and more. Offering services to five states– Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.
◗ REEVES ACE HARDWARE/ SPORTING GOODS • P20 • 16 South Main Street, Clayton 706-782-4253 • Highway 441 North, Dillard 706-746-7414 reevesacehardware.com ◗ REEVES HOME FURNISHINGS • P20 16 South Main Street, Clayton 706-782-4253 reeveshomefurnishings.com ◗ SASSY RABBIT • P35 140 Banks Crossing Dr., Commerce 706-335-9518
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