Best Guide to Enjoy North GA Mountains
Great Outdoor Activities: Hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls and rivers
If you love nature and the great outdoors, this part is for you and you have come to the right place!
Tallulah Falls is one of the most beautiful scenic hikes within a 25 minute drive of our Airbnb. The Tallulah Gorge is one of the largest in the United States and boasts the famed Tallulah Falls Suspension Bridge. Enjoy beautiful views, fresh air, gorgeous waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Definitely a recommended day trip with the family.
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Tallulah Gorge
Tallulah Falls is one of the most beautiful scenic hikes within a 25 minute drive of our Airbnb. The Tallulah Gorge is one of the largest in the United States and boasts the famed Tallulah Falls Suspension Bridge. Enjoy beautiful views, fresh air, gorgeous waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Definitely a recommended day trip with the family.
Our cabin borders the boundary of Georgia's highest elevated state park. Enjoy mountain hikes, lakes for swimming, and rivers only 10 minutes from the Airbnb.
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Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyOur cabin borders the boundary of Georgia's highest elevated state park. Enjoy mountain hikes, lakes for swimming, and rivers only 10 minutes from the Airbnb.
An amazing waterfall adventure where you can walk trails underneath the gushing water and get a reverse view of the waterfall at this unique spot!
Located approximately 30 minutes from the cabin.
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Dry Falls
U.S. 64An amazing waterfall adventure where you can walk trails underneath the gushing water and get a reverse view of the waterfall at this unique spot!
Located approximately 30 minutes from the cabin.
Sky Valley overlook is located within 10 minutes of our Airbnb. This is a great place to enjoy scenic mountain views and also a perfect place to watch the sun set.
Overlook Way
Overlook WaySky Valley overlook is located within 10 minutes of our Airbnb. This is a great place to enjoy scenic mountain views and also a perfect place to watch the sun set.
Another beautiful nearby lake, Lake Burton offers swimming and water activities as well as great lakeside dining in places like the Bleu Canoe restaurant and Chop House.
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Lake burton
Another beautiful nearby lake, Lake Burton offers swimming and water activities as well as great lakeside dining in places like the Bleu Canoe restaurant and Chop House.
Visit the beautiful public beach at Lake Rabun, only 30 minutes from the Airbnb.
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Lake Rabun
Visit the beautiful public beach at Lake Rabun, only 30 minutes from the Airbnb.
Amicalola Falls is tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. The views of the falls and hike and stairs up offer a magical experience for people of all ages. Located about 1 hour away from the Airbnb.
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Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. The views of the falls and hike and stairs up offer a magical experience for people of all ages. Located about 1 hour away from the Airbnb.
Nearby Mountain Towns
Here is a list of adorable mountain towns which are 10 minutes to an hour or two of our Airbnb.
Originally inhabited by Cherokee tribes, the town of Clayton was incorporated in 1821 by European settlers. The mountain community is known for its thriving downtown, unique lodging, outdoor recreation and restaurants, earning it the title of Farm to Table Capital of Georgia.
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Clayton
Originally inhabited by Cherokee tribes, the town of Clayton was incorporated in 1821 by European settlers. The mountain community is known for its thriving downtown, unique lodging, outdoor recreation and restaurants, earning it the title of Farm to Table Capital of Georgia.
The quaint town of Highlands, NC offers an engaging, warm, and welcoming spirit. This is your personal mountain retreat, where making the most of every moment is a must. Located about 30 minutes from our Airbnb.
NC-28, Highlands, NC, USA
The quaint town of Highlands, NC offers an engaging, warm, and welcoming spirit. This is your personal mountain retreat, where making the most of every moment is a must. Located about 30 minutes from our Airbnb.
Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina. Great selection of shops and restaurants, only within 25 minutes driving distance of our Airbnb.
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Franklin
Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina. Great selection of shops and restaurants, only within 25 minutes driving distance of our Airbnb.
Helen is a "must see" mountain town located in NE Georgia. Modeled after an old German, naturally Helen is famous for their Oktoberfest each year. Located about an hour from our Airbnb.
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Helen
Helen is a "must see" mountain town located in NE Georgia. Modeled after an old German, naturally Helen is famous for their Oktoberfest each year. Located about an hour from our Airbnb.
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
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Asheville
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega offers expansive mountain vistas, roaring waterfalls and bubbling streams, postcard-worthy
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Dahlonega
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega offers expansive mountain vistas, roaring waterfalls and bubbling streams, postcard-worthy
Adrenaline + Adventure
Some recommendations to help get your heart racing and blood pumping.
Zip lining from the heavens. If you are looking to get your heart racing as you see Georgia from a different angle, make sure you check out Highlands Aerial Park. WARNINIG! You can't be afraid of heights, there are height/age restrictions and you must be in good bill of health to enjoy. Located only 15 minutes from our Airbnb cabin.
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Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdZip lining from the heavens. If you are looking to get your heart racing as you see Georgia from a different angle, make sure you check out Highlands Aerial Park. WARNINIG! You can't be afraid of heights, there are height/age restrictions and you must be in good bill of health to enjoy. Located only 15 minutes from our Airbnb cabin.
Explore the perfect mix of white water rafting, ziplining and other outdoor adventures, matched with unique luxury cabin or group lodging and plenty of connection time with family & friends. We've been helping guests enjoy fantastic adventures on the Georgia and South Carolina border since 1971. Located about 30 minutes drive from our Airbnb.
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Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14Explore the perfect mix of white water rafting, ziplining and other outdoor adventures, matched with unique luxury cabin or group lodging and plenty of connection time with family & friends. We've been helping guests enjoy fantastic adventures on the Georgia and South Carolina border since 1971. Located about 30 minutes drive from our Airbnb.
Roughly 20 minutes from our cabin is the Highlands Outpost. Great for family fun to enjoy in both summer and winter. Activities include tubing and Rollercoaster.
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdRoughly 20 minutes from our cabin is the Highlands Outpost. Great for family fun to enjoy in both summer and winter. Activities include tubing and Rollercoaster.
Wineries + Farms
Please keep in mind that many of the award-winning wineries are typically ADULTS ONLY venues.
Moonrise Distillery is an Award-Winning distillery conveniently located in Downtown Clayton. They have an award winning Vodka, they also use ancient techniques to make gin and Bourbon and unique craft cocktails. ADULTS ONLY VENUE. We urge guest to use an Uber or have a designated driver.
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Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdMoonrise Distillery is an Award-Winning distillery conveniently located in Downtown Clayton. They have an award winning Vodka, they also use ancient techniques to make gin and Bourbon and unique craft cocktails. ADULTS ONLY VENUE. We urge guest to use an Uber or have a designated driver.
12 Spies is the ultimate relaxing winery in the North Georgia Mountains. Being a 21 or older property make this the perfect place to escape from the grind. Located less than a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
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12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch Rd12 Spies is the ultimate relaxing winery in the North Georgia Mountains. Being a 21 or older property make this the perfect place to escape from the grind. Located less than a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
If you’re looking for a beautiful day with the ambiance of the North Ga mountains and a phenomenal vineyard Stonewall Creek is the place to be. Learn about wine or even volunteer to pick grapes. Located a 25 minute drive from our Airbnb.
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Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnIf you’re looking for a beautiful day with the ambiance of the North Ga mountains and a phenomenal vineyard Stonewall Creek is the place to be. Learn about wine or even volunteer to pick grapes. Located a 25 minute drive from our Airbnb.
This is a great place to visit the country store and pick your own fruits and vegetables. Located only 15 minutes away, enjoy fun for the whole family. In season, enjoy hay rides, the farm train, playground and corn maze.
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Hillside Orchard Farms WHOLESALE
105 Mitcham CirThis is a great place to visit the country store and pick your own fruits and vegetables. Located only 15 minutes away, enjoy fun for the whole family. In season, enjoy hay rides, the farm train, playground and corn maze.
Casual Restaurants
These are some casual dining restaurants we recommend which are in close proximity to our Airbnb.
If you like Italian cuisine, I highly recommend Mama G's Italian Restaurant. It's definitely worth the wait which could be up to an hour some days, especially during season. Great food and service.
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Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441If you like Italian cuisine, I highly recommend Mama G's Italian Restaurant. It's definitely worth the wait which could be up to an hour some days, especially during season. Great food and service.
One of our favorite restaurants in Downtown Clayton. Two level restaurant with a rooftop terrace and bar with nice views of Main Street. The food is fantastic, portions are large and the staff are friendly. Highly recommended if you like Mexican food.
Laguna Mexican Restaurant and Bar
88 North Main StreetOne of our favorite restaurants in Downtown Clayton. Two level restaurant with a rooftop terrace and bar with nice views of Main Street. The food is fantastic, portions are large and the staff are friendly. Highly recommended if you like Mexican food.
Good restaurant in close proximity to our cabin. Open for dinner on Sundays which is hard to find in these parts. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and prices are good and we feel the quality is great as well.
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Valley Cafe
7099 US-441Good restaurant in close proximity to our cabin. Open for dinner on Sundays which is hard to find in these parts. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and prices are good and we feel the quality is great as well.
Another great restaurant with a Sports Bar type of vibe. Restaurant offers a big outdoor patio where bands play Live music.
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Universal Joint
109 N Main StAnother great restaurant with a Sports Bar type of vibe. Restaurant offers a big outdoor patio where bands play Live music.
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StOne of Claytons biggest attractions for yummy treats.
Such an amazing ambiance. Great place to enjoy brunch, lunch or a cocktail.
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Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
270 Main StSuch an amazing ambiance. Great place to enjoy brunch, lunch or a cocktail.
Delicious pizza brought to you by the same owners of Fortify restaurant.
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Fortify Pi
69 N Main StDelicious pizza brought to you by the same owners of Fortify restaurant.
Great local brewery, lots of fun for the whole family. This restaurant allows you to bring food while enjoying craft beer. Definitely a place to check out if you are a beer enthusiast.
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Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StGreat local brewery, lots of fun for the whole family. This restaurant allows you to bring food while enjoying craft beer. Definitely a place to check out if you are a beer enthusiast.
Daytime cafe serving all-day breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a folksy atmosphere. Located on the commercial side of Downtown Clayton.
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The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15Daytime cafe serving all-day breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a folksy atmosphere. Located on the commercial side of Downtown Clayton.
Fancy Restaurants
One of the best restaurants nearby if you are celebrating a special occasion. Some of these restaurants are a bit of a drive but worth it!
This is a local favorite if you are looking for a more refined experience. Very close proximity to our Airbnb. Gourmet food, excellent service and brought to you in one of the most picturesque settings in all of Clayton
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Julep Kitchen
500 GA-246This is a local favorite if you are looking for a more refined experience. Very close proximity to our Airbnb. Gourmet food, excellent service and brought to you in one of the most picturesque settings in all of Clayton
This restaurant was such an incredible experience. They were a little busy on the night we went but all the food was amazing and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
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Root and Barrel Kitchen & Bar
77 East Main StreetThis restaurant was such an incredible experience. They were a little busy on the night we went but all the food was amazing and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
One of the most popular restaurants in all of Downtown Clayton. Fortify offers a wide variety of gourmet options in a cute setting. This restaurant is definitely worth the wait. Only 10 minute drive from our Airbnb!
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Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StOne of the most popular restaurants in all of Downtown Clayton. Fortify offers a wide variety of gourmet options in a cute setting. This restaurant is definitely worth the wait. Only 10 minute drive from our Airbnb!
Enjoy seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine that's locally sourced from our their own gardens and greenhouses at Madison's, relaxed fine dining in Highlands, NC. About 30 minute drive from our Airbnb but well worth the distance.
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Madison's Restaurant
445 Main StEnjoy seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine that's locally sourced from our their own gardens and greenhouses at Madison's, relaxed fine dining in Highlands, NC. About 30 minute drive from our Airbnb but well worth the distance.
Upscale restaurant with lakefront seating in a quiet setting. Located about 25 minutes from the cabin.
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on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdUpscale restaurant with lakefront seating in a quiet setting. Located about 25 minutes from the cabin.
Oak Steakhouse Highlands
470 Skyline Lodge RoadFun with the Family
Recommendations for things to do with the little ones.
Mini golf if you would like to play. About 20 minutes to 4 Seasons to our cabin. Great fun with the family.
4 Seasons Putt-n-Play
7570 Georgia RoadMini golf if you would like to play. About 20 minutes to 4 Seasons to our cabin. Great fun with the family.
The Dillard House is a local attraction which has a great restaurant, grounds, and public horseback riding stables. You and your family can enjoy hours here, especially during the season. Take advantage of riding horses only 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
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Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StThe Dillard House is a local attraction which has a great restaurant, grounds, and public horseback riding stables. You and your family can enjoy hours here, especially during the season. Take advantage of riding horses only 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Check out Rabun County's main park and playground, great for the little ones and located 15 minutes from the Airbnb.
Rabun County Community Playground
Rabun County Park RoadCheck out Rabun County's main park and playground, great for the little ones and located 15 minutes from the Airbnb.
The Tiger Drive-In Movie Theatre takes us back in time. Since its opening in 1954, people have gathered to watch new movies under the stars and enjoy snacks with the family. The Tiger Drive-In is 15 minute drive from the cabin.
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Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 SThe Tiger Drive-In Movie Theatre takes us back in time. Since its opening in 1954, people have gathered to watch new movies under the stars and enjoy snacks with the family. The Tiger Drive-In is 15 minute drive from the cabin.
Goats On The Roof is a fun family stop! Lots to do, they carry boiled peanuts, Jams and Jelly's, variety of Jarred Goods, Unique gifts, T-Shirts, Homemade fudge, Award Winning Nitro Homemade Ice cream, Gem Mining and a Playground!! You can even feed the goats and become an official Goat Ranger! You can sit back and relax in one of their Adirondack rockers by the fire pit! Located in Tiger, only a 15 minute drive from our Airbnb.
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Geder på taget
3026 US-441Goats On The Roof is a fun family stop! Lots to do, they carry boiled peanuts, Jams and Jelly's, variety of Jarred Goods, Unique gifts, T-Shirts, Homemade fudge, Award Winning Nitro Homemade Ice cream, Gem Mining and a Playground!! You can even feed the goats and become an official Goat Ranger! You can sit back and relax in one of their Adirondack rockers by the fire pit! Located in Tiger, only a 15 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Take the kids for a fun gem exploration in the quaint town of Franklin, NC, only a 25 minutes drive from the Airbnb.
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Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips StTake the kids for a fun gem exploration in the quaint town of Franklin, NC, only a 25 minutes drive from the Airbnb.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdLots of fun to enjoy with the kids or friends.
A small but great art museum located a short drive away in Downtown Franklin.
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The Bascom
323 Franklin RdA small but great art museum located a short drive away in Downtown Franklin.
Take a fun day trip to Blue Ridge and ride the historic Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Make sure to book your tickets in advance! Blue Ridge is about 1.5 hours from the Airbnb.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTake a fun day trip to Blue Ridge and ride the historic Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Make sure to book your tickets in advance! Blue Ridge is about 1.5 hours from the Airbnb.
Be sure to checkout Fun Factory, which is an arcade, indoor go-carting and indoor golf center. Lots of fun for the whole family!
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The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdBe sure to checkout Fun Factory, which is an arcade, indoor go-carting and indoor golf center. Lots of fun for the whole family!