Joni's Guidebook
Hiking
Many hiking trails 10-20 minutes from home.
Amicalola Falls is 20 minutes. Hiking along largest waterfall E of Miss- 729’. The start of the Apalachian Trail. Great hiking, awesome views. 3D Archery, Lunch at Maple Restaurant. Bird & Reptile Shows, Zipline Tours
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdAmicalola Falls is 20 minutes. Hiking along largest waterfall E of Miss- 729’. The start of the Apalachian Trail. Great hiking, awesome views. 3D Archery, Lunch at Maple Restaurant. Bird & Reptile Shows, Zipline Tours
Closeby easy Hike. End of Monument Road - great place for a picnic at the overlook
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Eagle's Rest
7315 Monument RdCloseby easy Hike. End of Monument Road - great place for a picnic at the overlook
Eagles Rest Park is 10 minutes at the end of Monument Rd. 1.7 mile Oglethorpe Mountain Trail with 360° mountaintop views from various wooden overlooks and easy to moderate hiking trails. Great for a picnic.
Oglethorpe Mountain Trail
Oglethorpe Mountain TrailEagles Rest Park is 10 minutes at the end of Monument Rd. 1.7 mile Oglethorpe Mountain Trail with 360° mountaintop views from various wooden overlooks and easy to moderate hiking trails. Great for a picnic.
Closeby - 3 trails to choose from moderate to strenuous terrain- .3 mile hike Crest trail, 1 mile hike Preserve trail, and the 2 mile more store Lis Champion trail.
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Burnt Mountain Preserve
2686-2964 GA-136Closeby - 3 trails to choose from moderate to strenuous terrain- .3 mile hike Crest trail, 1 mile hike Preserve trail, and the 2 mile more store Lis Champion trail.
Hiking/Mountain Biking - 10 minutes. Strenuous trail to a beautiful waterfall . $10 day pass required from Go Outdoors Ga.
Tobacco Pouch Trail
4293-4525 Monument RoadHiking/Mountain Biking - 10 minutes. Strenuous trail to a beautiful waterfall . $10 day pass required from Go Outdoors Ga.
Talking Rock Nature Preserve - 20 minutes Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails
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Talking Rock Nature Preserve
1846 Carns Mill RoadTalking Rock Nature Preserve - 20 minutes Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails
Outdoor Adventure- kayaking, rafting, tubing, ziplines. ATV, horseback, fishing
Class II & III rapids
30 minutes from Bearfoot Falls
Stocked fishing
Amicalola Creek, Georgia, i-United States
Class II & III rapids
30 minutes from Bearfoot Falls
Stocked fishing
Kayaking & Tubing on Cartecay River - 20 minutes away . Kayak Fishing too
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Kayaking & Tubing on Cartecay River - 20 minutes away . Kayak Fishing too
“This large outcrop of rocks makes the perfect picnic place, complete with swimming hole, rock slides, and all out fun. “ 30 minutes away . Need $10pp 1 day license to enter: gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or by calling 1-800-366-2661.
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Edge of the World Trail
7000 Hwy 53“This large outcrop of rocks makes the perfect picnic place, complete with swimming hole, rock slides, and all out fun. “ 30 minutes away . Need $10pp 1 day license to enter: gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or by calling 1-800-366-2661.
45 minutes -Kayaking, rafting, tubing the scenic Toccoa River . 1 1/2 or 5 hour kayaking trip under swinging bridge
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska Rd45 minutes -Kayaking, rafting, tubing the scenic Toccoa River . 1 1/2 or 5 hour kayaking trip under swinging bridge
Cool swing - swimming hole . Kayak or tube from Devils Elbow at Steel Bridge to Edge of the World in Dawsonville - 25 minute drive . Trout fishing at Steele Bridge
Devil's Elbow
Cool swing - swimming hole . Kayak or tube from Devils Elbow at Steel Bridge to Edge of the World in Dawsonville - 25 minute drive . Trout fishing at Steele Bridge
Toccoa River
Fly Fishing -45 minutes
Relaxing floating family beauty in the Alpine Village of Helen, Ga - 1 hour from Bearfoot Falls
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Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss StrasseRelaxing floating family beauty in the Alpine Village of Helen, Ga - 1 hour from Bearfoot Falls
Camels, Tigers, Zebra. Feed the safe animals .
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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
469 Old Dahlonega HwyCamels, Tigers, Zebra. Feed the safe animals .
Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast. 450 foot deep reservoir great Fishing & Boating -45 minutes away
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Carters Lake
Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast. 450 foot deep reservoir great Fishing & Boating -45 minutes away
35 Obstacle challenge courses featuring three levels of suspended bridges and tight ropes ranging from 15 to 50 feet in the air
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow Road35 Obstacle challenge courses featuring three levels of suspended bridges and tight ropes ranging from 15 to 50 feet in the air
License to Chill Snow Island
7650 Lanier Islands PkwySnow tubing , ice skating
Margaritaville kwi-Lanier Islands Water Park
7650 Lanier Islands PkwyWater Park & wave pool
The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide Dr
Lake Lanier
Fishing, Jet Skiing, Boating - 45 minutes to 1 hr away
Bent Tree Stables
40 Little Pine Mountain RoadBeautiful place to learn about caterpillars and butterflies
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Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
427 Castleberry Bridge RdBeautiful place to learn about caterpillars and butterflies
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdI-Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64White Water Rafting Class III & IV
Ocoee Outdoors
1985 US-64Set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains near Dawsonville, Atlanta Motorsports Park is home to two driving circuits in the North Georgia mountains. Designed by Formula One architect Hermann Tilke, Atlanta Motorsports Park's two-mile main road course was recently voted one of the Top 10 Tracks in North America by Road & Track Magazine
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Atlanta Motorsports Park
20 Duck Thurmond RdSet in the breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains near Dawsonville, Atlanta Motorsports Park is home to two driving circuits in the North Georgia mountains. Designed by Formula One architect Hermann Tilke, Atlanta Motorsports Park's two-mile main road course was recently voted one of the Top 10 Tracks in North America by Road & Track Magazine
Nacoochee Antiques
7091 S Main StZip lining
Iron Mountain Park
116 Iron Mountain ParkwayATV rentals & trails
Wineries/Vineyards
One of our Favorite Wineries . Live Music weekends 1:30-5:30 , beautiful winery & vineyard ... Great Family business , food truck on weekends
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Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnOne of our Favorite Wineries . Live Music weekends 1:30-5:30 , beautiful winery & vineyard ... Great Family business , food truck on weekends
Only 10 minutes away. Winery with Live Music on Weekends
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Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyOnly 10 minutes away. Winery with Live Music on Weekends
Canoe Vineyard and Winery
Beautiful view overlooking vineyards & mountain range beyond - Estate Wines - grown in Georgia- Doxology a good Dry Red ,
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Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdBeautiful view overlooking vineyards & mountain range beyond - Estate Wines - grown in Georgia- Doxology a good Dry Red ,
Love this winery - Adirondacks & fire pits overlooking the vineyard - live music- 2 beautiful tasting rooms - German Food truck on weekends
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Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdLove this winery - Adirondacks & fire pits overlooking the vineyard - live music- 2 beautiful tasting rooms - German Food truck on weekends
Buckley Vineyards
Relaxed atmosphere .. outdoor fire-pits , live weekend music
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Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdRelaxed atmosphere .. outdoor fire-pits , live weekend music
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdBeautiful Winery & Views , live music on weekends
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailFrogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrThree Sisters Vineyards & Winery
439 Vineyard WayBeautiful Vineyard & Views
Sightseeing
I-Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrGardens of Seasonal Color
https://www.gibbsgardens.com/
Reservations needed .
Fall Foliage & Santa train !
https://brscenic.com/
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I-Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StReservations needed .
Fall Foliage & Santa train !
https://brscenic.com/
Dahlonega is a small historic mountain town with gold mining history only 30 minute drive with awesome wineries, restaurants, and downtown square decked for Christmas with horse drawn sleigh rides.
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Dahlonega
Dahlonega is a small historic mountain town with gold mining history only 30 minute drive with awesome wineries, restaurants, and downtown square decked for Christmas with horse drawn sleigh rides.
Dining
Home Restaurant
3909 Steve Tate HwyFiner Dining
Tacos and margaritas
61 North Main StreetSourwood
60 N Gate Station DrSunday Brunch. Unique menu- excellent food & atmosphere. Live music weekends
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Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StSunday Brunch. Unique menu- excellent food & atmosphere. Live music weekends
Cantaberry
524 E Main StLive music Wednesday night & weekends . Call ahead .
River Street Tavern
40 River StOutdoor Seating - Live music Wed, Fri, Sat
Bigun's Barbeque
362 Carns Mill RdFuego Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
260 Foothills PkwyI-Montaluce Winery no-Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdFine Dining with a view
Historical building , Family Style Country Cooking , Old Gold Mine
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The Smith House
84 S Chestatee StHistorical building , Family Style Country Cooking , Old Gold Mine
Georgia Delivers
32 Pleasant Hill RdRestaurant & Grocery Delivery Service
Orchards/Pumpkin Patch
I-Farm kaBurt
5 Burts Pumpkin Farm RdFall activity - Huge Pumpkins & Hayride
B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52Closest U-Pick Apple Orchard , Petting Farm
Voted Best Apple Orchard!
A 4th generation family owned and operated apple , strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, peach, plum, nectarine orchard.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrVoted Best Apple Orchard!
A 4th generation family owned and operated apple , strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, peach, plum, nectarine orchard.
Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
125 Bannister RdPetting Zoo
Wildlife Rescue - 30 minutes away
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
469 Old Dahlonega HwyMountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdPettting zoo for kids