'Peace of Mind' Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food just outside the North Gate of Big Canoe. Reservations are recommended. Closed Mondays.
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Home Restaurant
3909 Steve Tate HwyDelicious food just outside the North Gate of Big Canoe. Reservations are recommended. Closed Mondays.
Delicious food and just outside the North Gate of Big Canoe. Closed Mondays.
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Sourwood
60 N Gate Station DrDelicious food and just outside the North Gate of Big Canoe. Closed Mondays.
A great place to pick up deli or specialty items for a picnic hike, as well as basic grocery supplies. They also have a great wine selection.
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Foothills IGA Market
70 Foothills PkwyA great place to pick up deli or specialty items for a picnic hike, as well as basic grocery supplies. They also have a great wine selection.
Casual Mexican dining a short drive outside the main gates of Big Canoe.
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Fuego Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
260 Foothills PkwyCasual Mexican dining a short drive outside the main gates of Big Canoe.
Forno Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
218 Foothills PkwyItalian food not far from the Main Gate of Big Canoe.
Visit the Club House and Black Bear Lodge for drinks and food at Big Canoe. Reservations required for dining. The view inside and out is amazing!
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Black Bear Pub
186 Clubhouse DrVisit the Club House and Black Bear Lodge for drinks and food at Big Canoe. Reservations required for dining. The view inside and out is amazing!
Pack a picnic and visit The Fainting Goat Winery for live music on the weekends and a big open space with amazing mountain views.
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Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyPack a picnic and visit The Fainting Goat Winery for live music on the weekends and a big open space with amazing mountain views.
Visit Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, fun any season, but Fall is the peak!
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5 Burts Pumpkin Farm RdVisit Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, fun any season, but Fall is the peak!
City/town information
The town of Jasper is just a short drive from Big Canoe. With its idyllic main street and local shops, it's a great place to spend a day wandering around. Don't miss Papa's Bakery for delicious food, and mouth-watering homemade cakes!
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Jasper
The town of Jasper is just a short drive from Big Canoe. With its idyllic main street and local shops, it's a great place to spend a day wandering around. Don't miss Papa's Bakery for delicious food, and mouth-watering homemade cakes!
Visit nearby attractions like Helen, GA, a Bavarian village in North Georgia.
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Helen
Visit nearby attractions like Helen, GA, a Bavarian village in North Georgia.
Nearby Dahlonega is a perfect day trip with a cute downtown, nearby wineries, and Crisson Gold Mine where you can mine for gold. A perfect stop for families traveling with kids.
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Dahlonega
Nearby Dahlonega is a perfect day trip with a cute downtown, nearby wineries, and Crisson Gold Mine where you can mine for gold. A perfect stop for families traveling with kids.
Hike Amicalola Falls, whether you climb the many steps or take the scenic route, the views from the top can’t be beat. The lodge was recently renovated and has great views as well.
Amicalola
Hike Amicalola Falls, whether you climb the many steps or take the scenic route, the views from the top can’t be beat. The lodge was recently renovated and has great views as well.
Visit Blue Ridge and take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Tennessee. At Christmas time it’s set up the like Polar Express!
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Blue Ridge
Visit Blue Ridge and take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Tennessee. At Christmas time it’s set up the like Polar Express!
Visit Ellijay and go apple picking in the fall at several you-pick orchards:
Red Apple Barn
B.J Reece Orchards
Hillcrest Orchards
Mercier Orchards
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Ellijay
Visit Ellijay and go apple picking in the fall at several you-pick orchards:
Red Apple Barn
B.J Reece Orchards
Hillcrest Orchards
Mercier Orchards
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Take a hike in Big Canoe.
The front gate has maps available and there are trails for all levels from a loop around the golf greens to the top of the Nancy Womack trail!
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Play a round of golf.
Big Canoe has several beautiful courses for all golf levels.
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Get wet!
Take a swim in Lake Disharoon, try out the rockslide, or rent a kayak or paddle board. You can also rent a pontoon boat and explore Lake Petit. Keep your eyes out for the bald eagle family that lives on the island in Lake Petit.
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Go fishing.
Fish in Lake Petit’s 100-foot-deep water known for its abundance of trout. Permits required prior to fishing. Please call the Marina (706) 268-3303 to inquire.