Lorie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Timpson Cove Beach
782 Charlie Mountain RdGreat place for a quick dip in the lake. Only a few miles from Lovey Dovey.
Murray Cove Boat Ramp
Murray Cove RoadEasy access to launch your own boat into Lake Burton
Anchorage Marine INC
55 Timpson Cove RdRent a pontoon boat for a day and enjoy the Lake!
Great combined with Angel Falls and culminating in a fine dining meal at Glen Ella Springs.
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Minnehaha Falls
Great combined with Angel Falls and culminating in a fine dining meal at Glen Ella Springs.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdLovely and interesting park.
Worth the drive. Sunset or sunrise is spectacular.
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Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyWorth the drive. Sunset or sunrise is spectacular.
Rent a classic boat and see beautiful Lake Rabun. Perfect day with a fine dinner at the Lake Rabun Hotel.
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Rabun Boat House
1897 Lake Rabun RdRent a classic boat and see beautiful Lake Rabun. Perfect day with a fine dinner at the Lake Rabun Hotel.
This 6 mile drive is surely one of the prettiest in the country. Drive alongside the Tallulah River through a gorge area with huge boulders and rapids. Trout fishing is open year-round with plenty of trout to catch.
Many perfect spots to pull over and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Tallulah River Road
Tallulah River RoadThis 6 mile drive is surely one of the prettiest in the country. Drive alongside the Tallulah River through a gorge area with huge boulders and rapids. Trout fishing is open year-round with plenty of trout to catch.
Many perfect spots to pull over and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Beautiful waterfall. See in conjunction with Moccasin Creek State Park and Lake Burton Fish Hatchery.
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Hemlock Falls
Beautiful waterfall. See in conjunction with Moccasin Creek State Park and Lake Burton Fish Hatchery.
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197I hate Helen. It is way too crowded for me but many people love it! (obviously based on the crowds!) We are an easy drive away from there. Lots to do for teenagers. Tubing on the 'Hooch, game rooms, roller coasters, etc...
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Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseI hate Helen. It is way too crowded for me but many people love it! (obviously based on the crowds!) We are an easy drive away from there. Lots to do for teenagers. Tubing on the 'Hooch, game rooms, roller coasters, etc...
Don't miss a guided river rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River!
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Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76Don't miss a guided river rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River!
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14This place is so much fun! High elevation, so much cooler in the Summer.
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Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdThis place is so much fun! High elevation, so much cooler in the Summer.
Georgia Mountain Coaster
8409 S Main StBuy fresh produce to cook! We have a grill pan for veggies on the barbie.
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Osage Farm
5030 US-441Buy fresh produce to cook! We have a grill pan for veggies on the barbie.
A great place to explore Appalachian Mountain Culture.
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The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire LnA great place to explore Appalachian Mountain Culture.
Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church RdBeautiful place for lunch and apple picking.
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14Wild adn Scenic Chattooga River Rafting
Shady Creek Expeditions
Great folks. Plan a trout fishing trip.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdThis is worth the trip.
Live music on Summertime Friday nights. Great for the entire family.
Tallulah Adventures & The Edge Cafe
Live music on Summertime Friday nights. Great for the entire family.
Check out their special events that include Saturday night square dancing.
Blue Ridge Activity & Tumbling Center
Check out their special events that include Saturday night square dancing.
Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdGreat adult beverages
R.M. Rose And Company Distillers
890 Franklin StTake a tour. Very interesting.
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StThe famous store! (for good reason)
Reeves Hardware Co. Inc.
275 Main StEverybody loves shopping in Clayton, and Reeves is a big part of why.
Warm weather evening entertainment. First run movies. Double features with family-friendly early in the evening.
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Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 SWarm weather evening entertainment. First run movies. Double features with family-friendly early in the evening.
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyDont miss the hiking trails. Outstanding!
Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek RoadBest hike in the area.
It is an out-of-the-way place to go swimming. Never crowded. Remote.
Seed Lake Campground, Georgia 30552, i-United States
It is an out-of-the-way place to go swimming. Never crowded. Remote.
Sautee Nacoochee Center
283 GA-25520-30 minute drive from our cottage.
I-Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdThe drive is harrowing but the view is awesome!
Beautiful drive and a fantastic view from Georgia's highest peak. A much easier drive than Bell Mountain.
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I-Centre ye-Brasstown Bald Visitors
2941 GA-180 SpurBeautiful drive and a fantastic view from Georgia's highest peak. A much easier drive than Bell Mountain.
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdRainy day retreat for the kids.
Be sure to visit to see brochures and information on area attractions.
Rabun County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
10 US-441Be sure to visit to see brochures and information on area attractions.
Tour the adjacent trout hatchery. Walk across the highway and hike to Hemlock Falls. Children under 16 can fish for free in Wildcat creek. Ask a ranger for details.
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Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197Tour the adjacent trout hatchery. Walk across the highway and hike to Hemlock Falls. Children under 16 can fish for free in Wildcat creek. Ask a ranger for details.
Food scene
Bleu Canoe
115 Sweetwater CirDelicious Cajun Restaurant with an outside eating area.
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StBest food around. Get a reservation asap.
Great food in a charming atmosphere. Reservations are necessary.
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Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea LnGreat food in a charming atmosphere. Reservations are necessary.
Wonderful food. Drive the backroads and go to Minnehaha Falls on your way to eat. All-weather gravel roads. Make the trip half the fun!
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Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Restaurant
1789 Bear Gap RdWonderful food. Drive the backroads and go to Minnehaha Falls on your way to eat. All-weather gravel roads. Make the trip half the fun!
They proudly call themselves "The last of the dives". Good bar food with friendly folks. Close to the cottage. Has great burgers, wings, salad, and pizza. Friday and Saturday night seafood. Peel and eat shrimp are great. Closest place to get take-out food.
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Lake Burton Cafe -The Last of the Dives
72 Jones Branch RdThey proudly call themselves "The last of the dives". Good bar food with friendly folks. Close to the cottage. Has great burgers, wings, salad, and pizza. Friday and Saturday night seafood. Peel and eat shrimp are great. Closest place to get take-out food.
Try the rum bar. My daughter Kendall is the bartender and if you tell her you are staying at Lovey Dovey, she will give you a drink on me! Please leave her a good tip!
The Hush Cuban Kitchen & Bar
Try the rum bar. My daughter Kendall is the bartender and if you tell her you are staying at Lovey Dovey, she will give you a drink on me! Please leave her a good tip!
Located just a couple of miles from Lovey Dovey, this winery has the best tasting wines!
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Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnLocated just a couple of miles from Lovey Dovey, this winery has the best tasting wines!
Great fun for a day trip in Winter. Blue Hound BBQ next door is excellent.
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdGreat fun for a day trip in Winter. Blue Hound BBQ next door is excellent.
Breakfast is served all day. Be sure to have a slice of cake!
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The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15Breakfast is served all day. Be sure to have a slice of cake!
Great place for hosrseback rides. Enjoy a meal at the Dillard House after your ride.
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Dillard House Stables
768 Franklin StGreat place for hosrseback rides. Enjoy a meal at the Dillard House after your ride.
I-Restaurant ye-Dillard House
768 Franklin StWorld famous family style dining.
May-October. Don't miss the strawberries in May and the corn in July.
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Osage Farm
5030 US-441May-October. Don't miss the strawberries in May and the corn in July.
Combine a stop here with a trip to Brasstown or Bell Mountain.
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Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StCombine a stop here with a trip to Brasstown or Bell Mountain.
Farmhouse Market
5 Jones Branch RdClose to our cottage. Great place for prepared food.
Tallulah 1882
Wonderful coffee and tea.
Lake Burton Grill
Monday night is prime rib night.
Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant
Good Thai for this area.
La Pachanga Mexican Restaurant
56 US-441Very good Mexican food. Tell Rubin we sent you .
Another great vineyard to visit. Open for lunch on Friday and Saturday.
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Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 SAnother great vineyard to visit. Open for lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Try the Matador pizza with a side of marinara—great salads with house vinaigrette.
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Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441Try the Matador pizza with a side of marinara—great salads with house vinaigrette.