The town of Blue
Ridge is about 5 to 15 minutes from most of our cabins. Blue Ridge
is the county seat of Fannin County, Georgia. Here are some of the
activities and attractions you may want to check out in Fannin County and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
SIGHT-SEEING AND DRIVING TOURS AROUND THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
In the North Georgia Mountains there is plenty to see and to experience while you are here. If you go to the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce website, they have a number of Driving Tours you can take around the area that offer breathtaking views, adventure, and great picture-taking opportunities. These tours take up only a few short memorable hours, some longer if you decide to stop and do some short hikes.
WATER SPORTS
Canoe and Kayak Ventures
Whitewater
Rafting - One of the legacies of the 1996 Summer Olympics, the
Ocoee Whitewater Center was the location of the Canoe, Kayak and Slalom
events. Located on Hwy. 64 north of McCaysville, the Center was built
by the U.S. Forest Service. Rafters, canoers, and kayakers all journey
to the Center, located in the Ocoee River Gorge, to enjoy the whitewater.
Directions to the Ocoee Whitewater Center: from Atlanta, take Interstate
75 north to I-575. Continue north on I-575 to GA 515. In Blue Ridge,
take GA 5 north to McCaysville, cross the bridge to Copperhill, TN,
and turn left on Tennessee Highway 68. In Ducktown, take U. S. 64
west to the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the left. Whitewater rafting,
offered by a number of private outfitters in the area, runs from April
to October, when releases from Lake Blue Ridge dam increase the flow
of the water on the Toccoa/Ocoee River. (The Toccoa River becomes
the Ocoee River at the Tennessee State Line.) The private rafting
outfitters include Ocoee
Adventure Center, Quest
Expeditions, Wildwater
Rafting, and Ocoee
Rafting.
Lake
Blue Ridge - Sparkling Lake Blue Ridge has over 100 miles of shoreline
and is one of the purest lakes in the TVA System. It offers swimming,
boat
rentals, boat ramps, jet skiing, fishing, and picnicking. The
National Forest Recreation Area at Morganton
Point is less than ten minutes from Majestic Lake and offers swimming,
a white sand beach, picnic areas, a bath house, and a boat ramp. Hike
around Lake Blue Ridge through the Chattahoochee National Forest,
which borders only a few steps from the cabin. Walleye, smallmouth
bass, white bass, and bluegill are the most sought-after species of
fish on the Lake. There are even larger lakes nearby, including 4180-acre
Lake Nottely and 7000-acre Lake Chatuge.
Toccoa
River - The beautiful whitewater Toccoa River, from which Lake
Blue Ridge is formed, is very popular for troutfishing, tubing, canoeing,
and, in some sections, sunbathing on the boulders in the middle of
the river. The Toccoa River Canoe Trail is perfect for beginners who
are looking for a few rapids and some beautiful scenery along the
way. The trail is also popular with float fishermen looking for cold-water
mountain trout. The put-in is located at the Toccoa Ranger District's
Deep Hole Recreation Area, a U.S. Forest Service campground off of
highway GA 60 south of Blue Ridge and north of Suches. The canoe trail
begins on the north bank of the river, flowing west and north toward
Blue Ridge. The entire float from Deep Hole to Sandy Bottoms is 13.8
miles.
FISHING
Shallowford Bridge - 7.9 miles south on Aska Road
Shallowford Bridge is an old one-lane bridge over the Toccoa River. You can fish under the bridge or along the dirt road to the right following the river on the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Horseshoe Bend Park is a beautiful park in McCaysville with good trout fishing on the Toccoa River. From Blue Ridge take Highway 515/76 east. Turn left onto Hwy 60 stay straight until you see River Road on your left. Turn left then drive a short distance to the Park. Horseshoe Bend Park offers a playground, picnic pavilions, and restrooms.
Tammen Park Just Off Appalachian Hwy (515/76)
Tammen Park is a very popular place to fly fish for trout in the Toccoa River below the Lake Blue Ridge Dam. Call in advance for water-release information 800-238-2264.
The Trout Pond, Inc. - Morganton, GA - North Georgia Mountain Rainbow - Fun Family Fishing for all ages - no license required. We rent the rods and sell the bait. You're also welcome to bring your own. 706-374-2389
Mike Maginn - http://www.blueridgeflyfishingguides.com/ Choose Half or Full Day Guided Trips 706-838-5515. Guided trout fishing is great for families, friends, and business associates — and for both beginners and experienced anglers. Canoe trips and other rental equipment is available so that non-anglers can have fun too
Gene Rutkowski - http://www.upperriver.net Guided fishing - we supply the equipment, knowledge, and ability to teach you to fly fish.
Order a Blue Ridge Fly Fishing Guide: Call (706) 838-5515 or (770) 471-9785
For more information contact the U.S. Forest Service at 706-632-3031 in Blue Ridge. Pick up a Georgia Guide to Trout Fishing available free at most sporting goods stores or visit www.gofishgeorgia.com for details as to season, size limits, regulations, etc.
GA Dept of Wildlife (http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?Topcategory=3) : Everything you need to know about fishing in GA.
Troutfishing - In addition, there is good fishing for trophy-size
trout on a number of rushing streams in the area, including Fightingtown
Creek, Rock Creek, Cooper Creek, and Noontootla Creek. If you really
want to catch a trout, or at least see a lot of rainbows, make a daytrip
to the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery. Located off of Highway
60 between Morganton and Dahlonega, the fish hatchery raises a million
rainbow trout each year to stock the tailwaters, streams, and lakes
of North Georgia. It is operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Visitors can tour the hatchery and visitor center, fish Rock Creek,
go for a hike, or have a picnic. Take your own gear and bait and be
sure to have a Georgia fishing license. The hatchery offers special
group tours and sponsors annual fishing derbies for kids and seniors.
The Hatchery is located near other mountain attractions, including
Deep Hole and Cooper Creek recreation areas, the Benton MacKaye Trail
and the Swinging Bridge. The Hatchery is open year round from 7:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. For more information, see http://southeast.fws.gov/ChattahoocheeForest.
WATERFALLS IN FANNIN COUNTY
Long Creek
Falls - The most popular of the waterfalls in Fannin County is
Long Creek Falls, which can be seen by hiking down a short side trail
from the combined Appalachian/Benton MacKaye Trail. These falls total
about 50 feet in two distinct drops. A leisurely 30 minute hike to
the falls is uphill on the way in, downhill on the way out.
Directions
- take Aska Road south until it dead-ends into Newport Road, turn
right and continue down Newport. At the end of Newport, turn left
onto Doublehead Gap Road, which becomes a dirt road and then take FS 42 9 miles in to the other side of FS 58.Just past a church
and cemetery the road narrows, then splits into three separate roads.
Turn right onto FS58 and travel 5.4 miles to a widening in the road.
This is Three Forks.
Falls Branch
Falls - The upper portion of Fall Branch Falls is a series of
cascades that lead to a single major drop of some 30 feet, with the
water plunging into a deep pool at the base of the falls. These falls,
along the Benton MacKaye Trail west of Aska Road are a shorter, although
a bit harder, walk than Long Creek Falls.
Directions - take Aska Road
south 8 miles and turn right on Stanley Creek Road. Go 3.1 miles to
the parking lot on the right just past the bridge over Falls Branch.
Sea Creek
Falls - Located in the Cooper Creek Scenic Area, Sea Creek Falls
are an easy walk of less than 0.1 miles. Unfortunately, the drive
can be difficult. The first, or upper, falls is a series of steep
cascades ending in a brief drop. The second falls is also a series
of steep cascades. When the water flow is heavy either in late Winter
or Spring or after a summer rain, these are a remarkable sight.
Directions
- from the Georgia Mountain Parkway just past Blue Ridge, take Highway
60 south (toward Morganton). At Cooper Creek Store, turn left on Cooper
Creek Road (this road is also called Mulky Gap Road). After 3.3 miles,
the road makes a dramatic turn back on itself and FS 264 comes off
to the left. This road is rough and may not be passable in anything
but a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Travel 0.3 miles to a campground,
park, and walk 0.1 miles further up the creek.
Jacks River
Falls - This popular destination in the Cohutta Wilderness Area
requires the longest walk of all of the falls in Fannin County. The
easiest access is a 9.2 mile hike from Dally Gap along the Jacks River
Trail.
HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING
GEOCACHING - GPS Treasure Hunting
Geocaching is an adventure game for GPS users, who can use the location coordinates given online to find the caches. You will find a treasure in the cache, and are asked to leave a little fascinating something for the next visitors. Type in our zip code 30513, to find the local caches and begin your treasure hunt! You will hike some great paths that are off the beaten trail around Blue Ridge, and you will learn about some fascinating history where some caches are located - talk to hunters and hikers in the area that know the land like the back of their hand! Fun adventure for families!
OR
Hike along the
Appalachian Trail or the Benton MacKaye Trail. They have the same
starting point at the southern tip of the County. The Benton MacKaye
Trail passes within three miles of Blue Ridge as it heads northwest
to Tennessee. The closest point on the Appalachian Trail, which heads
northeast to North Carolina and on to Maine, is about a 45-minute
drive from town. Experienced hikers may choose to explore the 35,000-acre
Cohutta Wilderness Area, the largest protected wilderness east of
the Mississippi River. The Aska Trails is a 17-mile system of hiking
and mountain biking trails with views of Lake Blue Ridge and the mountains.
Ocoee
Adventure Center offers guided mountain bike rides and bike rentals.
Directions to Hiking Trails
Moderate: Ocoee Whitewater Center Trails. In addition to whitewater sports, the center has a one-mile hiking tail which crosses a 330 foot suspension bridge and circles the center. The trail is entirely accessible for those who are physically challenged. There are an additional 20 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers.
From Blue Ridge take GA 5 north to McCaysville, then turn left on Tennessee Hwy 68. In Ducktown take US64 west 6 miles to the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the left. Ducktown, TN 37326. Phone: 423-496-5197; Tollfree: 877-692-6050. Hours: 9-5. Payment types accepted: Cash, Personal check.
Most Difficult: Jacks River Falls. Located in the Cohutta Wilderness Area on the Jacks River, this beautiful waterfall is the most visited site in the Cohutta and is reached by a 3.5 mile trail thought rugged wilderness. it is highly recommended to get the USFS map of the Cohutta Wilderness and carry the 10 essentials. For the shortest hike in, approach from the northwest access point.
Start in Ellijay and drive Hwy 52 west to Chatsworth. From Chatsworth, go north on US 411 for 13 miles to Cisco. Turn right on Old Hwy. 2. Continue on this road 10 miles for FS 62 on the right. Turn right on FS 62 and go 4.4 miles to the Beech Bottom Trailhead. Hiking experience recommended.
Most Difficult: This 16.5 mile long trail in the Cohutta Wilderness has many access points. One access point is from Dally Gap. The trail here descends to Jacks River where there are a number of river crossings, depending on how far you hike. these can be dangerous at times of high, cold water so be sure you have the wilderness skills for a safe hike including knowing how to cross a wild river, or do not attempt river crossings. Better to stop at the first river crossing and turn back. It is highly recommended to get the USFS map of the Cohutta Wilderness and carry the 10 essentials.
From Blue Ridge travel 3.9 miles north on Hwy 5 to Hwy 2 and go west (left) until the road turns into a gravel Forest Service road to Watson Gap. From the four-way intersection at the Watson Gap, turn right and uphill onto FS 22, then travel 3.4 miles to the trailhead at Dally Gap. The trail heads downhill past the bulletin board. Hiking experience recommended.
Most Difficult: Hemp Top. A hike to one of the highest points in the Cohutta Wilderness.
From Blue Ridge travel north on Hwy 5 3.9 miles to Hwy 2 and go west (left) until the road turns into a gravel Forest Service road to Watson Gap. From the four-way intersection at Watson Gap turn right and uphill onto FS 22, then travel 3.4 miles to the trailhead at Dally Gap. The trail heads uphill to the right. It is highly recommended to get the USFS map of the Cohutta Wilderness, carry the 10 essentials.
Easy: Fall Branch Falls. A double waterfall with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip.
In Blue Ridge follow Aska Road south for 8 miles. Turn right on Stanley Creek Rd. (Toccoa Riverside Restaurant is on the left). The trailhead is 3 miles on the right, just past Forest Warden Garfild Stanley's home.
TIPS: Never climb on a waterfall. It is very slippery and dangerous. There is a platform in front of the falls. Always stay on marked trails.
Moderate: Aska Trails. A hiking and biking trail system 17 miles in length and open year-round.
From the start of Aska Road in Blue Ridge go 4.4 miles to the trailhead for the Deep Gap portion of the Aska Trails. Another trailhead is located .4 miles from Deep Gap on Shady Falls Road. Trails range from 1 to 5.5 miles and are open all year. Suitable for all levels of hikers but portions of the trails can be strenuous.
Easy: Swinging Bridge. A 270-foot suspension bridge crosses the Toccoa River on the Benton MacKaye Trail.
From Blue Ridge stay on Hwy 515 to Hwy 60 and turn right toward Morganton. There, turn right toward Dahlonega for 11.3 miles on Hwy 60 south, passing Skeenah Mill. Another .7 miles on the right is a hiking sign- turn right and follow this gravel road 4 miles to the parking area. A short hike down to the Toccoa River brings you to the Swinging Bridge.
Easy: Long Creek Falls. Go 13.5 miles south on Aska Road to its end. Turn right onto Newport Road, go 4.5 miles to end. Turn right on Doublehead Gap Road, go 2 miles to USFS Road 42 on the left. Go 9 miles to USFS Road 58 on the left. Turn left and go 2.7 miles to Three Forks. Long Creek Falls is a 1 mile hike west.
HORSEBACK RIDING
A number of companies
provide horseback riding along scenic trails, including: Mule
Top Mountain Outfitters, Blue Ridge; Double
D Trail Rides, Blue Ridge; Trackrock
Stables, Blairsville.
Adventure Trail Rides Cherry Log, GA (706) 258-BARN. Scenic trails that are great for adults and children.
Blanche Manor, Copperhill, TN (423) 496-1060. Great trails suitable for young kids and adults. The horses are hand picked because of their temperament and suitability to the terrain. Copperhill, TN is only about 15 miles from Blue Ridge traveling north on Hwy 5 towards McCaysville.
JUST FOR KIDS
Fun-world Family Entertainment Center - located in Hiawasse - perfect place for the family, as there is something for everyone ranging from batting cages, go-cart racing, over a hundred arcade games, indoor miniature golf, inflatables, toddler town, rock climbing wall
Babyland General Hospital - Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids Located in Helen, GA at 73 W. Underwood St., Cleveland, GA (9 miles south of Helen) Babyland General is in a turn of the century medical clinic. Selected as one of the Travel Channel's Top Ten Toylands, Babyland General is a must-see with thousands of cabbage patch babies just waiting to be adopted. Visiting hours Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun 10-5; closed Major Holidays.
Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen located in Helen, GA. This shop "now produces the widest assortment of candies of any Georgia retailer", and you can watch them make it right before your eyes.
Burt's Farm - Located in Dahlonega, they have pumpkins ranging from 1 lb. to 150 lbs.! Hayrides offered through November 15th.
Consolidated Gold Mine - While in Dahlonega, enjoy underground tours of the gold mines, offering gold panning and gem grubbing.
Crisson Gold Mines - Dahlonega - an actual open pit gold mine established in 1847 and worked commercially until the 1980's. We are the oldest gold mining establishment in North GA. You can pan for gold. Also have gem stone grubbing...the dirst is from Franklin, NC which is famous for its rubies and sapphires.
Southern Tree Plantation - Fun on the Farm - In October enjoy Pumpkins, Hayrides, Animals, Kids Train Ride, Marshmallow Roasting, Maze, Craft, Gift Shop, Playground, Pony Rides (Saturdays and Sundays Only) 22’ Tall Inflatable Slide (Saturdays and Sundays Only).
THE KANGAROO CENTER - Welcome to the Kangaroo Conservation Center! We are dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species thru captive breeding and public education. Currently exhibiting over 300 kangaroos of 8 species, our Center has successfully bred and cared for over a dozen different species of marsupials in the past 23 years. We invite you to visit and enjoy the unique wildlife educational adventure that we offer, an experience to remember forever! Located in Dawsonville, GA, the Center has 200 kangaroos, more than any other kangaroo attraction outside of Australia. Call ahead for information about the tour. 706-265-6100
GRANDPA JONES CORN MAZE Located just 6 miles out of Ellijay between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, you will find our 10-acre corn maze, 8-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hayrides, concession barn, and football on the cable TV in the barn!
Blanche Manor, Copperhill, TN (423) 496-1060. Great trails suitable for young kids and adults. The horses are hand picked because of their temperament and suitability to the terrain. Copperhill, TN is only about 15 miles from Blue Ridge traveling north on Hwy 5 towards McCaysville.
Also, year-round, Blanch Manor offers a HAYRIDE followed by a homemade FIRESIDE DINNER with local musicians adding mountain flair and flavor to the North Georgia Mountain experience.
THE TOWN OF BLUE RIDGE
Often called
the antiques shopping capital of Georgia, Blue Ridge has a number
of antique shops, galleries, restaurants, quilt shops, bookstores, craft shops, and specialty shops on or near Main Street.
Blue Ridge Scenic
Railway leaves from the old depot in town for excursion rides
along the Toccoa River. Blue Ridge also offers a variety of restaurants,
live productions at the Blue
Ridge Community Theater, a movie theater, bowling, and the Swan
Drive-In - one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in Georgia.
Mercier
Apple Orchards near town is one of the largest apple orchards
in the Southeast. Come pick apples in the fall, and visit the merchants inside offering a meat market, a florist, Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, and a kitchen specialty shop. Be sure to get their famous fried pies - rated in Southern Living as one of the best nationwide.
For mountain bike enthusiasts be sure to visit Cycle South Blue Ridge where they carry everything a biker needs, including trail conditions and maps, bike rentals by the hour-day-or week, sales/repairs, apparel, equipment, etc.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Gourmet Eating
Angelina's Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen
Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory
Happy Dayz 45 RPM'S
Indigo Hills Market & Catering Co.
Mercier Orchards
Serenity Garden Cafe
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
Victorian House Restaurant
GOLF
Brasstown
Valley Resort
6321 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 (706) 379-4613
www.brasstownvalley.com
18 hole link style course. Rated top 10 places to play in Georgia.
Driving range. Open year round.
Butternut
Creek Golf Course
Hwy 19 & 129 North, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)439-6076
www.butternutcreekgolf.com
18 Hole 6536 yd. golf course. Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways.
Open year round with a fully stocked pro shop and putting greens.
Copper Basin
Golf Club
11933 Hwy 64, Copperhill, TN. 37317 (423)496-3579
No Web
site
18 Holes. Open all year.
Whitepath
Golf Club
1156 Shenandoah Drive, Ellijay, Ga. 30540 (706)276-3080
No Web
site
18 Hole mountainous 6,400 yard golf course. Bentgrass greens with
Bermuda fairways.
Open all year except Christmas Day.
DAY TRIPS
GEOCACHING - GPS Treasure Hunting
Geocaching is an adventure game for GPS users, who can use the location coordinates given online to find the caches. You will find a treasure in the cache, and are asked to leave a little fascinating something for the next visitors. Type in our zip code 30513, to find the local caches and begin your treasure hunt! You will hike some great paths that are off the beaten trail around Blue Ridge, and you will learn about some fascinating history where some caches are located - talk to hunters and hikers in the area that know the land like the back of their hand! Fun adventure for families!
BLAIRSVILLE:
Vogel State Park - Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129.
One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Activities
Hiking and Backpacking - 17 miles of trails, Appalachian Trail nearby
Fishing
Lake Swimming
Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Miniature Golf
Brasstown Bald Mountain - From Blairsville, Georgia take US 19 & 129 south for 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Georgia 180. Go 9 miles to Georgia Spur 180 and turn left (north). Go 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald parking lot.
Beautiful Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784 feet above sea level, is Georgia's highest mountain. Brasstown Bald is open daily from Memorial Day through October and on weekends in the early spring and late fall (depending on the weather).
http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/btb_overview.shtml
HIAWASSEE:
Fun-world Family Entertainment Center - perfect place for the family, as there is something for everyone ranging from batting cages, go-cart racing, over a hundred arcade games, indoor miniature golf, inflatables, toddler town, rock climbing wall
YOUNG HARRIS:
Brasstown Valley Resort - renown for fine meals, lavish buffets, and friendly service; perfect for weekend dinner buffets and Sunday brunches. 6321 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 706-379-9900
HELEN: Swiss Alpine Village
From Blue Ridge take 515/76 east to Hiawassee. Turn right onto Highway 17/75 and follow the signs to Helen as you drive through scenic North Georgia Mountain beauty.
HIKING: Duke's Creek Falls - it is popular opinion that these falls are among the most spectacular in Georgia. To view pictures of these beautiful falls go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/porbem/sets/72057594093545964/. The trail from Dukes Hollow Road is wheelchair accessible to a specially constructed wooden overlook. You can continue down the trail by foot for closer looks. At he bottom are several wooden observation platforms from which you can enjoy the sight and sound of the Falls. The trail descends over series of switchbacks so it is not especially challenging but, remember, you have to hike back up again. Our estimate is that the total difference in elevation from top to bottom is somewhat less than 500 feet.
Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left on GA 356 (Alt. 75) and go 2.3 miles to the Richard Russell Scenic Byway. Turn right and go 2 miles to the Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area. This is not a loop trail.
Raven Cliffs Falls: Raven Cliffs Falls: Take GA 75 north from Helen 1.4 miles to junction with GA 356 (Alt. 75), turn left onto GA 356 and continue 2.2 miles to the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway, (#348) go 3 miles, parking lot is located on left shoulder of road at mile marker #3. Look for trail signs. This is not a loop trail.
Babyland General Hospital - Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids Located 73 W. Underwood St., Cleveland, GA (9 miles south of Helen) Babyland General is in a turn of the century medical clinic. Selected as one of the Travel Channel's Top Ten Toylands, Babyland General is a must-see with thousands of cabbage patch babies just waiting to be adopted. Visiting hours Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun 10-5; closed Major Holidays.
DAHLONEGA:
Consolidated Gold Mine - enjoy underground tours of the gold mines, offering gold panning and gem grubbing.
Crisson Gold Mines - an actual open pit gold mine established in 1847 and worked commercially until the 1980's. We are the oldest gold mining establishment in North GA. You can pan for gold. Also have gem stone grubbing...the dirst is from Franklin, NC which is famous for its rubies and sapphires.
The Smith House Family-style food in a Southern atmosphere
Historic Holly Theater - 69 West Main Street The Holly Theatre has something to offer to locals and tourists alike. The Holly Theatre Company presents a year round season of classic plays and Broadway style musicals. The Holly Children's Theatre program offers after school drama classes and productions created specifically with the entire family in mind.
Burt's Farm - they have pumpkins ranging from 1 lb. to 150 lbs.! Hayrides offered through November 15th.
DAWSONVILLE:
Amicalola Falls State Park - Home to more than 1,500 acres of mountainous terrain and the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Take Highway 515 west toward the town of Ellijay. Just before you reach Ellijay you will take a left onto Highway 52 and follow the signs. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534. 706-265-8888
Kangaroo Conservation Center - wildlife park with the largest collection of kangaroos outside Australia. Spring through Fall. 222 Bailey-Waters Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534. 706-265-6100
North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall -
800 Highway 400 South Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-216-3609
Home of 140 outlet shops.
Take Highway 515 west toward the town of Ellijay. Just before you reach Ellijay you will take a left onto Highway 52 and follow the signs for Highway 53 to GA-400.
The Fannin County
Chamber of Commerce Web site has an extensive list of attractions
and recreational
activities in the County. Another site with many pages of things
to do in the North Georgia Mountains is The Blue Ridge Highlander . Click here for other links
of interest.