April-May After a long cold winter, nothing says “spring is here” quite like the blooming of the rhododendrons at Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge. It’s a yearly tradition of strolling through the magnificent and rare beauty of…
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Arts & Handicrafts
Artisans, Crafters, Galleries and Guilds. In a world of “me-too” items…
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Farm-Fresh Foods
The most famous crop in North Georgia may be our crisp…
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Farm-to-Table Dining
Whether you’re a hard-core “locavore” or a slow-food aficionado, you’ll find…
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Farmers Market
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Farmstead Lodging
An overnight stay at a quaint B&B or rustic cabin provides…
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History & Heritage
Celebrate the “old ways” along the Farm Trail – from Cherokee…
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Homegrown Happenings
With a calendar full of festive events to choose from, you…
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Natural Attractions
Farms, ranches and stables across North Georgia swing their barn doors…
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Wineries & Breweries
From peach wine and hard apple cider to blueberry beer and…
Beautiful Blooms Every April & May
1 & 1-1/2 Hour Rides • Picnic Rides • Sunset Rides
Horseback riding in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.
New Vineyard Opening in 2017
Opening Fall 2017! Bear Claw Vineyards is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Just a short road trip to the vineyard can be an interesting day out to enjoy the beauty and history the Blue Ridge area has to offer. The vineyard land also sits inside the…
Horseback Riding • Sales • Lodge & Bunkhouse
Visiting the North Georgia Mountains is not complete without a horseback riding trip at Blanche Manor! Visit in Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall for year-round horseback riding adventures near Blue Ridge, Georgia! Envision the rolling Blue Ridge…
Rotating Exhibits • Gallery • Gift Shop • Art Supplies • Festivals • Classes
The Art Center is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA), a nonprofit, member-based arts organization providing multidisciplinary arts education, artist guilds and one of the largest fine arts gallery experiences in North Georgia.…
Luxury Treehouse Rental at Bear Claw Vineyards
The Blue Ridge TreeHouse is located at Bear Claw Vineyards in Blue Ridge, GA. Built with help from The Treehouse Guys, a DIY Network TV show, you can watch the building of the property here: www.diynetwork.com/ During your stay, you will live in the…
Annual Fine Juried Arts & Crafts Festival
The Butternut Creek Festival is an annual fine craft and art show held the third weekend of every July by the High Country Artisans in Blairsville, Georgia. Held in beautiful Meeks Park along the banks of Butternut Creek, it features great musical…
Arts & Crafts • Music • Kids Area • Marble Quarry Tours
First Weekend in October Most of Pickens County’s early industry revolved around the marble industry. For decades, Georgia marble has been mined and used to create historic architecture around the world, including the Archives Building in…
Annual Fairs & Festivals • Rural Life Demonstrations • Concerts • Campground • Rhododendron Gardens
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds plays host to several popular annual events, including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. The…
Boat Ramp • Playgrounds • Tennis Courts • WiFi • Lakefront Sites • Next to Fairgrounds/Auditorium
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Campgrounds are open year-round. Area 1 includes 92 sites with water, 50 AMP electricity service, WiFi and cable TV Area 2 includes 97 sites with water & 50 AMP electricity service, 96 sewer hookups, paved sites,…
Moonshine • Tastings • Tours
Jack “Mimm” McClure (1/25/14 – 6/26/69) was an Appalachian moonshiner and local philanthropist from Young Harris, Georgia. Stop in for authentic moonshine based on Mimm’s recipe from the 1930s and take a tour of the distillery.
Rhododendron Gardens • Walking Trails • Spring Plant Sale
The mission of Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge, located at the top of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, is to restore, preserve and enhance this public botanical legacy garden for the education and enjoyment of all who visit. First planted in 1982,…
U-Pick • Bakery & Farm Market • Festivals • Petting Farm
This fall, visit Hillcrest Orchards, the most popular apple orchard and farm market in the North Georgia Mountains located in Ellijay in Gilmer County. Take a great day trip to Hillcrest Orchards, which is only 1½ hours from downtown Atlanta or…
Sorghum Sales • Tours • Processing
Since 1954, Olin Hughes and his family have been growing sorghum and boiling the juice into some of the sweetest-tasting syrup around. In North Georgia, nothing is better than homemade biscuits slathered with hot sorghum syrup (this natural…
Lake & Mountain Views • Next to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds & Chophouse Restaurant
Lake Chatuge Lodge is a peaceful retreat located on US 76 in Hiawassee, Georgia. The lodge is located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. The minute you walk into the lobby, you’ll wonder at the large…
Stone Ground Grits • Corn Meal • Porridge • Mixes/Flour
George and Cecilia Holland are no strangers to the, er … daily grind! At Logan Turnpike Mill, they lovingly make grits, cornmeal and flour the old-fashioned way — using the whole grain and processing at a slower speed to enhance taste and preserve…
U-Pick • Bakery • Market • Farm Store • Restaurant • Farm Winery
Once upon a time, there was a magical orchard in a quiet little mountain town in North Georgia. Only the most wonderful things grew there — apples and strawberries, peaches and blueberries, all kinds of things. You could even pick your own apples!…
Local & Regional Food • Seasonal & Specialty Items
Continuously tapping into the creative power of the citizens of our state and regional area to achieve localized environmental sustainability and economic security. We proudly support the creative talent of local producers and artisans. In addition…
Fly Fishing • Sporting Clays • Quail & Pheasant Hunting
Noontootla Creek Farms is the place where experiences become lasting memories and visits become traditions — whether you’re entertaining important clients or simply relaxing with friends and family. The privately-owned 1,000+ acre farm boasts miles…
Farm Winery • Tastings • Accommodations • Spa
Paradise Hills is the perfect starting point to taste, tour and explore the magic of North Georgia. Or, stay right where you are and enjoy the resort’s distinctive spa and sip local wines, all while you enjoy world-class service. The spa facilities…