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Southern Highroads Trail

Unique Scenic Highway Experience - Vacation Through the GA, TN, SC, NC Mountains that offers a wide This was the homeland of the Cherokee Nation.
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The Southern Highroads Trail is a 364-mile loop of scenic and historic highways in the Southeastern United States. The driving trail traverses 13 counties, four states, and four national forests, providing sightseers and passersby an array of culinary, hotel, shopping and recreational options along the way. Visitors can start at any point along the trail, and circle back to their starting point. I

n the process, they will visit parts of four southern states, cross the Appalachian Trail twice, and meander over the Eastern Continental Divide numerous times. They will alternately travel beside whitewater rivers or high atop mountains. As travelers visit the communities beside the trail, they will see preserved settlements from the pioneer days and old homes, along with red brick courthouses. A firsthand view of what mountain life is like, both now and then, is readily available. The trail visits four National Forests: Chattahoochee National Forest in GA, Nantahala National Forest in NC, Cherokee National Forest in TN, and Sumter National Forest in SC. This 10-year-old scenic driving trail is supported by local, state, and nationwide organizations[1] to give travelers an opportunity to view selected scenic parts of the lower Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Mountain area. It was put together by an accumulation of country highways in the south that had significance in terms of history or natural beauty. The Southern Highroads Trail is an important historical route that brings visitors face-to-face with the rich history and legends from the region's past. The route encompasses the Chieftain's Trail which memorializes the Trail of Tears. Visitors can learn about the Cherokee Indians, and also the early settlers that came in search of gold, set up farms and made their homes here. There are also many old railroad towns here, and some red brick courthouses that are the oldest in the United States, with many buildings being included on the National Historic Register. There are also many important Civil War battlefields within close proximity to the trail.

11/19/2024

11/19/2024

Y'all come see us. We are open 10-5 daily this week.

10/25/2024

Get ready to dance! 👞

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, for Dare to be Square in the Keith House Community Room from 7 – 10 p.m.!

Led by callers Janine Smith & Phil Jamison, this lively community dance highlights the joy of gathering, dancing, and learning together. Watch, play, jam, or jump right in as we celebrate traditional roots music and the fun of community dance. 🎻🎵

See you there!

10/20/2024

Good morning from the farm! ☀️

We're open and having apple U-Pick EVERY DAY for the rest of the season! Come apple pickin' with us, y'all! 🍎

Tomorrow is the last day to drop off blankets for our blanket drive. Be sure to make any donations by 5pm tomorrow!

10/19/2024

The dappled light of early morning looks pretty on our brand new sign!

10/19/2024

Closing out this year's Georgia Mountain Fall Festival will be none other than country music star, Nate Smith! 🙌

Tomorrow night, Nate Smith will wow the Anderson Music Hall audience with his backwoods soul, rock ‘n' roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals in hit songs like "Whiskey on You," "World on Fire," "I Found You," and more! Nate is sure to close off the 2024 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival with a bang and we can't wait to jam out all night long! 💥

10/17/2024

Winter Chautauqua is a long-standing tourism conference in North Georgia, making it easy for anyone in the tourism industry to take advantage of an affordable tourism education opportunity. Each year a different theme highlights the conference with a variety of breakout sessions from which to choose...

10/17/2024

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10/16/2024

10/16/2024

Three Dog Night - October 18th, 2024 in Hiawassee, GA

10/16/2024

Deviled eggs are one of those foods that get their own special plate. You can't get much more special than handmade.

10/04/2024

09/30/2024

We have been getting a lot of questions regarding the status of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds after Helene made her way through. While we are saddened by the destruction our neighbors in Western North Carolina are experiencing, we are fortunate to have had very minimal damage here.

All of our scheduled events are still taking place including Acoustic Sunsets on Thursday, the Mustang & Ford Show and Neil Diamond on Saturday, and the Fall Festival beginning October 11th! Our campgrounds are open and available. We look forward to seeing you in October for some wonderful music and great events!

Full Line-up of Events: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents

📸 Whiddon

09/27/2024

09/25/2024

It's officially FALL! 🍂🍂🍂 Who's ready to book a trip during peak leaf-changing season? 🙋‍♀️

📷 | Stephan Pruitt Photography

09/23/2024

Two minutes to Clayton's Main Street yet a world away 🌳
Beechwood Inn is your perfect retreat 🤎

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