Mountain Vacation Guide

08/13/2024

BE IN THE WOODS
Regardless of your preferred mode of recreation, we want you to be in the woods. Play, stay, eat, drink, and relax at Mulberry Gap - Adventure Basecamp .

Wake up and join us for an amazing breakfast. Then gear up to rip down loamy singletrack, scramble across rocky ridge lines, splash through cold water creeks under towering stands of hemlock and wind through rhododendron tunnels.

End your day with a hearty dinner and relaxing in a bubbling hot tub. The friendships forged fireside, the communion with nature, and the stargazing will have you coming back for more!

https://www.mulberrygap.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2tYTCgYv5yiwUhGhlS0xBg1QTHaWPiZR7SAxKmyFKNDUJwXhQCD-maQJM_aem_jYREMUWOmt_90nj1nnLDWQ

08/09/2024

Moto X Adventures provides one, two or three day customized adventures for ADV/DS riders of all levels. The mountains of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee offer diverse riding opportunities for everyone from the most seasoned ADV rider to those just beginning their on/off road journeys. Within 15 minutes of leaving the MXA Basecamp, you’ll be off the pavement and heading for an adventure designed just for you X Adventures provides one, two or three day customized adventures for ADV/DS riders of all levels. The mountains of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee offer diverse riding opportunities for everyone from the most seasoned ADV rider to those just beginning their on/off road journeys. Within 15 minutes of leaving the MXA Basecamp, you’ll be off the pavement and heading for an adventure designed just for you.

Motorcycle Adventure Tour Packages of the North Georgia,Tennessee, North Carolina Mountains. Moto X Adventures Tours

08/07/2024

Don't forget to grab the Spring/Summer edition of the Mountain Vacation Guide, with our extensive Calendar of Events, so you don't miss any of great activities going on in the area!

On stands and online now!
https://mountainlakeguide.com/magazine/

08/02/2024

Riverbend Campground in Hiawassee, Georgia is located among the picturesque Blue Ridge mountains, along the banks of the serene Hiawassee River. Our RV park is in a quiet location with well-maintained facilities and amenities. Riverbend is a beautifully landscaped park that is family owned and operated, which makes our ever-growing park still feel like a small family affair.
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Riverbend Campground is the perfect place to spend your RV camping vacation... Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter, we are open year-round for your enjoyment.

Riverside camping in the peaceful North Georgia mountains! Riverbend Campground in Hiawassee, GA.

07/30/2024

Nothing like the cool mountain rivers to lower your temp in the this summer heat! Southeastern Expeditions is one of the oldest rafting outfitters in the Southeast opening its doors in 1972 following the filming of the movie Deliverance.
www.southeasternexpeditions.com

07/26/2024

Looking for something cute and stylish for your weekend getaway, or just going out with friends? Stop by Moonflower Boutique for their great assortment of clothing, accessories, and more!
Shop today at 965 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, Ga
Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm

07/24/2024

Established in 1985, Main Street Gallery, Clayton GA represents artists primarily from the Southeastern United States, a region fertile in folk art as well as fine art, crafts and other artful expressions. We are located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia, halfway between Asheville, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. Housed in a historic downtown building on Main Street in Clayton, GA, we offer three art-filled floors of renovated space to explore.

Our gallery specializes in contemporary folk art, also known as self-taught or outsider art. We also feature Southern folk pottery, fine art, and hand-crafted furniture. In our gift section, we offer handmade jewelry, unusual accessories, and other unique items. It is the kind of place where many have stopped in for a few minutes, only to lose themselves in our carefully curated selection, emerging a few hours later with something utterly surprising.

https://mainstreetgallery.net

07/19/2024

Experience southern charm and mountain elegance at The Inn at Blackberry Hill. Dahlonega's newest gem, where luxury meets the heart of the mountains.

https://innatblackberry.com

07/17/2024

2024 BRMAA Photography National Juried Show

July 13 - August 24, 2024

The images selected for this exhibit will be on display in the Richard Low Evans Gallery in the Art Center from July 13 - August 24, 2024.

2024 BRMAA Photography National Juried Show July 13 - August 24, 2024 Deadline for submissions: May 8, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS Saturday, July 13th 5pm The 2023 BRMAA National...

07/12/2024

The Butternut Creek Festival is just over a week away! Remember, they have FREE PARKING and NO ADMISSION, so plan your mountain weekend now. We will see you at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA on July 20 & 21, 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday.

For more information, please visit our website: www.butternutcreekfestival.com

07/09/2024

Rountree's Furniture, Home Decor and Gifts is a locally owned and operated small business in the heart of Blairsville, GA. We offer rustic cabin furniture and décor as well as farmhouse chic, cottage, and log cabin styles for the mountain-loving home owner.

Whether you own your home or are furnishing a rental cabin, rest assured that we have what you need to create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that beautifully represents the rustic charm of the North Georgia Mountains.

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/02/2024

One of the best ways to cool off when the summer heat and humidity are raging is with some phenomenal homemade ice cream! Stop by the Loaded Cow, located off Hwy 69 in Young Harris in the same building complex as Mary's Southern Grill & Heavenly Bake Shop.

Home churned ice cream made in house and udderly loaded with flavor.

06/28/2024

Don't miss the Made In Georgia Festival!
Shop over 90 vendors offering a wide variety of product made, grown, crafted, sewn, canned, etc. in Georgia. This year's events will include a Farmer's Market plus the weekend including Buster Brown and his birds of prey with Georgia Mountain Falconry.
Vendors represented will display pottery, honey, soaps, woodwork, leather, jewelry, clothing, shrubs, pecans, pickles... all made in Georgia.
This is a family event and a very popular annual attraction.
Please - no animals will be allowed in the building other than service dogs.

06/25/2024

DISCOVER The Foxfire Museum! Hike through history at our Appalachian Village made up of over 20 historic log structures, each home to various artifacts representative of life in the mountains. Discover all that the spacious outdoor museum offers, including a half-mile walking trail and ample space to social distance. Put on your walking shoes and come for a visit!

06/20/2024

At Young Harris Water Sports & RV we are boating and RV enthusiasts, and we are excited to help you experience the fun and adventure that a quality boat and RV can bring into your life! We are an RV and marine dealership serving the Young Harris and Lake Oconee area, offering the best in new and pre owned RV and boats. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are ready to offer outstanding service at every point, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Young Harris Water Sports & RV, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by making sure to exceed your expectations.

06/19/2024

BON BON'S MARKET
Kimsey Parker Farms is an old Dairy Farm that has been in our family for over 83 years. Farmed at one time by Bula and Raymond Kimsey who lovingly worked the land, and they were well known and respected in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Appalachian trail in Hiawassee Georgia.

The Parker name is the “result” of their one child, a daughter who married a Parker making the rest of us here on the property all Parkers. Kimsey Parker Farms being the” result”.

Over 200 acres of hills and fields, streams, mountain ridges, and serene beauty that is often so still it feels as though you are looking at a painting. Interestingly enough, the property is now divided by the major thoroughfare of the North Georgia Mountains, Highway 76 goes right through the middle giving over 100 acres on each side, making it prime to be a great Market resource for the locals and a mountain destination for travelers and tourists.

4671 Hwy 76 East,
Hiawassee, GA 30546

https://www.bonbonsmarket.com

06/13/2024

Come on a delightful journey to explore the creativity of our local artists! From painters to potters, jewelry makers to fiber enthusiasts, and glass, metal, wood, leather artists – there's something for everyone on our self-guided tour.

Picture this: you stroll through charming venues, encountering talented artists demonstrating their craft at each stop. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with our vibrant local art scene and witness their creativity in action!

Mark your calendar for June 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2024, and join us from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Get started by grabbing our map online, or swing by any of our listed locations or Arts Tour sponsors to pick up a map/brochure.

06/12/2024

Helen Arts & Heritage is a non-profit art gallery, gift shop, pottery studio, and history museum founded in 2007.

We serve Northeast Georgia artists and the community through art education, art therapy, and sales opportunities.

Spring/Summer 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday - Saturday

https://www.helenarts.org

06/07/2024

MOUNTAIN VALLEY INN
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Valley Inn provides comfortable, clean, and affordable lodging in Dillard, Georgia.

706-746-5373
[email protected]
13 Royalty Ln, Dillard GA 30537

http://www.mountainvalleyinndillard.com/ #/

06/04/2024

Victoria's Cottage & Gifts - specialty gift shop that offers southern hospitality with a smile and a friendly atmosphere. Our gift shop has gift baskets and home decor to help you celebrate any special occasion, holiday or even ordinary day! Merchandise changes with the seasons.

https://www.facebook.com/VictoriasCottageandGifts/

05/30/2024

is situated on 7 acres in beautiful Brasstown, NC, UOE provides unique shelters with simple and comfortable interiors, where we encourage you to sit back and stay for a while. We embrace the slow life here, inspired by the mountain sun to ease the soul.

The sites they created are an inviting, warm collection of community. They are not designed to be a 5-star visit, but they are designed to give you a space where you do not have to think about the outside world and your to-do lists. This is a curated space designed for serenity, ease and reflection. The two yurts offer a blend of comfort and rustic charm, while the safari tent beckons adventurers to immerse themselves in the sounds and sights of the natural world.

05/28/2024

Don't forget to grab the Spring/Summer edition of the Mountain Vacation Guide, with our extensive Calendar of Events, so you don't miss any of great activities going on in the area!

On stands and online now!
https://mountainlakeguide.com/magazine/

For residents & visitors to the scenic mountains of North Georgia & SW North Carolina. Things to do,

05/23/2024

May 25-26, 2024
Arts in the Park festival series in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, GA.

Whether your travel plans are in the spring or in the fall, these art festivals are fun for the whole family. Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Arts in the Park festival series draws in excess of 20,000 attendees annually and a wide array of artists and food vendors. With over 170+ artists, exhibitors, and vendors booths, our visitors enjoy a variety of fine arts and fine crafts, demonstrations, food, and much more during the Arts in the Park festivals.

Listed as one of the top five Art Towns in Georgia by the Georgia Council of the Arts and recognized in the last five consecutive years as one of the top ten fine craft towns in America by American Craft Week, Blue Ridge is a top art destination and features a unique artistic experience for visitors and residents alike.

https://www.blueridgeartsinthepark.com/2024-spring-arts-in-the-park.html

05/21/2024

The Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival is an annual event held Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 & 26) in downtown Blairsville.

The Festival opens at 10am on Saturday and kicks off with an old-fashioned parade at 10:30am. The festival consists of arts and crafts unique to the region and of course, live music. Rain or shine, we'll have live music in-and-around the Square both Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 5pm!

05/14/2024

Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival
May 17th, 2024, Meet & Greet party from 5pm-8pm
May 18th, 2024, Cooking Festival from 9am-3pm

Welcome to the Georgia Mountain "Fire & Smoke" Cooking Festival!
Come and experience this culinary feast featuring over 100 cooks/chefs preparing their speciality items and giving generous samples of their preparations to all paid attendees. They will be cooking on many top-of-the-line grills/griddles/smokers such as Primo Ceramic Grills, Big Green Eggs, and Blackstone Griddles.

This festival is taking the place of the GA Mountain Big Green Eggfest which was the largest satellite Eggfest in the country for 10 amazing years. We're making this festival bigger and better by expanding our theme and adding a variety of cookers/griddles/grills that will enhance the experience of all attendees.

05/09/2024

Friends is a neighborhood grill & bar. We are locally owned and operated with locations in Dacula, Dawsonville, Bethlehem, Winder, Jefferson, Cu***ng, Buford, and now Clayton Georgia!

In business since 2010, we are a great place for excellent food and service, families, and sports. Our #1 goal is customer loyalty and we continue to focus on the quality of our food as well as service. All ages are welcome. And we even have games for kids and “kids at heart”.

The menu features fresh-ground steakburgers, hand-cut steaks, fresh ingredients, as well as homemade dressings and sauces. We have a full bar serving liquor, beer, and wine. And you will find craft beers on draft as well as the most popular brands. We also offer Keno games for your entertainment.

Contributing to the community and providing a helping hand to others when we are able to do so is part of our fiber. Our goal at Friends is to grow as a locally-owned restaurant that supports our employees and the community. We hope that you will in turn support us.

05/07/2024

The Lilly Pad Village, located in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area (just eight miles out of Blue Ridge, GA. in the heart of Aska) is designed around a beautiful mountain setting with picturesque views and sounds of nature. We offer Gem Mining, Fishing, Miniature Golf, fun gifts, friendly staff, beautiful property, a kid’s and pet-friendly environment, picnic tables, and a fun destination.

05/03/2024

Brighten Your Spaces With One‑of‑a‑Kind Garden Items and Furniture
Butler Galleries is located in Clayton, Georgia and is a unique shopping experience. Founded in 1996, Butler Galleries is comprised of nineteen individuals. From gift items, original artwork, garden finds to antiques, we have something for everyone.

74 North Main Street, Clayton, GA 30525

(706) 212-0155

https://www.facebook.com/TwoSistersAtButlerGalleries

04/30/2024

In the quaint town of Hayesville, North Carolina, The Copper Door holds a spot among the Top 100 Restaurants in America, as voted by Open Table Diners. The Appalachian mountains form the backdrop of this historic town and the area is rich with lake views, waterfalls, Native American culture and talented artisans of every kind.

The cuisine at The Copper Door is influenced by classic French techniques with a good dose of south Louisiana flavors blended in. The Copper Door features 100% Black Angus Steaks from the northern plains, grown naturally with no hormones. Fresh seafood from Louisiana, the Caribbean, East Coast and Scottish waters are also staples on the menu.

Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm till 10 pm