Guidebook for Blairsville
Food Scene
The best ribs in all of Georgia!!! For a real surprise at a BBQ place try the smoked turkey. It's absolutely delicious.
NOTE: Jim's is only open Th, Fri and Sat.
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Jim's Smokin' Que
4971 Gainesville HwyThe best ribs in all of Georgia!!! For a real surprise at a BBQ place try the smoked turkey. It's absolutely delicious.
NOTE: Jim's is only open Th, Fri and Sat.
Very good pizza and pasta. Try the white pizza. It's not common to find white pizza on menus outside of NY.
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Sicily's Pizza, Pasta & Subs
Murphy HighwayVery good pizza and pasta. Try the white pizza. It's not common to find white pizza on menus outside of NY.
Giant pecan pancakes, delicious biscuits and gravy and all other country fixin's.
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Blairsville's Skillet Café
223 Wellborn StGiant pecan pancakes, delicious biscuits and gravy and all other country fixin's.
Great country cooking! They move a little slower at Cook's but it is real country food.
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Cook's Country Kitchen
Great country cooking! They move a little slower at Cook's but it is real country food.
The Sweet Spot Co.
1323 Murphy HwyDelicious ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, etc.
Creative American farm-to-table cuisine in a rustic space. Lodging & cooking classes also available.
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StCreative American farm-to-table cuisine in a rustic space. Lodging & cooking classes also available.
G&G Bakery & Cafe
110 Gainesville HighwayFantastic, freshly made donuts!!!
Brother's at Willow Ranch
6223 S US Hwy 76 BypassVery good food!!
Entertainment & Activities
Adult tickets are only $6!!!! Popcorn and drink refills are only $1. A couple can enjoy a movie and popcorn for less than $20.
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Blairsville Cinema
38 Backyard LnAdult tickets are only $6!!!! Popcorn and drink refills are only $1. A couple can enjoy a movie and popcorn for less than $20.
This a beautiful golf course right in Blairsville and it costs considerably less than courses in the Atlanta area.
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Butternut Creek Golf Course
129 Union Co Rec RdThis a beautiful golf course right in Blairsville and it costs considerably less than courses in the Atlanta area.
This is a beautiful golf course located on 15 minutes away in Young Harris.
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Brasstown Valley Golf Club
6321 US-76This is a beautiful golf course located on 15 minutes away in Young Harris.
Suitable For: Motorcycles, ATV's, and 4x4's. Many of the trails in this area are classified as difficult to most difficult. Beasley Knob is recommended for expert level riders only.
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Beasley Knob OHV Area
2042 Georgia 515Suitable For: Motorcycles, ATV's, and 4x4's. Many of the trails in this area are classified as difficult to most difficult. Beasley Knob is recommended for expert level riders only.
The Davenport Mountain OHV Trail is 5.9 miles in length. The trails are suitable for motorcycles and ATVs. This trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades, and offers views of Nottely Lake. This trail is approximately 12.0 miles west of Blairsville, GA. This trail has an easy section, which is recommended for young or inexperienced riders. There are also sections that are more difficult. Riders must stay on the OHV trail; cross-country riding or riding on the main road are not allowed. The trail crosses a road at two places. Watch for other vehicles on the road at these crossings. Davenport Mountain hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. A fee is required to ride
Davenport Mountain OHV Trails
2942 Nottely Dam RdThe Davenport Mountain OHV Trail is 5.9 miles in length. The trails are suitable for motorcycles and ATVs. This trail loops around Davenport Mountain with some moderate grades, and offers views of Nottely Lake. This trail is approximately 12.0 miles west of Blairsville, GA. This trail has an easy section, which is recommended for young or inexperienced riders. There are also sections that are more difficult. Riders must stay on the OHV trail; cross-country riding or riding on the main road are not allowed. The trail crosses a road at two places. Watch for other vehicles on the road at these crossings. Davenport Mountain hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. A fee is required to ride
https://www.mtbikewnc.com/trailheads/jackrabbit-mountain/
Jackrabbit Mountain is a relatively new trail system located along the shores and hills beside Lake Chatuge near Hayesville, NC. As a purpose-built trail system with mountain biking in mind from the start, Jackrabbit Mountain has quickly become quite a popular place to ride. The trails wind along the shores of Lake Chatuge and up into the low ridges on the peninsula. These trails were constructed over a period of over 5 years through professional and volunteer labor, representing a great addition to the trail inventory in Western NC!
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Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit Rdhttps://www.mtbikewnc.com/trailheads/jackrabbit-mountain/
Jackrabbit Mountain is a relatively new trail system located along the shores and hills beside Lake Chatuge near Hayesville, NC. As a purpose-built trail system with mountain biking in mind from the start, Jackrabbit Mountain has quickly become quite a popular place to ride. The trails wind along the shores of Lake Chatuge and up into the low ridges on the peninsula. These trails were constructed over a period of over 5 years through professional and volunteer labor, representing a great addition to the trail inventory in Western NC!
http://odomspringsvineyards.com/index.html
Odom Springs Vineyards is a family owned estate winery located in the lush rolling hills of north Georgia. The vineyards forming Odom Springs Vineyards are located less than two hours north of Atlanta, on the western end of Union County near Blairsville, Georgia in an area known locally as the Young Cane community.
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Odom Springs Vineyards
637 Odom Rdhttp://odomspringsvineyards.com/index.html
Odom Springs Vineyards is a family owned estate winery located in the lush rolling hills of north Georgia. The vineyards forming Odom Springs Vineyards are located less than two hours north of Atlanta, on the western end of Union County near Blairsville, Georgia in an area known locally as the Young Cane community.
http://www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Crane Creek Vineyards sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, just three miles north of the quaint college town of Young Harris in the shadow of Brasstown Bald, the state's highest peak. Less than two hours from Atlanta - yet a world away...
Blessed with a unique microclimate, a combination of warm, dry summer days, cool mountain nights and well-drained mineral soils, which allows us to cultivate and harvest grapes that produce complex wines with fresh, assertive aromas and concentrated flavors.
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek Rdhttp://www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Crane Creek Vineyards sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, just three miles north of the quaint college town of Young Harris in the shadow of Brasstown Bald, the state's highest peak. Less than two hours from Atlanta - yet a world away...
Blessed with a unique microclimate, a combination of warm, dry summer days, cool mountain nights and well-drained mineral soils, which allows us to cultivate and harvest grapes that produce complex wines with fresh, assertive aromas and concentrated flavors.
Trackrock Stables is located on over 250 acres of land just outside Blairsville, Georgia, adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Trackrock Stables offers a horseback riding adventure you will long remember. On your guided trail ride, you will see that our beautiful valley is home to wild turkey, deer and many other types of wildlife and lush, colorful foliage.Both the first time and skilled rider will find a well trained horse to suit their level of horseback riding experience. You will have the opportunity to learn horsemanship from one of our experienced trail guides as you ride through crystal clear mountain streams and canter your horse
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Track Rock Riding Academy
202 Trackrock Camp RdTrackrock Stables is located on over 250 acres of land just outside Blairsville, Georgia, adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Trackrock Stables offers a horseback riding adventure you will long remember. On your guided trail ride, you will see that our beautiful valley is home to wild turkey, deer and many other types of wildlife and lush, colorful foliage.Both the first time and skilled rider will find a well trained horse to suit their level of horseback riding experience. You will have the opportunity to learn horsemanship from one of our experienced trail guides as you ride through crystal clear mountain streams and canter your horse
http://www.astepabovestables.com/
Our trails offer the natural beauty and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains. You will follow a guide through forest trails of which some areas overlook beautiful Lake Nottley. While there is a guide provided you can choose an easy walking pace for the entire trail, as well as, when the trail opens up you can experience the smooth quickened gate and rack of which the walking horse is most noted.
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A Step Above Stables
696 Mauney Cirhttp://www.astepabovestables.com/
Our trails offer the natural beauty and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains. You will follow a guide through forest trails of which some areas overlook beautiful Lake Nottley. While there is a guide provided you can choose an easy walking pace for the entire trail, as well as, when the trail opens up you can experience the smooth quickened gate and rack of which the walking horse is most noted.
What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than to float down the river on a tube?
Nottely River Campground-Cabin
3832 Gainesville HwyWhat better way to cool off on a hot summer day than to float down the river on a tube?
A great family adventure on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway starts at the historic depot, built in 1905, in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Regularly schedule trips are 26 miles roundtrip (4 hours ) winding along the beautiful Toccoa River in your choice of vintage, climate controlled rail cars or open-air rail cars arriving in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. Passengers have a 2 hour layover in McCaysville/Copperhill; plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, or walk across the old bridge in town to view the river.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StA great family adventure on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway starts at the historic depot, built in 1905, in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Regularly schedule trips are 26 miles roundtrip (4 hours ) winding along the beautiful Toccoa River in your choice of vintage, climate controlled rail cars or open-air rail cars arriving in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. Passengers have a 2 hour layover in McCaysville/Copperhill; plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, or walk across the old bridge in town to view the river.
Blue Ridge’s premiere Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle challenge course designed by a leading company in the industry. The aerial challenge course features suspended bridges, tight ropes, climbing walls, ziplines, and other fun obstacles for every age and ability. Each participant will be clipped in to a safety line while on the course. Three different levels of courses are offered for ages seven and older, with each level becoming progressively more difficult. The obstacles are designed to challenge you both mentally and physically. We offer a ground level course for children ages five and six, that can extend reaching at least 65 inches.
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow RoadBlue Ridge’s premiere Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle challenge course designed by a leading company in the industry. The aerial challenge course features suspended bridges, tight ropes, climbing walls, ziplines, and other fun obstacles for every age and ability. Each participant will be clipped in to a safety line while on the course. Three different levels of courses are offered for ages seven and older, with each level becoming progressively more difficult. The obstacles are designed to challenge you both mentally and physically. We offer a ground level course for children ages five and six, that can extend reaching at least 65 inches.
Whitewater rafting tours (including bus transportation) are provided by several different companies. These outfitters provide other activities on and along the river such as biking, hiking, kayaking and lodging. White water rafting is the most popular and is led by trained navigators through a number of rapids.
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Ocoee River
Whitewater rafting tours (including bus transportation) are provided by several different companies. These outfitters provide other activities on and along the river such as biking, hiking, kayaking and lodging. White water rafting is the most popular and is led by trained navigators through a number of rapids.
Parks & Nature
Brasstown Bald is the tallest mountain in Georgia. You can see for +50 miles in every direction from the top of the mountain.
It is a short drive from the cabin to the park. You can choose to make the 15-20 minute walk from the parking lot to the top of the mountain or ride the shuttle.
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Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurBrasstown Bald is the tallest mountain in Georgia. You can see for +50 miles in every direction from the top of the mountain.
It is a short drive from the cabin to the park. You can choose to make the 15-20 minute walk from the parking lot to the top of the mountain or ride the shuttle.
The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy .2 mile hike. The lower falls drops over a 30' ledge, tumbling to a pool below. The second upper falls is a tall, full falls that drop at least 60 feet. Please be advised there are many abrupt changes in grade along this short walk. Please stay on the trail and observation deck!
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Helton Creek Falls
The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy .2 mile hike. The lower falls drops over a 30' ledge, tumbling to a pool below. The second upper falls is a tall, full falls that drop at least 60 feet. Please be advised there are many abrupt changes in grade along this short walk. Please stay on the trail and observation deck!
Trail information: (About 1.5 miles) There are two waterfalls
along the DeSoto Falls Trail. The lower falls cascade about 20 feet. The upper, and most scenic, falls drop 80 feet. Both are accessed by a maintained trail leading from the day use parking lot. Visitors can hike to view these waterfalls. DeSoto Falls was named for the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto because a piece of armor attributed to his expedition was supposedly found in the area. Located in rugged mountains with awesome views, elevations in this 650-acre area vary between 2,000 and 3,400 feet.
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DeSoto Falls
Trail information: (About 1.5 miles) There are two waterfalls
along the DeSoto Falls Trail. The lower falls cascade about 20 feet. The upper, and most scenic, falls drop 80 feet. Both are accessed by a maintained trail leading from the day use parking lot. Visitors can hike to view these waterfalls. DeSoto Falls was named for the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto because a piece of armor attributed to his expedition was supposedly found in the area. Located in rugged mountains with awesome views, elevations in this 650-acre area vary between 2,000 and 3,400 feet.
Trail Information: (3 miles) Located in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area, this blue blazed trail follows alongside Dodd
Creek a good distance and then rambles through shady hemlock groves and dense laurel and Rhododendron thickets. Dodd Creek bursts through a crevice of the rock wall at the head of the cove to plunge 50 feet or so to the cove's floor. In addition to the main attraction, the trail offers 3 other smaller falls along the way. This is not a loop trail!
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Raven Cliff Falls Trail
Raven Cliff Falls TrailTrail Information: (3 miles) Located in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area, this blue blazed trail follows alongside Dodd
Creek a good distance and then rambles through shady hemlock groves and dense laurel and Rhododendron thickets. Dodd Creek bursts through a crevice of the rock wall at the head of the cove to plunge 50 feet or so to the cove's floor. In addition to the main attraction, the trail offers 3 other smaller falls along the way. This is not a loop trail!
Trail Information: (About 1 mile) Located in the Dukes Creek
Falls Recreation Area, the area features several beautiful cascades that can be viewed from near or far. The main attraction to the area is its 300ft falls from Davis Creek into the Dukes Creek Gorge. This scene may be viewed from the observation deck. The trail is handicap accessible up to the first observation deck.
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Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyTrail Information: (About 1 mile) Located in the Dukes Creek
Falls Recreation Area, the area features several beautiful cascades that can be viewed from near or far. The main attraction to the area is its 300ft falls from Davis Creek into the Dukes Creek Gorge. This scene may be viewed from the observation deck. The trail is handicap accessible up to the first observation deck.
Trail Information: The High Shoals Trail follows along
High Shoals Creek to observation decks beside two of the
most scenic waterfalls. Drive 1 mile to the upper falls and
hike .2 mile to the lower falls. From high up the mountainside High Shoals Creek shoots out of the laurel and hemlocks as a 50' long cascade that drops into a 40' fall down the rock face. Please stay on the trail and observation deck!
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High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdTrail Information: The High Shoals Trail follows along
High Shoals Creek to observation decks beside two of the
most scenic waterfalls. Drive 1 mile to the upper falls and
hike .2 mile to the lower falls. From high up the mountainside High Shoals Creek shoots out of the laurel and hemlocks as a 50' long cascade that drops into a 40' fall down the rock face. Please stay on the trail and observation deck!
Trail Information: (0.4-miles) Located deep within the
Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, this short hike
to a beautiful rare falls is indeed a hidden treasure. The
neatly blue blazed trail heads upstream along the headwaters
of the scenic upper Chattahoochee River.
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Horse Trough Falls
Chattahoochee River RoadTrail Information: (0.4-miles) Located deep within the
Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, this short hike
to a beautiful rare falls is indeed a hidden treasure. The
neatly blue blazed trail heads upstream along the headwaters
of the scenic upper Chattahoochee River.
Trail information: Anna Ruby Falls Trail is a continuous,
easy to moderate paved climb with bridged crossings
of Smith Creek. Towards the end, there are well-placed
observation decks which afford an excellent view of both
waterfalls. The rare double waterfalls are formed by Curtis
and York Creek from Tray Mountain which is behind
Anna Ruby Falls.
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Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadTrail information: Anna Ruby Falls Trail is a continuous,
easy to moderate paved climb with bridged crossings
of Smith Creek. Towards the end, there are well-placed
observation decks which afford an excellent view of both
waterfalls. The rare double waterfalls are formed by Curtis
and York Creek from Tray Mountain which is behind
Anna Ruby Falls.
Shopping
This place is really fun. Antiques, hand-made items and just about everything else you can imagine at a mountain flea market. On the weekends they have a blue grass band that plays. It's really fun to sit back for 15-20 minutes and watch them play.
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Deckers Flea Market
75 Blairsville HwyThis place is really fun. Antiques, hand-made items and just about everything else you can imagine at a mountain flea market. On the weekends they have a blue grass band that plays. It's really fun to sit back for 15-20 minutes and watch them play.
The growers and artisans that sell at the market are wonderful people. The fruit and vegetables, honey, and bakery goods are delicious. There are all types of crafts and hand-made items. A fun place to visit.
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Union County Farmer's Market
290 Farmers Mkt WyThe growers and artisans that sell at the market are wonderful people. The fruit and vegetables, honey, and bakery goods are delicious. There are all types of crafts and hand-made items. A fun place to visit.
Essentials
Ingles Market
Georgia 515You can get anything you forgot at Walmart. It's only a 5-6 mile drive from the cabin. You can also just go walk around and get a great big dose of the local culture!!
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Walmart Supercenter
2257 Hwy 515 W You can get anything you forgot at Walmart. It's only a 5-6 mile drive from the cabin. You can also just go walk around and get a great big dose of the local culture!!