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Area Information » Sights
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This region of North Georgia has a wealth of unique destinations and one-of-a-kind sights to take in while you're here. From the breathtaking Chattahoochee National Forest to the region's many orchards and wineries, this area is a sightseer's dream. Make sure to check with the local operators in advance for details and schedules. Some of these are seasonal operations that might be closed during certain times of the year. Most can be reached by phone, on the web, or through the Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce. |
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Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel State Park and Brasstown Bald, Blairsville, GA
The Chattahoochee National Forest covers almost 750,000 acres and spans 18 Georgia counties. Our part of the forest is home to Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. It contains the headwaters of every major river in North Georgia, and offers hundreds of waterfalls, mountain lakes and dales, and abundant wildlife. Vogel State Park, within the borders of the Chattahoochee National Forest, is Georgia's second oldest state park. www.blairsvillechamber.com/PointsofInterest.html www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec_head.htm www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/btb_overview.htm my.georgia.org/net/org/info.aspx?s=20097.0.27.3011 Southern Tree Plantation, Blairsville, GA This 60 acre plantation is a great place for a group outing. The plantation boasts over 5,000 pumpkins and 25,000-plpus Christmas Trees. Activities include hay rides, miniature train ride, and plenty of animals to see. www.blairsvillechamber.com/PointsofInterest.html North Georgia Waterfalls, North Georgia North Georgia waterfalls are located in Lumpkin, Banks, Dawson, Union, Fannin, Gilmer, Rabun, Towns, Stephens, Habersham, Murray, White, Walker, Pickens and Dade Counties. www.jjanthony.com/waterfalls/ Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Blue Ridge, GA This world-famous scenic train ride takes passengers alongside the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. www.brscenic.com Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, Blue Ridge/Suches, GA Tour the hatchery and visitor center free of charge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily to learn about the fasinating local natural habitats, fish for trout. Established in 1938 by the U.S. Forest Service, this facility is used to product one million trout per year. http://www.fws.gov/southeast/chattahoocheeforest/ Babyland General Hospital, Cleveland, GA Known the world over as the birthplace of the "hand-stitched" Original Cabbage Patch Kids, BabyLand General Hospital is a very real place. www.cabbagepatchkids.com/pages/blgh_tour/tour_intro-frame.html Consolidated Gold Mines, Dahlonega, GA Take a tour and learn about the mines and mining, even pan for your own gold. www.consolidatedgoldmine.com Alpine Helen, Nacoochee Village and Habersham Winery, Helen, GA Habersham Wineries have been producing award winning Georgia Wines since 1983. Located near the charming Austrian-style village of Alpine Helen, the Nacoochee Village is home to the Georgia Winery and many other unique shops and restaurants. http://www.helenga.org/ www.habershamwinery.com/ Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Dahlonega, GA Located just five miles north of the historic Town Square of Dahlonega, GA, Wolf Mountain Vineyardsw represents a 25-acre family-owned wine growing estate. www.wolfmountainvineyards.com Three Sisters Vineyards, Dahlonega, GA Located eight miles northeast of Dahlonega, GA on 184 acres, Three Sisters is proud to be "Dahlonega's first family farm winery". www.threesistersvineyards.com Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, TN/Cherokee, NA Straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. Beautiful flora and fauna, one of the foremost recreation areas in the United States. www.nps.gov/grsm/ |
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