Links to online resources...

Airport: if you fly in to the Blairsville airport, we can pick you up and return you there upon departure - no need to rent a vehicle.

Alpine Village - Helen, GA (if you visit Helen and enjoy hiking, see the links for Unicoi State Park below and consider dining at Unicoi Lodge Restaurant - undergoing renovations as of Jan 2004, call to see if they have reopened the restaurant)

ATV trails nearby

Birding: bird species documented nearby

Blairsville Georgia's Online Home

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 26-mile round trip (3 1/2 hours) along the beautiful Toccoa River on a railroad built over 100 years ago

Boat ramps nearby

Campbell Folk School - concerts; dances; classes in traditional music, crafts, nature studies, gardening, cooking and dance; folk art and crafts

Cherokee Casino - gambling is 45 minutes away, in Cherokee, NC

Cruises - romantic lake cruises

Dining Favorites:
- Breakfast/Lunch: Ollies (2 miles, special items crafted with care, moderate prices) reviews/info/map
- Breakfast: Sawmill Place (3 miles, hearty portions, excellent value - excellent pecan pancakes) reviews/info/map
- Chinese: Golden Gate (2 miles, casual) reviews/info/map BYOB
- Eclectic: Brasstown Valley Resort (10 miles, elegant atmosphere, very good food, expensive) reviews/info/map
- Eclectic: Shoebooties (23 miles, somewhat elegant atmosphere, excellent food, moderately priced) directions
- Italian: Enrico's (10 miles, somewhat elegant atmosphere, excellent service, very good food, slightly expensive) reviews/info/map BYOB
- Mexican: Monte Alban (3 miles, casual, good food, moderate price) reviews/info/map BYOB
- Other restaurants in Blairsville

Drama:
- two dramas are staged throughout the summer to celebrate Appalachian culture and heritage (10 minutes away)
- the Licklog Players are comprised of many talented actors, both professional and amateur, set builders, costumers, artists and volunteers that come together to create live theater in Hayesville, North Carolina (1/2 hour away)

Emerald Rose - This internationally-acclaimed Celtic folk rock band (from Dahlonega, 30 miles away) is one of the finest in the world (they were, for example, the headline band at the Oscars cast party for "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in 2003, and again at the Oscars-sweep celebration cast party for "Return of the King" in 2004). Check out their gig listings as they often play local venues and offer you a rare chance to see a group on the verge of superstardom close-up.

Fishing information

Georgia county maps of trout streams (we're in Union county)

Georgia Mountain Fair - fair, festivals, concerts, Hamilton Rhododendron Garden - 3000 plants, 400 varieties, largest in the state, overlooking Lake Chatuge

Georgia Mountain Fun Stuff, Parks, Wildlife, Gold Museum, Waterfalls, ...

Golf:
- Brasstown Valley Resort - ranked by both Golf Digest and Leading Golf Courses of America as one of the top courses to play in Georgia
- Butternut Creek Golf Course - 18-hole public golf course, closest course to us
- Mountain Harbour Golf Course - beautiful 18-hole course nestled in a lush valley surrounded by breathtaking views near Lake Chatuge

Hiking:
- (strenuous) Duncan Ridge Trail (~30 miles, ~10 miles to trail)
- (moderate to strenuous) Coosa Backcountry Trail (~13 miles, ~10 miles to trail)
- (Moderate) Slaughter Creek Trail (2.7 miles, ~15 miles to trail)
- (easy) Sosebee Cove (0.3 miles, ~10 miles to trail)
- (various) Brasstown Bald (~20 miles away) - the highest point in Georgia has access to many trails
- (various) Brasstown Bald and the Brasstown Bald Wilderness (~30 miles away)
- (various) Hiking Trails in White County (~35 miles away, near Helen)
- (various) The Appalachian Trail starts at Springer Mountain, about 35 miles away

Horse Trail Rides:
- A Step Above Stables (in Blairsville)
- Chunky Gal Stables - Nantahala National Forest
- Trackrock Stables (in Blairsville)

Hunting information

Kids:
- Alpaca Farm - Destiny Alpacas
- Alpaca Farm - Lasso the Moon
- Llama Treks - hike in the beautiful North Georgia mountains by llama!
- miniature golf and playground at Vogel State Park
- the third largest observatory in Georgia is a few minutes away, open to the public when skies are clear on Friday nights at 9 p.m.
- playground and swimming pool at Meeks Park
- Rainbow Nation Animal Sanctuary - exotic animals, petting zoo

Lake Chatuge - fishing, boating, biking and watersports on a 7200+ acre with 132 miles of shoreline

Fishing information

Lardworks Studio - Outstanding local artist: Lampwork Glass Beads, Felted Alpaca & Jewelry Studio

Logan Turnpike Mill - fresh stone-ground cornmeal, flours, grits and mixes are 4 miles south on route 129 (1-800-84-GRITS); extraordinary pancake mixes, gift packs. Atlanta Cuisine: "Logan Turnpike Mill is known for producing the best grits in the nation"

North Georgia Trout Online

Parks:
- Meeks Park (~2 miles) - pool, river, short trails, playground
- Vogel State Park (~10 miles) - 20-acre lake (good bass fishing), boat rentals, trails (including back country), stream (trout), miniature golf, playground - another link - another
- Unicoi State Park (~35 miles) - lake, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, canoe/boat rentals, near Helen - another link
- Other North Georgia state parks

Planetarium - the third largest planetarium in Georgia is a few minutes away, with free weekly public shows (open to the public when skies are clear on Friday nights at 9 p.m.)

River Adventures in North Georgia (or you can bring your own tube and go right in our river)

Scenic driving tours

Sorghum Festival in Blairsville, Georgia (last 3 weekends in October)

Union county map

Waterfalls: Union county - North Georgia

Weather:
- Forecast for Blairsville, GA
- Average temperatures by month

Whitewater rafting - Several options are available for whitewater rafting and kayaking nearby on the Nantahala, the Ocoee or the Chattooga. Arrangements can be made for these adventures directly with the rafting companies: Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Ocoee Adventure Center, River Runners Retreat, Southeastern Expeditions, or Wildwater, Ltd.

Yoga is a few miles away.