LOCATE IT: Northwest Georgia Mountains

The majority of Gilmer County’s apple houses are along this stretch, thus the name ‘Apple Alley’– allowing you to visit several houses, each with their own signature treat.

This hike courses through a rich valley along Bear Creek and visits the Gennett Poplar, a giant tulip poplar tree. Bear Creek is popular for both hiking and mountain biking.

Non-profit Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association/Woodstock Chapter sponsors the Blanket’s Creek Bicycle Trail, six wooded single-track trails that vary in degree of difficulty and are among the most popular in the Southeast. Boasting 80,000 visitors annually, trails are open 7 days a week except when wet. Helmets required.

We are a full-service bicycle shop located in the North Georgia mountains. With over 45 years of experience, we make sure that whatever you need ? bikes, repair & maintenance, rentals, accessories, group rides, bike fit or trail advice ? we have it with guaranteed GREAT SERVICE!

Indoor 50-meter competition pool, indoor 25-yard instructional/therapy pool (warmer water), indoor poolside classrooms / party rooms, outdoor leisure pool with multiple features and large deck, concessions

The Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.

One of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and exceptional hiking, this park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.

68 campsites, 39 sites have electrical and water hookups, four of the electric and water sites also have sewer, the remaining 26 sites are tent only.

Rich history dating back to 1000 AD can be discovered at Etowah Indian Mounds. Explore 54 acres of Mississippian primitive culture including earthen mounds, a village site, and more.

18-hole, par-72 course, championship quality

Fort Mountain State Park got its name from an ancient and mystical 855-foot-long rock wall atop the highest point of the mountain. Activities include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, boating, cabin rentals, and mini-golf.

Native American and Appalachian heritage take center stage at the Funk Heritage Center on the campus of Reinhardt University. Films, artifacts and an Appalachian Settlement tell the stories of Georgia’s earliest residents.

Western-style horseback riding in a safe, natural environment. First-timers and experienced riders welcome. Reservation only

These world-class destination gardens are set amidst 356 acres with mature trees and rolling hills. The pristine parkland setting has 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings, 19 waterfalls, natural springs, 20 seasonal flower displays, and five unique feature gardens. From May through November, the look of the gardens changes every two weeks. Visit March through April to see 20+ million daffodil blooms in one of “The World’s Best Places to See Daffodils.” The fall display features the nation’s largest Japanese Garden.

Members may practice daily at the arena. On Thursdays, members gather to ride horses, mules and wagons. The club hosts an annual rodeo in September.

Group camping only. Shelter, 6 tables, large grill, 10 tent pads, running water, comfort station. Public beach open daily May?mid-Sept. Closed Oct.?Mar.

This quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of lake loop trails and relax in swings.

The holes are routed through a dramatic setting of mountain meadows, streams and natural rock landscapes that sets McLemore apart as both a scenic and challenging golf course.

New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic ‘Trail of Tears’ officially began. Visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings. Nature trails leads visitors to New Town Creek and a small beaver pond.

Plum Nelly is a family-owned campground nestled in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We offer easy access from Hwy. 515, pull-thru sites, 30-50 amp electrical service and sewer hookups at every site.

This trail system is in Ridgeway Recreation Area at Carters Lake. The main trail is a six-mile loop, with several short spur trails that allow for longer rides. Trail is a mixture of single track, narrow logging roads, challenging climbs, stream crossings and technical downhills.

18 primitive campsites with pit toilets, boat ramp, and dock. Accessible by dirt road only.

Recreational area with 32 RV sites: 30-amp electric hook-ups, water, fire ring, picnic table, deck and dump station; 25 primitive camping sites with restrooms and showers; lake, swimming and beach area, playgrounds, picnic pavilion, boat launch, john boat rentals, and a 1.5 mile nature trail. Pet friendly.

Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game. Our goal is to provide you with a quality experience that includes exceptional service.

Beautiful rolling terrain and long range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cohutta Wilderness make this public course one of the most enjoyable and picturesque golf courses in North Georgia.

4 Oaks Farm and Produce is a family-run farm that offers all-natural farm grown produce, GMO- and hormone-free meat, free range poultry and more. Call to schedule a tour or to place a order.

Celebrate the fascinating military history of the ‘fighting Sixth’ at the The 6th Cavalry Museum. This legendary unit was stationed at The Post at Fort Oglethorpe from 1919 until 1942 and serves today in Germany and Korea.

This family orchard and apple house operates daily, August-December, offering apples, fresh produce, jams, jellies, relishes, apple cider, boiled peanuts, pies, fritters and other baked goods, bird houses and feeders, and other crafts.