LOCATE IT: Northeast Georgia Mountains

Spectacular scenery, hiking trails, and a variety of adventure activities such as zip lines, 3-D archery, climbing wall and more make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. The icing on the cake is the 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascade in the Southeast

Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere, and 10 camping sites (no hookups).

These beautiful falls are located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and are readily accessible. Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet (tallest) on the paved trail from the visitor information center. To get to the visitors center you will need to drive through Unicoi State Park

Georgia’s own Bob Walker designed the new 18-hole layout, so it’s definitely a challenging yet fun test of golf. The Par 72 layout plays to just under 6,800 yards from the tips, boasting five sets of tees.

The park includes a beautiful gazebo, a walking trail and a picnic pavilion with full kitchen and restrooms.

Activities abound at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, including golf, tennis, fishing, outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool, horseback riding, and over nine miles of interpretive hiking trails.

This bridge was originally a railroad bridge, built about 1870 and used until a new Trestle on River Road was built in 1918 when the railroad was re-routed. The removed section of the bridge was relocated to Cobb Bridge Rd. in South Carolina and spans Chauga Creek. Photo by Ralph Daniel, courtesy picturegeorgia.org

The Camp Toccoa at Currahee project is to celebrate the lives and contributions of the 6,000 “Toccoa Men” who trained on Currahee Mountain during World War II. The scope of the project entails recreating the Camp Gate, Regimental Headquarters, Bathhouse, Barracks, Pavilion and a display for a C-47 Aircraft to offer visitors an opportunity to see, hear, and feel what those brave men experienced on that hallowed ground and took with them as they were serving their county around the world.

This beautiful 7,030 yard, par 71 with contoured fairways, three lakes and two meandering streams has a championship layout that was instantly recognized as one of the top courses in Georgia.

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills Château Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination where French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce exceptional wines and warm memories

This 25,150-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game. Over 19 miles of hiking trails are open to the public.

Cool River knows tubing. Shoot the ‘Hooch! Most of the river is ankle to knee deep, but some sections will be over your head.

The Stephens Co. Historical Society Office, Currahee Military Museum, and Stephens Co. History Museum are all in the newly-renovated Train Depot in historical downtown Toccoa, GA, where paratroopers first arrived in town by train before walking to the camp to begin their training.

Currahee Mountain (Cherokee for “stands alone”) is the first mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain chain. Explore it on foot or on a mountain bike. Take the Col. Robert F. Sink Trail three miles up the mountain and three miles down, just as the soldiers did during WWII training.

We are a small, family owned winery creating hand-crafted wines from Vinifera, Muscadine and other native grapes. Come for a visit and enjoy the vineyards, beautiful views, picnics, our wines, and become a part of the Currahee family. Photo by Ralph Daniel, courtesy picturegeorgia.org

Situated on the north end of Lake Sidney Lanier, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. It is the first state park on this popular lake. This park provides a free, high mobility all-terrain wheelchair by reservation.

Dukes Creek Falls is conveniently located on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Highway. The area offers a moderate hiking trail and exceptional scenery with panoramic views to the distinguished Mount Yonah.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps. This park provides a free, high mobility all-terrain wheelchair by reservation.

While the 14.5-mile Frady Branch Trail System is popular among horseback riders, the trails are also open to mountain bike riders and hikers. Four loops provide opportunities for different experiences on the trail system. The parking area has separate sections for mountain bikers, hikers, and horse trailers.

Scattered throughout the fairgrounds are 207 camping and RV sites that offer modern conveniences such as water, electricity, telephone and internet. Campgrounds are open YEAR ROUND! There are 93 sites in the first area and 119 paved sites, open year-round, in the second area. Most sites offer beautiful views of Lake Chatuge, and campers can take advantage of the Fairgrounds’ many amenities including a playground, boat ramp, paved playing courts, full time Park Ranger/Security Guard, shaded picnic tables and the Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens.

A botanical paradise fairly bursting with dogwoods, tulip magnolias, native azaleas, wildflowers, trillium… and rhododendron (the largest collection in the state of Georgia). More than 400 varieties of trees and plants that bloom from late April to mid-May.

The 173-acre Hardman Farm is located in historic Sautee Nacoochee, just south of Helen in White County. Best recognized by its gazebo-topped Indian mound and cow pasture, this is a favorite landmark in north Georgia with exceptional ties to Native American history.

Float down the Chattahoochee River on a 1.5 or 3-hour trip. Facilities include free parking, changing rooms, showers, picnic area with river/tuber viewing, gift shops featuring shirts, hats, water shoes, push-off sticks and all of your tubing needs.

This beautiful public park features tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, several play areas, open fields, pavilions, and, of course, the wonderful Henderson Falls.

Located just minutes north of Athens and Gwinnett County off I-85, Highland Walk offers 18 holes of great value golf. The course is built on steep rolling hills with broad, crowned Bermuda fairways leading to generous, sloping Bermuda greens.