LOCATE IT: Northeast Georgia Mountains

One of the premier nature centers in Georgia, Elachee offers a woodland refuge and an interactive museum for visitors of all ages.

Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park, with its unique Amish-style clubhouse, is the ideal place to gather for traditional family, social, church and business outings. Offering two 13-station sporting clays courses, two 6-station sporting clays courses, 5-stand and wobble trap.

Our Mission: To provide wholesome, delicious produce without the use of chemicals for our community.

The picking season usually runs from mid-June thru early August. Many customers return year after year.

Flowery Branch Bay Park has a picnic pavilion, playground, grill and a great view! The park does not have a boat ramp but there’s great fishing from the shore or from the pier.

The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia showcases the handcraft skills of one of the South’s premier grassroots art forms, and explores the historical importance and changing role of folk pottery in Southern life.

Originally known for romantic honeymoon cabins, the resort has quickly become a popular destination for group retreats, corporate events, weddings, and receptions. Activities include horseback riding, outdoor pool, volleyball courts and walking trails.

Multi-use concrete and wooden boardwalk linear trail. Trail heads at 5120 Bethelview Road, Fowler Park, McFarland Parkway east of exit 12 and on Union Hill Road – 6.8 mile walking, jogging and biking path.

At the Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center, you will find homes, tools, trades, crafts and a look at the lifestyle of the all-but-vanished pioneer culture of the Southern Appalachians.

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.

This state-of-the-art aquatic facility has it all: 10-Lane Indoor Competition Pool, 4-Lane Indoor Instructional Pool, Seasonal Outdoor Water Park, Water and Land Fitness Classes, as well as Year-round Swim Lessons.

Designed by renowned skate park designer Wally Hollyday, this park provides a safe public space for skateboarding.

Visit The Alley and other exhibits to learn about Georgia’s auto-racing giants, especially Dawsonville’s own Bill Elliott. Watch a movie about how moonshine running evolved into stock car racing.

This recreation area includes a primitive campground (open May 1- Sept. 9), picnic area, and several fishing piers. Other amenities include restrooms and drinking water.

Mine for gold and gemstones at our authentic operating Gold Mine! Find gold nuggets and beautiful gemstones, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and more. Campground on site.

Luxury rental river-front cabin, bunk house lodging, mini-campground with hook-ups and horse high lines, primitive group tent camping, hiking and horse trails, stocked fishing pond, indoor arena, indoor and outdoor arenas.