North Georgia Area Attractions
Living in North Georgia has its privileges. Many outdoor opportunities abound while close access to metro Atlanta allows the best of both worlds.
Year-Round
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- See the astounding Amicalola waterfall or stay at the 57-room Amicalola Lodge.
- Appalachian Trail
- A 2,100 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine.
- Brasstown Bald
- Hike to the peak of the tallest point in Georgia.
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Fort Mountain is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area and offers a variety of activities.
- Tennessee Aquarium
- See a wide variety of aquatic animals and visit the IMAX 3D theater in Chattanooga.
- Whitepath Lodge
- A unique lodge and retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.
Seasonal
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Ride the scenic railroad, a 26-mile round-trip through the Murphy Junction along the Toccoa River.
- Burt's Pumpkin Farm
- Visit Burt's Pumpkin Farm in nearby Dawsonville, GA to gaze upon a sea of pumpkins ranging from massive 150-pounders to a modest 1 pound.
- Georgia Apple Festival
- Visit the Georgia Apple Festival on the second and third weekends of October and enjoy the food and handmade crafts.
- Hillcrest Orchard's Petting Zoo
- Children of all ages will love the wide assortment of animals.
- Mercier Orchards
- Visit the family owned and operated apple orchard in nearby Blue Ridge and try their fried apple pies and fresh apple cider.