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Unlike the rest of Georgia, North Georgia is all about breathtaking scenery, fast-flowing rivers, still fishing lakes and mountain vistas. The region includes the mountains and foothills of the Southern Appalachian Range. Excellent state parks - including Vogel, Unicoi, Fort Mountain and Cloudland Canyon - boast miles of hiking trails, spectacular views, waterfalls, delicious lakes and woodsy camping. The towns are small and interesting and include Helen (a languishing lumber town turned faux Swiss-German village); Dahlonega (the site of the U.S.'s first gold rush in 1828); Rome (a beautiful river town filled with turn-of-the-century homes); Blue Ridge (incredible mountain recreation) and Ellijay (whose orchards grow 30 varieties of apples). Throughout your travels you'll hear the toe-tapping sounds of Appalachian folk music and everywhere you'll see examples of Appalachian arts and crafts. North Georgia is a fascinating place to explore - whether you want to hang-glide into the blissful blue at Lookout Mountain, gaze at the awe-inspiring Amicalola Falls or track the remains of native American tribes - you'll find plenty to do.
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Deb Miller Landau has written eight Lonely Planet guidebooks, including books on the USA, Caribbean, and the South.

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    Art
    Culture
    Eco-tourism
    Monuments
    Museums
    Music
    National Park
    Nature
    Parks/Gardens

Activities

    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Extreme Sports
    Fishing
    Rafting
    Scenic Drive
    Swimming
    Walking
    Wine Tasting

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North Georgia Must See/Do

  1. Foxfire Museum (Mountain city)
  2. Cohutta National Wilderness
  3. Hang-glide at Lookout Mountain Flight Park
  4. Hang out in Helen
  5. Explore Tallulah Gorge

North Georgia See It Next Time

  1. North Georgia is seldom overrated.

When to Visit North Georgia

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but it's also stunning in late fall, when the fall leaves turn brilliant colors.

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North Georgia Events

  • October. Annual Petit Le Mans. Car Race. Gainesville
  • October. Prater's Mill County Fair. Dalton
  • June. Mountain Top Rodeo. Dahlongega
  • October. Gold Rush Days. Huge festival celebrating gold rush history. Dahlongega
  • September. Annual Art in the Square Juried Art Show. Gainesville
  • October. Prater's Mill County Fair. Dalton
  • October. Annual Petit Le Mans. Car Race. Gainesville
  • February. Dahlonega Literary Festival. Dahlonega
  • September. Annual Art in the Square Juried Art Show. Gainesville
  • May. North Georgia Bird Hike Festival. starts off with hikes every day. Gainesville
  • February. Dahlonega Literary Festival. Dahlonega
  • October. Gold Rush Days. Huge festival celebrating gold rush history.
  • May. North Georgia Bird Hike Festival. starts off with hikes every day. Gainesville
  • June. Mountain Top Rodeo. Dahlongega

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