Dahlonega - The site of the very first gold rush in America, the quaint town of Dahlonega is just a 25 minute drive from Big Canoe through the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. With a great variety of gift shops, antique shops, and restaurants in its historical downtown square, Dahlonega is a great destination for the whole family. Visit the Gold Museum, do some shopping, visit the wineries, or take in one of the town's many festivals throughout the year.
www.dahlonega.org
Kangaroo Center - Dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species through captive breeding and public education, this center displays over 300 kangaroos of nine species and has successfully bred and cared for over a dozen different species of marsupials in the past 24 years. It’s a unique wildlife adventure and only 15 minutes from Big Canoe.
www.kangaroocenter.com
Blue Ridge Mountains – Whether you are heading to north Georgia to visit Big Canoe or to enjoy one of the mountain festivals, the Georgia Mountain Parkway should be on your itinerary. From Atlanta, take I-575/515 north on the parkway which includes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Blairsville. This scenic route offers beautiful mountain views, apple orchards, art galleries and antique shops.
www.blueridgemountains.com
Amicalola Falls State Park – A beautiful state park just 15 minutes from the gates of Big Canoe offers numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and a mountaintop lodge and restaurant. Amicalola is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
www.amicalolafalls.com/
Burt's Pumpkin Farm - A popular destination in the fall and only minutes from the gates of Big Canoe. The farm is a sea of orange from late September on into November. It offers hay rides and field trips throughout the fall season. With pumpkins of all sizes as well as Indian corn and a wide assortment of gourds, Burt's Farm is a must-see when visiting Big Canoe in October.
www.burtsfarm.com
Lake Lanier Islands - Just 45 minutes from Big Canoe is Georgia's largest man-made lake and one of its most visited destinations. With many options for boating, swimming, fishing, skiing and sailing, Lake Lanier has something for everyone.
www.lakelanierislands.com
North Georgia Premium Outlets - Located in Dawsonville and just 25 minutes from Big Canoe is the ultimate outlet shopping experience. Pottery Barn, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Saks Off 5th, Coach, Restoration Hardware, Bose Factory Outlet, & Harry and David are just a few of the featured stores.
www.premiumoutlets.com
White Water Rafting - If the calm waters of Big Canoe leave you wanting a little more adventure, travel north along Highway 515 through the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains into Tennessee to raft the Ocoee River. An easy drive from Big Canoe, it's an experience you won't forget.
www.wildwaterrafting.com
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - The train route consists of a 26-mile round trip through historic Murphy Junction along the beautiful Toccoa River. This railroad was built over 100 years ago and is the only mainline railroad excursion service based in Georgia. Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia and includes a stop in McCaysville, which permits passengers to disembark and explore the downtown communities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN.
www.brscenic.com
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Mountains Grille
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Black Bear Pub
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Duffers Golf Grille
706-268-3273
Fuego Mexican Grill
770-893-3399
Appalachian American Grille
770-893-3389
Northside Hospital, Cherokee
Northside Hospital, Forsyth
www.dahlonega.org
Kangaroo Center - Dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species through captive breeding and public education, this center displays over 300 kangaroos of nine species and has successfully bred and cared for over a dozen different species of marsupials in the past 24 years. It’s a unique wildlife adventure and only 15 minutes from Big Canoe.
www.kangaroocenter.com
Blue Ridge Mountains – Whether you are heading to north Georgia to visit Big Canoe or to enjoy one of the mountain festivals, the Georgia Mountain Parkway should be on your itinerary. From Atlanta, take I-575/515 north on the parkway which includes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Blairsville. This scenic route offers beautiful mountain views, apple orchards, art galleries and antique shops.
www.blueridgemountains.com
Amicalola Falls State Park – A beautiful state park just 15 minutes from the gates of Big Canoe offers numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and a mountaintop lodge and restaurant. Amicalola is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
www.amicalolafalls.com/
Burt's Pumpkin Farm - A popular destination in the fall and only minutes from the gates of Big Canoe. The farm is a sea of orange from late September on into November. It offers hay rides and field trips throughout the fall season. With pumpkins of all sizes as well as Indian corn and a wide assortment of gourds, Burt's Farm is a must-see when visiting Big Canoe in October.
www.burtsfarm.com
Lake Lanier Islands - Just 45 minutes from Big Canoe is Georgia's largest man-made lake and one of its most visited destinations. With many options for boating, swimming, fishing, skiing and sailing, Lake Lanier has something for everyone.
www.lakelanierislands.com
North Georgia Premium Outlets - Located in Dawsonville and just 25 minutes from Big Canoe is the ultimate outlet shopping experience. Pottery Barn, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Saks Off 5th, Coach, Restoration Hardware, Bose Factory Outlet, & Harry and David are just a few of the featured stores.
www.premiumoutlets.com
White Water Rafting - If the calm waters of Big Canoe leave you wanting a little more adventure, travel north along Highway 515 through the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains into Tennessee to raft the Ocoee River. An easy drive from Big Canoe, it's an experience you won't forget.
www.wildwaterrafting.com
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - The train route consists of a 26-mile round trip through historic Murphy Junction along the beautiful Toccoa River. This railroad was built over 100 years ago and is the only mainline railroad excursion service based in Georgia. Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia and includes a stop in McCaysville, which permits passengers to disembark and explore the downtown communities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN.
www.brscenic.com
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti706-268-3326
Mountains Grille
706-268-3326
Black Bear Pub
706-268-3326
Duffers Golf Grille
706-268-3273
Fuego Mexican Grill
770-893-3399
Appalachian American Grille
770-893-3389
LOCAL HOSPITALS
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital (Jasper, GA)Northside Hospital, Cherokee
Northside Hospital, Forsyth
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