Deborah’s guidebook
Hiking
You will find just the right hike for your preferred skill level. Hikes vary from .25 mile to 7.2 mile loop. Beautiful views of Clayton area and Wolffork Valley from the lookout points.
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyYou will find just the right hike for your preferred skill level. Hikes vary from .25 mile to 7.2 mile loop. Beautiful views of Clayton area and Wolffork Valley from the lookout points.
Many varied trials for hiking around the gorge and down into the gorge. Breathtaking views!
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdMany varied trials for hiking around the gorge and down into the gorge. Breathtaking views!
2nd highest peak in Georgia has an observation tower on the summit. On a clear day you can see more than 100 miles. The hike is 5.8 miles.
13 locals recommend
Rabun Bald from Beegum Gap Trailhead
Kelsey Mountain Road2nd highest peak in Georgia has an observation tower on the summit. On a clear day you can see more than 100 miles. The hike is 5.8 miles.
Adventurous Activities
World Class Canopy Tours 1-2.5 hours long. Great for Corporate and Team Building and just a day for wonderful outdoor fun!
99 locals recommend
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdWorld Class Canopy Tours 1-2.5 hours long. Great for Corporate and Team Building and just a day for wonderful outdoor fun!
Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76Whitewater rafting the Chattooga River.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdTurf tubing Summer/Fall, Trout Fishing
Wine and Distillery Guide
Some of the smoothest Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, located in downtown Clayton.
52 locals recommend
Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdSome of the smoothest Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, located in downtown Clayton.
Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church RdWhiskey, Brandy and Moonshine
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 STasting room is open year round.
Makers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Seyval Blanc Wines. Spring to Fall 12 Spies will cook your pizza you bring in a firebrick oven on the back deck. Its a great place to socialize with friends or meet new ones. During the Winter you can enjoy samplings in the beautiful lodge by a roaring fire.
70 locals recommend
12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch RdMakers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Seyval Blanc Wines. Spring to Fall 12 Spies will cook your pizza you bring in a firebrick oven on the back deck. Its a great place to socialize with friends or meet new ones. During the Winter you can enjoy samplings in the beautiful lodge by a roaring fire.
Noble Wine Cellar
58 N Main StMountain Biking
Stonewall Falls & White Twister Trail Heads
Old 441 South11 Mile Loop Moderate to Difficult.
Stonewall Falls & White Twister Trail Heads
Old 441 South5 Mile Loop, Moderate.
Trout fishing
Young and old enjoy the serenity of Andy's Trout Farm. Fish are paid for by the pound. They will clean them for you.
16 locals recommend
Andy's Trout Farm
116 Andys Trout Farm RdYoung and old enjoy the serenity of Andy's Trout Farm. Fish are paid for by the pound. They will clean them for you.
Restaurants
Clarks' on Main
88 N Main StSports Bar and Grill
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StCountry meals and veggies.
Cupboard Cafe & Gifts
7388 US-441Country food and wonderful veggies.
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StreetFamily Style all you can eat.
The Farmhouse at Waterfall Club
1105 Waterfall DrUpsale Unique Fine Dining
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StFeaturing simple but elegant farm to table cuisine.
Fortify Pi
69 N Main StThe best pizza's ever!
Fromage & Other Fine Foods
31 Earl StSoup, salads, sandwiches and sweets.
La Cabana Restaurant
128 Duvall StLake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea LnFine dining overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun
Manriques Mexican Restaurant
611 US-441Great mexican food.
Rabun Manor Resort
205 Carolina StFine dining
The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15Breakfast and Lunch - the greatest!
Chop House At Laprades
25 Shoreline TrailGreat for spring through fall.
Neighborhoods
Trendy shops, wonderful restaurants, antiques, art galleries and more. It's a delightful mountain village.
133 locals recommend
Clayton
Trendy shops, wonderful restaurants, antiques, art galleries and more. It's a delightful mountain village.
Antique shops and a variety of restaurants. The famous Dillard House known for it's food and family style dining. Also don't miss out on Rabun Manor.
36 locals recommend
Dillard
Antique shops and a variety of restaurants. The famous Dillard House known for it's food and family style dining. Also don't miss out on Rabun Manor.