Nora’s guidebook
Food scene
They are great local restaurants we have been to and have enjoyed ourselves.
Great food! Very cool spot. Always busy!! Get there early or expect a wait.
57 locals recommend
Clyde's Tavern and Grill
5 E Jarrard StGreat food! Very cool spot. Always busy!! Get there early or expect a wait.
Delicious coffee with a view! Cookies too! Our son calls it the cookie house. You can do a mead tasting too. It’s a gorgeous spot to enjoy yourself.
26 locals recommend
Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters and Tasting Room
2404 Helen HwyDelicious coffee with a view! Cookies too! Our son calls it the cookie house. You can do a mead tasting too. It’s a gorgeous spot to enjoy yourself.
Great coffee. Usually busy but quick service. Closed on Sundays though!
7 locals recommend
Farmhouse Coffee
3 Courthouse SquareGreat coffee. Usually busy but quick service. Closed on Sundays though!
Creekside Deli
NacoocheeGreat local spot and good food. Be sure to check their hours.
Farm House Produce
4690 GA-52Amazing breakfast and they sell some produce.
Dari Spot
4841 Cleveland HwyGreat biscuits and cheesburgers!
The Soda Fountain Cafe
184 W Kytle StThis our go to Mexican restaurant in Cleveland with there being only two or three to choose from. The really great thing is that they actually have breakfast options in the mornings!!
Javi's Mexican Grill & Tavern
This our go to Mexican restaurant in Cleveland with there being only two or three to choose from. The really great thing is that they actually have breakfast options in the mornings!!
Neat Places
These are places I couldn't quite categorize but feel they are great places to experience!
This place is great for groceries and shopping! Plus you can get deli sandwiches! On the other side it’s decor and more. You can get ice cream and fudge there too!
20 locals recommend
Tomato House
22 Stephens CirThis place is great for groceries and shopping! Plus you can get deli sandwiches! On the other side it’s decor and more. You can get ice cream and fudge there too!
BabyLand General Hospital
300 NOK DrThis is where we got our Odin! A great place for kids because of all the animals they get to see!
57 locals recommend
North Georgia Zoo & Farm
2912 Paradise Valley RdThis is where we got our Odin! A great place for kids because of all the animals they get to see!
We have not been yet but it’s another zoo that is really close to us!
28 locals recommend
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
469 Old Dahlonega HwyWe have not been yet but it’s another zoo that is really close to us!
Sunny Farms North
1332 Long Branch RdYou can go horse riding here!
Red Oak Lavender
2882 Red Oak Flats RdOn our list of places to visit.
Ivy Rose Farm
7042 Baker LaneThey have animals, do herb walks, and more. Check out their social media pages!
Wineries and Vineyards
There are sooo many winery and vineyards around the area! If you are wine lover you are sure to enjoy yourself.
We enjoyed this winery. When you get a flight you get a wine glass to keep too!
113 locals recommend
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SWe enjoyed this winery. When you get a flight you get a wine glass to keep too!
Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 US-129Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery
172 Lloyds Honey Farm RdThis place is neat!
Serenity Cellars
265 Laurel Ridge RdCeNita Vineyards and Winery
591 Dock Dorsey RdFamily friendly space!
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdFrogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrCavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdThree Sisters Vineyards & Winery
439 Vineyard WayAllison's Honey & Vineyard
Beautiful spot. A little bit of a drive but worth it. There are two restaurants but you better set up a reservation! On the high end when it comes to wineries and food.
108 locals recommend
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdBeautiful spot. A little bit of a drive but worth it. There are two restaurants but you better set up a reservation! On the high end when it comes to wineries and food.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailWe haven’t visited yet but looks like a beautiful place to visit while getting to taste delicious wine.
Limoges Cellars - Vineyard, Farm & Winery
We haven’t visited yet but looks like a beautiful place to visit while getting to taste delicious wine.
Breweries & Distilleries
Tantrum is our local brewey and Big Creek is I believe the singers Zac Brown's, and not sure if it is open yet or not.
We have not been yet. It is now up and running with interesting special drinks each week/month.
Big Creek Distilling Co.
2148 Town Creek Church RdWe have not been yet. It is now up and running with interesting special drinks each week/month.
A great spot to try a local beer! There's a food truck and lots of picnic tables to chill and hang out. It's a good spot to let the kids run around too.
NoFo Brew Co
A great spot to try a local beer! There's a food truck and lots of picnic tables to chill and hang out. It's a good spot to let the kids run around too.
Shopping and Antiques
There a lots of places to check out and look antique shop!
Vintage Blessings
640 Helen HwyVelvet's Vintage
2048 Helen HwyMeaders mercanile and antiques
2047 Helen HwyMountain Laurel Antique Mall
233 Friendship Church RdRustic Rooster Emporium
15 S Main StHearts and Flowers Primitives
947 W Kytle StLyra Brooke's Vintage
4418 Hwy 115 WShoal Creek Junction Flea Market
4778 Hwy 115 WOur neighbors are actually the ones who own and run this spot.
Hiking
These are few trails to check out. I have not personally gone to any of these except Blood Mountain. Please sure to do your homework on the trails you plan to hike.
Mount Yonah Trailhead
Georgia 75Dukes Creek Falls
Yonah Preserve Trails
1054 Albert Reid RdRaven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyThe hike is quite strenuous and long. Please be sure to be prepared for this one!
86 locals recommend
Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe hike is quite strenuous and long. Please be sure to be prepared for this one!
Little Ridge Creek Falls
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdTallulah Falls is a great hiking option.
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdAnother great hiking destination!
City/town information
Helen
Great place for sightseeing and so much to do and eat!
A cute town with lots of history. Great for sightseeing! Great restaurants and coffee to choose from!
200 locals recommend
Dahlonega
A cute town with lots of history. Great for sightseeing! Great restaurants and coffee to choose from!