The Forest Sanctuary - Guidebook
Food scene
Be sure to pick up some delicious fruit, fresh baked goods, cider, and specialty items from the market when you visit.
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrBe sure to pick up some delicious fruit, fresh baked goods, cider, and specialty items from the market when you visit.
Georgia Apple Festival
1729 S Main StIf you love apples...
Sightseeing
Beautiful State Park with a large waterfall. Make sure you go to the Lodge for a drink and a breathtaking view of the mountains.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadBeautiful State Park with a large waterfall. Make sure you go to the Lodge for a drink and a breathtaking view of the mountains.
Float down the Toccoa River on a tube with your family and friends.
63 locals recommend
Toccoa River Tubing Company
340 Toccoa AveFloat down the Toccoa River on a tube with your family and friends.
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurHighest elevation in Georgia
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrOne of the prettiest botanical gardens you'll ever see.
Winery
Lovely setting. Good for kids. Live music on weekends.
156 locals recommend
Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdLovely setting. Good for kids. Live music on weekends.
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdWinery, lovely setting, live music
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnGorgeous winery, great local wines.
Historic
Swan Drive In
651 Summit StOne of the last remaining drive-ins.
Riverwalk shops and restaurants on the river. McCaysille Drug & Gun, a must-see pharmacy and gun store
66 locals recommend
McCaysville
Riverwalk shops and restaurants on the river. McCaysille Drug & Gun, a must-see pharmacy and gun store
Outdoor fun
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Scenic white water rafting
Neighborhoods
Ellijay
Charming town with lots of antique shops, restaurants, etc.