Beyond the gate

Area Attractions

Waterfalls, gardens, gold-rush history, and apple country — the best of North Georgia is a short drive away.

1

Amicalola Falls State Park

~30 minutes

Home to the tallest cascading waterfall in Georgia and a gateway to the Appalachian Trail — with hiking for every level and the rustic Len Foote Hike Inn.

2

Gibbs Gardens

Ball Ground · ~20 minutes

One of the nation’s largest residential gardens — 300+ acres of daffodils, a Japanese garden, waterfalls, and a manor house.

3

Historic Downtown Dahlonega

~40 minutes

A charming gold-rush town with a walkable square full of shops and galleries, gold-mine tours, and North Georgia’s wine country all around.

4

Downtown Ellijay

~30 minutes

Georgia’s apple capital — pick-your-own orchards, cider and pie, antiquing, and lazy tubing on the Cartecay River.

5

Downtown Jasper

~15 minutes

The ‘First Mountain City of Georgia’ — boutique shopping, local dining, the antique trail, and the annual Georgia Marble Festival.

6

Consolidated Gold Mine

Dahlonega · ~40 minutes

Descend into a real 1800s gold mine on a guided tour, then pan for gold and gems — a hit with kids and history buffs.

7

North Georgia Premium Outlets

Dawsonville · ~40 minutes

140+ brand-name outlet stores for a rainy-day shopping run, just off GA-400.

8

Burt’s Farm

Dawsonville · ~35 minutes (seasonal)

A fall must-do — mountains of pumpkins, hayrides, and a country store full of treats.

9

Carters Lake

~45 minutes

Georgia’s deepest lake, ringed by mountains — boating, marinas, waterfalls, and quiet coves.

Sip & shop

Make a day of it

Pair your outing with a stop along one of our winery loops or the local antique trail.

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