McGhee Tyson Airport 3 hr 13
Yonah Mountain (21 min) Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. North Georgia Mountains (23 min) Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia (6 min) Museum showcasing the folk pottery of Northeast Georgia, with permanent & temporary exhibitions. Smithgall Woods State Park (21 min) Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. Anna Ruby Falls (25 min) Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. BabyLand General Hospital (18 min) Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Habersham Winery (9 min) Family-owned enterprise with wine tastings, plus a shop stocking globally sourced gourmet foods. Dukes Creek Falls (24 min) A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (11 min) Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. Moccasin Creek State Park (19 min) 32-acre lakeside retreat offering hiking trails, fishing & campsites plus seasonal canoe rentals. Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia (6 min) Museum showcasing the folk pottery of Northeast Georgia, with permanent & temporary exhibitions. Lake Rabun (28 min) Winding reservoir, famed for its Fourth of July boat parade, popular for waterskiing & fishing. Cool River Tubing (12 min) Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (27 min) Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. Lake Burton (30 min) Expansive lake in a lush, wooded locale known for its scenic shoreline & sweeping views. |