| the warmly decorated rooms have private balconies, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and free wi-fi. there's a fire pit, a saltwater pool and a playground, plus tennis courts, volleyball and fitness facilities. a restaurant serves refined southern fare, and casual dining is available in a sports bar and a lounge with mountain-lodge decor. there's also a marina offering water sports. 3 miles from the ridges golf club. villas have up to 4 bedrooms, full kitchens and great rooms, and some offer balconies, fireplaces or whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this casual resort and marina is 3 miles from georgia mountain fairgrounds and 11
McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 29
High Shoals Falls (23 min)
Hiking and outdoor recreation Bell Mountain (18 min)
Rugged mountain top with graffitied rocks & an observation deck providing panoramic views. Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden (6 min) Appalachian Trail in Georgia (21 min)
Scenic 76-mile section of wilderness hiking trail with rugged canyons, diverse wildlife & campsites. Chatuge Lake (9 min)
Shallow reservoir with beaches, a popular destination for boating, swimming & water skiing. Brasstown Bald (35 min)
A steep trail & shuttle access this peak, Georgia's highest, offering panoramic views from 4,784-ft. Jackrabbit Mountain (15 min) Cupid Falls (8 min)
Park and nature Boundary Waters Resort & Marina (7 min)
Casual marina resort offering canoe & kayak rentals, relaxed accommodations & boat docking. Miller Trek Trailhead (5 min) Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center (10 min) Chatuge Dam (12 min) Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge (8 min)
Nonprofit, year-round botanical garden on 33 acres with many rhododendrons, native azaleas & trails. Crane Creek Vineyards (11 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Track Rock Gap Petroglyph Site (12 min) | 
