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Wear some sunscreen and pack a baseball cap. It’s nearly time for the 2021 North Georgia Highlands Seafood Festival! The festival is an exciting event to explore for the whole family. This North Georgia Seafood Festival was named one of the State’s Top 20 Events in the Southeast for June 2018 and 2020 by the Southeastern Tourism Society, and the 2021 festival is sure to keep the good times rolling!...

Bargain hunters love a bargain, and being on vacation doesn’t have to get in the way of finding some great deals. If you are the type of person that is drawn to the odd smattering of random merchandise on the secondhand market, you know there are treasures out there just waiting to be discovered. It doesn’t matter if you call them flea markets, swap meets, rummage sales, antique malls, or...

From fresh produce to handmade soaps and local honey and more, farmer’s markets are a favorite destination of many, and for a good reason. They provide you locally sourced, locally grown items that contribute to your local economy, preserve the land, and support small family farms. Looking for a North Georgia farmers market? Here are the many options from which you have to choose. Dawson County Amicalola Regional Farmers Market...

One of the best places to see vivid and colorful fall foliage is in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Blue Ridge, Georgia, located in Fannin County, is a popular tourist destination just 90 miles north of Atlanta. The area is home to Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River, and the Blue Ridge foothills and offers breathtaking views from overlooks, hiking trails, scenic byways. With shades of red and orange,...

Ah, the great American road trip! It’s said to be making a comeback as we’re collectively dusting off the asphalt pathways to creative escapes, breathtaking sights, and amazing discoveries. This timeless vacation tradition offers new perspectives on some of the nation’s most remarkable destinations. Though you’re sure to have plenty of recreation and amusement just minutes from your North Georgia cabin (or even right outside your back door), why not...

Almost every visitor who makes their way to Carters Lake gets to see the raw natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Now, the ‘Miracle in the Mountains’ is a tradition for many families that are also enchanted by the bright blue water and serene scenery. Carters Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is named after Farrish Carter who owned property nearby in the 1800s. In...

Did you know that Ellijay is the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia? With well over 50 existing trails and more being established every season, it’s not hard to see why mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels enjoy a thrilling trip to the Georgia mountains. With options ranging from scenic bunny hills to lengthy monster trails, there’s an option for mountain bikers of every level. If you’re looking for the top...

Recognized as one of the top 5 art towns in America by “Good Morning America”, one of the top ten fine craft towns in America by American Craft Week, and one of the top 5 art towns in Georgia by the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Georgia Municipal Association, Blue Ridge is a destination that beckons to the creative traveler. Beyond the prominent local galleries recommended below, true...

North Georgia style is exceptional in the present decade. If you love antiques, you can easily find unique pieces in North Georgia stores. The beautiful and rare pieces you can find here can help you connect with specific historical periods. Numerous stores in North Georgia have become antique shopping grounds. The following suggestions will help plan for North Georgia antique shopping. Ellijay The moment you enter Ellijay you will realize it presents...

So Christmas is over and everything has slowed down, which you are grateful for, however, your kids are not.  They have played with all their games, been outside in the snow, ate all the cookies and now are bored.  Here are some ideas to get everyone out of the house and take a trip up north to the North Georgia Mountains.  There is still plenty to do in January. Here...