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Georgia Recreation
The Northeast Georgia Mountain area provides a
multitude of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Biking (Click to see our page of trails
in the NE Georgia Mountains)
Gem Mining
- Gold N Gem
Grubbin: Mine for Gold and Gem Stones in our convenient sluices
or right in the creek just like the ole' timers did. Contact them at (706)
865-5454
- Gold City Gem
Mine: Come mine one of several
types of buckets here at Gold City. We have both Native and Enriched
Gemstone buckets. After mining, bring your rough stones in to our on-site
professional jeweler for free inspection. You can also have your stones cut
and mounted in to a variety of gold and silver mounts for a beautiful
souvenir. Contact them at (800) 713-7767
- Franklin Gem and Mineral
Museum: Gemologists and rock hounds will enjoy a visit to the
Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum in Franklin, with its collection of
countless precious and semiprecious stones found in this mineral-rich region
of North Carolina as well as other areas in and out of the state.
Contact them at (704) 369-7831
Golf
Hiking and Backpacking (Click for our
list of trails)
Horseback Riding (Click for
our list of trails)
Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Airborne Promotions Hot Air Balloon Rides: A hot air balloon ride
over North Georgia. From your lofty perch riders will see Lake Lanier, Stone
Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain, the Atlanta skyline and the beginnings of the
Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountain ranges to our north. Contact them at
678-283-4033 or 770-380-3951 or 678-947-9866 (Cumming, Ga)
- David Bristol Hot Air Balloon
Rides: Located just 5 Minutes outside of downtown Helen in the beautiful
and historic Sautee Nacoochee Valley, rides are private, romantic flights
limited to just one couple. The flight takes place early in the morning at
Sunrise (the most beautiful time in the mountains) and lasts between one and
two hours depending on available landing sites, fuel Consumption, and
Weather. Riders will experience breathtaking views of the Appalachian
Mountains, lush valleys and native wildlife. Occasionally the winds take the
balloon along the Chattahoochee River where the Cherokee Indians once lived.
Contact them at (706) 878-1449 (Helen, Ga)
Hunting
- Brush Creek Sporting Club:
1631 Moriah Church Road, Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2910
- Etowah Valley Game Preserve &
Sporting Clays Park: 120 Leon Jones Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706)265-6543
- The Warwoman WMA, located in the northeastern corner of the county,
boasts 15,800 acres of hunting land and the Lake Burton WMA, located in
western Rabun County, has 12,600 acres. Both areas provide hunting
opportunities for: deer, boar, turkey, bear, various small game. Contact
(770) 535-5700 or
Georgia Deparment of Natural Resources for information or maps of the
areas.
Restaurants (Link for our list
of restaurants)
Skiing
- Scaly
Mountain, NC: Snow tubing only.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Sports Park
is a friendly, fun, family-oriented resort offering snow tubing only.
Thousands of families have come to enjoy snow tubing at Scaly Mountain and
we would like you to come join us. Contact
at (828) 526-3737
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Cataloochee, NC: Visit Cataloochee Ski Area this season and experience
southern hospitality on the slopes. For generations of snow-loving
families,Cataloochee is a winter tradition, and with good reason. Contact
them at (800) 768-0285
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Hawksnest Resort, NC: This summer we will be expanding our beginner
area. This new area will be about 500 feet long and serviced by a moving
sidewalk conveyor lift. The expanded area will have 100% snowmaking and
lighting for nighttime ski or snowboarding. This expanded beginner area
will make Hawksnest one of the best places to learn to ski or snowboard.
Contact them at (828) 963-6561 or (800)
822-4295
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Ober Gatlinburg, TN: Ober Gatlinburg offers eight trails serviced by two
quad and one double chairlift which keeps you out of lift lines and on the
slopes. When temperatures drop, our snowmaking equipment blankets 100% of
our slopes. Slopes are maintained with the latest in snow-grooming
equipment to provide a smoother, more consistent surface. Contact them at
(800) 251-9202 or (865) 436-5423
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Ski Beech, NC: With excellent skiing (day or night), and a charming
Alpine Village filled with intriguing shops, tempting restaurants and more,
you'll find that Ski Beech offers a winter wonderland of fun and activities
for all members of your family or group! Contact them at 800-438-2093.
Tennis
- Rabun County High School
- Terrora Park at Tallulah Gorge
- Kingwood Resort
Theatres (Movie)
- Tiger
Drive-In: The Tiger Drive In is now open Thurs, Fri, and Sat and Sunday
with double features "Two movies for the price of one" on Friday and
Saturday. Located at 2956 Old Hwy 441 in Tiger, Ga. Contact them at (706)
782-1611 for showtimes.
- Ruby Cinemas
in Franklin, NC: Located at 2097 Georgia Rd in Franklin, NC. Contact
them at (828) 524-2076
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Habersham Hills
Cinemas in Cornelia, GA: Habersham Hills Cinemas is easy to find
and "easy in-easy out" right on Ga. 365 at Cody Rd. only 4.5 miles North of
the Cornelia Wal-Mart exit (Hwy 441). Contact them at (706) 766-SHOW
Water Recreation (Link to our water
recreation page)
NE Georgia Waterfalls (Link to our
waterfall locations page)
**Related Links**
http://www.gamountains.com
http://www.georgia.org
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