Horseback riding in North Georgia ranges from a 35-minute novice outing to longer mountain trails, river rides, and private adventures. 🐴 Choose a gentle walking route, a forest ride with an old moonshine still stop, or a half-day trip for experienced riders.… Learn more
Crisp autumn air, mountain ridges painted in gold and crimson, and scenic roads lined with colorful trees make fall in North Georgia a wonderful time to explore. 🍁 Whether you are planning a mountain getaway, an afternoon drive, or a relaxed meal with a view, this guide will help you find the best places and times to enjoy fall foliage in the North Georgia mountains.… Learn more
As the weather starts to cool and the air fills with the sweet scent of ripened fruit 🍎, it’s the perfect time to visit North Georgia’s apple-picking orchards.
Whether you prefer a quiet weekday strolling through apple trees on a local farm or the excitement of a local harvest festival, there are many great ways to enjoy the apple harvest.… Learn more
🎃 Fall brings pumpkins in bright orange, pale pastels, and wonderfully lumpy shapes to farms across the North Georgia mountains. Some stops are free to browse, with rows of pumpkins ready for the porch. Others pair your pumpkin search with a hayride, corn maze, or an afternoon of farm games.… Learn more
In the North Georgia mountains, a corn maze brings you close enough to the harvest to see the ears still growing on the stalks, 🌽 with tall rows of corn turning a walk into a puzzle. Choose a large maze for an afternoon of map-reading and wrong turns, a shorter farm outing with children, or an after-dark adventure with flashlights and a few scares.👻… Learn more
Gem mining in North Georgia gives children a hands-on treasure hunt, with colorful finds to sort, identify, and take home. 💎 A flash of purple in the sifter, a tiny fleck of gold in the pan, and suddenly everyone is leaning closer.… Learn more
North Georgia’s harvest season is about more than apple pies and pumpkin-colored scenery. 
From fresh-pressed sorghum syrup and old-fashioned farm traditions to apple festivals, grape stomps, live music, and handmade mountain crafts, these celebrations offer several distinct ways to enjoy fall in the Georgia mountains.… Learn more
Ready to swap a little screen time for creek time? 🌳 These rustic treehouse rentals in North Georgia give you a place to disconnect from tech and spend more time with nature. Enjoy the porch, explore the woods, and come back for marshmallows by the fire.… Learn more
Treehouse dreams have grown up! 🌳 You can sleep among the branches and still enjoy an indoor bathroom, electricity, and running water. These modern luxury treehouse rentals in North Georgia give you plenty of reasons to linger outside, too. Take your coffee onto a creek-facing deck, claim a rocking chair overlooking the vines, or slip into a private hot tub after a day exploring the mountains.… Learn more
Did you know that the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States is held each year in Helen, in the North Georgia Mountains? 🥨🍻 This complete guide to the 2026 Helen, GA Oktoberfest covers the official dates, daily hours, admission, parade, keg tapping, bands, food, parking, lodging, and practical tips for planning your visit.… Learn more
Looking for a fun and nostalgic way to enjoy a movie night? 🍿🎞️ The North Georgia mountains have several historic theaters, including two of the five remaining drive-ins in Georgia. Enjoy a first-run film or a campy classic from the comfort of your own car or outside on the lawn.… Learn more
Did you know that gold fever swept through North Georgia nearly two decades before California’s famous rush? Today, you can descend into an underground mine, learn to pan from experienced staff, sift gold-bearing material, and follow the history that shaped Dahlonega.… Learn more
Enjoy a friendly sports outing ⛳with a round of North Georgia mini-golf in the mountain towns of Helen, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville. When you are finished, take advantage of the amenities offered at these fun attractions, which include fishing, arcade games, gem mining, and ice cream.… Learn more
There is no shortage of annual events to celebrate people, places, seasons, and culture! Celebrate the diversity of the area with events for the entire family. Choose from unique events, including an annual Elvis tribute and competition, festivals, rodeos, scenic railways, and more!… Learn more
North Georgia offers not only scenic daytime attractions but also stunning night skies. While visiting the GA mountains, take time at night to look up and experience the beauty of the dark nighttime skies and marvel at the latest astronomical discoveries. … Learn more
The Fall color in North Georgia is not limited to the trees. Long before the first trees start to change colors, the U-pick flowers in North Georgia add a more whimsical kind of farm day to the late-summer and early-fall calendar, with sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, lavender, and dahlias you can turn into a bouquet of your own.… Learn more
Labor Day weekend brings together two of the best seasons in the North Georgia mountains. ☀️ Summer is still serving up warm afternoons, tubing weather, and lake days, while apple orchards are opening, grapes are ready to stomp, and the first hints of fall are beginning to appear.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard this SATURDAY
