CiTy GuiDES BLUE RIDGE • ELLIJAY • CLAYTON • DAHLONEGA • HELEN KAYA VINEYARD & WINERY, DAHLONEGA/DISCOVER DAHLONEGA PEAKS OF PERFECTION Take the high road and visit the North Georgia mountains for jaw-dropping scenery, award-winning vineyards and idyllic small towns with plenty to explore, including Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Clayton, Dahlonega and Helen. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest stretches across the state’s northern border, and the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains peppers the landscape with spectacular summits—the perfect start or end to any Appalachian Trail trek. Scenic vistas transform with the seasons and top-notch hiking trails, rolling rivers and pristine lakes (dreams for anglers), and the cooling spray of rushing waterfalls are fantastic ways to experience them. The area is also rich in history, with ties to Native American heritage, Southern Appalachian folk culture and more. Walkable downtowns, restaurants that leverage the region’s signature fruits, cozy cabins and B&Bs, and cultural treasures ensure there are plenty of ways to relax on getaways of any length. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 113
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