Best trips 1. ELEVATE YOUR FAMILY VACATION AT MCLEMORE Ready for some nonstop, adrenaline-pumping adventures on a mountaintop? Be prepared to immerse in nature and acquire new skills on your trip to Lookout Mountain in the heart of northwest Georgia. Wake up early, feel the morning mist, and be ready to push your limits with a different adventure each day. Go deep inside mysterious caves, or explore dozens of hiking and biking trails along the unique topography. Want to know what a cloud tastes like? Soar high above the Appalachian Mountains on a thrilling tandem hang-glider or paraglider experience with Lookout Mountain Flight Park . Venture out to Lula Lake (reservations required) for a 4.2-mile-long hike through beautiful hardwood forests and impressive, 120-foot Lula Falls . Take an easy-to-moderate trail to cast your wishes at the three DeSoto Falls (where you can camp, too), and plan to spend a couple of hours at the enchanting Rock City Gardens . The leisurely trails will take you through 200-year-old rock formations, narrow caverns, and lush gardens. Get a panoramic view of the surrounding seven states and take a dramatic photo at Lover’s Leap on Lookout Mountain. You will have a spellbinding experience trying to recognize your favorite childhood characters at the Mother Goose Village and Fairyland Caverns . During three weeks in June and July, you can pick your own lavender from family-run Lookout Lavender Farm , or visit the farm store through the summer to shop for homemade lavender products. No matter what your mountain adventure brings, you can rock it out completely with the entire family. And when you are ready to get some rest, pamper yourself with a luxurious stay at the resort community of McLemore . Spread out at one of the homes or villa rentals, where you will find cute bunk beds, energetic game rooms, and mellow firepits. For the most amazing views of the canyon and surrounding valley, book one of the balcony rooms at Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton . Spend the afternoon swimming in the dramatic, cliffside infinity-edge pool, indulge in a tranquil massage at Cloudland’s world-class spa, Selah , and cuddle up with a good book at the expansive resort library. There’s hardly a better place to perfect your swing than at one of the mountaintop, world-class golf courses – McLemore’s Highlands Course , The Cairn short course , and The Keep – each offering sweeping views of the Georgia mountains and cooler weather through the summer months. When you’re hungry, you don’t need to go too far – dine at the hotel’s four outlets to sample unique flavors from locally sourced farm ingredients and take in unparalleled views of Cumberland Plateau and McLemore Cove. At Auld Alliance , you’ll find Scottish classics such as boudin blanc with lump crab and truffle butter, 12-hour braised venison, and orange-scotch pie served with a touch of French elegance. Enjoy a high-country picnic of pimento-cheese canape and oat biscuits at Croft , or grab fresh-baked pastries and coffee from The Pocket Café . Watch the sunset over the mountains with a handcrafted cocktail from the stylish, poolside, open-air Skyside . You’ll find yourself reliving a new definition of “elevated dining” at 2,300 feet above sea level at The Creag restaurant near the Highlands Clubhouse . CLOUDLAND AT MCLEMORE RESORT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, RISING FAWN/CALEB JONES EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 11
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