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| Nature Preserve Wetlands Center |
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Spring Creek Preserve - At this 200-acre wetlands reconstruction project visitors can observe native flora and fauna. Open: Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking
Phone: 706-278-1313, 800-331-3258 – Address: Boyles Mill Rd., Dalton, GA 30720 |
| Local Parks - Trails - Farms & Orchards - Fishing Areas & Fish Hatcheries |
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Apple Orchard Alley - Gilmer County is Georgia’s apple capital and 11 of the county’s 18 apple orchards are spread across this picturesque valley along GA Hwy 52. Open: Daily. Aug-Dec. Free. Phone: 706-635-7400 – Address: GA Hwy 52. E., East Ellijay, GA 30540 |
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The Cohutta National Fish Hatchery Center features tanks displaying the warm-water species raised by the hatchery. Open: Office Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Free. Parking
Phone: 706-694-8830 - Address: 25350 Red Clay Rd., Cohutta, GA 30710 |
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Horseshoe Bend River Park - Fish, hike or picnic on the banks of the Toccoa River.
Open: Daily. Free. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-632-7696 - Address: River Rd., McCaysville, GA 30555 |
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Mercier Orchards is the largest apple orchard in the SE open to the public. Find more than 30 varieties of apples, plus blueberries, blackberries, peaches and fresh cider.
Phone: 706-632-3411 – Address: GA Hwy 5 N., Blue Ridge, GA 30613 |
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Marshall Forest - Hiking trails crisscross one of the few remaining stands of old-growth forest in the Ridge and Valley Providence, a corridor that runs from Pennsylvania to Alabama. Free. Amenities: Parking
Phone: 404-873-6946 –Address: Horseleg Creek Rd., Rome, GA 30165 |
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River Right Outfitters - Only outfitter on the Cartecay to provide free river access. Amenities: Kayak rental, campground, and shuttle service (by donation). Open: 9a.m.-dark, winter 10a.m.-dark. Mon.-Thurs. 706-889-2657, Fri.-Sun.
Phone: 706-273-7055 – Address: 1354 Lower Cartecay Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 |
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Silver Comet Trail and Riverwalk - The Silver Comet Trail, connecting Atlanta to the Alabama state line, is accessible from downtown Rockmart. Open: Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-684-8760 and toll-free 800-226-2517
Address: 604 Goodyear St., Rockmart, GA 30153 |
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Sugar Creek Alpaca Farm - Visit this farm and its growing herd of Suri alpacas. Call for hours. Open: Guided tours by reservation. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-258-4494, 888-662-8253 – Address: 1050 Cox Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Historic Civil War Sites |
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Allatoona Pass Battlefield - Fought Oct. 5, 1864, this battle was the beginning of the Nashville Campaign. Two earthen forts, miles of trench works and interpretive trail markers can be seen. Open: Daily. Free. Amenities: Parking
Phone: 770-975-0055 – Address: Old Allatoona Rd., Cartersville, GA 30121 |
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Confederate Cemetery and Memorial Wall is the site of 421 Confederate and four Union soldiers’ graves. Open: Daylight hours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258
Address: Ridge St. in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, GA 30720 |
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Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca - This battle was the first major conflict in the Campaign for Atlanta. Self-guided driving tour of battlefield available. Also visit the first Confederate cemetery. Open: Daily. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-625-3200. 800-887-3811
Address: US Hwy 41 N. and Confederate Rd., Resaca, GA 30735 |
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Dug Gap Battle Park - The rock walls at this monument were used by Civil War soldiers as protection during battle. Open: Daily. Free. Amenities: Parking
Phone: 706-278-0217 and 800-331-3258
Address: W. Dug Gap Battle Rd., Dalton, GA 30720 |
| Outdoor Walking & Driving Tours |
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Backroads Driving Tours - Self-guided tours through beautiful countryside and mountains. Tour time varies from 1.5 to 5 hours. Available free at the Fannin County Welcome Center. Phone: 706-632-5880 and toll-free 800-899-6867
Address: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
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Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway Drive Route - Beginning at historic Prater's Mill in Whitfield County, the Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway follows State Route 2 past rolling pastoral lands into Murray County. Breathtaking views of the Cohutta Mountains emerge as the route continues along US 41 and quiet county roads into the Chattahoochee National Forest. More info, pictures, directions and map |
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Euharlee Creek Historic Covered Bridge was built in 1886 by Washington King, the bridge is on the Georgia Covered Bridge Trail. and is 138 feet long. Also known as Lowery Bridge. Not open to traffic. Open: Covered Bridge Museum Tue.-Fri. 1-5p.m. and during seasonal events. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-607-2017 - Address: 116 Covered Bridge Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120
More covered bridge info, pictures, direction and map |
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Govenor's House - Stroll this 1930s estate, which is complemented by gardens and a stained-glass chapel. Open: the 2nd Thurs. each Month for lunch 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. or by appt. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-336-9149 – Address: 45 Howard St., Kingston, GA 30145 |
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Ridge Valley Scenic Byway Drive Route - As the name implies, the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway provides a chance to experience the varied terrain of NW Georgia. Mountain overlooks and fertile farmlands can be found along the 51-mile Byway as it travels U.S. 27, State Highways 156 and 136, and rural county roads. Outdoor activities ranging from hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and hunting can be enjoyed at the Keown Falls Scenic Area, the Pocket, and John's Mountain Overlook and Wildlife Management Area. More info, pictures, driving directions and map |
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Sugar Creek Alpaca Farm - Visit this farm and its growing herd of Suri alpacas.
Open: Call for hours. Guided tours by reservation. Free. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-258-4494 and toll-free 888-662-8253
Address: 1050 Cox Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
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