Parks & Lakes
Lake Nottely...4,180 acre body of water with 106 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, picnicking. Two marinas and several public boat ramps.

Lake Winfield Scott...clear 18 acre lake high in the mountains with boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming and hiking. Covered pavillion and bath house near swimming area.

Trackrock Archeological Area...52 acre area with preserved petroglyphs of ancient Indian origin. Carvings resemble animal and bird tracks, crosses, circles and human footprints. Historical markers locate the area.

Vogel State Park...one of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks. Featuring 280 acres in the mountains, lake, miniature golf, swimming beach, picnic areas, pedal boats, and hiking trails. Visit their website.

Frank Gross Recreation Area...Along beautiful Rock Creek, near Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery. Camping and fishing.

Cooper's Creek Scenic & Recreation Area...1,240 acres featuring camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing and hunting. Cooper's Creek and tributaries are teeming with trout.

Meek's Recreational Park...Beautiful and tranquil park on the outskirts of Blairsville next to Nottely River. Walking and jogging trails, children's playground, softball fields, and more.

Exploring
The Southern Highroads Trail is like no where else in America. Breathtaking views, friendly people and fun-filled activities for the entire family...that's where the Southern Highroads will lead you.

Blood Mountain Archaeological Area...Site of Cherokee and Creek Indian Battle before arrival of the white man. There is a Visitor Information Center located at Walasi-Yi Center where the Appalachian Trail crosses U.S. Highway 19/129. The area is located 15 miles south of Blairsville at Neel Gap on US Highway 19/129, via Appalachian Trail.

Blue Star Memorial By-Way...First conceived in 1946 to honor veterans of World War II, Blue Star Memorials became a project of the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. Since that time, hundreds of Memorials have been dedicated by Garden Clubs throughout the nation honoring our armed forces, who have served, are serving, and will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. The name was taken from the Blue Star in the Service Flag. The bronze marker, dedicated June 6, 1999, is located at Heritage Walk on the grounds of the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, Highway 515 at Old Blue Ridge Highway, Blairsville.

Byron Herbert Reece Homeplace...This farm homeplace is where Reece completed his writings. Still standing are the house Reece built for his parents, his study, the large barn and home of his sister. About three miles south beyond the homeplace is the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial Park with hiking trails and picnic area. Located nine miles south of Blairsville on US Highway 19 & 129.

Golf Courses
Brasstown Valley Resort and Golf Course...offers 18 holes of championship Scottish links-style golf for all levels of play. Visit their website.

Butternut Creek Golf Course...mountainous 18-hold championship course with pro shop, putting green and practice area. Lessons by a PGA pro by appointment. Call 706.745.5753 or visit their website.

Hiking & Biking
Appalachian Trail...a wilderness footpath that winds over 2,100 miles along the crest of the Appalachian mountain range. It runs through 14 states, offering unlimited hiking adventures of exceptional challenge and variety. More information at the Georgia Trails website.

Brasstown Bald...spectacular 360 degree vista of 4 states from North Georgia's highest peak. More information at the Chattahoochee-Oconee Forests website.

Dukes Creek Falls...waterfall that drops about 150 feet down a sheer granite canyon into Duke's Creek. This area offers a slippery rock waterslide, gold panning, and observation deck.

DeSoto Falls Scenic Area...Rugged mountainous country with exceptional views and 3 beautiful watervalls. Clear streams, fishing and picnicking and hiking.

Helton Creek Falls...double falls set in a deep hardwood forest with a combined vertical drop of about 100 feet. Trail leads to the falls. For more waterfall info, see the North Georgia website.

Richard Russell Scenic Highway...more than 14 miles of mountain scenery with many overlooks. Crosses the Appalachian Trail. Elevations range from 2,040 to 3,644 feet above sea level.

River Rafting
Southeastern Expeditions...offering two outposts for rafting on the Ocoee and the Chattooga Rivers, less than 2 hours from Blairsville. See their website for details.

Nantahala Outdoor Center...located on the Nantahala River with the Appalachian Trail running through their site and other trail networks close by. Visit their website for more information.

Wildwater Rafting Ltd...offers rafting trips on the Nantahala River, as well as raft and kayak rentals. Visit their website.

Rolling Thunder River Company...guide-assisted trips on the Nantahala are ideal for beginners and families. For more variety you can guide your own raft, canoe, or inflatable Funyak. For a more challenging white water experience, try the Ocoee. Visit their website.

Activities
Georgia Mountain Fair...unique music fair in Hiawassee, "The Country Music Capital of Georgia." Visit their website for ongoing events throughout the year.

Trackrock Stables...offering one and two hour rides 7 days a week, year round. Ride through 250 acres. View lush foliage, as well as wild turkey, deer and many other types of wildlife. 800.826.0073

Habersham Winery...located near Helen, GA. Open daily, with complimentary samples of wine are available in the tasting room. A beautiful new gift shop now part of the winery, carries a large selection of wine specialty items, unique gifts, and gourmet food products Visit their website.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad...take a scenic trip from the Nantahala Gorge to Bryson City. Enjoy views of the Smoky Mountains from a 791-foot trestle on piers 179 feel high over Fontana Lake. Call 1.800.232.7238 for details

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway...travel through scenic valleys and forests of hardwood and pine alongside the waters of the Toccoa River. The view changes with the seasons.

Restaurants
Menus for area restaurants are available in the Town Creek Cottages office. The following list features just a few of the varied and tempting offerings:

Blairsville Seafood Market & Grill
706-745-9519
Fresh seafood delivered twice a week. Eat in or take out. Menu includes appetizers of smoked salmon or fish to conch fritters and smoked fish spread. We also offer salad, sandwiches and plates. Try our famous blackened grouper or blackened tuna sandwich. Free drink refills with meals. Located at 208 Earnest Street, Blairsville.

Cooks Country Kitchen
706-745-1332
"Jeet-Yet"" at Cook's Country Kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cooked to order breakfast, cafeteria-style lunch, along with a full menu and nightly specials. See ya soon! Located at 105 Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville.

Grinds-N-Glazes
706-745-0748
Stop in and pick up a breakfast sandwich, bagel, fresh pastry or one of the many specialty coffees on your way to work. At lunch choose from homemade soup made fresh daily, homemade breads and a large variety of specialty salads made to perfection. Now also featuring a meeting room to host your next occasion. Located at 223 Hwy. 515, Blairsville (in the Hillcrest Plaza).

Muffy's Mountain Burgers & Such
706-835-2992
Finest burgers, dogs and steak sandwiches in the mountains! Burgers are flame grilled Black Angus beef. Order one of Muffy's favorite lunch sandwiches or daily specials with fried green tomatoes. Located at 364 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville.

Rib Country
706-781-3530
At Rib Country, choice cuts of meat are basted with a special sauce and cooked over selected hardwood,to seal in that special Rib Country taste! Start your meal with a hand-breaded and fried to a golden brown onion loaf. Then try a sandwhich with tender pork sliced thin and piled high, or "Smokin' Specialty' baby back ribs. Located at 373 Kousins Drive, Blairsville.

Suzanne's on the River
706-745-9885
BBQ, steak, chicken, seafood. Country breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy great food with a beautiful view of the Nottely River. Located on Hwy. 129 S, Blairsville (at Pappy's Riverwalk).

The Sawmill Place Breakfast
706-745-1250
Discover the best breakfast and lunch in the North Georgia Mountains! Start your day off right with buttermilk biscuits made from scratch, homemade sawmill gravy and the largest pancakes in Union County. Satisfy your mid-day appetitewith the hand-pattied half-pound Sawmill Burger, fresh deli wraps, belly-warming homemade soups and cornbread and a generous variety of romaine and spring mix salads. Located at 845 Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville.

Enrico's Italian Restaurant
706-896-1990
"A taste of Italy in the Mountains." From an appetizer of fresh mussels sauteed in tarragon cream sauce to the homemade tiramisu, Enrico's offers all the traditional Italian dishes, plus specialties of pasta, veal, chicken, beef and seafood. Located at 3295 Dogwood Lane, Hiawassee.