THINGS TO DO
 

 

See what all there is to do in our area !!
 
SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA DURING YOUR STAY, SUCH AS ..........
 
The Coosawattee River Resort offers our Guests:
Tubing on the River trips, right within our resort. (Minimum height for persons allowed tubing is 4 feet) 
(Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend only)
Tubing runs are scheduled for Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday only ...... and on a first come first serve basis. 
Schedule times will be posted in your rental. $2.00 Per Person. 
Includes Tube & Bus transportation from Canoe Park back to River Park.  You will need to drive your vehicle to River Park.
 
Recreation Center - Indoor Olympic Pool, Kiddie Pool, Tennis, Basketball, Miniature Golf, Video Arcade, Workout Room. 
(Open Year Round)
 
Teen Center - Outdoor Pool (Open Memorial Day Weekend  - Labor Day Weekend)
 
Pool II - Outdoor Pool  (Open Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend)
* Must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older at all amenities.
 
** GUEST PASS WILL BE IN YOUR RENTAL FOR YOUR USE.  PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE IT WHERE YOU FOUND IT UPON YOUR DEPARTURE, FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF GUESTS TO USE. 
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A $70.00 FORFEITURE OF YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT, AS EACH CARD HAS A $70.00 VALUE. 
 
GOLF AND GAMES
 
WHITEPATH GOLF COURSE 706-276-3080
* located in Ellijay
BRASSTOWN VALLEY GOLF
* located in Young Harris, GA (1 hour from Ellijay)
Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Video Games, Air Hockey & Pinball.  

Gilmer Golf and Games, Ellijay, 706-698-4653

Butternut Creek Golf Course, Blairsville, 877-745-5153

Chesatee Golf Club, Dawsonville, 706-216-7336

 

HORSEBACK RIDING:  
 

Blanche Manor: McCaysville, 706-455-7433

DOUBLE "D" TRAIL RIDES 
Guided trail rides in the Chattahoochee National Forest. 
2.5 hour rides or full day rides.
 
ADVENTURE TRAIL RIDES  Cashes Valley, 706-258-2276
 
Adventure Reservations 706-632-9704

MULETOP MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 
hourly, 1/2 day, all day & overnight horseback rides.
Moonlight Rides & Dinner & Hay Rides with meals.

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride – take a leisurely ride through the streets of historic Blue Ridge. No advance reservations are needed.
 Just look for Rex and Sally parked near the train depot.

WILDLIFE CENTERS
 
THE KANGAROO CONSERVATION CENTER - Dawsonville, GA. (706) 276-2980
Kangaroo's, Wallaby's, Burro's & Kookaburra
Minimum age: 8 years
 
 
ELLIJAY WILDLIFE REHAB SANCTUARY
 
WHITEWATER RAFTING:
 
 OCOEE ADVENTURE CENTER -(site of 96 Olympics) Ducktown, TN  1-888-723-8622
(45 mins. from Ellijay) / Class 3 rapids / Minimum age is: 12
Open last weekend in March - early November
 
ROLLING THUNDER RIVER CO. - 1-800-408-RAFT
HAS OUTPOSTS ON THE OCOEE & NANTAHALA RIVERS
   Nantahala River Outpost
   Bryson City, North Carolina (2 hours from Ellijay)
  Class 2-3 Rapids / Minimum age is: 12 years old
 
NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER  1-800-232-7238
        Ocoee River and Nantahala Outposts
        See website http://www.noc.com
 
 
 
TUBING / CANOEING / KAYAKING:
 
RIVER RIGHT OUTFITTERS (Bob and Lisa)( Ellijay)
       (706) 273-7055 / http://www.riverright.com
       Canoe or Kayak on the Cartecay River
 
MOUNTAINTOWN OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS, INC. (ELLIJAY)
    Canoes: Canoe Trips (guided trips only)
    Kayaks: Sit on top Kayaks (for beginners)
    Kayak - for experienced kayakers only.
 
TUBING VIA ROLLING THUNDER RIVER COMPANY
 
 
 Also, Tubing within our resort Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekends only.
 
Massage Therapy:  
 
Mountain Retreat Massage,  706-698-5700 or email larrb2003@yahoo.com
Joseph & Lorraine, will come to the cabin so you can enjoy a relaxing massage lying by the riverside, or relaxing next to your fireplace?  Rates are $50 per guest, per hour and they have couple's massages too!
 
BIKING & HIKING:
 
CARTECAY RIVER BIKE SHOP (Ellijay)
    Bike Rentals / Guided Trail Rides available or just ride 
    the trail your own.  Website: http://www.cartecaybikes.com
 
RIDGEWAY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL - CARTER'S LAKE
 
 
OCOEE ADVENTURE CENTER (Ducktown, TN)
    Mountain Biking Website: http://www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com
 
* There are many hiking trails in our area.  Information on these are posted in our rental properties.
 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS, SCENIC DRIVES, NEARBY TOWNS, AND FUN ACTIVITIES

Calendar of Events

Ellijay, 706-635-7400, home of the World Famous Ellijay Apple Festival, second and third weekends in October.

Blue Ridge, 800-899-6867

Blue Ridge Pavilion, 706-492-4861

Dahlonega, 800-231-5543, site of the first major gold rush.

Blairsville

Meadow Dance Farm, enjoy a visit to real Llama farm.

Burt's Farm

Kangaroo Conservatory

Roadside Georgia

Apple Country Auto Club

North Georgia Guide

Thunder Road USA

Mountain Adventure Jeep Tour

 
 
BOATING / FISHING /FLY-FISHING, SKIING, AND SWIMMING
 
Fishing: Just outside your front door with a license while in the Coosawattee River Resort!
 
FISHING GUIDES BLUERIDGE:
 
Fishing Guide: Linda Clement, my friend!!! 706-374-5060 wild_troutfish@yahoo.com
 
Fishing Guide: Wayne  (friend) 706-781-5897
 
MARK'S GUIDE SERVICE   http://www.thestriperguide.com
 
BLUE RIDGE ADVENTURES  http://www.northgeorgiafishing.com

High Meadows Club, 770-595-1071

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, for answers to all of your fishing questions.

North Georgia Fishing

Atlanta Fly Fishing Club

Spring Creek Anglers

Blue Ridge Marina

Morganton Point

Georgia Lakes and Rivers

Whitestone Lake Estates

PONTOON BOAT RENTALS

CARTERS LAKE & MARINA - 20 mins. from cabinCarter's Lake, 706-276-4891
(looks like mini Lake Tahoe  3500 acre lake)  Breathtaking views / Pontoon Boat Rentals

 
DOLL MOUNTAIN BEACH at CARTERS LAKE
    15 mins. from cabin
    Small public beach situated on beautiful Carter's Lake
 
MOVIE THEATERS  - YES !!!!!  We have them too.  We even have a Drive-In in Blue Ridge !
 
 
TRAIN RIDES - BLUE RIDGE SCENIC RAILWAY
    30 min. drive   /     http://www.brscenic.com
 
BRASSTOWN BALD - Blairsville, GA. /  1 hour drive
     view 4 states from atop this mountain.
    Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina & South Carolina.
     Highest peak in the state of Georgia 4,784 feet.
   
ANTIQUE SHOPPING - Plenty of it in Ellijay & Blue Ridge ! 
    Visit the historic downtowns of Ellijay & Blue Ridge. Great shopping for Antiques, Arts & Crafts.

Blue Ridge Basics:  Looking for that special piece of furniture?  How about a one of a kind commissioned piece built to your specifications?   Blue Ridge Basics 706-632-8739  .

Twigs to Furniture:  cabin furniture  706-632-8944.

Trevor's Antiques and General Store, Ellijay, 706-636-2206

Antiques on the Corner, Ellijay, 706-635-8557

Antique Hound, 10 Northside Square, Ellijay, 706-273-9717

Arts, Crafts and Antiques:  Blue Ridge

Brenda Musgrave Doss - Wildlife Artist

Flower Shop, Ellijay, 877-768-5977

 

RESTAURANTS ELLIJAY
 
Mucho Kaliente Mexican 941 Maddox Lane 706-636-4192
 
Happy Family Chinese: 706-635-6300
 
Corner Stone Cafe: 76 N. Main St. 706 636-2230
 
Jolly Roger: 716 Industrial Blvd. 706 276-2090
 
The Pink Pig:   How about some really great Bar-B-Q?  Try our friends at, The Pink Pig in Cherry Log, 706-276-3311.

Calico Cupboard, 40 River Street, Ellijay, 706-635-7575

Sue's Log Cabin:  Great country cooking, you have to try the fried chicken! 706-635-5500.

Cajun Depot Grill:   706-276-1676

Colonel Poole's Bar-B-Q:  706-635-4100

The Orchard Restaurant:  Outstanding food, lovely atmosphere, and friendly wait-staff, 706-273-2227.

 

Dining, Blueridge, Brasstown, Dawsonville and  Ducktown,TN.

Enchanted Mountain Trout and Gourmet Meats, 706-374-5971

Brasstown Valley Resort: 800-201-3205, great weekend buffet!

Cohutta Lodge and Restaurant: 706-695-9601, great views!

Amicalola Falls Lodge and Restaurant: 800-573-9656


Circle J Family Steakhouse
Family dining featuring hot bar and large salad bar as well as steaks from the menu.
East 1st Street, Blue Ridge
632-5955

El Rio Mexican Restaurant
All of your Mexican favorites as well as beer and wine.
Downtown Copperhill, Tennessee (just 10 miles from downtown Blue Ridge)
423-496-1826

Forge Mill Crossing Restaurant
Upscale dining on the porch or in the restaurant. Daily specials.
Corner of Forge Mill Road and Highway 515 in Morganton. 374-5771

Iron Horse Grill
Steaks and other favorites as well as daily specials. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Downtown Copperhill, Tennessee (just 10 miles from downtown Blue Ridge)
423-496-9991

Lindsay’s Malt Shop
A 50’s style malt shop offering sandwiches, salads and of course ice cream!
Located in downtown Blue Ridge at 644 East Main St. 632-1950

Mama Rosa’s Italian Restaurant
Pizza and traditional Italian meals. Daily specials and delicious appetizers.
Highway 515 in Blue Ridge across from Ingle’s Shopping Center. 632-6815

Pat’s Kountry Kitchen
Home Style cooking featuring the finest fried chicken and fresh vegetables served family style.
Highway 5 in McCaysville 492-5477

Pink Pig Barbecue
Ribs, chicken and barbecue sandwiches. Famous for their garlic salad.
Just off 515 in Cherry Log between Blue Ridge and Ellijay. 706-276-3311

Tin Loong Chinese Restaurant
All you can eat Chinese buffet or order from the menu. All of the traditional Chinese favorites.
On Highway 515 in the Ingle’s Shopping Center in Blue Ridge. 632-6090

Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
Watch the river run while dining on some of the area’s finest food. Daily specials and an excellent salad bar.
Aska Road 10 miles out of Blue Ridge. 632-7891

Lindsey's Malt ShopBlue Ridge  706-632-1950

The Chocolate Express of Blue Ridge:  706-632-6517

Serenity Garden CafeBlue Ridge  706-258-4949

Victorian House Restaurant:  706-258-2275

 

Personal Chef:  A gourmet feast prepared especially for you by your own personal chef in your cabin!  What better way to celebrate?  Chef Douglas at  Cabin Cuisine, 706-633-6734 will come to your cabin, prepare a scrumptious meal, and clean up afterwards!  I hear the meals are out of this world!

 

Gourmet Delivery To Your Doorstep:  Want to enjoy a true gourmet feast delivered to your cabin doorstep?  Our friends at Gourmet Station, 888-944-9794, will prepare a delicious meal and ship it fresh to your cabin doorstep.

 Indigo Hills Market and Catering Company, Gourmet Provisioning:  706-632-3663. Take away gourmet, in house dining, and cabin provisioning. (BlueRidge) 

HIKING, PARKS, WATERFALLS, AND CAVERNS

 
AMICALOLA FALLS - 729' Cascading Falls located in the beautiful Amicalola Falls State Park
 
 
ANNA RUBY FALLS
 
VOGEL STATE PARK & FALLS
 
Visit the website below for additional listings of Waterfalls and locations.
 

Benton MacKaye Hiking Trail

Amicalola Falls

Appalachian Trail

Georgia State Parks

Georgia Hikes

Waterfalls of Georgia

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Ruby Falls

Rock City

 

 
PUMPKIN PATCH & HAY RIDES 
      BURT'S FARM - Dawsonville, Georgia (1 hour from cabin)
      Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Roast Marshmallows
 
 HILLCREST ORCHARDS
  Apple Orchard, Wagon Rides, Petting Farm, Play Area, Nature Trail, Tours
  http://hillcrestorchards.net (located in Ellijay)
 
 
BABYLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL
    Cleveland, Georgia
    Watch the CABBAGE PATCH BABIES being born!
    Take the tour!  All ages love this one & it's FREE !!
    68 MILES - 1.5 HOURS DRIVING TIME
 
DAHLONEGA, GA - 39 MILES / 1 HOUR DRIVE
    Site of the 1st major Gold Rush of 1828.  Gold Mines,
    Gold Panning, Gold Museum & a Historic Shopping District,
    filled with wonderful shops. 
 
CHATTANOOGA, TN - 67 MILES / 1.5 HOUR DRIVE
    Tennessee Aquarium / Ruby Falls / Rock City / Lookout Mountain
 
    Chattanooga's Southern Bell Cruise
    * all of the above makes for a great day trip !
 
 
 
AND....IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH, THERE'S ALWAYS FISHING....RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR FRONT DOOR !!!
 
Oh,  & ladies.....don't forget to visit the Premium Outlet Shopping in Dalton & Dawsonville, GA.
Staying during the summer ?  Great time to do that school shopping for all that designer wear at discounted prices:
Tanger Factory Outlets - Dalton, GA
North Georgia Premium Outlets - Dawsonville, GA. Check them out at: www.outletsonline.com
 

AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE

It's Your Trip Taxi, 706-633-3668

 

Three Sister's Vineyards, Dahlonega, 706-865-9463

Frogtown Cellars, Dahlonega, 706-865-0687

Habersham Winery, Helen, 706-878-9463

PET SITTING

Benji & Friends,  Special groomers for our special friends, 706-276-7740
Sorry our cabins do not allow pets but these folks will take good care of them.