Guidebook for Morganton
Parks & Nature
Overlooking Lake Blue Ridge, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and hiking. The area has 37 campsites, 13 picnic tables and a shelter. There is a paved boat launch and a pebble beach. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for rent. Open mid-April through mid-September.
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Morganton Point Recreation Area
475 Lake DriveOverlooking Lake Blue Ridge, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and hiking. The area has 37 campsites, 13 picnic tables and a shelter. There is a paved boat launch and a pebble beach. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for rent. Open mid-April through mid-September.
Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events, this is world class water. This is a great place to bring a picnic, do advanced paddling, hike and bike. In addition to whitewater sports, the Ocoee Whitewater Center has a one-mile hiking trail which crosses a 330 foot suspension bridge and circles the center. The trail is entirely accessible for those who are physically challenged. There are an additional 20 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers
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Centro de Aguas Blancas Ocoee
4400 US-64Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events, this is world class water. This is a great place to bring a picnic, do advanced paddling, hike and bike. In addition to whitewater sports, the Ocoee Whitewater Center has a one-mile hiking trail which crosses a 330 foot suspension bridge and circles the center. The trail is entirely accessible for those who are physically challenged. There are an additional 20 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers
A double waterfall with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip
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Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek Road A double waterfall with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip
About 21 miles from Ellijay on Hwy 52 is a spectacular 729-foot falls, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Also, a strenuous 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the start of the famous Appalachian Trail. There is an optional trail that provides stroller and wheelchair access to this trail.
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas Amicalola
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdAbout 21 miles from Ellijay on Hwy 52 is a spectacular 729-foot falls, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Also, a strenuous 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the start of the famous Appalachian Trail. There is an optional trail that provides stroller and wheelchair access to this trail.
The Brasstown Bald Visitor Center atop Georgia's highest mountain (elevation 4,784 feet) is open seven days a week April through December. Facilities at the summit include exhibits, a video program, and an observation deck with a 360-degree vista. Hike to the summit on a half-mile trail, or take the shuttle bus. There is a gift shop at the parking lot. Small fees for parking and the shuttle bus. Enjoy picnicking, hiking, the visitor center and the craft shop.
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Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurThe Brasstown Bald Visitor Center atop Georgia's highest mountain (elevation 4,784 feet) is open seven days a week April through December. Facilities at the summit include exhibits, a video program, and an observation deck with a 360-degree vista. Hike to the summit on a half-mile trail, or take the shuttle bus. There is a gift shop at the parking lot. Small fees for parking and the shuttle bus. Enjoy picnicking, hiking, the visitor center and the craft shop.
Hike the Bear Creek Trail through a beautiful, mossy, fern-filled creek valley to the Gennett Poplar, the second largest living tree in Georgia.
The Bear Creek Trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Please remember to stay to your right, don’t block the trail, keep your dog on a short leash, and let bikes pass safely.
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Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp RdHike the Bear Creek Trail through a beautiful, mossy, fern-filled creek valley to the Gennett Poplar, the second largest living tree in Georgia.
The Bear Creek Trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Please remember to stay to your right, don’t block the trail, keep your dog on a short leash, and let bikes pass safely.
Drinks & Nightlife
Serenberry is a charming farm winery just a few country miles from the cabin. Visit Serenberry and experience the simple and serene pleasures of the North Georgia Mountains surrounded by nature's down-toearth gifts of life, people, and wine at the vineyard.
The farm winery has seven to eight wines in the bottle, including Railroad Red and Blue Ridge Red. Tastings are four for $4 or seven for $7.
Call 706-623-8463 or visit www.serenberryvineyards.com
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Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton Trail Serenberry is a charming farm winery just a few country miles from the cabin. Visit Serenberry and experience the simple and serene pleasures of the North Georgia Mountains surrounded by nature's down-toearth gifts of life, people, and wine at the vineyard.
The farm winery has seven to eight wines in the bottle, including Railroad Red and Blue Ridge Red. Tastings are four for $4 or seven for $7.
Call 706-623-8463 or visit www.serenberryvineyards.com
“The Brewery” is Blue Ridge’s own brewpub, with the capacity to pour six of their own house brews and eight beers from other craft breweries. The Brewery also has great food and live acoustic music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m.
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Blue Ridge Brewery
187 Depot St “The Brewery” is Blue Ridge’s own brewpub, with the capacity to pour six of their own house brews and eight beers from other craft breweries. The Brewery also has great food and live acoustic music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m.
Family friendly, indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StFamily friendly, indoor and outdoor seating available.
Buck Bald Brewing
160 Ocoee StCartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdFood Scene
Upscale Dining
Offers southern fusion dishes, unique specialty dishes, hand-cut steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry and fresh pasta dishes.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StUpscale Dining
Offers southern fusion dishes, unique specialty dishes, hand-cut steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry and fresh pasta dishes.
Cucina Rustica offers fine Italian cuisine and service. Close to rental
Cuisine Type: Casual Upscale
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Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdCucina Rustica offers fine Italian cuisine and service. Close to rental
Cuisine Type: Casual Upscale
Das Kaffee Haus, is a traditional European Coffee Shop where you can find Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Frappe, etc. They offer Soy Milk, Coconut Milk, Almond Milk, even Gluten Free options are available (call ahead for GF availability).
Their outdoor seating area invites you to look over the famous Railway Train of Blue Ridge and its downtown.
Cuisine Type: Coffee & Tea
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Das Kaffee Haus
612 E Main StDas Kaffee Haus, is a traditional European Coffee Shop where you can find Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Frappe, etc. They offer Soy Milk, Coconut Milk, Almond Milk, even Gluten Free options are available (call ahead for GF availability).
Their outdoor seating area invites you to look over the famous Railway Train of Blue Ridge and its downtown.
Cuisine Type: Coffee & Tea
A rustic American bar and grill in downtown Blue Ridge. Both food and drink menus have many offerings from the southeastern region, as well as other departures from the ordinary.
Cuisine Type: Fun Eateries
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StA rustic American bar and grill in downtown Blue Ridge. Both food and drink menus have many offerings from the southeastern region, as well as other departures from the ordinary.
Cuisine Type: Fun Eateries
Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StClose to the rental, with great outdoor view of the lake.
Get here early to avoid large crowd and wait times
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Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina DrClose to the rental, with great outdoor view of the lake.
Get here early to avoid large crowd and wait times
Entertainment & Activities
The new nine-hole Bunker Hill Golf course at Old Toccoa Farm is open for play on Monday and Wednesday - Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cost for play is $45 for 18 and $35 for 9 holes during the week; and $65 for 18 and $45 for 9 holes on the weekend. Non-resident Memberships are available as well. For more information, call 706-946-GOLF (4653).
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Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch RoadThe new nine-hole Bunker Hill Golf course at Old Toccoa Farm is open for play on Monday and Wednesday - Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cost for play is $45 for 18 and $35 for 9 holes during the week; and $65 for 18 and $45 for 9 holes on the weekend. Non-resident Memberships are available as well. For more information, call 706-946-GOLF (4653).
Mercier Orchards is the only apple orchard in Georgia that grows, presses, ferments and bottles their own hard apple cider and farm wines. Mercier’s is also the first producer of Hard Cider in the state. Visit their 120-acre farm and enjoy a round of tasting.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrMercier Orchards is the only apple orchard in Georgia that grows, presses, ferments and bottles their own hard apple cider and farm wines. Mercier’s is also the first producer of Hard Cider in the state. Visit their 120-acre farm and enjoy a round of tasting.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTUBING
Enjoy a comfortable, relaxing trip down the Toccoa River
Tube and Life Jacket – $10.00
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska RdTUBING
Enjoy a comfortable, relaxing trip down the Toccoa River
Tube and Life Jacket – $10.00