LOCATE IT: Northeast Georgia Mountains

Spectacular scenery, hiking trails, and a variety of adventure activities such as zip lines, 3-D archery, climbing wall and more make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. The icing on the cake is the 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascade in the Southeast

Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere, and 10 camping sites (no hookups).

These beautiful falls are located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and are readily accessible. Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet (tallest) on the paved trail from the visitor information center. To get to the visitors center you will need to drive through Unicoi State Park

Georgia’s own Bob Walker designed the new 18-hole layout, so it’s definitely a challenging yet fun test of golf. The Par 72 layout plays to just under 6,800 yards from the tips, boasting five sets of tees.

The park includes a beautiful gazebo, a walking trail and a picnic pavilion with full kitchen and restrooms.

Activities abound at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, including golf, tennis, fishing, outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool, horseback riding, and over nine miles of interpretive hiking trails.

This beautiful 7,030 yard, par 71 with contoured fairways, three lakes and two meandering streams has a championship layout that was instantly recognized as one of the top courses in Georgia.

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills Château Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination where French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce exceptional wines and warm memories

This 25,150-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game. Over 19 miles of hiking trails are open to the public.

Cool River knows tubing. Shoot the ‘Hooch! Most of the river is ankle to knee deep, but some sections will be over your head.

Situated on the north end of Lake Sidney Lanier, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. It is the first state park on this popular lake.

Dukes Creek Falls is conveniently located on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Highway. The area offers a moderate hiking trail and exceptional scenery with panoramic views to the distinguished Mount Yonah.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps.

A botanical paradise fairly bursting with dogwoods, tulip magnolias, native azaleas, wildflowers, trillium… and rhododendron (the largest collection in the state of Georgia). More than 400 varieties of trees and plants that bloom from late April to mid-May.

The 173-acre Hardman Farm is located in historic Sautee Nacoochee, just south of Helen in White County. Best recognized by its gazebo-topped Indian mound and cow pasture, this is a favorite landmark in north Georgia with exceptional ties to Native American history.

Float down the Chattahoochee River on a 1.5 or 3-hour trip. Facilities include free parking, changing rooms, showers, picnic area with river/tuber viewing, gift shops featuring shirts, hats, water shoes, push-off sticks and all of your tubing needs.

Located just minutes north of Athens and Gwinnett County off I-85, Highland Walk offers 18 holes of great value golf. The course is built on steep rolling hills with broad, crowned Bermuda fairways leading to generous, sloping Bermuda greens.

This small, new venue in Winder features national musical acts and hosts community festivals.

Nestled in the foothils of the northeast Georgia Mountains overlooking the Alpine town of Helen, Innsbruck Golf Club offers breathtaking mountain views, wildlife and a challenging round of golf. The Bill Watts 6,748-yard, Par 72 course offers a challenge for the avid golfer and a pleasant round for the novice.

This park offers camping areas with shelters, and a beautiful nature trail that circles the park.

Lake Chatuge is a man-made reservoir created by the Chatuge Dam which finished construction in 1942. The lake averages 30 feet in depth and 144 ft at its deepest.

Bass fishing rules this 38,000 acre lake, but every water sport is possible! Pack up the family and find out for yourself!

When you visit Lake Lanier Olympic Park, you can relax on the sandy beach, enjoy a picnic and a good book in Fields Memorial Butterfly garden, or take a walk through the park taking in wonderful art. If you enjoy fishing, there’s a great shoreline to cast a line. You can also participate in paddling and rowing.

Located in the Chattooga Ranger District, this waterfall is perhaps one of the most unusual in north Georgia because the water flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below. Behind the split, the water drops approximately 60 feet and then rushes through the rock face and drops 20 feet into a deep pool. The water then cascades 20 more feet to Dodd Creek. Three other waterfalls may be found on Dodd Creek.

Located on a 26,650-acre lake, this park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating, as well as a well-kept disc golf course, a nature trail, and an 18-hole traditional golf course.