DownTown Pizza Company - DownTown Pizza Co., All you can eat Pizza & Salad Buffet, $4.49/Adults $2.49/Kids, Children under 3 FREE, Open 7 Days a Week, One Block off Square, Downtown Murphy, NC, 828-837-0500, Bi-Lo Shopping Center, Blairsville, GA, 706-835-1211
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Mountain Fun
Georgia Vacation
Blue Ridge Activities, Outdoor Recreation, Fun
Close (minutes) to Whitewater Rafting, Hiking, Jogging, Walking, Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Antique Shops, Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, Restaurants, Grocery Stores and more. Enjoy sight seeing of the surrounding mountain country sides. Our North Georgia Cabin Rentals are located in the Tri-State area and minutes from Tennessee and North Carolina! There are also 2 Super-Walmart's 20-30 minutes away (direct highways). There are many Blue Ridge restaurants and grocery stores 5-20 minutes away. There are many outside activities close by so you can experience the Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, fresh air, and peacefulness.
Music
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, May thru September
Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavillions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. til dusk beginning May 26 through the end of September. Free admission to musicians of all levels and listeners who appreciate good music. Bring your picnic supper and enjoy the music! For more information call 423-496-4653 or see Pickin' in the Park, Horseshoe Bend Park, McCaysville GA
White Water Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking
Ocoee Adventure Center - 15 mins. from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge.
Ocoee River Rafting - Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee with Ocoee Rafting.
Book Your Ocoee Rafting Whitewater Reservations directly by clicking on this graphic link.
Toccoa River Adventures - Canoeing, Tubing, Kayaking & Rafting. Only 10 minutes from the cabins.
Rolling Thunder River Co. - 10mins. from cabin
Ocoee Wildwater Rafting - 20 mins. from cabin
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) Blue Ridge Reservoir - How will this effect your Whitewater Rafting???
North Georgia Horse Back Riding
North Georgia Hiking or Biking
Hiking Trails in in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains
Ocoee Adventure Center - Ocoee Rafting, Biking, Hiking & Kayaking 1-888 RAFT OAC
ATV 4-Wheeling - The Chattahoochee National Forest located in North Georgia, and the Oconee National Forest located in Central Georgia, are popular with individuals and family groups wanting a scenic and often challenging ride within the National Forest. Upper Tellico Off-Highway Vehicle Area – Upper Tellico’s 8,000 acres offer 40 miles of trails for four-wheeling. Most trails are open to all types of off-highway vehicles. Many are rough and challenging. Upper Tellico is on the Tennessee state line 13 miles north of Murphy, N.C.
Fishing
Toccoa River Park -2 miles from Cabin-fish in Toccoa River- Fishing Dock, Picnic Tables, Benches, Restrooms, Playground
Horse Shoe Bend Park - 4 to 5 miles from cabin-fish in Toccoa River Base Ball Field, Picnic Tables, Benches, Restrooms, Playground, Very large area for children to run, play catch, etc., Gazebo Pack lunch and stay the day!
Guided Fishing Trips in North Georgia
North Georgia Trout Fishing - Guided North Georgia Fishing
Learn how to Fly Fish - North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide Service
Lake Blue Ridge 15mins. from cabin
Upper River Adventures 20mins. from cabin
Sources for Maps of GA Lakes, Rivers & Streams
Morganton Campground (Fishing)
Chattahoochee National Forest Recreation Info
Fishing in Georgia - What you NEED to know
Hunting
Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations
Golf
Copper Basin Golf Club
11933 Hwy 64
Copperhill, TN. 37317
423-496-3579 No Web Site - 15 mins. from cabin
Whitepath Golf Club & Pro Shop
1156 Shenandoah Drive
Ellijay, Ga. 30540
706-276-3080 - 25mins. from cabin
Butternut Creek Golf - 40mins. from cabin
Waterfalls
Fannin County Waterfalls - 11 Waterfalls Listed
Jet Skiing & Wave Runners
Pontoon Rentals, Boat Rentals
Snow Skiing
Fall
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McCaysville, GA/Tennessee 2 miles from "Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge
About McCaysville - McCaysville, chartered in 1904, is located on the Georgia-Tennessee state line adjacent to Copperhill, Tennessee, its twin city. You can actually have one foot in Georgia and one foot in Tennessee when you cross the Blue Line marking the place where the states meet. Toccoa Avenue (Georgia) turns into Ocoee Street (Tennessee), while the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River under an old iron bridge built in 1911 that is still standing. There are many antique shops, neat stores and Restaurants in Down Town McCaysville. Quaint and nice town!!
The Local Newspaper - The News Observer
McCaysville City Data - Statistics and information on McCaysville
Toccoa River - 5 minutes from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge
Dixie Discount - A great and fun store to visit for souvenirs, flags, hats, t-shirts, boat shoes, boiled peanuts, rustic decor, indian decor, knives, shot glasses, collectibles, gift shop, dolls, license plates, and many more neat items. Tell Donna & Steve, Marian & the Boys say "hello." Less than 2 miles from the cabins & at the end of Blue Ridge Drive, right before the TN Border. Look for the flags outside!
Polk County-Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce - in Tennessee. Find out everything & anything you would like to know about Polk County, which is only 2 miles away from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge. Shopping, Dining, Recreation, Rivers, Calendar of Events and other great information will educate you quickly on this very close area.
Hiawassee River Rail Adventures
Copperhill & Polk County TriCities Business Association
Ducktown Basin Burra Burra Mine: Ducktown Basin, and it is located in the extreme southeast corner of Tennessee.
The Greater Copper Basin in Tennessee - A lot of interesting information about the Copper Basin located in Tennessee, just 2 miles away from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge. This site gives valuable information about Local Calendar Events, Tourism Links, Map of the Area, Recreation, Dining, Antiques & Gift Stores, Drug Stores, Food Stores, Book Stores, Candy Stores, Fire Works stores, and so much more. To learn more about this quaint area, please visit this website.
Mother Nature's Gift Shop - "O's on the River" is located in the Ocoee Whitewater Center, site of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater competition. This website gives visitors an overview of recreational activities in the Ocoee River area. The store is open 7days a week, 9a-5p.
Ocoee Whitewater Center - You can enjoy a wide variety of activities at the Center such as Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Water Play.
Boating in Tennessee - Tennessee is one of the nation's leading states offering recreational waterways, and most "Volunteer State" residents will at some time take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. To help keep your outing safe, enjoyable and "a day to remember" there are some things to consider before you go boating in Tennessee.
Copper Hill Rock & Mineral Company - Just like the name says, Copperhill Rock & Mineral Company specializes in rocks and minerals. But what you may not know is they have a goldmine of geological wonders. 10 minutes away from Holly Pine Haven and Deer Pine Lodge. 33 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN, Phone: 423-496-5122. Good place to learn about the rocks & minerals found throughout the state. If you like to search piles of dirt dug up from the mountains, you are known as a "Rock Hounder." Well, I guess our family are all Rock Hounders too!
Ducktown Basin Museum - 6 miles from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge. Address: 212 Burra Burra St, Ducktown, TN, Phone: (423) 496-5778
Pickin' in the Park - Listen to great hometown music with local musicians! They put their heart and sole into their music. "Pickin in the Park" is from May through September, every Thursday starting at 6:30p.m. to dusk. It is at Horse Shoe Bend Park - 4 to 5 miles from cabin. You can fish in the Toccoa River, play Base Ball in the Field, have supper at the Picnic Tables or under the Gazebo, children can play on the Playground, and then stay and tap your foot to "Pickin in the Park."
Blue Ridge, GA - Fannin County
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce - We won't list all of the activities and local info. because they would take up a lot of space & time. Visit the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and you will find ALL Attractions, Outdoor Adventure, Arts & Entertainment, Festivals, Restaurants, Shopping, and additional information. You can also find information on the many, many waterfalls to visit, as well as many activities, scenic drives, restaurants, etc. The Chamber of Commerce is located on 3990 Appalachian Hwy (Hwy. 76/515) (to the immediate left of Burger King), Blue Ridge, GA. 30513. The Chamber of Commerce is here to help you with any questions about the area and to promote tourism. The chamber has an abundance of local attraction brochures, maps and much more. Visit the friendly staff, introduce yourself and become part of the Fannin County Family! Be sure to visit Downtown Blue Ridge and walk through the wide variety of shops! Take a Train Ride too!!! - 15 minutes from "Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge"
Mercier Orchards – the largest apple orchard in Georgia. A wide selection of many varieties of apples are available in the fall. Juicy peaches are abundant in the summer. In addition to the locally grown fruit, you can purchase jams, jellies, pickles and other items that make a perfect gift or souvenir for the folks back home. Once you get a taste of their homemade, fresh pastries (apple fritters) & delicious Apple Cider, you will not be able to pass this without stopping and buying more. Located on Georgia Highway 5 just 2 miles north of Highway 515 and the McDonalds intersection. - 10 Minutes from "Holly Pine Haven and Deer Pine Lodge"
Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company - We work with you to make birding and bird feeding fun! We feature a large online selection of squirrel-proof bird feeders, birding gifts, bird watching CDs, software, and video, bird seed, baffles, feeder poles and feeder hardware & supplies.
Mountain Ranger Military Surplus - Military Surplus Store offering camouflage clothing, army helmets, badges, bullets, collectibles, and so much more. Located at: 120 Sequoia Lane, Blue Ridge (across from Fannin Regional Hospital on Hwy. 5n (Blue Ridge Dr.) - see yellow Military Surplus Signs. 706-632-7641, Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10a-5p, Saturday 10a-6p. Nice People and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend you visit.
Main Street Blue Ridge - All about Down Town Blue Ridge. - 15 minutes from "Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge"
Blue Ridge Business Association - Gateway to the Mountains. Lists: Antique Shops & Galleries, Specialty Shops, Restaurants, The Happenings, Map.
Blue Ridge Twin Cinema - 575 Old Highway 5, Blue Ridge, GA, Tel: (706) 632-7202
Swan Drive-In Theater - (706) 632-5235
Fannin Bowling Lanes - 4115 E First St., Blue Ridge, GA, 706-632-2064
(706) 632-2064
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad - (800) 934-1898 (706) 632-9833 Good Idea to make Reservations!
Fannin County Development Authority - Economic Development in Fannin County, Georgia
Fannin Regional Hospital - located on 2855 Old Highway 5, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-6248. Phone: (706) 632-3711. Fannin Regional Hospital is on the east side of Highway 5. This wonderful hospital is located approximately 5 miles from Holly Pine Haven & Deer Pine Lodge. Hospital Information: 50 licensed beds; Physicians and specialties: Active: 30; Courtesy: 70. Services: 24-Hour Emergency Room, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiology, ENT, Echocardiography, Eye Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Imaging Services, Intensive Care Unit, Laboratory, Nuclear Cardiography, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic, Surgical Suites, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Women's Services, 230 hospital employees. - 5-10 minutes from "Holly Pine Haven and Deer Pine Lodge"
National Weather Service - Georgia
The Pink Pig ( Pulled pork, beans, mushrooms, baked potatoes, potato salad,
delicious food – we ate here!)
824 Cherry Log Street, Cherry Log, GA 30522 (15 minutes west of Blue Ridge)
(706) 276-3311
(Off of Hwy. 76/515, After Blue Ridge but before East Ellijay – see sign off of Hwy. 76)
Mineral Bluff, GA
Art's Paintball/Army Surplus Store & Camouflage (706-374-3835) - Route 60N from Hwy. 76/515.
Blairsville, Georgia
Blairsville Chamber of Commerce - Blairsville is 30 minutes southeast from the log cabin using Hwy. 515/76. Blairsville has beautiful mountains too and it is worth the ride. Visit Vogel State Park, Brasstown Bald, Pappy's River Walk and so many other wonderful places. You will love the countryside and scenic roads.
Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s highest mountain at 4,784 feet above sea level. From the top of the mountain you have a 360 degree view of 4 states and on clear Fall days you can see Atlanta to the south. The temperature is usually 10 degrees cooler at the top of the mountain than in the parking lot below. The summer temperature at the mountain top has never been recorded higher than 84 degrees. You can learn about area wildlife, Georgia’s gold rush, the “Trail of Tears” and much more through exhibits and hands-on activities that appeal to all ages. There is a mountaintop theater with a video presentation that shows the beauty of the changing seasons on Brasstown Bald. There are also hiking trails and picnic tables.
Brasstown Bald Web Cams - Live, scenic views from Georgia's highest mountain, Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet above sea level
Alexander's Sports Store (706-745-6450) sells sport items, clothing, furniture, hunting supplies and other items. Off of Hwy. 129 & Town Creek School Road.
Pappy's River Walk (off of Hwy. 129) has many shops. You can feed the fish out the back of the Trading Post. A very unique place to visit!
Southern Tree Plantation - Christmas Tree Farm, Kid's Train Ride, Hayride, Petting Farm and more.
Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce Dahlonega Gold Museum Consolidated Gold Mine
Crisson Gold Mine North Georgia's Gold Rush Gold Maps
Dahlonega is the sight of Georgia’s gold rush. Visit the shops on the town square and the gold museum in the center of the square. There is a great old time general store, candy shop, a year round Christmas store, quilt shop, and many other shops on the square. One block off the square is the Smith House Restaurant with delicious country cooking. About a one hour drive from Blue Ridge. Take Highway 515 west toward the town of Ellijay. Just before Ellijay you will take Highway 52 and follow the signs to Dahlonega. This route takes you through apple country…there will be several apple orchards on both sides of the roads were you can purchase apples during the season. It takes about an hour to get there on excellent roads!
Georgia Websites for your reference:
Georgia Web Directory Resource Center
About the Blue Ridge Mountains - the actual mountains themselves
North Georgia Guide - Pointing the Way to Mountains of Fun!
Access North Georgia - OnLine Local Newspaper
Chattahoochee National Forest Recreation Info
Chattahoochee & Oconee National Forests - Recreation Information for Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Picnics, Hiking, Fishing, Trails, Shooting, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, Horse Riding, Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions, Weather, Bird Species, Forest Facts and more.
Chattahoochee National Forest Maps
North Georgia Now - ETC - Interesting website about Ellijay
Atlanta TV Station - 11 Alive - This is one of the Atlanta TV Stations you will get while watching the Satellite TV.
North Georgia Wine Country - The North Georgia Mountains region is home to several great wineries and there's wine tastings, paired dinners and individual tours available nearly all year long.
Georgia Mountain Parkway - A helpful website offering attraction information & traveling guide maps.
Georgia Magazine - Very informative websites about Georgia.
Church Information - Find a local church. McCaysville, Toccoa, Ducktown, Copperhill, Blue Ridge are closest to cabin
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce - Blue Ridge & Surrounding Area, GA
Polk County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce - Polk County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce - East Ellijay & Surrounding Area, GA
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce - Jasper & Surrounding Area, GA
Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce - Dahlonega & Surrounding Area, GA
Towns County Chamber of Commerce - Hiawassee, Young Harris & Surrounding Area, GA
Dawson County Chamber of Commerce - Dawsonville & Surrounding Area, GA
Dalton-Whitfield County Chamber of Commerce - Dalton & Surrounding Area, GA
