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Alpine Helen Bavarian Village
An alpine village 40 minutes north of Gainesville on Hwy. 75. Plenty of dirndls, lederhosen and German beer.
Phone: 800-858-8027
Website: www.helenga.org
Anna Ruby Falls
A 150-foot double waterfall in nearby White county. Also featured is an interpretive center and gift shop. An asphalt trail leads visitors to the top of the falls, a one-half mile walk from the base. Location: Highway 356 south of Unicoi State Park.
Phone: 706-878-2201
Website: www.gastateparks.org
Babyland General Hospital
Home of the world-famous Cabbage Patch Kids, in Cleveland, 20 minutes north of Gainesville. Watch the Mother Cabbage give birth to a new baby.
Phone: 706-865-2171
Website: www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Château Élan Winery & Resort
Georgia's largest winery, housed in a 16th century-style French Chateau is the focal point of the 3,500-acre complex which contains vineyards, a winery, four golf courses, Inn & Conference Center, European-style health spa, tennis center, equestrian show center, welcome center and winery tours. The winery features gourmet foods and unique items, and two restaurants. Location: 100 Tour de France, Braselton.
Phone: 800-233-9463
Website: www.chateauelan.com
Chattooga River Outfitters
Professional rafting outfitters. Full service rafting rentals and trips.
Phone: 800-232-7238
Dahlonega - Site of GA's Gold Rush
Quaint and historic town, with an array of shops and restaurants, north of Gainesville on Hwy 60. Site of the first U.S. gold rush.
Phone: 800-231-5543
Website: www.dahlonega.org
Habersham Vineyards and Winery
Georgia’s oldest winery has won numerous national awards. It is located in the historic area of Nacoochee Village, with an Antique mall, Nora Mill, and an 1860s Granary close to Mount Yonah.The winery houses an elaborate gift shop with wine-related items and gourmet cooking products. Location: Nacoochee Village, Helen.
Phone: 706-878-9463
Website: www.habershamwinery.com
Kangaroo Conservation Center
Largest kangaroo collection outside of Australia. Guided group wildlife tours spring and fall. Location: Dawsonville.
Phone: 706-265-6100
Website: www.kangaroocenter.com
Mark of the Potter
Largest collection of hand-thrown pottery, hand-blown glass, and wood jewelry items for sale in Northeast Georgia. Located next to a waterfall on the Soque River in nearby Habersham County housed in a gristmill. Also feed the huge native trout who frequent the river next to the mill.
Phone: 706-947-3440
Website: www.markofthepotter.com
Three Sisters Vineyards
This family-owned vineyard and estate features a large collection of Northeast Georgia folk-art. Located on 180 acres of land, and features vineyards of premium European grapes, a gazebo and event facilities. Location: Vineyard Way, Dahlonega.
Phone: 706-865-9463
Website: www.threesistersvineyards.com
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Solar System Tour
Gainesville Scale Model Walking Tour of Our Solar System. This 1.8 mile tour takes visitors from the sun, on the square in Gainesville, down to Pluto, on Lake Lanier. Location: Starts on the Gainesville’s Downtown Square. For a brochure contact the North Georgia Astronomers at scalemodel@northgeorgiaastronomers.org
Also Check out our website. Make sure you click on Things to Do, Tours & Byways, then Walking Tours.
Website: www.georgiamountains.org
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There are many performing arts groups in Hall County, from a symphony
orchestra, a jazz band, to two major performing arts groups. Hall
County also boasts two dance ensembles, and several visual arts
galleries. Galleries feature local artists as well as touring exhibits.
Brenau University and Galleries
The elegant campus features major regional and international art exhibitions, and some of the finest historical architecture in NE Georgia. Location: 1 Centennial Circle, Gainesville.
Phone: 770-534-6263
Website: www.brenau.edu
Brenau University Galleries
This gallery has hosted exhibits featuring the works of Rauschenberg, Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, and others. Location: Brenau University campus.
Phone: 770-534-6263
Website: www.brenau.edu
Gainesville State College & University Art Gallery
Hosts several touring exhibits annually in addition to showcasing the works of the college's art majors. Location: Gainesville College campus.
Phone: 770-531-2680
Harbor Lights
Phone: 770-887-3080
Website: www.harborlightselvis.com
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
This arts museum hosts several touring exhibits, plus exhibits featuring local and regional artists. Location: In the Green Street Historic District.
Phone: 770-536-2575
The Arts Council, Inc
Evenings of Intimate Jazz Series Atlanta and the Southeast's best jazz musicians presented at the Arts Council Depot monthly from October through March.
Phone: 770-534-2787
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