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Things to do in North Georgia Mountains
Fly Fishing in north GeorgiaThe north Georgia Mountain area is rich in outdoor activities and scenic vistas and offers hundreds of opportunities for vacationers to explore and discover.
 
The KZ Cabins staff has extensive experience in the travel and tourism fields and as such, we know that every guest has different aspirations for what they want to do and see during their vacation getaway. Not only that, we also know that each guest may have different or unforeseen needs that come up during their visit such as; what if your car or motorcycle breaks down? or what if your Pontoon boat rentals on Carters Lakecell phone or eyeglasses need to be repaired? or what do you do for entertainment if it rains?
 
As members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Committee, KZ Cabins provides guests with the most up to date and comprehensive list of "Things to Do” in the area, plus the most comprehensive list and locations of the many local establishments in the Ellijay, Talking Rock and Jasper area that provide other needed services or products.
 
To give our guests the best vacation experience possible, KZ Cabins is constantly monitoring and updating this ever-changing and growing list. Many of the Things To Do locations are mapped on the Google Map below to help you plan your itinerary and assist you with choosing the perfect cabin location.

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Below is a condensed version of the "Things to Do List" for our area showing major attractions and contact details for quality businesses interested in being visible through the internet. We provide the complete Things To Do list with addresses and phone numbers within each of our luxury cabins, so you can peruse the entire list at your convenience. Click any of the categories below to jump to that section.

Emergency Services - 911 Fishing Grocery/Package Stores Car Wash
Public Services Golf Courses/Sporting Massage Parlors Churches
Parks and Lakes Vineyards/Wine Tours Barber Shops/Salons Movie Theaters/Rentals
Hiking/Kayaking/Biking Apple Orchards/Corn Mazes Antiques Festivals/Carnivals
Horseback Riding Dining Auto/Motorcycle Repair  

 Emergency Services - 911               

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Gilmer County Sheriff: (706) 635-4625 - www.gilmersheriff.com 
Gilmer County Fire Department: (706) 635-1333
Gilmer County EMS: (706) 635-4620
Pickens County Sheriff: (706) 253-8900 - www.pickenscosheriff.org

Pickens County Fire Department: (706) 253-8951

Pickens County EMS: (706) 253-8965
Gordon County Sheriff: (706) 629-1244
Gordon County Fire Department: (706) 629-8851
Gordon County EMS: (706) 602-2905

North Georgia Medical Center: (706) 276-4741 - www.northgeorgiamedicalcenter.com
  1362 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA
Emergency Medical Facilities, variety of healthcare services

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital: (706) 692-2441 - www.piedmont.org/body_mountainside.cfm?id=263
  1266 Highway 515 South, Jasper, Georgia
Emergency Medical Facilities, variety of healthcare services

 Public Services

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Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce: (706) 635-7400 - www.gilmerchamber.com 
  368 Craig Street, East Ellijay, GA 30539

Gilmer County Library: (706) 635-4528
  268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce: (706) 692-5600 - www.pickenschamber.com
  500 Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA 30143

Pickens County Library: (706) 692-5411
  100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA 30143

Gordon County Chamber of Commerce: (706) 625-3200 - www.gordonchamber.org
  300 S Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701

Gordon County Libary: (706) 624-1456 - www.cgcl.org
  100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA

 Parks and Lakes

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Carters Lake Recreation Information and News - http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/

Amicalola Falls State Park Information - www.gastateparks.org/info/amicalola
Fort Mountain State Park Information - www.gastateparks.org/info/fortmt

Vogel State Park Information - www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel

Unicoi State Park Information - www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi

 Hiking/Kayaking/Canoeing/Biking/Boating

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Cartecay Bike Shop: (706) 635-BIKE - www.cartecaybikes.com
  131 North Main St, Ellijay, GA
Full service bike shop, mountain biking equipment and rental, guided rides & events, trail maps 

Rolling Thunder River Co: (800) 408-7238 - www.rollingthunderriverco.com
  McCaysville, GA and Bryson City, NC
Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee, Toccoa and Nantahala rivers of north Georgia and North Carolina.

3 Hiking/Kayaking/Canoeing/River Tubing services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Kayaking/Canoeing service in Helen, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Boat Marina/Pontoon Boat Rental service near Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Boat Marina/Pontoon Boat Rental service near Blue Ridge, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
2 Whitewater Rafting services in Ducktown, TN (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

 Horseback Riding

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Cornett Ranch and Stables: (706) 972-0010 - www.cornettranch.com
  909 Cornett Drive, Ellijay, GA
Riding Lessons

Adventure Trail Rides of Cashes Valley: (706) 258-BARN (2276) - www.adventuretrailrides.com
  Cashes Valley Rd, Blue Ridge, GA
Guided Rides. Ages 7 and up only on trails. 

Fort Mountain Stables at Fort Mountain State Park: (706) 517-4906 
  584 Cliff Mine Rd, Chatsworth, GA 
Riding Lessons, pony rides, arts and crafts

Blanche Manor: (706) 455-7433 - www.blanchemanor.com
  181 Deal Hollow Rd, Copperhill, TN
Horseback riding on smooth Tennesee walking horses, wonderful views, hay rides

2 more Horseback riding services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
1 Horseback riding service in Mineral Bluff, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

1 Horseback riding service in Jasper, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

1 more Horseback riding services in Chatsworth, GA near Carters Lake (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

2 Horseback riding services in Blairsville, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
3 Horseback riding services in Dahlonega, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
1 Horseback riding services in Young Harris, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Fishing

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Crowley's Lake and Stream Guide Service: (706) 669-4973 
  Ellijay, GA
Carters Lake Fishing Guide, Striper and Spotted Bass, fishing gear, boats and snacks supplied. Fishing license required.

4 more Fly Fishing services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Fly Fishing service in Blue Ridge, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
1 Fly Fishing service in Helen, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Golf Courses/Sporting Venues/Pools and Tennis

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Whitepath Golf Course: Tee Times (706) 276-3080
  1156 Shenandoah Drive, Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Semi-Private - 18 holes, Par 72 course, Open Year Round

Spring Lakes Golf Course: (706) 695-9300 
  1591 Spring Place Smyrna Rd, Chatsworth, GA
Public - 18 holes, Par 72 course, Open Year Round

Indian Trace Golf Course: (706) 695-7353
  730 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Chatsworth, GA 
Public - 18 holes

Chestatee Golf Course: (800) 520-8675
  GA 400 and Nightfire Dr, Dawsonville, GA 
Semi-Private - 18 holes, Par 71 course, east of Dahlonega

Gold Creek Golf Club: (706) 265-1950
  1 Gold Creek Dr, Dawsonville, Ga 
Semi-Private - 18 holes

Butternut Creek Golf Course: (706) 439-6076
  Blairsville, GA 
Public - 18 holes, Par 73 course, Open Year Round

1 Golf Course in Young Harris, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

1 Gun Firing Range service in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Miniature Golf service in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Batting Cage service in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

Gilmer County Parks and Rec Public Pool and Pavilion - www.gilmerrec.net 
  Off Hwy 5 next to the Lions Club Fairgrounds and EMA office.
Public swimming pool, swim lessons, pavilion area.

Coosawattee River Resort Rec Center and Pools - http://www.coosawattee.net/amenities.php
  Ellijay, GA
Access to the resort rec centers are free with paid reservations for rental cabins located in the resort only. See our property list for available Coosawattee River Resort cabin rentals.

Talking Rock Creek Resort Rec Center Pool, Tennis and Basketball courts
  Next to Carters Lake, GA (Ellijay/Ranger)
Access to the resort rec center's pool and courts are free with paid reservations for rental cabins located in the resort only. See our property list for available Talking Rock Creek Resort cabin rentals. 

1 Bowling Alley venue in Blue Ridge, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
1 Paintball venue in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Vineyards/Wine Tours

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Corks & Crumbs: (706) 698-9463
  5 Southside Square, Ellijay, GA
Satellite of Frogtown Cellars - Wine tasting and Gourmet deli

Crane Creek Vineyards: (706) 379-1236 - www.cranecreekvineyards.com
  916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA
Daily wine tasting, gift shop, picnics, vineyard tours

Montaluce Winery and Estates: (800) 991-VINO (4385) - www.montaluce.com
  561 Hightower Chure Rd, Dahlonega, GA
Wine tasting, Authentic Italian Restaurant

8 more Wineries in the north Georgia Area (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Apple Orchards/Corn Mazes

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R&A Orchards: (706) 273-3821
  5505 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA
Open year round. Country Store, lunch served

Panorama Orchards: (706) 276-3813
  Ellijay, GA
Open year round 9am-6pm 

Red Apple Barn: (706) 635-5898
  3379 Tails Creek Rd (GA Hwy 282), Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally from August through Christmas

Hill Crest Orchards: (706) 273-3838
  9696 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally starting September 1

BJ Reece Apple House: (706) 276-3048
  9131 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally

Mack Aaron's Apple House: (706) 273-3180
  255 Aaron Rd, Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally

Hudson's Apple House: (706) 273-3160
  8036 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally

Penland's Apple House: (706) 635-5110
  Ellijay, GA
Open seasonally

 Dining

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41 Restaurant/Cafe listings in the Ellijay, GA area (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

Cabin Cuisine, in-cabin gourmet dining: (706) 633-6734 - www.cabincuisine.com
Let Chef Douglas prepare a four course gourmet meal in your cabin which he serves and even cleans-up! 

18 Fast Food/Drive-Thru establishments in the Ellijay, GA area (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
2 Restaurant listings in the Jasper, GA area (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Restaurant listing in the Chatsworth, GA area (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Groceries/Package Stores

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Ingles Supermarket: 240 Old Orchard Square, (Hwy 515 and Maddux Dr) East Ellijay, GA
WalMart Supercenter: 88 Highland Crossing, (Hwy 515 and Eller Rd) East Ellijay, GA 
Food Lion Grocery: 130 Fowler, (Industrial Dr and 1st Ave) East Ellijay,  GA 
Kroger: 113 Bill Wiggington Pkwy, (Hwy 515 and Hwy 53) Jasper, GA 
3 Liquor/Package Stores in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
2 Liquor/Package Stores in Jasper, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Massage Parlors

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Spa Glisson: (706) 698-2SPA (2772) 
  772 Maddox Dr. Suite 107, Ellijay, GA
Full Service Spa and Massage

2 more Spa Services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Spa Service in Jasper, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

 Barber Shops/Salons

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5 Barber shops/Salon Services in Ellijay, GA  (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

 Antiques

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Antique Hound: (706) 635-1826 - www.antiquehound.net
  10 Northside Square, Ellijay, GA
Specializing in Ellijay Antiques and Collectibles

5 more Antique Stores in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

 Auto and Motorcycle Repair

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KARS Automotive Repair Service: (706) 273-2886 - www.kars1.com 
  267 Sailors Drive, Ellijay, GA
Professional, certified automotive and truck repair in Ellijay, GA

3 Motorcycle service shops in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)

 Car Washes

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3 Car Wash Services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 
1 Car Wash Service in Jasper, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Churches

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Good Samaritan Catholic Church - 25 Church St, Ellijay: (706) 636-2772
First Baptist Church - 164 Dalton St, Ellijay: (706) 635-5611 
East Ellijay Baptist Church - 672 Yukon Rd, East Ellijay: (706) 635-4390 
Grace Baptist Church - 164 Legion Rd, Ellijay: (706) 635 2441 
First United Methodist Church - 75 McCutchen St, Ellijay: (706) 635-2555 
Seventh Day Adventist Church - 304 Southside Church St, Ellijay: (706) 635-4479 
Church of Christ - 351 N. Main St, Ellijay: (706) 635-2950 
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness - 4260 Yukon Rd, Ellijay: (706) 635-3301 
New Beginnings Family Church (non-denominational) - 7288 Hwy 515 N, Ellijay: (706) 636-2200 
First Baptist Church of Jasper - 198 East Church St, Jasper: (706) 253-5015 
Church of Our Lady of the Mountain (Catholic) - 1908 Waleska Hwy, Jasper: (706) 253-3078 
Jasper United Methodist Church - 85 West Church St, Jasper: (706) 253-2100 
New Lebanon Presbyterian Church - 389 Bent Tree Dr, Jasper: (706) 893-2555 
Pleasant Hill Christian Church - 36 Camp Dobbs Church Rd, Jasper: (706) 735-3057  
Northside Church of Christ of Jasper - 464 North Main St, Jasper: (706) 692-6050 
Seventh Day Adventist Church - 600 Burnt Mountain Rd, Jasper: (706) 753-2782 
Living Word Church (inter-denominational) - 215 Pioneer Industrial Blvd, Jasper: (706) 253-5965 
World Harvest Church (non-denominational) - 835 Mineral Springs Rd, Jasper: (706) 735-3947 
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness - Kingdom Dr, Jasper: (706) 253- 9422

 Movie Theater/Movie Rental

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East Town Cinemas: (706) 635-7600
  941 Maddox Dr, East Ellijay, Ga 

3 Movie Rental services in Ellijay, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only)
1 Movie Rental services in Jasper, GA (contact details for KZ Cabins guests only) 

 Festivals/Carnivals

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Georgia Apple Festival - www.georgiaapplefestival.org
  Ellijay Fairgrounds off Hwy 5, Ellijay, GA
Over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, apple vendors, childrens activities, foods and much more. The Apple Festival is on the 2nd and 3rd weekends every October. 

Georgia Marble Festival - www.pickenschamber.com/Marble-Festival.29.0.html 
  Lee Newton Park, Jasper, GA
Parade, arts and crafts booths, mouthwatering food, a Juried Fine Arts Competition Exhibition, live music, clogging and dancing, a business expo and a children's area. October 4-5, 2008

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