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Appalachian Outfitters |
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 Just 15 minutes from the resort, The Etowah River offers paddlers challenging rapids, great scenery, good fishing, & a short portage around the 10 foot drop of spectacular Etowah Falls. Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons grace the banks of this small, fast-moving stream. Previous experience suggested to fully enjoy the shoals on this moderately challenging trip. Best in spring & early summer, when the water levels are higher & wildflowers are in bloom.
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Burt's Pumpkin Farm |
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 Just 6 miles away. Take a scenic hayride in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains thru Burt's Farm. Choose from literally thousands of pumpkins! Sept.1-Dec.30. Closed Christmas Eve. Ask about their talking pumpkins! One of the most fascinating features of Burt's Farm is the impressive selection of every type of pumpkin (up to 150 pounds!), winter squash, gourds and fall decoration.
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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve |
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 Specializes in preservation through education of exotic & domestic wildlife. The preserve displays over 450 animals & 125 species from around the world, including rare Siberian white tigers. Forrest Hills takes hundreds of pounds of scrap food to the preserve every week!
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Edge Of The World |
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 Located about 10 minutes from Forrest Hills this has become a favorite picnic spot for couples. Parts of this riverside trail are ADA compliant. Picnic lunches are available through Forrest Hills for couples, families and groups.
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Etowah Valley Game Preserve |
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 COMPLETE RANGE FACILITY...The Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park features 5 stand, wobble trap and 12-station sporting clays ranges. Our emphasis is to provide a quality sporting clays park that is open to the public.
FAMILY FUN!...The Sporting Clays Park is designed for the whole family, from the youthful beginner to the experienced shooter.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC...
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Gorilla Haven |
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 Just 45 minutes away near Blue Ridge.
Tour Dates for
2008:
August 13; September 13; October 8, 11 and 18
Gorilla Haven is the world's only private,
AZA* certified gorilla holding facility. It was not designed to be open to the
public and is still under construction, but owners, Steuart and Jane Dewar, have
offered to provide some personal tours to offer a rare opportunity to our
friends and neighbors, and to help raise funds for this important
project.
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Hot Air Balloon Rides |
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 On clear days you can see approximately 40 to 50 miles and take in the Atlanta Skyline, Stone Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain and the beginnings of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountain ranges of North Georgia. And, our local attraction, Lake Sidney Lanier, a 30,000 plus acre manmade lake built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is one of the largest manmade lakes East of the Mississippi River and it is the most visited Corps of Engineers lake in the country. If the winds are with us, they may even be able fly you over the beautiful blue waters of Lanier.
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Kangaroo Conservation Center |
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 Only 3 miles away! Known as "America's Aussie Adventure," the Center exhibits over 250 kangaroos of eight species, the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia. Guided tours include a ride on the "KangaRanger" truck thru the Georgia Outback to view kangaroos living in natural habitats and a prime seat for the "Wild Australia" show, where visitors meet animals up close and personal. Visitors can be immersed in an Australian forest in the "Billabong Encounter," surrounded by plants, birds, lizards and mammals native to that region. Hiking fans will enjoy a 1/4 mile "Aussie Walkabout" path which meanders around the pastoral kangaroo exhibits in the NorthGeorgiaMountains and the 1/4 mile "FernValley Trail.". "The Aussie Outpost" Giftshop offers for sale a complete selection of high-quality collectibles with an Australian theme, as well as light snacks to enjoy in the beautiful butterfly garden picnic area.
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Lanier Flight Center |
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 Enjoy a scenic tour of the Georgia Mountains, Lake Lanier and Atlanta! Flight lessons and gift certificates also available. Rates are approximately $200 per hour, per couple including pilot/insructor.
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Movie Theatre |
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 The perfect solution to a rainy day...10 big screens showing the latest movies in comfort and style! Just 20 minutes away near the Premium Outlets off GA 400.
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Nearby Waterfalls |
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 Just 5 minutes away. The tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Easy viewing is available by driving to the bottom of the falls by the reflection pool or by driving to the top where a short walk takes you to the top of the falls with a great mountain view. Walking the built in steps alongside the waterfall can be challenging and fun. A beautiful spot for a picnic and perfect for a hike with well marked trails through the North Georgia Mountains. A playground is located at the entrance to the park for kids and if you're feeling really adventurous this is also the beginning of the Appalachian trail...the hike to Maine starts here!
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North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall |
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 20 minutes away off of GA 400. Stroll through their charming village, where you'll find over 140 outlet stores from the world's leading designers! Save 25% to 65% every day from famous brands and manufacturers including Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Coach, J. Crew, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma, Sax Fifth Avenue & more!! Group tour discounts available.
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Ocoee Adventure Center |
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 Visit the Olympic Ocoee River! Experience the thrill of nature’s roller coaster on America’s most famous river. Adventure is our middle name – and for good reason! Choose from a selection of whitewater raft trips on the Ocoee River, as well as kayak instruction and mountain bike guided rides and rentals. A favorite activity for visitors to the area is the Buck Bald downhill ride that provides unbelievable panoramic views from a mountaintop. You ride up in a comfy van, and after a snack and time to take in the scenery, you’ll begin your downhill descent to the banks of the Hiawassee River – six miles of downhill cruising!
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Reel Angling Adventures |
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 Reel in the excitement of catching rainbow, brown and brook trout amid the beautiful ridges and gorges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Reel Angling Adventures offers full- and half-day guided fly-fishing on the region’s finest trout waters close to Forrest Hills … or spend the day exploring remote spring creeks on our unique Wild Trout Trek. How about a riverway float trip? Perhaps, trophy trout are your passion on unique private fishing sites that offer great river and stream fishing for rainbows and browns in the 3- to 10-pound class and larger!
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Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch |
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 An 8 acre field of corn that has 3 miles of trails that form two flying American Eagles. There are 2 mazes in the design. Guests search for 6 checkpoints in each maze. Finding the checkpoints will give the guest an immediate sense of accomplishment. Uncle Shuck's maze is designed to be challenging, but still allow visitors to exit at any time that they wish.
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Wave Runner & Boat Rentals |
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 Aqua Sports Adventures offers a wide variety of wonderful choices when it comes to picking out a good boat for your weekend or lake holiday fun. All the boats at Aqua Sports Adventures are meticulously maintained and regularly serviced to ensure you, our customers, have the best time possible. Choose from wave runners, ski boats, deck boats, and more! 60-90 minutes from Forrest Hills. Must be 21 or older to rent and/or drive and have a major credit card for a deposit.
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Dahlonega Gold Museum |
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 Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Nation in North Georgia, beginning the nation's first major gold rush. The towns of Auraria and Dahlonega grew and prospered with this mining activity. Between 1838 and 1861, more than $6 million in gold was coined by the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega. The Dahlonega Gold Museum, located in the old Lumpkin County Courthouse, offers visitors a look at the mining history of Georgia. Gold coins minted in Dahlonega and nuggets - one weighing more than 5 ounces - are on display. A 23-minute film describes the mining techniques and lifestyles of the prospectors through interviews with members of the long-time mining families. Tours available daily.
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Dahlonega...A Real Gold Mine |
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 Consolidated Gold Mine just 15 minutes away. Pan for gold, take a tour deep underground and see a real gold mine and learn the history of how Dahlonega became the site of the first major gold rush. Adult tickets $12 each. Available with your reservation, at the front desk or on location. Open daily year round. 706-864-8473
www.consolidatedgoldmine.com
The Crisson Gold Mine dating back to 1847 is open for tours and gold panning.
Located 2 1/2 miles north of town on US Highway 19 Connector. This operating 10-stamp mill is demonstrated as part of the Crisson Gold Mine Tour. Pan for gold or try you luck at gem grubbin, where you can find rubies, emeralds, garnets, and more! Great fun for the kids, you and old. Open every day except Christmas. For more information call 706 864-6363. www.CrissonGoldMine.com
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Bowen Center for the Arts |
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 Performing and visual arts events.
Art education classes.
Artists' Co-op Gift Shop.
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 12-4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday except by appointment
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Historic Holly Theater |
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 Just off of the square this charming theatre hosts one of the most reputable theatre companies in the North Georgia Region. The company produces a season of five main stage musicals and plays as well as delightful selection of dinner shows in their Holly Downstairs Theatre.
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The Funky Chicken Art Project |
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 Less than a mile from the resort, The Funky Chicken Art Project started off being a dilapidated chicken house out in the middle of nowhere. In January, 1995, transformation began to turn it into an art gallery and outdoor sculpture garden for whimsical, contemporary, & quality works of art.
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Wineries...Try All Four |
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Wolf Mountain Vineyards...Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They also have a tasting room in Downtown Dahlonega which remains open throughout the winter. http://www.wolfmountainvineyards.com/tours_and_tasting.htm
Three Sisters Vineyards...Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday plus weekdays by appointment. www.ThreeSistersVineyards.com
BlackStock Vineyards & Winery (Kid-Friendly) OPEN DAILY 10am to 6pm & Sundays 12:30 to 6pm. Call ahead for holiday and winter hours. www.bsvw.com
Frogtown Wines...Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment midweek to purchase wine. www.FrogtownWine.com
Please contact them directly for winter and holiday hours.
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