| What do wineries, corn mazes, waterfalls and | | | | unique personalities. A particular favorite-especially |
| covered bridges have in common? If the | | | | as a romantic getaway location-is the |
| mountains of northeastern Georgia come to mind, | | | | French-styled Chateau Élan' Winery and |
| then you would be correct! The region's rolling hills, | | | | Resort with its spa, 7 restaurants, outdoor |
| rapid rivers, and rustic scenery make the area | | | | activities like golf and tennis, tours and wine |
| the perfect weekend getaway or retreat location. | | | | tastings and much more. In Dahlonega, you can |
| As you visit this beautiful-and often | | | | visit 4 of the area's wineries-the Black Stock |
| overlooked-Georgia travel spot, you will soon | | | | Vineyards, the Montaluce Winery, the Three |
| understand why so many Georgians choose this | | | | Sisters Vineyards, and the Wolf Mountain |
| area when they need somewhere to go to get | | | | Vineyard. In nearby Helen, you can taste the |
| away from it all. | | | | wines at the Georgia Wines Inc., the Tasting |
| If you love history you will find the town of | | | | Room and Habersham Winery. With so many |
| Dahlonega, to be of great interest. As the site of | | | | places to visit, you may wish to hire a driver so |
| America's first gold rush (1828) there are several | | | | are free to sample as many wines as you would |
| "golden opportunities" for adventure. You can visit | | | | like. |
| the Consolidated Gold Mine and the Crisson Gold | | | | A favorite activity for locals and visitors alike is |
| Mine where you can learn about Georgia's gold | | | | spending time at the Chattahoochee National |
| mining history and even participate in panning for | | | | Forest. A day (or 2) spent here offers |
| gold. Continue your gold knowledge as you look at | | | | somewhere to enjoy a picnic, do some bird |
| the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site's | | | | watching, cast a line for some mountain trout in |
| displays and exhibits. More regional history can be | | | | the many rivers, lakes and streams, take a hike |
| learned at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center | | | | and see numerous waterfalls or pitch a tent for |
| at Tallulah Gorge, or at the Northeast Georgia | | | | an extended visit. The Chattahoochee National |
| History Center in Gainesville. Additional museums | | | | Forest has several entrances across the region |
| include the Foxfire Museum Rabun County), the | | | | providing access to these and many more |
| Currahee Military Museum (Taccoa), the Museum | | | | memory making activities. |
| at Vogel State Park (Blairsville) and the Granite | | | | Whether it's crossing the 5 covered |
| Museum (Elberton). | | | | bridges-Cromer's Mill, Watson Mill, Poole's Mill, |
| If you are passionate about wine and love | | | | Hurricane Shoals and Stovall Mill; finding your way |
| discovering new blends and varieties, then you will | | | | through Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze in Dawsonville or |
| have plenty to keep you occupied and inspired. | | | | going whitewater rafting or tubing down the |
| Northeastern Georgia is home nearly a dozen | | | | Etowah or Chattahoochee, remember... |
| wineries and vineyards, each with their own | | | | |
