The Lodge Guidebook

Richard & Dawne
Richard & Dawne
The Lodge Guidebook

Sightseeing

Tallest waterfall in Georgia. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Dogs are welcome. 729 foot tall waterfall on an 829 acre park. Bring a picnic… LOTS OF STAIRS
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
106 locals recommend
Tallest waterfall in Georgia. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Dogs are welcome. 729 foot tall waterfall on an 829 acre park. Bring a picnic… LOTS OF STAIRS
Rent a boat from the marina and sightsee the states deepest lake. Man made reservoir on the Coosawattee River in neighboring Gilmer County.
24 locals recommend
Carters Lake Marina & Resort
575 Marina Rd
24 locals recommend
Rent a boat from the marina and sightsee the states deepest lake. Man made reservoir on the Coosawattee River in neighboring Gilmer County.
The BEST place to play in the water. 10 minute walk beside the river takes you to sets of falls that you can swim in or lay on the rocks and tan. Dogs are welcome. Bring a picnic!
16 locals recommend
Edge of the World Trail
7000 Hwy 53
16 locals recommend
The BEST place to play in the water. 10 minute walk beside the river takes you to sets of falls that you can swim in or lay on the rocks and tan. Dogs are welcome. Bring a picnic!
Sweet nature hike along Amicalola creek. Primitive camping also. Beware of bears. Pack in/pack out. Dogs are welcome
Wildcat Creek Campground
Red Fox Drive
Sweet nature hike along Amicalola creek. Primitive camping also. Beware of bears. Pack in/pack out. Dogs are welcome
9 locals recommend
Burnt Mountain Lookout
Georgia 136
9 locals recommend
Amazing views. Worth the steep drive. In winter you might see snow.
9 locals recommend
Eagle's Rest
7315 Monument Rd
9 locals recommend
Amazing views. Worth the steep drive. In winter you might see snow.

Food scene

Good food and live music most weekends
22 locals recommend
Old Mulehouse
2 N Main St
22 locals recommend
Good food and live music most weekends
Farm to table food & house made deserts with a cozy atmosphere. Lunch only (no reservation needed) except Monday night supper which does require reservation.
20 locals recommend
61 Main
49 S Main St
20 locals recommend
Farm to table food & house made deserts with a cozy atmosphere. Lunch only (no reservation needed) except Monday night supper which does require reservation.
LC Tacos & Margaritas
61 North Main Street
7 locals recommend
I Love NY Pizza & Bar
50 Depot St
7 locals recommend
Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe
17 S Main St
Coach's Cuts Hoagies
140 Mark Whitfield Street
Biscuit Maker
1056 East Church Street
Breakfast and Lunch
11 locals recommend
The Carriage House
34 N Main St
11 locals recommend
Breakfast and Lunch
Lunch and dinner
8 locals recommend
Bub-Ba-Q
1976 Hwy 53 W
8 locals recommend
Lunch and dinner
Lunch and Dinner
30 locals recommend
Bigun's Barbeque
362 Carns Mill Rd
30 locals recommend
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and Dinner
15 locals recommend
Rocco's Pub
47 Mountainside Village Pkwy
15 locals recommend
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and Dinner
7 locals recommend
Ably Asian Cuisine
744 Noah Dr
7 locals recommend
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and Dinner
Peking Garden
28 Bill Wigington Parkway
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and Dinner
7 locals recommend
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
744 Noah Dr
7 locals recommend
Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast
Kloe’s
Breakfast

Brewery/Vineyard/Meadery

18 locals recommend
Talking Rock Brewery
4500 GA-136
18 locals recommend
131 locals recommend
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard Wy
131 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Sharp Mountain Vineyards
110 Rathgeb Trail
20 locals recommend
Pendley Creek Brewing Company
57 N Main St
8 locals recommend
First Mountain Tasting Room
69 North Main Street
Waldmet Cellars
62 Old Philadelphia Rd