Attractions
& Parks
Andy's Trout Farm
Catch Rainbow Trout raised on 350 acres, well
stocked ponds and lake. Bait, poles, catch cleaned. No
license, no limit. Pay by the pound. Betty's Creek
Rd., Dillard, GA. (706)746-2550.
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Georgia's highest elevated state park at 3640 feet.
Scenic overlooks, trails, playground, campground,
picnic shelters, 17 acre fishing lake and Visitor
Center. Mountain City, GA. (706)746-2141.
Foxfire Museum
Artifacts collected and catalogued from the famous
FOXFIRE books contacts. Self-guided tours. Hwy. 441 in
Mountain City, GA. 9-4:30 Summer Mon.-Sat/Winter
Tue.-Sat (706)746-5828.
The Hambidge Center
The Hambidge Center Mill is located 3 1/2
miles off 441 N on Betty's Creek Rd. in Dillard and
offers grinding demonstrations the 2nd
Saturday, May - Dec, 10am-4pm. (706)746-5718.
Mark of the Potter
In Grandpa Watts' Mill on picturesque Soque River.
Unique handmade crafts and pottery by 40 artists. Hwy.
197, 10 miles north of Clarkesville, GA. Everyday
10-6. (706)947-3440.
Moccasin Creek State Park
In west Rabun County on Lake Burton. A popular park
for camping and fishing in a mountain/lake
environment. Boat dock. Nearby fish hatchery stocks a
portion of Moccasin Creek for fishing to those under
12 and senior citizens. Wheelchair accessible pier, 76
West-Hwy. 197 S. Clayton, GA. (706)947-3194.
Mountain City Museum of the Wars
A spectacular collection of relics of martial
regalia, weaponry and historic items chronicling the
wars and conflicts of the eras, Revolution to W.W. II,
American, British , German, Japanese, etc 11AM-6PM
M-Sat. Turn off 441 N. at the Mtn. City Post Office to
the Golden Hills Business Park. (706)782-1668 or
(706)746-7595. Please call first.
National Forest Service
District Office/Visitor Information Center. Exhibits
and information about National Forest facilities and
activities. Hwy. 441 in Clayton, GA. (706)782-3320.
Popcorn Overlook
15 miles west of Clayton on Hwy. 76. Scenic view of
the foothills and mountains with educational signs.
Open year-round. See National Forest Service for
additional information.
Rabun County Recreation Park
Picnic pavilion, gymnasium, meeting rooms, ball
fields, swimming pool. Extensive recreation programs
for youth and adults. (706)782-4600.
Scottish Tartan Museum
History of the Scots in Appalachia.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am - 5pm. Located
in historic downtown Franklin, phone number is
828-524-7472.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Interpretive Center and scenic park trail along the
north rim of the Gorge, with views of waterfalls,
sheer cliffs and rock formations. Tallulah Falls, GA.
Permit needed to hike down and in the Gorge.
(706)754-7970.
Terrora Park
Day use park & pavilion, nature trails, lakeside
picnicking, tennis, fishing, playground and seasonal
swimming with lifeguards. Hwy. 441, Tallulah Falls,
GA. (706)782-4014.
Welcome Center
Displays of local crafts, brochures, maps and
up-to-date information on happenings and what to see
and do. Located on Hwy. 441 north of Clayton, GA next
to the Pizza Hut. (706)782-5113.
Unicoi State Park
Day use of park & picnic areas, nature
trails, Anna Ruby Falls, Music Hall featuring local
and Nationally known artists. Located on Hwy 356 north
of Helen, GA.
Mtn.
Adventure Rentals
Adventure
Depot
Highlands, N.C. Adventure packages including
lodging, meals and 2-3 day adventures. Tours include
mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, llama trekking
& wilderness camping. Youth adventures also
available. Daily rental of bikes, canoes, and kayaks.
(800)903-4401 or (828)526-4401.
Hiking
& Fishing
Rabun County Welcome Center
Hiking
maps, extensive file of individual trails, including
Appalachian Trail (within GA), Bartram, Rabun Bald,
etc. On Hwy. 441, North in Clayton, GA.
(706)782-5113.
U. S. Forest Service
Tallulah
Ranger District Office. Maps, trails and recreation
information on the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Clayton, GA. (706)782-3320.
Rabun County has seasonally stocked streams and
rivers for trout. Also, 6 lakes and a private pond.
Snow
Skiing
Ski
Scaly
Season December-February. Scaly Mountain, NC.
(828)526-3737 or (800)929-7669
Boat
Rentals
Anchorage
Outboard
Lake
Burton. Pontoon, ski boat and jet ski rentals.
(706)782-3013.
LaPrade's
Lake
Burton. Row and aluminum craft with under 10 HP
motors, canoes and pontoons. (706)947-3312.
Interstate
Boat Rental
Serving
Lakes Burton, Seed and Rabun with delivery of rental
pontoons, ski boats, skis, jet skis and tubes
(706)782-4754.
Lake
Rentals, Inc
Rental
of Sea Doo personal watercraft & fishing boats.
Clayton, GA.(706)782-8059.
Mark's
Marine
Hwy. 76 west of Clayton on Charlie Mountain Rd.
Pontoon rentals only. (706)782-5565.
Gem
Mining
By
the See Rock & Gift Shop
Gem mining and gold panning. Wide array of
beautiful gemstones and rocks. Handcrafted jewelry and
wire wrapping. Hwy. 197 North. 2 miles north of
Batesville. (706)947-3022
Gold
City Gem Mine
Open daily from 9am. Located on HWY 441in
Franklin. Gold panning, wide variety of native and
unusual gemstones and rocks. Hand crafted jewelry and
unique gifts. (800) 713-7767
Horse
Information
Dillard
House Stables
Located
at the famous Dillard House. Beautiful and fun trail
rides for beginners as well as experienced horsemen.
Open daily, year-round. Reservations requested.
Dillard, GA. (706)746-5348.
Circle
R Trails
1
& 2 hour rides on ranch and Chattooga River horse
trails. 3 hours to half-day river trail rides. U.S.
Forest Service authorized to guide the Chattooga
trails. (864)638-0115.
Giddy
Up-N-Go Horse Stables
Located
in Scaly Mountain, NC near Dillard. Horseback riding
for all ages in a beautiful valley. Gentle horses for
young ones. Walk-ins welcome. (704)526-4531.
Rabun
County Recreation Park
Riding
ring for your horses. Located south of Clayton, GA on
Hwy. 441 (706)782-4600.
Willis
Knob Horse Camp & Trail
27.5 miles of riding and hiking trails. 20 stalls
for horse owners. Off Warwoman Rd. in Clayton, GA.
Reservations. Operated by the USFS- (706)782-3320.
Swimming
& Tennis
County
Recreation pool, 1 USFS Beach and 3 Georgia Power
beaches. 5 locations available for tennis.
Bike
Rentals
Mountain
Bike Depot
Highlands, NC. Mountain bike rentals- 21 speed
bikes. Trail maps available. (704)526-4401
Tallulah Adventures at Tallulah Point Overlook
Tallulah
Falls, Ga. Rentals of mountain bikes, canoes &
funyaks. Guided trips for individuals or groups for
mountain biking, climbing, rappelling & canoeing.
Custom tailored trips to the group's experience &
fitness. Reservations recommended. (706)754-4318.
Golf
Kingwood
Resort
Championship
eighteen holes, open to the public. Located on East 76
just outside of Clayton. (706)212-4100 or
(866)KINGWOOD
Rabun
County Country Club
9
hole golf course. South on Main Street/Old 441.
Clayton, GA. (706)782-5500.
Sky
Valley Resort
Championship eighteen holes, par 36 each 9. Sky
Valley, GA. (706)746-5303.
Whitewater
Rafting
Guided
raft trips March to November on the famous Chattooga
River in Rabun County and others in surrounding areas.
Nantahala
Outdoor Center
Section III (minimum age 10) and Section IV (minimum age 13).
Professional guides, quality equipment, lunch and
transportation. Reservations. (704)-488-6900 or
(800)232-7238.
Southeastern
Expeditions
Section
IV has many rapids. Motor tow across 2 mile lake.
Section III trip ideal for novices. Outpost 7 miles
east of Clayton on Hwy. 76. Reservations.
(706)782-4331or (800)868-7238.
Wildwater Outfitters
Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and tubing along the
Chattahoochee River. All your outdoor needs available
at retail store. (800)553-2715 or (706)865-4451.
Restaurants
Burger
King
(706)782-4576.
Fast food. Rickman Rd. in Clayton, GA.
Central
House Restaurant
(828)526-9319.
Gourmet dining in beautiful Highlands,N.C. Garden
dining available.
Chick-fil-a
706-212-0022 Hwy 441 Clayton. Breakfast, lunch,
and dinner offered Monday thru Saturday.
Clayton
Cafe
(706)782-5438.
Country breakfast and lunch. On Main Street in
Clayton, GA.
Clayton
Drug
(706)782-3211.
Sandwiches, with daily specials at a real Soda
Fountain. On Main Street in Clayton, GA.
Bon Apetit
Hwy 441 Clayton. Buffet lunch/dinner. Open 7days a
week, dinner on Friday and Saturday.
The
Cupboard Café
(706)746-5700.
Full southern country style menu featuring
fresh vegetables and soups. Open for lunch and dinner.
On Hwy 441 in Dillard, GA
Dairy
Queen & Brazier
(706)782-5598.
Fast food. On Hwy. 441 in Clayton, GA.
Dillard
House
(706)746-5348.
Famous home-style servings at breakfast, dinner and
supper. No menu. Restored original Inn for parties.
Off Hwy. 441 in Dillard, GA.
The
Feed Mill Restaurant
(706)746-6929.
All you care to eat fresh seafood and a variety of
other meats and vegetables. Serving more than seafood,
the buffet includes salads, potato and dessert bar.
Located just north of Mountain City, Ga.
Fortune House Restaurant
(706)782-1368.
Authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine prepared to
order. Serving lunch and dinner Tuesday thru
Sunday. Located in Tiger just east of the stop
sign on Buzz Saw Lane.
Grapes
and Beans
(706)212-0020.
Located on E. Savannah St. Clayton. Lunch served
11:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Saturday. Homemade
soups and salads, vegetarian dishes.
Henrys
(706)782-3533.
Hwy 441 South of CLayton. Lunch buffet, southern
cooking. Best fried chicken in town.
Closed Saturdays and Mondays.
Huddle
House
(706)782-7398.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner-24 hours a day. On Hwy.
441 north in Clayton, GA.
Kentucky
Fried Chicken
(706)782-3970.
Fast Food. Catering available. Off Hwy. 441 South in
Clayton, Ga. Great Chicken!
La
Cabanas
(706)212-2834.
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Beer and wine available. Open seven days a week
11:00am to 10:00pm. Lunch specials daily. Located on
Duvall St. Clayton.
Louie's
on the Lake
(706)782-3276.
Italian dining on Lake Rabun. Specializing in
hand-tossed gourmet pizza with fresh toppings.
Homemade pastas and fresh salads.
Mama
"G"s
(706)782-9565. Italian Dining. Homemade pastas,
gourmet pizzas, subs, salads and chicken wings. Wine
and draft beer available. Located on Hwy 441 in
Clayton.
Manrique's Mexican Store
(706)782-5815.
Authentic Mexican food made from scratch.
Exquisite guacamole. Great tacos and quesadillas,
butcher shop and grocery. Located in Depot Shopping
Center on 441 in Clayton. Open 7 days.
McDonald's
(706)782-5313.
Fast food. At Hwy. 441 & 76 east in Clayton, GA.
Miss Megs Bakery
and Restaurant
(706)782-5215. Hwy 441, Clayton. Serving
breakfast and lunch Monday thru Saturday. Dinner on
Friday and Saturday.
Mountain
Man Grill
(706)746-5646.
American style sports grill specializing in chicken
wings and barbecue. Located off Hwy. 441 North in
Dillard.
On
the Veranda
(818)526-2338.
Lakeside dining in the Highlands, N.C.
Reservations recommended. Open seasonally.
Papa's
Pizza
(706)782-7466.
Pizza, subs & salads. At Covered Bridge Shopping
Center, Hwy. 441 in Clayton, GA.
Peking
Gourmet
(706)782-0136.
Chinese cuisine, lunch and dinner buffet or order from
a very extensive menu. Can accommodate large groups.
Conference Room.
Pizza
Hut
(706)782-2111.
Pizza, subs & salad bar. Serves beer. 441 north in
Clayton, GA.
Rumor Hazit
(706)782-1111.
Casual grille and spirits. Key West atmosphere
offering overstuffed sandwiches, raw bar, seafood
and salads. Family friendly. Located on
North Main Street in Clayton. Open 7 days for lunch
and dinner.
Stockton House
(706)782-1065.
Located on Warwoman Road in Clayton this fine dining
restaurant is family owned and offers a casual
atmosphere and a wonderful view of Screamer
mountain. Great Happy hour spot.
Tallulah Grill at the Gorge
(706)754-9149.
Located at the Tallulah Gorge, featuring local
produce and inventive menu. Will create pack
picnics with advance calling. Open
Thurs-Monday 11am to 9pm.
Tomlin's Bar-B-Que
Open from May to
November, pork, beef and chicken sandwiches and
platters. Ribs and fixin's, take out
only. Open Friday - Sunday noon to 4:30.
Located next to Osage Markets in Rabun Gap on Hwy
441.
Wendy's
(706)782-9215.
Fast Food. On Rickman Rd. in Clayton, GA
Valley
Cafe
(706)746-3321. In Dillard.
Open Monday – Friday for breakfast and lunch.
Carry-out menu available. Blue plate specials
daily.
