Outdoor Adventures

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and get ready to spend a good part of the day exploring the walking trails and lakeshore at Fort Mountain State Park nearby. You can park at any of the parking lots inside the park, leading to picnic areas and trail markets.
This historic area was once home to Cherokee Indians, and you can hike up to see the stone tower and lookout deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding Chattahoochee National Forest. You need a minimum of two hours to see the overlook deck but can spend an entire day if you want to explore the many trails.
Fort Mountain State Park offers many outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, manmade beach, as well as campgrounds.
You can also check out the park's website for a list of upcoming guided hikes, paddles, and other events.

When in North Georgia, you must eat barbecue, and local icon Pink Pig in Cherry Log is one of the best places to stop for lunch after a good workout.
Order pit-cooked barbecue with Bud’s special sauce and a cup of Brunswick stew, followed by scrumptious Gigi's apple pie made with north Georgia apples.

You can't come to the mountains and not see Bigfoot! At this unique museum, you can see the country's largest permanent display of genuine Bigfoot artifacts, interactive exhibits, footprint casts, sighting maps, and the world's only Bigfoot Research and Tech Vehicle. Make sure to pick up some unique souvenirs and gifts from the shop.

On your way back home, stop at the family-run farm shop Natures Creek Farm to stock up on seasonal fresh vegetables, fruits, honey and apple cider. The farm produces organic, GMO-free, high quality, and nutritious products. You can take a free garden harvest tour to pick your own seasonal garden items or fresh farm eggs, or have the farmer pick a basket full of salad greens straight out of the ground.
You may also want to pick up some fresh fruits, pecans, and crackers for your next stop.

Take a break for wine tasting at one of the most beautiful vineyards in the area. The family owned and operated winery and vineyard lies in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. You can bring your own picnic and spread out at the outdoor tables or greens.

Bring your mountain bike for a fun ride at Talking Rock in North Georgia. Designed for new and seasoned mountain bikers, the 10-mile trail system offers smooth and slow gradient paths, as well as ones that are fast and steep. If you don't bike, you can run, hike, or walk too.
There are benches and picnic tables throughout the trail system, so pack some snacks and enjoy the mountain scenery.

The historic Georgian Terrace Hotel is home to The Livingston, a restaurant that offers innovative American cuisine in a modern and elegant setting. Enjoy creatively prepared dishes and a fantastic wine list, while relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of the restaurant's high ceilings and plush furnishings.