Guidebook for Jasper

Donald & Carol
Donald & Carol
Guidebook for Jasper

Food Scene

Consistently excellent food and service - just outside the north gate of Big Canoe.
53 locals recommend
Home Restaurant
3909 Steve Tate Hwy
53 locals recommend
Consistently excellent food and service - just outside the north gate of Big Canoe.
Three parts: bar food; dining room; veranda with band. Brunch on Sunday mornings.
19 locals recommend
Big Canoe Clubhouse
19 locals recommend
Three parts: bar food; dining room; veranda with band. Brunch on Sunday mornings.
Breakfast and lunch menu. Open until 6pm
20 locals recommend
Mary's Bread Basket
171 Foothills Pkwy
20 locals recommend
Breakfast and lunch menu. Open until 6pm

Parks & Nature

One of highest waterfalls in eastern U.S. Georgeous lodge from which are spectacular mountain views. Connects to Appalachian Trail via walking trail. Ziplining available.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
261 locals recommend
One of highest waterfalls in eastern U.S. Georgeous lodge from which are spectacular mountain views. Connects to Appalachian Trail via walking trail. Ziplining available.
This world-class garden has spectacular blooming flowers and flowering trees from March through November. It is one of the best attractions in the area. Weekly musical concerts in summer.
108 locals recommend
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs Dr
108 locals recommend
This world-class garden has spectacular blooming flowers and flowering trees from March through November. It is one of the best attractions in the area. Weekly musical concerts in summer.

Arts & Culture

Features first gold mining and minting in this area.
80 locals recommend
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square N
80 locals recommend
Features first gold mining and minting in this area.
Indian culture; tools museum
Funk Heritage Center
7300 Reinhardt College Cir
Indian culture; tools museum
Large museum covering many eras of southern history. Excellent luncheon/tea room adjoining
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
250 locals recommend
Large museum covering many eras of southern history. Excellent luncheon/tea room adjoining
Fabulous sculptures and paintings. Even if you don't care for western culture this is a must see. Rated second only to High Museum in Atlanta for quality. They have special exhibits.
45 locals recommend
Booth Western Art Museum
501 N Museum Dr
45 locals recommend
Fabulous sculptures and paintings. Even if you don't care for western culture this is a must see. Rated second only to High Museum in Atlanta for quality. They have special exhibits.
Many musical programs available
Reinhardt University
7300 Reinhardt College Cir
Many musical programs available

Entertainment & Activities

History of moonshine and beginning of NASCAR.
9 locals recommend
Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
415 Hwy 53
9 locals recommend
History of moonshine and beginning of NASCAR.

Shopping

You can shop til you drop in this huge mall.
151 locals recommend
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400
151 locals recommend
You can shop til you drop in this huge mall.
Quaint shops in small town.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
407 locals recommend
Quaint shops in small town.
109 locals recommend
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
915 Ridgewalk Pkwy
109 locals recommend

Essentials

Carries most of what you will need. Has huge wine selection.
26 locals recommend
Foothills IGA Market
70 Foothills Pkwy
26 locals recommend
Carries most of what you will need. Has huge wine selection.

Drinks & Nightlife

Part of Big Canoe Clubhouse
27 locals recommend
Black Bear Pub
186 Clubhouse Dr
27 locals recommend
Part of Big Canoe Clubhouse