Explore Clarkesville Dining and More
Food Scene
Great Pizza and other elevated bar food. You'll see a little bit of what passes for a hipster crowd in Clarkesville (lots of well-groomed beards and tattoos) and you'll find they have some tasty craft brews depending on the season. Team Trivia is every Wednesday Night at 7. Open Mic Night is Thursday.
http://www.thecopperpotrestaurant.com/
32 locals recommend
Copper Pot
135 Grant St Great Pizza and other elevated bar food. You'll see a little bit of what passes for a hipster crowd in Clarkesville (lots of well-groomed beards and tattoos) and you'll find they have some tasty craft brews depending on the season. Team Trivia is every Wednesday Night at 7. Open Mic Night is Thursday.
http://www.thecopperpotrestaurant.com/
Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish House
515 Grant St The ribs are tasty and the rest is pretty good too.
Best Burgers in Downtown Clarkesville. Personally I'm a traditionalist and would recommend the Midtown Burger but more adventurous folks swear by the peach and Bourbon infused flavor of the Atlanta Burger. You really can't go wrong here. They're not open a lot. Really just for lunch so check the website for hours of operation. http://www.1midtowngrill.com/
Midtown Grill
160 W Franklin StBest Burgers in Downtown Clarkesville. Personally I'm a traditionalist and would recommend the Midtown Burger but more adventurous folks swear by the peach and Bourbon infused flavor of the Atlanta Burger. You really can't go wrong here. They're not open a lot. Really just for lunch so check the website for hours of operation. http://www.1midtowngrill.com/
This is fine dining and has some great steaks. It's a bit pricey by local standards but I've never had a complaint.
30 locals recommend
The Attic
1344 Washington StThis is fine dining and has some great steaks. It's a bit pricey by local standards but I've never had a complaint.
It's not much to look at but this place does a great country breakfast. If you're not up to trying this hole-in-the-wall classic, Huddle House and McDonald's are right down the street.
Stoney's Family Restaurant
389 Washington StIt's not much to look at but this place does a great country breakfast. If you're not up to trying this hole-in-the-wall classic, Huddle House and McDonald's are right down the street.
If you don't already have one of these where you live, Your Pie is a wonderful craft pizza place.
Your Pie provides customizable 10-inch pizzas and build-your-own panini sandwiches and bread bowl salads.
They use a brick oven to cook pizzas at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
Gelato (Italian ice cream), craft beer and wine are also available.
11 locals recommend
Your Pie
1406 Washington StIf you don't already have one of these where you live, Your Pie is a wonderful craft pizza place.
Your Pie provides customizable 10-inch pizzas and build-your-own panini sandwiches and bread bowl salads.
They use a brick oven to cook pizzas at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
Gelato (Italian ice cream), craft beer and wine are also available.
Harvest Habersham
2220 Washington StEntertainment & Activities
Restaurants, Antiques, Bowling Alley, Flea Market and More!
8 locals recommend
Old Clarkesville Mill Antique Mall
583 Grant St Restaurants, Antiques, Bowling Alley, Flea Market and More!
The most talked about golf course in the North Georgia Foothills. The picturesque backdrop of the North Georgia Mountains, Bent Grass greens, Bermuda fairways, and Silver Pine trees make for a golfing adventure that you will never forget!
Apple Mountain Golf Club
901 Rockford Creek RdThe most talked about golf course in the North Georgia Foothills. The picturesque backdrop of the North Georgia Mountains, Bent Grass greens, Bermuda fairways, and Silver Pine trees make for a golfing adventure that you will never forget!
This was a bit of a boondoggle for the local taxpayers but it has some nice amenities. The Aquatic Center (inside) consists of two heated pools (one 8 lane lap pool and one recreation pool), two full-size basketball gyms that are separate for one another with audio systems, an aerobics room, one conference room, two large meeting rooms with kitchens, one activity room, a men’s and women’s locker room with showers and lockers.
Ruby Fulbright Natatorium
120 Paul Franklin RdThis was a bit of a boondoggle for the local taxpayers but it has some nice amenities. The Aquatic Center (inside) consists of two heated pools (one 8 lane lap pool and one recreation pool), two full-size basketball gyms that are separate for one another with audio systems, an aerobics room, one conference room, two large meeting rooms with kitchens, one activity room, a men’s and women’s locker room with showers and lockers.
Fern Valley offers some of the Soque River’s best fly fishing experiences. Rainbow and Brown Trout are thick throughout this section of the river.
Fern Valley on the Soque
3946 GA-197Fern Valley offers some of the Soque River’s best fly fishing experiences. Rainbow and Brown Trout are thick throughout this section of the river.
An unusual amenity here in the rural countryside, Georgia Theater Company operates this six-screen movie house offering all the latest releases. Recently renovated, Habersham Hills Cinema is just six miles from the cottage.
9 locals recommend
Habersham Hills Cinemas
2115 Cody RdAn unusual amenity here in the rural countryside, Georgia Theater Company operates this six-screen movie house offering all the latest releases. Recently renovated, Habersham Hills Cinema is just six miles from the cottage.
Choose from canopy tours where you zip platform to platform or a 1/2 mile long dual zip line. Extend your thrill by jumping on a giant swing. If you're looking for a physical challenge try out the challenge course. Round out your experience by renting an ATV to explore the property and town of Helen!
52 locals recommend
Nacoochee Antiques
7091 S Main StChoose from canopy tours where you zip platform to platform or a 1/2 mile long dual zip line. Extend your thrill by jumping on a giant swing. If you're looking for a physical challenge try out the challenge course. Round out your experience by renting an ATV to explore the property and town of Helen!
Sightseeing
Founded in 1838, the building was completed in 1842 and is the oldest church building in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Built by Jarvis Van Buren, the building's historic features include over 42 hand-blown glass windows, straight-backed box pews, and a pipe organ which is the oldest working church instrument in Georgia.
Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church
260 E Green StFounded in 1838, the building was completed in 1842 and is the oldest church building in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Built by Jarvis Van Buren, the building's historic features include over 42 hand-blown glass windows, straight-backed box pews, and a pipe organ which is the oldest working church instrument in Georgia.
HISTORIC MAULDIN HOUSE/MILINEARY SHOP/BIG HOLLY CABIN - Historic in-town farmstead with exhibits on family and local history. A millinery shop (the oldest wood commercial building in Clarkesville) with antique clothes, hats and other millinery items. The Big Holly Cabin, an original one-room log cabin, is also located on the grounds.
435 Jefferson St
435 Jefferson StreetHISTORIC MAULDIN HOUSE/MILINEARY SHOP/BIG HOLLY CABIN - Historic in-town farmstead with exhibits on family and local history. A millinery shop (the oldest wood commercial building in Clarkesville) with antique clothes, hats and other millinery items. The Big Holly Cabin, an original one-room log cabin, is also located on the grounds.
Formerly a logging town that was in decline, the city resurrected itself by becoming a replica of a Bavarian alpine town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps. This design is mandated through zoning first adopted in 1969, so that the classic south-German style is present on every building, even on the small number of national franchisees present (such as Huddle House and Wendy's).
501 locals recommend
Helen
Formerly a logging town that was in decline, the city resurrected itself by becoming a replica of a Bavarian alpine town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps. This design is mandated through zoning first adopted in 1969, so that the classic south-German style is present on every building, even on the small number of national franchisees present (such as Huddle House and Wendy's).
Chartered in 1897, Piedmont College has always been a point of pride for Habersham County. Today Piedmont College is a well-respected private, comprehensive, liberal arts institution. It's Demorest campus includes 300 acres and 600 students in ten dormitories.
While you're there, check out the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art and the historic chapel.
Piedmont College
1021 Central AveChartered in 1897, Piedmont College has always been a point of pride for Habersham County. Today Piedmont College is a well-respected private, comprehensive, liberal arts institution. It's Demorest campus includes 300 acres and 600 students in ten dormitories.
While you're there, check out the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art and the historic chapel.
The Big Red Apple
141 Clarkesville St NWParks & Nature
Lake Burton
A Georgia Power hydropower reservoir, Lake Burton has 2,775 surface acres and 62 miles of shoreline. The beauty of the lake and its deep, clear water makes it a favorite with pleasure boaters. The lake gets very crowded during the summer months, making night-fishing an option that should be strongly considered. Key species: spotted bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
62 locals recommend
Lake burton
Lake Burton
A Georgia Power hydropower reservoir, Lake Burton has 2,775 surface acres and 62 miles of shoreline. The beauty of the lake and its deep, clear water makes it a favorite with pleasure boaters. The lake gets very crowded during the summer months, making night-fishing an option that should be strongly considered. Key species: spotted bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
The 2,711-acre Tallulah Gorge State Park is home to one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States. Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) to hike down to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdThe 2,711-acre Tallulah Gorge State Park is home to one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States. Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) to hike down to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls.
Mary Street Park near the Clakresville Greenway. Quiet, serene park located directly across the street from The Cottage. You'll find a beautiful view of the Soque River. Picnic Pavilion and lush shade trees.
Mary Street
Mary StreetMary Street Park near the Clakresville Greenway. Quiet, serene park located directly across the street from The Cottage. You'll find a beautiful view of the Soque River. Picnic Pavilion and lush shade trees.
The Panther Creek Trail follows Panther Creek through stands of white pine and hemlock along the steep, rocky bluffs of the creek. Passing a series of roaring cascades cut through solid rock, the treadway culminates in a waterfall at Panther Creek's junction with Davidson Creek.
27 locals recommend
Panther Creek Trailhead
4061 Old Historic U.S.441The Panther Creek Trail follows Panther Creek through stands of white pine and hemlock along the steep, rocky bluffs of the creek. Passing a series of roaring cascades cut through solid rock, the treadway culminates in a waterfall at Panther Creek's junction with Davidson Creek.
One of our local natural wonders, Toccoa Falls is a wonderful spot to visit.
81 locals recommend
Toccoa Falls
One of our local natural wonders, Toccoa Falls is a wonderful spot to visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tasting Room is open to guests seven days a week. Simply walk-in for a wine tasting, schedule a weekend Cave Tour & Tasting or enjoy the mountainside view with a bottle of wine, there’s an experience for everyone.
113 locals recommend
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SThe Tasting Room is open to guests seven days a week. Simply walk-in for a wine tasting, schedule a weekend Cave Tour & Tasting or enjoy the mountainside view with a bottle of wine, there’s an experience for everyone.
CeNita Vineyards and Winery
591 Dock Dorsey RdEssentials
Overpriced groceries but they have a full deli and produce section and everything else you might need during your stay.
100 locals recommend
Ingles Market
176 US-441 Overpriced groceries but they have a full deli and produce section and everything else you might need during your stay.
You'll find just about everything you need for your trip here at the DG.
31 locals recommend
Dollar General
1835 Sunnyside Rd You'll find just about everything you need for your trip here at the DG.
Arts & Culture
"Mark of the Potter" is an internationally known craft shop housed in an old gristmill on the Soque River.
Driving to Mark of the Potter can be an adventure with sights to see along the way. Take your time and enjoy winding along Scenic Highway 197. Watch out for the turkeys, deer and occasional bear.
33 locals recommend
Mark Of The Potter
North Street "Mark of the Potter" is an internationally known craft shop housed in an old gristmill on the Soque River.
Driving to Mark of the Potter can be an adventure with sights to see along the way. Take your time and enjoy winding along Scenic Highway 197. Watch out for the turkeys, deer and occasional bear.
Currahee Military Museum
160 N Alexander St