Cottage Favorites
Boat Rentals
Local favorites that have been here for over 50 years. Boat rentals, canoe/kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, souvenirs, ice cream, and to-go food.
8 locals recommend
Anchorage Boat Dock
75 Anchor LnLocal favorites that have been here for over 50 years. Boat rentals, canoe/kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, souvenirs, ice cream, and to-go food.
Food scene
Make reservations for dinner here, or take a seat at the bar. Delicious and friendly.
157 locals recommend
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StMake reservations for dinner here, or take a seat at the bar. Delicious and friendly.
Universal Joint
109 N Main StCasual dining, with bar and outdoor seating.
Dine on the lake! Boat-in or drive-up. Sit at the ground level bar, or upstairs with a view of the marina and lake.
16 locals recommend
Chop House At Laprades
25 Shoreline TrailDine on the lake! Boat-in or drive-up. Sit at the ground level bar, or upstairs with a view of the marina and lake.
Cottages @ Julep Farms
500 GA-246Grab a coffee and a bite to eat on the way to Highlands.
Timpson Creek Farm
6093 US-76A drive-through farm stand with fresh produce on your Highway 76 drive.
Historic Hotel/Restaurant. Nice for a sit at the bar, or dinner out.
30 locals recommend
Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea LnHistoric Hotel/Restaurant. Nice for a sit at the bar, or dinner out.
Louie's On the Lake
1659 Lake Rabun RdPizza with a family lake feel. Great spot for the kiddos.
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StFeel-good food in the heart of downtown Clayton.
Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441Italian restaurant in Clayton. Folks love it!
Fortify Pi
69 N Main StPizza and Beer. What more? Next door to Fortify, and right downtown.
Ingles Market
176 US-441If you love cooking-in...
Full Bar and Louisiana-influenced cuisine. Great outdoor seating, outside bar, fire pit, and cornhole for the kiddos.
22 locals recommend
Bleu Canoe
115 Sweetwater CirFull Bar and Louisiana-influenced cuisine. Great outdoor seating, outside bar, fire pit, and cornhole for the kiddos.
Daddo's Shenanigans
77 W Savannah StFood truck right by a brewery. Yes, please.
Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StLocal brews...
milton park
93 Shoreline TrailPizza and wine by the lake.
Sightseeing
Rent a boat, and cruise the lake. It's the first of 6 lakes in the Tallulah watershed, and boasts amazing views, fishing, boating, and relaxing. The Fireworks on July 4th are spectacular.
61 locals recommend
Lake burton
Rent a boat, and cruise the lake. It's the first of 6 lakes in the Tallulah watershed, and boasts amazing views, fishing, boating, and relaxing. The Fireworks on July 4th are spectacular.
Explore the National Forest.. hiking, fishing, sightseeing. It's a beautiful part of the world.
40 locals recommend
Chattahoochee National Forest
Explore the National Forest.. hiking, fishing, sightseeing. It's a beautiful part of the world.
Moccasin Creek
Short, but beautiful hike up Moccasin Creek.
Tallulah Falls
Get your steps in, and check the view.
On a clear day, four states are visible: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition to Black Rock Mountain itself, the park includes four other peaks over 3,000 feet (910 m) in elevation, making it the state's highest state park.
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyOn a clear day, four states are visible: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition to Black Rock Mountain itself, the park includes four other peaks over 3,000 feet (910 m) in elevation, making it the state's highest state park.
Seed Lake
Neighbor lake. Great for a canoe.
Nothing like driving Forest Service Roads and seeing what you can find.
65 locals recommend
Nantahala National Forest
Nothing like driving Forest Service Roads and seeing what you can find.
Outdoor-related gear, books, and clothing in Downtown Clayton.
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StOutdoor-related gear, books, and clothing in Downtown Clayton.
Dick's Creek Road
Dick's Creek RoadDick's Creek Falls. Short, family-friendly hike.
Great spot for a photo-op. Beautiful view looking over the north GA mountains. Right on Hwy. 76 with picnic tables.
Popcorn Overlook
Hiawassee Clayton HighwayGreat spot for a photo-op. Beautiful view looking over the north GA mountains. Right on Hwy. 76 with picnic tables.
Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Hikers on the Coleman River Trail follows a path that parallels the river for one mile through stands of large old-growth timber growing alongside a stream tumbling through high boulders.
Coleman River Scenic Area
Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Hikers on the Coleman River Trail follows a path that parallels the river for one mile through stands of large old-growth timber growing alongside a stream tumbling through high boulders.
The Chattooga has been named to the prestigious Wild and Scenic River System. Located in extreme northeast Georgia, the Chattooga for 40 miles also serves as the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina. Kayak enthusiasts may be seen shooting the whitewater during the summer months. Commercial outfitters, with proper equipment, conduct rafting trips for experienced and novice floaters. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
42 locals recommend
Chattooga River
The Chattooga has been named to the prestigious Wild and Scenic River System. Located in extreme northeast Georgia, the Chattooga for 40 miles also serves as the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina. Kayak enthusiasts may be seen shooting the whitewater during the summer months. Commercial outfitters, with proper equipment, conduct rafting trips for experienced and novice floaters. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
The Appalachain Trail starts here! And it crosses Hwy. 76 just a few miles from the cottage.
42 locals recommend
Springer Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe Appalachain Trail starts here! And it crosses Hwy. 76 just a few miles from the cottage.
At Tallulah Adventures we invite people to choose from a variety of activities ranging from outdoor recreation to art and music, and to curate an adventure experience that suits them. While for some this might be learning how to rock climb or slack line, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, going on a white water rafting trip for the first or hundredth time. Others may find adventure in learning about the local history of the area, observing the local flora & fauna, or even taking a painting class while snacking on something from our cafe.
Tallulah Adventures
11785 Highway 441At Tallulah Adventures we invite people to choose from a variety of activities ranging from outdoor recreation to art and music, and to curate an adventure experience that suits them. While for some this might be learning how to rock climb or slack line, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, going on a white water rafting trip for the first or hundredth time. Others may find adventure in learning about the local history of the area, observing the local flora & fauna, or even taking a painting class while snacking on something from our cafe.
Short day trip
Highlands
Sightseeing, shopping, and dining!
Helen
A Bavarian alpine town in north GA, and a short drive worth checking out.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Kayakers rejoice!
They called it “Foxfire” after the glowing fungus that clings to rotted wood in the local hills. This spark of an idea, and the work that followed, has turned into a phenomenon of education and living history, teaching readers, writers, visitors, and students how our past contributes to who we are and what we can become – how the past illuminates our present and inspires imagination.
54 locals recommend
The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire LnThey called it “Foxfire” after the glowing fungus that clings to rotted wood in the local hills. This spark of an idea, and the work that followed, has turned into a phenomenon of education and living history, teaching readers, writers, visitors, and students how our past contributes to who we are and what we can become – how the past illuminates our present and inspires imagination.
Downtown Clayton staples
Hardware, outdoor goods, furniture. They have it all! Fun spot to visit while downtown.
32 locals recommend
Reeves Ace Hardware
46 S Main StHardware, outdoor goods, furniture. They have it all! Fun spot to visit while downtown.
Noble Wine Cellar is the downtown tasting room of Rabun County winemaker Jabe Hilson. Specializing in wine, mead, and craft beer; the shop also offers a unique blend of all things Georgia.
19 locals recommend
Noble Wine Cellar
58 N Main StNoble Wine Cellar is the downtown tasting room of Rabun County winemaker Jabe Hilson. Specializing in wine, mead, and craft beer; the shop also offers a unique blend of all things Georgia.
Coffee! Gourmet shop with a full service espresso bar and bakery. Try one of our specialty coffee drinks or tea varieties.
58 locals recommend
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah StCoffee! Gourmet shop with a full service espresso bar and bakery. Try one of our specialty coffee drinks or tea varieties.
Blue Ridge Toys
45 N Main StLocal toy store... visit while walking downtown.
Lulu & Tully's
11 N Main StEclectic art and furnishings.
Fun shopping: regional books, outdoor/travel-themed clothing and gear.
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StFun shopping: regional books, outdoor/travel-themed clothing and gear.
Walking Distance
Beautiful historic building housing fine art and furnishings... walking distance to the cottage.
7 locals recommend
Timpson Creek Gallery
7142 Hwy 76Beautiful historic building housing fine art and furnishings... walking distance to the cottage.
Walking distance to the cottage! The Last of the Dives... a bar and grill dedicated to providing an authentic sports bar experience. Cold beer, good food, pool table, patio. One of our favorites for a beer and wings.
10 locals recommend
Lake Burton Cafe -The Last of the Dives
72 Jones Branch RdWalking distance to the cottage! The Last of the Dives... a bar and grill dedicated to providing an authentic sports bar experience. Cold beer, good food, pool table, patio. One of our favorites for a beer and wings.
Farmhouse Market
5 Jones Branch RdConvenience items, take-away food, daytime grill