Lorie’s guidebook

Lorie
Lorie’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Great place for a quick dip in the lake. Only a few miles from Lovey Dovey.
Timpson Cove Beach
782 Charlie Mountain Rd
Great place for a quick dip in the lake. Only a few miles from Lovey Dovey.
Easy access to launch your own boat into Lake Burton
Murray Cove Boat Ramp
Murray Cove Road
Easy access to launch your own boat into Lake Burton
Rent a pontoon boat for a day and enjoy the Lake!
15 locals recommend
Anchorage Marine INC
55 Timpson Cove Rd
15 locals recommend
Rent a pontoon boat for a day and enjoy the Lake!
Great combined with Angel Falls and culminating in a fine dining meal at Glen Ella Springs.
64 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
64 locals recommend
Great combined with Angel Falls and culminating in a fine dining meal at Glen Ella Springs.
Lovely and interesting park.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
236 locals recommend
Lovely and interesting park.
Worth the drive. Sunset or sunrise is spectacular.
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy
126 locals recommend
Worth the drive. Sunset or sunrise is spectacular.
Rent a classic boat and see beautiful Lake Rabun. Perfect day with a fine dinner at the Lake Rabun Hotel.
14 locals recommend
Rabun Boat House
1897 Lake Rabun Rd
14 locals recommend
Rent a classic boat and see beautiful Lake Rabun. Perfect day with a fine dinner at the Lake Rabun Hotel.
This 6 mile drive is surely one of the prettiest in the country. Drive alongside the Tallulah River through a gorge area with huge boulders and rapids. Trout fishing is open year-round with plenty of trout to catch. Many perfect spots to pull over and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Tallulah River Road
Tallulah River Road
This 6 mile drive is surely one of the prettiest in the country. Drive alongside the Tallulah River through a gorge area with huge boulders and rapids. Trout fishing is open year-round with plenty of trout to catch. Many perfect spots to pull over and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Beautiful waterfall. See in conjunction with Moccasin Creek State Park and Lake Burton Fish Hatchery.
27 locals recommend
Hemlock Falls
27 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfall. See in conjunction with Moccasin Creek State Park and Lake Burton Fish Hatchery.
37 locals recommend
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197
37 locals recommend
I hate Helen. It is way too crowded for me but many people love it! (obviously based on the crowds!) We are an easy drive away from there. Lots to do for teenagers. Tubing on the 'Hooch, game rooms, roller coasters, etc...
115 locals recommend
Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss Strasse
115 locals recommend
I hate Helen. It is way too crowded for me but many people love it! (obviously based on the crowds!) We are an easy drive away from there. Lots to do for teenagers. Tubing on the 'Hooch, game rooms, roller coasters, etc...
Don't miss a guided river rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River!
56 locals recommend
Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76
56 locals recommend
Don't miss a guided river rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River!
38 locals recommend
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14
38 locals recommend
This place is so much fun! High elevation, so much cooler in the Summer.
99 locals recommend
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard Rd
99 locals recommend
This place is so much fun! High elevation, so much cooler in the Summer.
62 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Coaster
8409 S Main St
62 locals recommend
Buy fresh produce to cook! We have a grill pan for veggies on the barbie.
20 locals recommend
Osage Farm
5030 US-441
20 locals recommend
Buy fresh produce to cook! We have a grill pan for veggies on the barbie.
A great place to explore Appalachian Mountain Culture.
54 locals recommend
The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire Ln
54 locals recommend
A great place to explore Appalachian Mountain Culture.
Beautiful place for lunch and apple picking.
57 locals recommend
Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church Rd
57 locals recommend
Beautiful place for lunch and apple picking.
Wild adn Scenic Chattooga River Rafting
38 locals recommend
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14
38 locals recommend
Wild adn Scenic Chattooga River Rafting
Great folks. Plan a trout fishing trip.
Shady Creek Expeditions
Great folks. Plan a trout fishing trip.
This is worth the trip.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
236 locals recommend
This is worth the trip.
Live music on Summertime Friday nights. Great for the entire family.
Tallulah Adventures & The Edge Cafe
Live music on Summertime Friday nights. Great for the entire family.
Check out their special events that include Saturday night square dancing.
Blue Ridge Activity & Tumbling Center
Check out their special events that include Saturday night square dancing.
Great adult beverages
52 locals recommend
Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb Rd
52 locals recommend
Great adult beverages
Take a tour. Very interesting.
13 locals recommend
R.M. Rose And Company Distillers
890 Franklin St
13 locals recommend
Take a tour. Very interesting.
The famous store! (for good reason)
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main St
73 locals recommend
The famous store! (for good reason)
Everybody loves shopping in Clayton, and Reeves is a big part of why.
Reeves Hardware Co. Inc.
275 Main St
Everybody loves shopping in Clayton, and Reeves is a big part of why.
Warm weather evening entertainment. First run movies. Double features with family-friendly early in the evening.
62 locals recommend
Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 S
62 locals recommend
Warm weather evening entertainment. First run movies. Double features with family-friendly early in the evening.
Dont miss the hiking trails. Outstanding!
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy
126 locals recommend
Dont miss the hiking trails. Outstanding!
Best hike in the area.
24 locals recommend
Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek Road
24 locals recommend
Best hike in the area.
It is an out-of-the-way place to go swimming. Never crowded. Remote.
Seed Lake Campground, Georgia 30552, USA
It is an out-of-the-way place to go swimming. Never crowded. Remote.
20-30 minute drive from our cottage.
31 locals recommend
Sautee Nacoochee Center
283 GA-255
31 locals recommend
20-30 minute drive from our cottage.
The drive is harrowing but the view is awesome!
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag Rd
138 locals recommend
The drive is harrowing but the view is awesome!
Beautiful drive and a fantastic view from Georgia's highest peak. A much easier drive than Bell Mountain.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 Spur
288 locals recommend
Beautiful drive and a fantastic view from Georgia's highest peak. A much easier drive than Bell Mountain.
Rainy day retreat for the kids.
39 locals recommend
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia Rd
39 locals recommend
Rainy day retreat for the kids.
Be sure to visit to see brochures and information on area attractions.
Rabun County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
10 US-441
Be sure to visit to see brochures and information on area attractions.
Tour the adjacent trout hatchery. Walk across the highway and hike to Hemlock Falls. Children under 16 can fish for free in Wildcat creek. Ask a ranger for details.
37 locals recommend
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197
37 locals recommend
Tour the adjacent trout hatchery. Walk across the highway and hike to Hemlock Falls. Children under 16 can fish for free in Wildcat creek. Ask a ranger for details.

Food scene

Delicious Cajun Restaurant with an outside eating area.
22 locals recommend
Bleu Canoe
115 Sweetwater Cir
22 locals recommend
Delicious Cajun Restaurant with an outside eating area.
Best food around. Get a reservation asap.
157 locals recommend
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main St
157 locals recommend
Best food around. Get a reservation asap.
Great food in a charming atmosphere. Reservations are necessary.
30 locals recommend
Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea Ln
30 locals recommend
Great food in a charming atmosphere. Reservations are necessary.
Wonderful food. Drive the backroads and go to Minnehaha Falls on your way to eat. All-weather gravel roads. Make the trip half the fun!
21 locals recommend
Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Restaurant
1789 Bear Gap Rd
21 locals recommend
Wonderful food. Drive the backroads and go to Minnehaha Falls on your way to eat. All-weather gravel roads. Make the trip half the fun!
They proudly call themselves "The last of the dives". Good bar food with friendly folks. Close to the cottage. Has great burgers, wings, salad, and pizza. Friday and Saturday night seafood. Peel and eat shrimp are great. Closest place to get take-out food.
10 locals recommend
Lake Burton Cafe -The Last of the Dives
72 Jones Branch Rd
10 locals recommend
They proudly call themselves "The last of the dives". Good bar food with friendly folks. Close to the cottage. Has great burgers, wings, salad, and pizza. Friday and Saturday night seafood. Peel and eat shrimp are great. Closest place to get take-out food.
Try the rum bar. My daughter Kendall is the bartender and if you tell her you are staying at Lovey Dovey, she will give you a drink on me! Please leave her a good tip!
The Hush Cuban Kitchen & Bar
Try the rum bar. My daughter Kendall is the bartender and if you tell her you are staying at Lovey Dovey, she will give you a drink on me! Please leave her a good tip!
Located just a couple of miles from Lovey Dovey, this winery has the best tasting wines!
68 locals recommend
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer Ln
68 locals recommend
Located just a couple of miles from Lovey Dovey, this winery has the best tasting wines!
Great fun for a day trip in Winter. Blue Hound BBQ next door is excellent.
73 locals recommend
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard Rd
73 locals recommend
Great fun for a day trip in Winter. Blue Hound BBQ next door is excellent.
Breakfast is served all day. Be sure to have a slice of cake!
75 locals recommend
The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15
75 locals recommend
Breakfast is served all day. Be sure to have a slice of cake!
Great place for hosrseback rides. Enjoy a meal at the Dillard House after your ride.
49 locals recommend
Dillard House Stables
768 Franklin St
49 locals recommend
Great place for hosrseback rides. Enjoy a meal at the Dillard House after your ride.
World famous family style dining.
73 locals recommend
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin St
73 locals recommend
World famous family style dining.
May-October. Don't miss the strawberries in May and the corn in July.
20 locals recommend
Osage Farm
5030 US-441
20 locals recommend
May-October. Don't miss the strawberries in May and the corn in July.
Combine a stop here with a trip to Brasstown or Bell Mountain.
55 locals recommend
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main St
55 locals recommend
Combine a stop here with a trip to Brasstown or Bell Mountain.
Close to our cottage. Great place for prepared food.
9 locals recommend
Farmhouse Market
5 Jones Branch Rd
9 locals recommend
Close to our cottage. Great place for prepared food.
Wonderful coffee and tea.
Tallulah 1882
Wonderful coffee and tea.
Monday night is prime rib night.
Lake Burton Grill
Monday night is prime rib night.
Good Thai for this area.
Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant
Good Thai for this area.
Very good Mexican food. Tell Rubin we sent you .
La Pachanga Mexican Restaurant
56 US-441
Very good Mexican food. Tell Rubin we sent you .
Another great vineyard to visit. Open for lunch on Friday and Saturday.
79 locals recommend
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 S
79 locals recommend
Another great vineyard to visit. Open for lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Try the Matador pizza with a side of marinara—great salads with house vinaigrette.
60 locals recommend
Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441
60 locals recommend
Try the Matador pizza with a side of marinara—great salads with house vinaigrette.