The Ultimate North Georgia Road Trip Is A Perfect Natural Adventure

Are you looking for an outdoorsy vacation idea that will level up your entire summer? Or perhaps you need some last-minute Memorial Day adventures in your life. Regardless of the why, we have the what—the ultimate North Georgia adventure that will take you to some of the best and most enticing spots in the northern part of our great state. Bask under waterfalls, grab a delicious glass of wine, or tube your way down the Chattahoochee. Sounds like heaven, right? The entire trip takes about 5 hours roughly, perfect for a long weekend getaway. To find the itinerary and mileage, click here.

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Tubing the Chattahoochee River is almost like a rite of passage for Georgians. While there are many different points of entry to the river to tube down, we recommend Helen, Georgia, the most charming Alpine town in the country.

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The beauty of this hidden gem trail is well-worth the time it takes. Which, compared to other Georgia hiking trails, clocking in at less than two miles isn't all that bad. Especially when you are able to catch a few waterfalls along the way.

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One of the most famed bridges in the state of Georgia is the suspension bridge, or swinging bridge, over the Toccoa River. As you hike the Benton MacKaye Trail, test your courage once you make it to this bridge, sitting high over the rushing rapids of the Toccoa River. It's a life-affirming rush!

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One of the best ways to see North Georgia in one shot is through the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. This train ride will take you to the Tennessee/Georgia border and back, with a few stops along the way. You'll see everything there is to North Georgia on this one scenic ride.

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Ellijay, Georgia is a quaint little mountain town with big opportunities for antiquing. If you're an avid antique shopper, or simply enjoy exploring for the perfect trinkets and collectibles, then this is the place for you. A few notable antique shops worth checking out in Ellijay include Black Bear Antiques, Main Street Antiques, and Outback Antiques.

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At the very top of Falls Road, you'll find the exceptionally gorgeous Amicalola Falls Lodge. This is the perfect place to spend a night in the middle of the Georgia forest, enjoying breathtaking sunsets in a little slice of natural heaven. Wake up in the morning and hit the trails to see one of the most stunning waterfalls in the state.

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All this antiquing and hiking has probably got you thirsty, right? Why not satisfy that thirst with a refreshingly delicious glass of wine at Wolf Mountain Vineyards? This premier Georgia winery and vineyard has sweeping views of the mountains, palate-pleasing plates, and of course, state-sourced and grown wine that will make you think you've hit the south of France.

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As this natural road trip comes to a close, what better way to celebrate your adventures than with a chillingly delicious ice cream cone?! Mountain Fresh Creamery has been serving up insanely creamy ice cream with the freshest ingredients for years now. It is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine, tasting a few of their specialty ice cream flavors outdoors.

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It's time to end this natural road trip through North Georgia with one last hike. Yonah Mountain is easily one of the most underrated spots in the state, which is hard to imagine why with sweeping views like this. The forest is filled with beautiful wildflowers along this trail, which clocks in at under 5 miles roundtrip. Make sure to bring your camera, because this summit scenery is worth revisiting.

How about that for an incredibly fun North Georgia road trip?! If you complete the trip, send us your photos and adventures! We’d love to hear from you. Otherwise, if you want more adventure for a long weekend, then check out this epic natural waterslide in Georgia..