Addie & Lance
Things To Do
Tallulah Gorge State Park
For the nature lovers, located just 20 minutes from Toccoa Falls College is one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S. 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 permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls.
University of Georgia
For the "Dawg" fans in the mix, Athens and the gorgeous campus of UGA is just a short drive away. Enjoy lunch downtown or a stroll on historic North Campus. If you're an alum, like Addie, don't forget to walk under the Arch - you earned it! Athens also boasts a beautiful botanical garden and fun nightlife! Wedding weekend is also UGA's homecoming weekend, so after Friday's wedding, you could score tickets on Saturday "between the hedges" to the homecoming game versus the Kentucky Wildcats!
Currahee Mountain
A favorite attraction in Toccoa is Currahee Mountain, the last mountain of the Blue Ridge chain that rises more than 1,700 feet about sea level. According to legend, Cherokee Native Americans named the mountain Currahee (quu-wa-hi, meaning "stands alone." The mountain was made famous internationally by Tom Hanks's and Steven Spielberg's television miniseries Band of Brothers, in which it was featured as a training site of the American Paratroopers where they ran up and down Currahee. Currahee is a popular destination for rock climbing and rappelling and is the site of the annual Currahee Challenge, a three and six mile race on the mountain each fall. Hiking and mountain biking trail maps available at the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce in the Historic Train Depot in Downtown Toccoa.
The Links at Lake Toccoa
For those looking to hit the green, the Links at Lake Toccoa is a classically-designed nine hole golf course that is newly renovated and features Tifeagle greens, a fully renovated clubhouse and grill, and access to beautiful Lake Toccoa. Rates: Everyday: 9-Hole Green Fee: $9 Walking, $15 w/ Cart 18-Hole Green Fee: $18 Walking, $28 w/ Cart Replay Round (Must be played on same day as first 18 holes): 18-Hole Green Fee: $9 Walking, $15 w/ Cart Senior (62+): 9-Hole Green Fee: $7 Walking, $13 w/ Cart 18-Hole Green Fee: $13 Walking, $23 w/ Cart Junior (Under 18): 9-Hole Green Fee: $7 Walking, $13 w/ Cart 18-Hole Green Fee: $13 Walking, $20 w/ Cart For more information, or to schedule a tee-time, call 706-898-5685.
49th Annual Oktoberfest in Downtown Helen
The Alpine town of Helen takes its inspiration from the villages of Germany, complete with the building style of downtown shops and restaurants. But it’s also in the heart of Northeast Georgia, offering travelers outdoor sports like tubing and hiking, along with wine tasting at the many vineyards nearby. The area has both Native American history and an arts community in nearby Sautee Nacoochee. Find more information on Oktoberfest in Helen here: http://www.helenga.org/calendar/48th-annual-oktoberfest-1 Anna Ruby Falls Although there are many waterfalls nearby, Anna Ruby Falls is perhaps the most visitor-friendly, accessed by a paved trail. It’s named for Anna Ruby Nichols and is actually made up of two waterfalls. Ziplining Zipline is another popular activity, which you can experience with Nacoochee Adventures and American Adventure Park at Unicoi State Park. Multiple courses wind through the surrounding forest.
Babyland General Hospital
A family favorite and great for the kiddos! Thousands of Cabbage Patch Kids at Babyland General Hospital are just waiting to be adopted. Nurseries include Preemies, Newborns, Lullabye and larger "kids," from bald to a full head of hair. Every baby has a name, birthday and a hard-to-resist personality. Enjoy a historic archive of collectible babies with values of $15,000 and up. Daily deliveries. Admission is free. See the wall of autographed photos of famous visitors to Babyland. Wander through the rooms filled with vintage babies and the gift shop, which has everything for a new baby from bibs, bottles, diapers and clothes. See displays with Cabbage Patch Kids playing in the tree house or riding the school bus.