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NE Georgia attractions offer
a wide variety of fun things to do for people of all ages.
Black Rock Mountain State Park
is Georgia's highest elevated state park with an elevation of 3640 ft. It offers
scenic overlooks, trails, playground, campground, picnic pavilions, and a 17
acre fishing lake. Located in Mountain City, Ga. just 3 miles North of Clayton. Hours are 7:00 to 10:00.
Contact (706) 746-2141 or visit them on the web at
http://gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=63&s=0.0.1.5
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Fun for kids of all ages, the Fun
Factory is the place for games, mini golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag,
big screen tvs, party room, restaurants, and more. There's even an area
just for little kids. Hours of operation are Monday thru Thursday
10:00-9:00 and Friday and Saturday 10:00 to midnight. Located 21 miles
North of Clayton in Franklin, NC. Contact them at
(828) 349-8888 or visit them on the web at
http://www.thefactory.bz
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Foxfire Museum takes you back to an
era before electricity and running water as well as a glimpse into the
lives of the mountaineers who lived here 150 years ago. Open Monday thru
Saturday 8:30-4:30. Guided tours available Monday thru Friday 9:00-4:00.
Located 3 1/2 miles North of Clayton. Contact (706) 746-5828 or visit them on the web at
http://www.foxfire.org/museum.html |
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Gatlinburg, TN offers a variety of
things to do to meet the needs of all ages. The drive is about 1 1/2 to
2 hours through the beautiful mountains 59 miles Northwest of Clayton. From museums, to Ripley's
Aquarium, go-carts, ski resorts, putt putt golf, rides, and many shops,
Gatlinburg is a great place and fun for everyone. Visit them on the web
for individual hours of operation and index of attractions at
http://www.attractions-gatlinburg.com/index.html |
Golden Memories Auction is
a full service auction company and appraisal service. Our
50,000 square foot facility features two auction galleries,
computerized clerking and accounting, as well as plenty of
parking. Specializing: In antiques, estate
auctions and including the sale of land, homes, structures,
vehicles and personal property. We are able to move, store,
repair, market and auction any size estate or just one item.
Located 3 1/2 miles NE of Clayton. Visit them on the web at
http://www.goldenmemoriesauctions.com
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Hambidge Gallery & Shop offers an
array of contemporary crafts and Southern folk art. Seasonal pottery and
ceramics program offered as well. Located 8 miles Northeast of
Clayton. Contact (706) 746-5718 or visit them
on the web at
http://www.hambidge.org/ |
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Mark of the Potter specializes in
handmade pottery and locally made jams and jellies, crafts, and books.
Open 10-6 seven days a week. Located 17 miles Southwest of Clayton. Contact them at (706) 947-3440 or visit
them on the web at
http://www.markofthepotter.com/ |
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Moccasin Creek State Park is
nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre
Lake Burton. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled
creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and
children. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike on several
nearby mountain trails or simply relax in this peaceful setting. Located
14 miles West of Clayton. Hours
are 7:00 to 10:00. Contact (706) 947-3194 or visit them on the web at
http://gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=93&s=0.0.1.5
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Mountain
City Museum of the Wars:
Mountain City Museum of the Wars
offers a spectacular collection of relics of martial regalia, weaponry
and historic items chronicling the wars and conflicts of the eras,
Revolution to WWII, American, British, German, Japanese, etc. Hours are
Monday thru Saturday 11:00 to 6:00. Located 4 miles North of Clayton. Contact them at (706) 782-1668 or
(706) 746-7595. Please call first |
Just down the road from Gatlinburg,
TN you will find a whole new assortment of activities for your family.
Dolly's Splash Country has many waterslides and a wave pool. The
Dollywood Theme Park has roller
coasters, many rides, shows, and crafts. Dixie Stampede is a dinner show
with horses and audience participation. Packed with fun and laughter,
visit The Comedy Barn Theatre
for jugglers, magicians, comedians, fire-eaters, and funny barnyard
characters. There's the
Black
Bear Jamboree dinner and show. There is a
dinosaur museum,
Elvis Museum as well
as many rides to bungee jump, ferris wheels, etc. along the strip.
Located 64 miles Northwest of Clayton. Visit
the attraction index webpage for Pigeon Forge at
http://www.pigeonforge-attractions.com
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The Scottish Tartan Museum offers a
glimpse into the history of Scotland. Founded by the Scottish Tartans
Society, this museum covers all the various aspects of Scotland:
culture, history, dress, migration, and military. Open Monday thru
Saturday 10:00-5:00. Located 23 miles North of Clayton. Contact them at (828) 524-7472 or visit them on the
web at
http://www.scottishtartans.org/museum.html
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Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme
park that offers entertainment from small kiddie parks to wild
rollercoasters. Six Flags has concerts, street performers, and parades.
Located 101 miles Southwest of Clayton in Atlanta. Hours of operation vary by season so contact them at (770) 739-3400 or
visit them on the web at
http://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
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Located on 3,200 acres of natural
beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family
activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. They offer
skyrides, scenic train rides, paddleboat riverboat cruises, and the
world's largest laser light show with fireworks. Hours of operation are
10:00-5:00. Located 85 miles Southwest of Clayton. Contact them at (800) 401-2407 or visit them on the web at
http://www.stonemountainpark.com |
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The Tallulah Gorge State Park 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 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. Exhibits in the park's Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive
Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well
as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally,
an award-winning film, Deliverance takes viewers on a dramatic
journey through the gorge. Hours are from 8:00-Dark. Located 12 miles
South of Clayton in Tallulah Falls. Contact them at
(706) 754-7970 or visit them on the web at
http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=46&s=0.0.1.5 |
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A Mountain Estate Airpark...Like No Place On Earth!!
