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Piedmont University, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia Street, Demorest, Georgia 30535 Ceramic “canvases” hanging on the walls showing people you may know, may have
200 N Lewis St, Summerville, Georgia 30747 Howard Finster was much more than a local celebrity artist; he was a “stranger from another world” who
40 Earnest St ste 1, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 We stopped in Blairsville Social before a special event nearby at Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co. “The Co-Op,”
187 Depot St, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 We went to Whiskey & Water eager to try their seafood and steaks, but the lunch menu sounded
515 Grant St, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 Rustic Cabin is a new restaurant in Clarkesville that took over the large restaurant that was formerly a BBQ
The famous Betty’s Country Store 18 Yonah St, Helen, Georgia 30545 Betty’s Country Store is famous in North Georgia for fine, premium groceries, nice produce,
8160 S Main St Suite B-6B, Helen, Georgia 30545 (Right next to the Dollar General) Wager you have seen the billboard just outside of Cleveland
The train track and locomotive train right in the middle of Blue Ridge. You can not miss it!! Spent a charming, fun, festive weekend in
4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, Georgia 30633 We have had a flyer on our refrigerator for months from Boutier Winery, and I can not
5012 Helen Hwy, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 (On Helen Highway just out of Cleveland on the way to Helen) The Watering Hole is a new
Just outside of Dahlonega, 1108 N Grove St, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 What a fine brunch spot for a fine meal and bloody mary on a
300 NOK Dr, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 right off Hulsey Road inside the famous Babyland General North Georgia Culture loves Babyland General (it is one the
366 Paradise Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 We had driven past Paradise Hills many times on the way to Blairsville, and able to enjoy a tasting
112 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 (Right in the heart of downtown Blairsville) We visited Grandaddy Mimm’s “The Co-op” earlier this fall in Blairsville when
777 Casino Pkwy, Murphy, NC 28906 in the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino Now I am not much a gambler, but I may be a
6725 GA-17, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 (We also consider this a Sautee Nacoochee and Helen dining and drinking option too as it is not far from
Through May 9, 2026 at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, Piedmont University Breath taking landscapes of the Great Plains, up close photographs of herd of bison,
Freedom Park, downtown Cleveland, Georgia
Last show was October 12, 2025 at the Clermont Historical Society The play “Cheever,” by North Georgia author, playwright and historian Emory Jones, tells the
571 Ridge Road, Helen, Georgia 30545 We had visited Uhuburg once already in January 2025 during their Renaissance Festival style “CastleFaire,” but due to the
312 Conasauga Dr. Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Be sure to enter and follow GPS for this as signs with directions can be missing) We had attended
On Lake Burton, 25 Shoreline Trail, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 They say it’s better to have a friend with a boat than to have a boat,
283 GA-255, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 North Georgia is one of the countries hub’s and centers of Folk Art. With North Georgia’s soil being such
Very close to Blue Ridge, the chimps’ campus open for special events and private tours; excellent hiking trails on the grounds open daily Project Chimps
611 Maple Grove Rd, Morganton, Georgia 30560 As we drove up the drive to Kerith House on our way to Blue Ridge, and then when
524 E Main St, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Blue Ridge, Georgia is one of North Georgia’s true “gems.” Full of fine restaurants, cool dive bars,
335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 This place does not feel like you are in Georgia anymore! You feel like you are maybe in
117 Green St NE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 The downtown Gainesville square has truly come a long way in the past ten years and offers a
160 Ocoee St, Copperhill, Tennessee 37317 When you take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway train out of Blue Ridge, Georgia to McCaysville, Georgia for a
567 Georgia St, Demorest, Georgia 30535 When I first viewed the black and white photographs on exhibition for “Quiet Reflection – Photogram by Ann Beason
93 W Savannah St., Clayton, Georgia 30525 -Great selection of their own beers -Wines from local vineyards -Dog friendly (friendly and well behaved dogs on
60 S Main Street, Clayton, Georgia 30525 (Inside the Bridge Creek Inn) When we walked into the Bridge Creek Inn boutique hotel in downtown Clayton,
1821 Vandiver Mountain Rd, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 (Plug this in advance into your GPS or maps) The best way to kick off a review of
616 S Main St, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546 Sometimes I think I would be a contender in a wings eating contest, and sometimes I think I
7150 Canaan Dr, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546 We stopped by Hightower Creek after a day at the Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival in early June, and were
3301 W Currahee St, Toccoa, Georgia 30577 North Georgia Culture spent a very hot North Georgia day in early July 2025 enjoying the chilled wines
7025 S Main St, Helen, Georgia 30545 What a delightful, refreshing, excellent tasting we shared at Habersham Winery late June 2025! We had a similar
8016 S Main St Suite B-1, Helen, Georgia 30545 We dropped by Sweet Acre tasting room for final tasting of the day, and we were
700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Writing a less than flattering review is difficult for North Georgia Culture as we want to support business
689 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, Georgia, 30545 Let’s face it, and it took North Georgia Culture more than one less than desirable experiences at Chinese and
312 Conasauga Drive, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Highly suggest using GPS as you drive into a neighborhood on the way) When North Georgia Culture was invited
708 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, Georgia 30536 (Very close to Ott Winery so try and visit both!) What beautiful grounds and expertise in the architecture
230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, Georgia 30536 For starters, Ott is a beautiful and extra large space with a lovely view of the mountains and
2317 Hwy. 382 West, Ellijay, Georgia We were out winery hopping in Ellijay on a Thursday in May, after the other wineries we visited had
5704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay, Georgia 30536 We arrived at Cartecay near the end of their day, so we were unable to gauge the crowd
439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 What a delightful time we had at Three Sisters whom we were able to visit for a tasting near
135 Grant St, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 July 2025 update – Dined at The Copper Pot for brunch on a Sunday, and while it was not
203 E Main St, Cumming, Georgia 30040 I am not a cigar smoker, but was headed to a theater performance in Cumming and pulled over
180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Wolf Mountain Vineyard sits on beautiful grounds and the landscaping is impeccable and looks very natural. This is
427 Castleberry Bridge Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 (Be mindful of the directions and pay attention as there is a lot of construction in the area
North Georgia’s distinctive red clay soil, a geological hallmark of the region, presents both formidable challenges and remarkable opportunities for the cultivation of wine grapes.
295 Hardman Farm Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 (close to the historic Hardman Farm Historic Site) **Well behaved dogs on leashes are permitted outdoors** September
1717 Hwy 255 S, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (On the way to Clarksville from Cleveland) Yonah Mountain Vineyards is one of the area’s largest wineries and
1127 GA-52, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (At corner where Highway 52 meets Rock House Road) We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or
27 Panter Drive, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one,
5636 Thompson Bridge Rd, Murrayville, Georgia 30564 **Bathrooms are open to visitors** We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores.
6519 Highway 52 East, Murrayville, Georgia 30564 (Right by the Roundabout) **Bathrooms are open to visitors** We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift
On the main street of Clayton in the middle of the action, 58 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525. We stopped in Highroads unexpectedly after
265 Laurel Ridge Road, Cleveland, Georgia 30571 June 2025: We stopped in for a drink after work and we were delighted to see the patio
400 White Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512 Let me begin by how after we finished our tasting, we brought home many different bottles of Redtail wine!
110 East Kytle Street, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Not far from downtown Cleveland’s town square) We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or
66 Blalock Mill Drive, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Behind the Chevron station and across the street from Truett McConnell University) **They are usually open Monday to
1160 East Kytle Street, Cleveland, Georgia (not far from His Hands and Feet Ministry Thrift Store) We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift
671 Helen Highway, Cleveland, Georgia, 30528 (Very close to Vintage Blessings [Vintage Blessings Antiques Mall, Cleveland, Georgia] and close to Meaders Mercantile and Antiques [Meaders
2047 Helen Highway, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Not far from Reflections of Cleveland Antiques Mall and Vintage Blessings Antiques Mall [Vintage Blessings Antiques Mall, Cleveland, Georgia]
640 Helen Highway, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 **Very close to Meaders Antiques Mall and Reflections of Cleveland Antiques Mall** **Bathrooms not far from check out counter
291 Living Water Lane, Blairsville, Georgia, 30512 (Outside of Blairsville) The grounds and the space are so impressive! We loved looking around, and while there
3610 Cavender Creek Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Please note that dogs and pets are not permitted as this is a working farm. There is a
323 Standing Deer Lane, Tiger, Georgia 30576 (Near Clayton and also near Tiger Mountain Vineyards [Tiger Mountain Vineyards – Winery Review – Tiger, Georgia] We
2592 Old 441 S., Tiger, Georgia 30576 (Plot this into GPS as you will take some country backroads. It is near Clayton, which also has
583 Grant Street, Clarkesville, Georgia (in the same building as 2 different Clarkesville antique malls and the Clarkesville Lanes Bowling Alley) While we have not
In the same building as Old Clarkesville Antiques and Art Mall (https://northgeorgiaculture.com/2025/04/25/old-clarkesville-mill-antique-mall-about-5-minutes-outside-downtown-clarksville/) 583 Grant St, Clarkesville, GA 30523 Full review is coming! In the meantime,
583 Grant St, Clarkesville, GA 30523 Open every day 11am – 6pm **They do have bathrooms open to visitors** We are not yet writing reviews
We have not dined yet at Hush but we will soon and we did hear that the food was good, and there are very few
1419 Washington St, Clarkesville, Ga (On the Square in Downtown Clarkesville) We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We
506 Monroe St, Clarkesville, GA 30523 We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one,
5012 Helen Hwy, 30571 (If you are leaving Cleveland, on Helen Highway, this is an awesome choice before going all the way to Helen) August
4994 Helen Highway, 30571 Please note if you can find Benchwarmers Sports Bar on Helen Highway from Cleveland on the way to Helen, Granny’s Rags
897 South Main St, Ste #9Cleveland, GA 30528 (Right next door to North Georgia Barbeque Restaurant Review – North Georgia Barbeque – Cleveland, Georgia) We
73 West Underwood Street, Cleveland, GA 30528 **Bathrooms in the back are available for visitors** In the original Babyland General, the original home of the
2148 Town Creek Church Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (about halfway between Cleveland and Dahlonega) We are so happy to have a big distillery nearby and
403 South Main Street, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 We do not often review fast food or quick serve restaurants, Captain D’s is the only other example,
897 South Main Street, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (inside a strip mall, across the street from Tractor Supply) April 27, 2025 update: Dined today and had
5 East Jarrad Street, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Right on the town square. If you have made it to the town square, go around the town
16 Old Nacoochee, Cleveland, Georgia, 30528 (across street from Exxon gas station) Creekside is a soup and sandwich shop, no beer or wine, and the
215 Auraria Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (outside of downtown Dahlonega) May 2025 – We stopped in to enjoy what was new for the season and
Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery
986 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 Here is a bonus for White County visitors and neighbors, and it is free! We are blessed
5050 US Highway 129, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 May 2025 update: Stopped by for live music, a lovely and charming young lady singing covers and originals,
1650 Highway 129 South, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 July 2025 updated review: Stopped by for lunch and for the first time sis not opt for the
Address: 6 West Jarrard Street, Cleveland, Georgia (right on the town square, north side of the square across from the White County Historical Building in
Address for GPS: 10 Roy Grindle Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (keep eyes peeled for a vintage beat up pick-up truck near the winery entrance) April
Address for GPS: 312 Conasauga Drive, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (Take the road in front of White County High School and then the first right) April
Address: 546 Georgia Street, Demorest, Georgia 30535 (across street from Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art) March 2026 Update – Holden Oversoul now offers a menu of
Address for GPS: Corner of US 129 and US 19, Cleveland, Georgia or 10 Turners Corner Road, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 We visit and love Riverside
Many people on average work these days until 6pm. Staying open until at least 8pm will generate more revenue for your business, more tips for
Allow customers to look around, settle in before asking a question. They don’t know what they don’t know. They don’t know enough to ask a