Guidebook: Tree Top at Dial Bear Lodge
Sightseeing
Beautiful wooden suspension bridge on Benton Macaye Trail over the Toccoa River. Short walk from parking area to river. 20 minutes from Tree Top
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverBeautiful wooden suspension bridge on Benton Macaye Trail over the Toccoa River. Short walk from parking area to river. 20 minutes from Tree Top
One mile in/out hike on the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful drive to trail head along Noontootla Creek. 20 minutes to trailhead.
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Long Creek Falls
One mile in/out hike on the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful drive to trail head along Noontootla Creek. 20 minutes to trailhead.
Fall Branch Falls is an easy walk up the Benton Macaye trail not far off Aska Road. Popular
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Cachoeiras de Falls Branch
Stanley Creek RoadFall Branch Falls is an easy walk up the Benton Macaye trail not far off Aska Road. Popular
Local favorite for seasonal fruit and extensive selection gourmet food items and famous fried pies and bakery items. Hard cider tasting is a recent addition.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrLocal favorite for seasonal fruit and extensive selection gourmet food items and famous fried pies and bakery items. Hard cider tasting is a recent addition.
Beautiful waterfall with massive staircase to the top. Lodge restaurant atop the falls has amazing views. Makes a fun day trip especially combined with nearby Dalonega
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadBeautiful waterfall with massive staircase to the top. Lodge restaurant atop the falls has amazing views. Makes a fun day trip especially combined with nearby Dalonega
Highest Point in Georgia. Spectacular views on a clear day.
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Centro de Visitantes de Brasstown Bald
2941 GA-180 SpurHighest Point in Georgia. Spectacular views on a clear day.
World Class destination garden with Water Lilly, Japanese, Manor House, and new Conifer gardens. Extensive garden walkways and water features. Combine with a visit to Fainting Goat Winery, nearby.
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Jardins Gibbs
1987 Gibbs DrWorld Class destination garden with Water Lilly, Japanese, Manor House, and new Conifer gardens. Extensive garden walkways and water features. Combine with a visit to Fainting Goat Winery, nearby.
Food scene
Best Italian food in Blue Ridge / Morganton. Reservations a must. 20 minutes from Tree Top
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Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdBest Italian food in Blue Ridge / Morganton. Reservations a must. 20 minutes from Tree Top
Adjacent to Crane Creek Winery. Quaint spot overlooking the winery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great for brunch. Don’t miss the shrimp and grits. 😊
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Paris and Company
912 Crane Creek RoadAdjacent to Crane Creek Winery. Quaint spot overlooking the winery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great for brunch. Don’t miss the shrimp and grits. 😊
Located in Downtown Blue Ridge, Harvest on Main (not the Vine Wine Bar) has a varied menu with a lodge like atmosphere. Popular. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StLocated in Downtown Blue Ridge, Harvest on Main (not the Vine Wine Bar) has a varied menu with a lodge like atmosphere. Popular. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
Full service resort offering three meals in main dining room. Also, Bistro sports bar. Seafood buffet on Friday nights, prime rib Saturday nights, Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
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Brasstown Valley Resort Dining
6321 US-76Full service resort offering three meals in main dining room. Also, Bistro sports bar. Seafood buffet on Friday nights, prime rib Saturday nights, Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
In nearby Young Harris. Traditional Italian fare, great service. Combine with a visit to nearby Crain Creek vineyards.
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Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main StIn nearby Young Harris. Traditional Italian fare, great service. Combine with a visit to nearby Crain Creek vineyards.
New in 2022. Downtown Blue Ridge. Recommended by our prior guests.
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The General Ledger
260 West Main StreetNew in 2022. Downtown Blue Ridge. Recommended by our prior guests.
On the square in nearby Blairsville. Delicious for lunch or dinner. Days open and hours vary.
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Michaelee's Italian Life Caffe
6C Town SqOn the square in nearby Blairsville. Delicious for lunch or dinner. Days open and hours vary.
Lively and fun spot in Downtown Blue Ridge. Great selection of craft beers. Popular.
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StLively and fun spot in Downtown Blue Ridge. Great selection of craft beers. Popular.
Nearby spot for breakfast or lunch. General Store has basics/essentials. Located nearby on Aska Road at the Iron Bridge over the Toccoa River. Days open vary. Check before heading out.
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Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska RdNearby spot for breakfast or lunch. General Store has basics/essentials. Located nearby on Aska Road at the Iron Bridge over the Toccoa River. Days open vary. Check before heading out.
Closest spot for breakfast or lunch. Walking distance. On the Toccoa River. Check for days open before heading out.
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Van Zandt's Riverwalk Grill & Grocery
103 Newport RdClosest spot for breakfast or lunch. Walking distance. On the Toccoa River. Check for days open before heading out.
Fun lakeside outdoor restaurant at the Lake Blue Ridge Marina. Full bar. Pontoon boat rentals at the Marina.
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Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina DrFun lakeside outdoor restaurant at the Lake Blue Ridge Marina. Full bar. Pontoon boat rentals at the Marina.
Grace Prime Steakhouse
New in downtown Blue Ridge. Pricey, but a good choice for a special occasion.
New in Blue Ridge. Sophisticated menu and decor. Indoor and terrace seating. Pricey but great choice for a special occasion.
Ferraro's Kitchen Blue Ridge
New in Blue Ridge. Sophisticated menu and decor. Indoor and terrace seating. Pricey but great choice for a special occasion.
Outdoor Recreation
North Georgia is rich with natural beauty. Here are some of our favorite places.
Exciting whitewater on site of 1996 Summer Olympics. Wildwater is closest Ocoee outfitter to Tree Top. Experienced outfitter. About 45 minutes away
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Wildwater- Ocoee Rafting
4596 US-64Exciting whitewater on site of 1996 Summer Olympics. Wildwater is closest Ocoee outfitter to Tree Top. Experienced outfitter. About 45 minutes away
The Aska Trail system is a local gem that offers hikers and mountain bikers a variety of loop trails from easy to strenuous. Connects with the Benton Macaye trail. 12 minute drive from Tree Top
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ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska RoadThe Aska Trail system is a local gem that offers hikers and mountain bikers a variety of loop trails from easy to strenuous. Connects with the Benton Macaye trail. 12 minute drive from Tree Top
Tubing on the Toccoa River. Best tubing run on the river. Launch immediately. Free Shuttle back to car. 10 minutes from Tree Top. They operate seasonally.
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska RdTubing on the Toccoa River. Best tubing run on the river. Launch immediately. Free Shuttle back to car. 10 minutes from Tree Top. They operate seasonally.
City/town information
Quintessential North Georgia town with central courthouse square lined with restaurants and shops.
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Dahlonega
Quintessential North Georgia town with central courthouse square lined with restaurants and shops.
Downtown Blue Ridge's Main Street has shopping, restaurants, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to McCaysville, TN.
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Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge's Main Street has shopping, restaurants, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to McCaysville, TN.
Wineries
North Georgia hosts a vibrant vineyard and winery scene. These are some of our favorites. They make a fun day trip and can be combined with other nearby attractions
Fantastic outdoor venue on Burnt Mountain with long range views. Limited food service. Bringing your own food encouraged. Combine with a visit to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA.
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Vinícola Fainting Goat
201 Vineyard WyFantastic outdoor venue on Burnt Mountain with long range views. Limited food service. Bringing your own food encouraged. Combine with a visit to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA.
Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdPopular winery in Blue Ridge, GA.
Tuscany comes to North Georgia! Montaluce is a winery community with both fine dining and a more informal bistro. Near Dalonega about an hour away. Combine with a visit to the town square of Dalonega.
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Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdTuscany comes to North Georgia! Montaluce is a winery community with both fine dining and a more informal bistro. Near Dalonega about an hour away. Combine with a visit to the town square of Dalonega.
Popular winery in nearby Young Harris. Live music most Fridays. Combine with visit to Brasstown Bald or Brasstown Valley Resort. Adjacent to Paris and Company restaurant.
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdPopular winery in nearby Young Harris. Live music most Fridays. Combine with visit to Brasstown Bald or Brasstown Valley Resort. Adjacent to Paris and Company restaurant.