Clayton, Georgia
Shopping
No stop in Clayton is complete without a shopping visit to Wander North Georgia. Inspired by the people and landscapes of Clayton and the surrounding areas, Wander North Georgia is an outdoors lover dream 'gift shop'. Whether you want to pick up hiking gear or a good book to read next to the fireplace, Wander North Georgia has plenty of goods to discover.
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Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StNo stop in Clayton is complete without a shopping visit to Wander North Georgia. Inspired by the people and landscapes of Clayton and the surrounding areas, Wander North Georgia is an outdoors lover dream 'gift shop'. Whether you want to pick up hiking gear or a good book to read next to the fireplace, Wander North Georgia has plenty of goods to discover.
If you're looking for a unique place to shop for beautiful scents, candles and hygge vibes, Ghost Apothecary is a great place to start.
Ghost Apothecary
If you're looking for a unique place to shop for beautiful scents, candles and hygge vibes, Ghost Apothecary is a great place to start.
Blue Ridge Toys
45 N Main StThe perfect place for kids' toy shopping in Clayton.
Brought to you by our favorites at Wander North Georgia, Hullabaloo Books is more than a bookstore, it's a book community. If reading is your thing, check them out in person at their Clayton store, or invite yourself to one of their in person events like book club meetings and Silent Book Club.
Hullabaloo Books
Brought to you by our favorites at Wander North Georgia, Hullabaloo Books is more than a bookstore, it's a book community. If reading is your thing, check them out in person at their Clayton store, or invite yourself to one of their in person events like book club meetings and Silent Book Club.
Food scene
Fortify restaurant and its neighboring sister pizza spot, Fortify Pi, are a hit with locals and visitors alike. Fortify Kitchen & Bar is an award-winning, contemporary farm-to-table restaurant. From trout to venison, this restaurant is bound to be a flavorful experience.
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Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StFortify restaurant and its neighboring sister pizza spot, Fortify Pi, are a hit with locals and visitors alike. Fortify Kitchen & Bar is an award-winning, contemporary farm-to-table restaurant. From trout to venison, this restaurant is bound to be a flavorful experience.
Looking for an outdoor patio for lunch or dinner? Universal Joint has a large patio, perfect for summer nights or larger groups.
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Universal Joint
109 N Main StLooking for an outdoor patio for lunch or dinner? Universal Joint has a large patio, perfect for summer nights or larger groups.
Tiger Mountain Vineyards is nestled on a hillside high up in Rabun County, on the rocky, sunny slopes of the North Georgia mountains. Their vineyard is small, the vines individually tended, and the grapes hand-picked for quality. Tiger Mountain produces traditional dry wines in the European style from each grape varieties, three red blends, and an award-winning semi-dry Rose as well as a late-harvest dessert wine. The red wines are barrel-aged 12 to 24 months. Visit the vineyards and enjoy barrel-room tastings.
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Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 STiger Mountain Vineyards is nestled on a hillside high up in Rabun County, on the rocky, sunny slopes of the North Georgia mountains. Their vineyard is small, the vines individually tended, and the grapes hand-picked for quality. Tiger Mountain produces traditional dry wines in the European style from each grape varieties, three red blends, and an award-winning semi-dry Rose as well as a late-harvest dessert wine. The red wines are barrel-aged 12 to 24 months. Visit the vineyards and enjoy barrel-room tastings.
Born in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Currahee's tap room is the perfect place to unwind in the afternoon. Pull up a chair outside on the patio, and relax as the sun goes down over Clayton and the surrounding mountains.
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Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StBorn in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Currahee's tap room is the perfect place to unwind in the afternoon. Pull up a chair outside on the patio, and relax as the sun goes down over Clayton and the surrounding mountains.
Located in a beautiful mountain valley in Northeast Georgia, Stonewall Creek Vineyards produces artisan wines grown in ancient mountain soil. This is a small artisan vineyard and winery focused on growing exceptional grapes and making fine dry wines. First grapes were planted 2005, and first wines released 2012.
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Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnLocated in a beautiful mountain valley in Northeast Georgia, Stonewall Creek Vineyards produces artisan wines grown in ancient mountain soil. This is a small artisan vineyard and winery focused on growing exceptional grapes and making fine dry wines. First grapes were planted 2005, and first wines released 2012.
You can't miss this restaurant when driving in from the South on Highway 441 around dinner time. It's a popular restaurant offering seafood, steaks and pasta.
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Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441You can't miss this restaurant when driving in from the South on Highway 441 around dinner time. It's a popular restaurant offering seafood, steaks and pasta.
Simply put, our favorite restaurant in town. Clayton Café is a local, historical restaurant in Clayton, Georgia.
"We welcome locals and visitors with a smile and hug. Although ownership has changed hands several times since 1931, our true Southern hospitality has remained the same! Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, we offer fresh, homemade meals that are sure to please everyone! Great food, great service, great friends..this is the place to be!"
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The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StSimply put, our favorite restaurant in town. Clayton Café is a local, historical restaurant in Clayton, Georgia.
"We welcome locals and visitors with a smile and hug. Although ownership has changed hands several times since 1931, our true Southern hospitality has remained the same! Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, we offer fresh, homemade meals that are sure to please everyone! Great food, great service, great friends..this is the place to be!"
White Birch Provisions, in Historic Clayton, GA, is a gourmet shop with a full service espresso bar and bakery.
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White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah StWhite Birch Provisions, in Historic Clayton, GA, is a gourmet shop with a full service espresso bar and bakery.
Pizza, salads, beer & more - this sister restaurant to Fortify Kitchen is an absolutely favorite of ours to walk-in and eat on Main Street
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Fortify Pi
69 N Main StPizza, salads, beer & more - this sister restaurant to Fortify Kitchen is an absolutely favorite of ours to walk-in and eat on Main Street
An award-winning distillery located only 2 miles away from our home in Clayton, Moonrise Distillery is a great place to pick-up a bottle to keep you warm in the winter or enjoy a drink at their cozy indoor bar. They are also in process of building an outdoor extension as well. Our favorites of their spirits are the Brandy and Snow Cream.
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Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdAn award-winning distillery located only 2 miles away from our home in Clayton, Moonrise Distillery is a great place to pick-up a bottle to keep you warm in the winter or enjoy a drink at their cozy indoor bar. They are also in process of building an outdoor extension as well. Our favorites of their spirits are the Brandy and Snow Cream.
The most delicious donuts in town - made warm to order with a scoop of ice cream to top it off. With a variety of yummy menu options, there's a taste for everyone here.
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The Farm House Donuts
90 N Main StThe most delicious donuts in town - made warm to order with a scoop of ice cream to top it off. With a variety of yummy menu options, there's a taste for everyone here.
City/town information
Best known for its Oktoberfest, Helen, Georgia is an alpine, German-style town in the middle of Northeast Georgia. Even outside Oktoberfest, this delightful little town pleases its guests with its regular holiday and seasonal festivals. Learn more about the area's Native American history at Sautee Nacoochee, and in warmer weather, typically May to September, spend the day floating down the river with outfitters like Helen Tubing & Waterpark and Cool River Tubing, which drop you off and pick you up.
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Helen
Best known for its Oktoberfest, Helen, Georgia is an alpine, German-style town in the middle of Northeast Georgia. Even outside Oktoberfest, this delightful little town pleases its guests with its regular holiday and seasonal festivals. Learn more about the area's Native American history at Sautee Nacoochee, and in warmer weather, typically May to September, spend the day floating down the river with outfitters like Helen Tubing & Waterpark and Cool River Tubing, which drop you off and pick you up.
Only a half hour drive from Clayton, Highlands-NC offers a quaint visit for those looking for luxury at a high altitude. One of the highest towns east of the Mississippi at an elevation of 4,118 feet, Highlands boasts superb restaurants, fabulous shopping and a great cultural arts scene. Five of the restaurants have been awarded the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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Highlands
Only a half hour drive from Clayton, Highlands-NC offers a quaint visit for those looking for luxury at a high altitude. One of the highest towns east of the Mississippi at an elevation of 4,118 feet, Highlands boasts superb restaurants, fabulous shopping and a great cultural arts scene. Five of the restaurants have been awarded the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Located near the beautiful Lake Rabun between Tallulah Falls and Clayton, Georgia, this quiet mountain community is full of history. Stop in to the Lakemont Gallery housed in an historic 1910 lodge building, the Corner Cupboard at Seven Oaks, Annie's at Alley's with great market and deli, Mind and Body Haven, and Libby Matthews' Studio and Gallery, all of which are located on Historic U.S. 441. You are sure to find a treasure to take home and memories to treasure.
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Lakemont
Located near the beautiful Lake Rabun between Tallulah Falls and Clayton, Georgia, this quiet mountain community is full of history. Stop in to the Lakemont Gallery housed in an historic 1910 lodge building, the Corner Cupboard at Seven Oaks, Annie's at Alley's with great market and deli, Mind and Body Haven, and Libby Matthews' Studio and Gallery, all of which are located on Historic U.S. 441. You are sure to find a treasure to take home and memories to treasure.
Sightseeing
Lake Burton is arguably the most beautiful lake in Georgia. Nestled in between mountains, Lake Burton is only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clayton. The lake is especially known for its well-known residents, housed by lakehouse mansions, including college football head coaches and country music stars. We recommend renting a pontoon boat from April-October at Anchorage Marine Inc (located in Timpson Cove) for around $300 a day.
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Lake burton
Lake Burton is arguably the most beautiful lake in Georgia. Nestled in between mountains, Lake Burton is only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clayton. The lake is especially known for its well-known residents, housed by lakehouse mansions, including college football head coaches and country music stars. We recommend renting a pontoon boat from April-October at Anchorage Marine Inc (located in Timpson Cove) for around $300 a day.
Get ready to be amazed by the beautiful waterfalls, landscape and scenery that is Tallulah George. 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.
Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Visitors must wear proper footwear—no flip-flops or Crocs. Permits will not be issued after 4 p.m. (3 p.m. during daylight savings time). On busy days, permits often run out early in the morning. Permits are not transferable and may not be reserved in advance. We recommend calling in advance to confirm the park's recommended course of action.
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdGet ready to be amazed by the beautiful waterfalls, landscape and scenery that is Tallulah George. 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.
Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Visitors must wear proper footwear—no flip-flops or Crocs. Permits will not be issued after 4 p.m. (3 p.m. during daylight savings time). On busy days, permits often run out early in the morning. Permits are not transferable and may not be reserved in advance. We recommend calling in advance to confirm the park's recommended course of action.
Hike the Angel Falls Trail at North Georgia’s Lake Rabun Beach campground to two beautiful waterfalls, Angel Falls and Panther Falls. Near the historic lakeside town of Lakemont, the Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike for campers at the Lake Rabun Beach Campground, and worthy of a visit for anyone exploring the namesake lake of Rabun County.
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Angel Falls Trailhead
5315 Lake Rabun RdHike the Angel Falls Trail at North Georgia’s Lake Rabun Beach campground to two beautiful waterfalls, Angel Falls and Panther Falls. Near the historic lakeside town of Lakemont, the Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike for campers at the Lake Rabun Beach Campground, and worthy of a visit for anyone exploring the namesake lake of Rabun County.
Hike the Bartram Trail to Rabun Bald, the second-tallest mountain summit in Georgia, to catch stunning panoramic views from the mountain’s summit.
This day hike is the easiest, and shortest-distance, access to the Rabun mountaintop. The hike follows the Bartram Trail, a long-distance trail that treks some of northeast Georgia’s most beautiful landscapes before entering North Carolina north of Rabun Bald. The trail follows the route William Bartram, a writer and naturalist, journeyed in the late 1700s, including a particularly beautiful stretch of the Bartram Trail on the wild and scenic Chattooga River just south of Rabun Bald.
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Rabun Bald from Beegum Gap Trailhead
Kelsey Mountain RoadHike the Bartram Trail to Rabun Bald, the second-tallest mountain summit in Georgia, to catch stunning panoramic views from the mountain’s summit.
This day hike is the easiest, and shortest-distance, access to the Rabun mountaintop. The hike follows the Bartram Trail, a long-distance trail that treks some of northeast Georgia’s most beautiful landscapes before entering North Carolina north of Rabun Bald. The trail follows the route William Bartram, a writer and naturalist, journeyed in the late 1700s, including a particularly beautiful stretch of the Bartram Trail on the wild and scenic Chattooga River just south of Rabun Bald.
Find cabins, tools, trades, crafts, and a look at the lifestyle of the all-but-vanished pioneer culture of the Southern Appalachian mountains. When The Foxfire Book became a national phenomenon, Foxfire students purchased land and created a physical presence in the community.
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The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire LnFind cabins, tools, trades, crafts, and a look at the lifestyle of the all-but-vanished pioneer culture of the Southern Appalachian mountains. When The Foxfire Book became a national phenomenon, Foxfire students purchased land and created a physical presence in the community.
Georgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables. The park's small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other Georgia parks and may close during icy weather.
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Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyGeorgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables. The park's small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other Georgia parks and may close during icy weather.
Located in the North Georgia Blue Ridge mountains, Dillard House Stables offers guided horseback riding through beautiful scenic trails. Rides suitable for beginners through advanced includes: one-hour scenic farm ride, one-hour river ride, 1 1/2 hour river ride, and 30-minute rides.
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Dillard House Stables
768 Franklin StLocated in the North Georgia Blue Ridge mountains, Dillard House Stables offers guided horseback riding through beautiful scenic trails. Rides suitable for beginners through advanced includes: one-hour scenic farm ride, one-hour river ride, 1 1/2 hour river ride, and 30-minute rides.
The concept of having live goats on a roof dates back 40 years to the legendary Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Door County, Wisconsin. The Johnson family began letting goats graze on the sodded roof of their Sister Bay, WI eatery to attract crowds, and boy has it worked well for them. Four decades later, the restaurant is still going strong, and the goats (and the Swedish pancakes) are as popular as ever.
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Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441The concept of having live goats on a roof dates back 40 years to the legendary Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Door County, Wisconsin. The Johnson family began letting goats graze on the sodded roof of their Sister Bay, WI eatery to attract crowds, and boy has it worked well for them. Four decades later, the restaurant is still going strong, and the goats (and the Swedish pancakes) are as popular as ever.
With spectacular falls and an abundance of wildlife, the Chattooga is one of the top destinations for adventurers and thrill seekers. Southeastern Expeditions has three kinds of trips:
Whitewater Rafting
Canoing
Kayaking
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Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76With spectacular falls and an abundance of wildlife, the Chattooga is one of the top destinations for adventurers and thrill seekers. Southeastern Expeditions has three kinds of trips:
Whitewater Rafting
Canoing
Kayaking
If you're thinking of visiting Lake Burton, Anchorage Marine and Boat Dock will be your best friend. From here you can rent a boat for the day,
Anchorage Boat Dock was built in 1959 with timbers and rock gathered at the site. "Take It On The Lake" restaurant at Anchorage Boat Dock features Nikki and Emma Poole’s (Mother and Daughter’s) signature sandwiches as well as hot items off the grill, hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, and smoothies. The comfortable atmosphere and laid back setting compliments Anchorage’s storied history and family values while providing Take-Out meals that are sure to impress and satisfy during those long summer days!
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Anchorage Marine INC
55 Timpson Cove RdIf you're thinking of visiting Lake Burton, Anchorage Marine and Boat Dock will be your best friend. From here you can rent a boat for the day,
Anchorage Boat Dock was built in 1959 with timbers and rock gathered at the site. "Take It On The Lake" restaurant at Anchorage Boat Dock features Nikki and Emma Poole’s (Mother and Daughter’s) signature sandwiches as well as hot items off the grill, hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, and smoothies. The comfortable atmosphere and laid back setting compliments Anchorage’s storied history and family values while providing Take-Out meals that are sure to impress and satisfy during those long summer days!
Lake Seed, with its 13 miles of shoreline, has many recreational opportunities to offer. This 240-acre lake features swimming, boating, fishing, and primitive camping at Seed Campground.
Seed Lake
Lake Seed, with its 13 miles of shoreline, has many recreational opportunities to offer. This 240-acre lake features swimming, boating, fishing, and primitive camping at Seed Campground.
If you're not in the mood to hike for a view, try this beautiful highway pullover which provides a scenic place for pictures.
Popcorn Overlook
Hiawassee Clayton HighwayIf you're not in the mood to hike for a view, try this beautiful highway pullover which provides a scenic place for pictures.
Entertainment
A local favorite vineyward, also has Bocci and Cornhole for kids to play
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Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnA local favorite vineyward, also has Bocci and Cornhole for kids to play
25 mins driving from Clayton, Highlands Outpost is an adventure park near Highlands, NC that has a roller coaster, trout fishing and snow tubing in the winter
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard Rd25 mins driving from Clayton, Highlands Outpost is an adventure park near Highlands, NC that has a roller coaster, trout fishing and snow tubing in the winter
Tallulah Adventures includes a rock-climbing wall for all levels in their Adventure Zone as well as a Cafe & Bar and views of nature. During some weekends in December there is a Christmas market with Artisans, Crafts, Food and Shopping
Tallulah Adventures & The Edge Cafe
Tallulah Adventures includes a rock-climbing wall for all levels in their Adventure Zone as well as a Cafe & Bar and views of nature. During some weekends in December there is a Christmas market with Artisans, Crafts, Food and Shopping
This new spot in town is known for its Cocktails & Mocktails. You'll love the vibe from the minute you walk in, and keep an eye out for hosted events like Silent Book Clubs.
From Garden & Gun (Feb 2024): "Micro-distillery Oldknow Bev Co. opened a swanky lounge at the north end of Main Street and pours botanically-inspired cocktails like “the Bouquet,” a combination of gin, jasmine tea, Oldknow amaro, honey, and lemon."
Oldknow Bev Co
This new spot in town is known for its Cocktails & Mocktails. You'll love the vibe from the minute you walk in, and keep an eye out for hosted events like Silent Book Clubs.
From Garden & Gun (Feb 2024): "Micro-distillery Oldknow Bev Co. opened a swanky lounge at the north end of Main Street and pours botanically-inspired cocktails like “the Bouquet,” a combination of gin, jasmine tea, Oldknow amaro, honey, and lemon."