James_September-October_2026_web - Flipbook - Page 16
enjoy locally owned boutiques and
restaurants, or tour the historic
courthouse that has watched over
Blairsville for more than 125 years
and now serves as the community’s history museum.
“Whether your perfect weekend
includes mountain trails, golf courses, shopping, or simply relaxing
with a cup of coffee overlooking
the mountains, Blairsville delivers
all of it with genuine small-town
hospitality,” Drake said.
APPLE PICKING IN GILMER COUNTY
says Ralston Drake of the Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce.
Golf has become one of the
area’s fastest-growing attractions,
with three mountain courses located within minutes of downtown and
the addition of Forever Free Golf, an
indoor TrackMan simulator facility where golfers can play famous
courses regardless of the weather.
16
Drake says for visitors seeking adventure, guided off-road
Polaris excursions through the
Chattahoochee National Forest
and nearby whitewater rafting on
the Nantahala and Ocoee rivers
offer unforgettable experiences.
Those preferring a slower pace
can browse roadside farm stands,
visit the Saturday Farmers Market,
JAMES SEPTE M B E R/O C TO BE R 2 0 2 6
Georgia Wine Country
No trip through North Georgia
would be complete without discovering its rapidly growing wine
scene. Among the state’s most celebrated wineries is Stonewall Creek
Vineyards in Rabun County.
Set on a peaceful 25-acre
estate, Stonewall Creek offers an intimate experience that reflects the
personality of family-owned wineries across North Georgia. Guests
