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Points of Interest Include:Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia) Follow US 19-129 aprox 8 mi south from Blairsville, Ga to GA 180. Turn left follow GA 180 approx 5 mi. to entrance. Observation tower and museum at top. Helen, Georgia Alpine village shops, restaurants, tubing, golf. From Blairsville, Ga follow US 19-129 8 mi south to GA 180 one mi. to GA 348 (Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy) 16mi. to GA 75 turn left follow signs approx 4 miles. Vogle State Park (State park $2 fee required) 10 mi south of Blairsville, Ga on US 19-129. Camping, swimming, paddle boats, picnic area (open and covered group shelters), minature golf. Lake Winfield Scott (US park $2 fee required) Follow US 19-129 south from Blairsville approx 10 mi., turn right on GA 180. Approximately 5 miles of beautiful mountain highway, numerous scenic overlooks. Lake has excellent trout fishing, and picnic area. Unicoa State Park and Lodge Lake, picnic area, swimming, tennis. Lodge offers excellent buffet restaurant. From Blairsville, Ga follow US 19-129 south 8 mi to Ga 180, one mile east to GA 348, 16 miles to GA 75, turn left, approx 3 miles, follow signs. Butternut Creek Golf Course US 19-129 North approx one mile from downtown Blairsville, Ga. Lake Nottley US 19-129 North approx three miles from Blairsville swimming, fishing, boating. Brasstown Resort Young Harris, Ga. Excellent restaurant, golf. Follow US 76 north from Blairsville. Lake Chatuge From Blairsville follow US 76 approx 12 mi to Hiawassee. Shopping, restaurants, fishing, boating, swimming. Home of Ga. Mtn. Fair Dahlonega Gold Museum Museum, shops, restaurants. 35 mi south of Blairsville, Ga. Cherokee, N.C. Indian reservation, shops, restaurants, sky lift, casino gambling, restored living indian village, restored pioneer farm, numerous other attractions. Home of drama "Unto these Hills" (Summer only check dates). Alexander's General Store A must see, must visit. Follow US 19-129 South from Blairsville to Owltown, turn left, follow signs. Closed on Sunday Walasi-Yi Center Neels Gap, approx 18 mi south of Blairsville on US 19-129. Beautiful views, gift shop, hiking supplies. Applachian trail crossing. Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway US 19-129 South from Blairsville approx 8 mi to GA 180 left one mi to GA 348. Sixteen Mile Highway has scenic vistas including Dukes Creek. Appalachian Trail Crosses Blairsville area - Union County at numerous points.
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