Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 39)

if you want to enjoy the outdoors… At 4,784 feet above sea level, Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia and offers spectacular panoramic views of four states. Along with hiking trails, nature exhibits and a mountain-top theater, this scenic spot is a can’t miss. Unicoi State Park and Lodge is another great place to enjoy North Georgia’s rolling hills. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the park’s many trails, while the more artistically bent can visit the Lodge gift shop, which specializes in handmade quilts and local pottery. And, from June to November, enjoy the music of the Appalachian Mountains every Saturday night at 8. Admission is free, but “pass-the-hat” donations are accepted. More outdoor wonders to explore: Anna Ruby Falls, Woody’s Mountain Bike Rental, Chatahoochee Stables and the Innsbruck Resort and Golf Club. if you’re bringing the kids… Check out Babyland General, the hospital where Cabbage Patch Kids are “born” and “adopted” seven days a week. From exhibits featuring the first dolls in the collection to the magical cabbage patch where new dolls are revealed from between the leaves, Getting there Take I-85 South to Lavonia, GA Exit 173 (Hwy. 17, Helen Toccoa). Travel west toward Toccoa and Clarkesville following Hwy. 17 signs to Helen. Make sure to visit the SauteeNacoochee Indian Mound located just outside of Helen. According to Photo by Mason yates savage < < Photo by Mason yates savage Babyland General offers a magical spectacle for the whole family. And, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Cool River Tubing Company offers inner-tube rentals for just $5 for an afternoon of tubing on the Chatahoochee River or sliding down Cool River’s waterslide. Changing rooms and showers are available, but don’t forget to pack your sunscreen! More fun for the kids: Alpine Mini Golf, Pirate Cove Adventure Golf, Charlemagne’s Kingdom – a model train and toy store, Dukes Creek Mines, Jolly’s Toys, Thrill Hill Amusement Park and the Kangaroo Conservation Center. legend, this landmark is the burial site of Sautee, a Chickasaw brave and son of his tribe’s chief, and Nacoochee, a Cherokee woman and daughter of her tribe’s chief. Star-crossed lovers, their relationship was revealed and Sautee was thrown from a cliff, Nacoochee jumping after him in despair. In actuality, however, the site is a massive burial site that probably predates the Cherokees’ inhabitance of the area. Whichever you choose to believe, this landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a can’t miss historical opportunity in the Helen area. If you’re a history buff… JULY 2008 | GreenviLLe MaGazine 39

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Greenville Magazine - July 2008 Contents Editor's Letter My Greenville Alone At Last Watercooler Romance Greenwood Tourist in Your Own Town One-Tank Trips In The Lead Keeping Students In-State After Hours From the Pros A Look Back Walk this Way If These Walls Could Talk Viewpoints Attorneys The Bulletin Around Town Parting Words

Greenville Magazine - July 2008

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