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on a day trip
for Android and iOS) and explore all
of the area’s many waterfalls.
Top of Georgia
Rising 4,784 feet above sea level,
Brasstown Bald is the highest peak in
Georgia. Not only can you see four
states from the observation deck, but
you can even see the Atlanta skyline
on a clear day! Explore the museum,
watch a short video, and learn about
early Georgia history. You can take a
shuttle to the top, or enjoy a hike on
the Summit Trail to see a variety of
plants and wildlife.
Mountain Arts
Festivals abound in Union County
from spring through fall. The season
kicks off with the Spring Arts, Crafts
& Music Festival on Memorial Day
weekend. In June, the Scottish
Festival & Highland Games celebrate
all things Gaelic. Butternut Creek
Festival (July 21 & 22) is held in
beautiful Meeks Park. October features
the Indian Summer Festival
the first weekend in October, and the
popular Blairsville Sorghum Festival
attracts visitors on the second and
third weekends in October.
Fairies & Gnomes
Sleepy Hollow is an enchanted
fairyland of fanciful gardens, gnome
homes, gypsy wagons and other
magical dwellings. The studio, gift
shop and enchanted gardens are open
to the public Monday–Saturday from
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For detailed local area information
including dining, lodging and events,
stop by the Welcome Center at 129 Union
County Recreation Road. Or visit us
online at www.VisitBlairsvilleGa.com.
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