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You bring the kids, we’ll supply the fun!
M ountain adventures bring out
the kid in everyone, so it’s no
surprise that we’re the place for family
fun. Indoors or out, you’ll find
plenty to do for all ages, abilities and
attitudes (it’s been rumored that even
the grumpiest teenager has been
known to crack a smile!).
Get Rockin’
One family activity that absolutely
rocks is gem mining. Aska Mining
Company (p. 16) is located across
from the Shallowford Bridge on Aska
Road and is a great place to look for
hidden treasures. You’ll also get a little
history about the fossils and gems
you’re finding. There’s a general store
and restaurant on site as well.
In addition to generous gem buckets,
The Lilly Pad Village (p. 9) has a
heated and covered area with seating
for parents, as well as decks and picnic
tables for guests. Gem mining at
Cohutta Cove Mini Golf (p. 3) always
includes a keeper bag and gem identifier
card. Combo packages for mining
and mini golf are available.
Catch a Show
The pride of our local arts scene,
the Blue Ridge Community Theater
(p. 14) is home to the Sunny D Children’s
Theater. This fall, Sunny D will
be staging two exciting shows that
are perfect for the whole family: The
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and
Bugsy Malone, Jr – The Musical. The
two shows will run one after the
other on October 18–November 3.
Visit a Farm
At Daffodil Hill Farm & Carriage
(p. 19), kids can brush a miniature
donkey, hug a fainting goat and
Cohutta Cove Mini Golf
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