Historic High Country

North Georgia is a mountainous region in the state of Georgia.

Regions of Historic High Country

Regions in Historic High Country

Northwest High Country
The northwest corner of the state borders Alabama and Tennessee. The nearest large city is Chattanooga, Tennessee and accordingly Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, and Rock City. The largest city, Dalton (Georgia)

West High Country
The West High Country region of Georgia is comprised of 6 counties located near the western border of the state with Alabama. Attractions include the Etowah Indian Mounds and the Booth Western Art Museum, and the Silver Comet bike trail.

Central High Country
The Central High Country consists of 7 counties north of Atlanta. The southern most counties are quickly growing as the metro Atlanta area expands while the northern counties are well suited for outdoor activities and tourism. Several of the towns hold a variety of annual festivals. Lake Lanier and Lake Altoona also provide amply opportunity for water sports and recreation. The largest city in this region is Gainesville (Georgia)

Northeast High Country
The Northeast region of the Georgia High Country consists of the counties that are in the most northeast corner of Georgia. They share borders with Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. There are many artistan and tourist driven communities in this region including Helen, Blue Ridge (Georgia)

East High Country
The East region of the Georgia Historic High Country shares a border with South Carolina and the Metro Atlanta area, and Classic Heartland of Georgia. Athens (Georgia)

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Cities

Blue Ridge (Georgia) | Blue Ridge
Dahlonega - historic Gold rush town, including the Dahlonega Gold Museum
Dalton (Georgia) | Dalton
Dawsonville
Gainesville (Georgia) | Gainesville
Helen - A recreation of an alpine village
Lafayette (Georgia) | Lafayette
Morganton (Georgia) | Morganton
Rome (Georgia) | Rome

More Destinations

Amicalola Falls 2 - Amicalola Falls

Amicalola Falls
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Unicoi State Park
Vogel State Park

Historic High Country Halal Travel Guide

Climate

. Many of the counties in this region also have their own airports, though no major commercial airlines fly to these airports.

By car

The Historic High Country is linked to the rest of the nation by the Interstate Highway System. The principal interstates in the region are I-75, I-85, I-575, I-985, I-24 and I-59. If coming from Atlanta, another popular highway to use is Georgia 400, which starts at I-285 in Atlanta, travels through Forsyth and Dawson countries and ends just south of Dahlonega.

Get Around

The main way to get around this region is by car.

What to See

In Cartersville, one can visit the Booth Western Art Museum. The museum features contemporary Western art, Western illustration, Western movie posters, Civil War art, Presidential portraits and letters, authentic stagecoaches, and an interactive hands-on gallery for children based on a working ranch. Near Cartersville is the Etowah Indian Mounds and the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the American Southeast. The Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site is home to six Native America earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch.

Moving to the eastern part of High Country, one can visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site in Dahlonega. This museum commemorates the Dahlonega Gold Rush and the first Gold rush in the United States. The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston contains art and memorabilia, film, video, books and historical archives of baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, as well as several other notable people from Franklin County.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Historic High Country

Appalachian Trail plaque Springer Mountain - Appalachian Trail plaque on Springer Mountain

Hiking: There are numerous hiking opportunities in the north Georgia mountains. The Appalachian Trail begins in Georgia and runs 75.2 miles from Springer Mountain to the North Carolina Border. Other long trails in the High Country include the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Silver Comet Trail. Several mountains in the region are popular with hikers, such as Blood Mountain, Sawnee Mountain, Yonah Mountain and Brasstown Bald. There are also numerous hiking opportunities in the region's state parks such as Fort Mountain State Park, Vogel State Park and Tallulah Gorge State Park.]
Caving: There are over 400 known caves in northern Georgia. The most notable caves are Ellison's Cave and Petty John's Cave, both located on Pigeon Mountain in Walker County.
Hunting and fishing: There are several wildlife management areas (WMA) in northern Georgia where hunting is allowed. Some WMAs include the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in Walker County, Rich Mountain WMA near Ellijay, Pine Log WMA north of Cartersville and the Dawson Forest WMA near Dawsonville and the Blue Ridge WMA in Fannin County. A Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass may be required to visit these WMAs. Fishing is allowed on Georgia's rivers, as well as in designated Public Fishing Areas. Be sure to read about regulations on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' website].
Lakes and rivers: Popular lakes in this region include Lake Lanier near Cumming, Lake Allatoona near Cartersville, Carters Lake in Murray County and Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County. Rivers such as the Etowah, Cartecay and Chattahoochee rivers are opened to kayaking, canoeing, and inner tubing. If you are planning a tube trip in the Helen area, call ahead to check the water level as this area has been in "severe" drought for most of 2016.
Sports: Rome is home to the Rome Braves, a Class-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. In college sports, Berry College and Shorter University (both in Rome) both sponsor NCAA Division II varsity sports. Shorter's athletic teams are known as the Hawks, while Berry College's teams are known as the Vikings.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Three Sisters, Lumpkin County, Georgia - Three Sisters Vineyards

Historic High Country is home to the Upper Hiwassee Highlands American Viticultural Area, a maritime region. Vineyards in the High Country includes Sharp Mountain Vineyards near Jasper and Three Sisters Vineyards near Dahlonega.

Near Cartersville is the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Blue Ridge (Georgia) | Blue Ridge is also home to a few small breweries.

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Travel Next

Metro Atlanta: Georgia's capital region. Border the High Country to the south
Classic Heartland: Georgia's central region. Also borders the High Country to the south
North Carolina: Borders the High Country to the north
Tennessee: Borders the High Country to the north
South Carolina: Borders the High Country to the east
Alabama: Borders the High Country to the West

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