Vogel State Park 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512, 706-745-2628, 800-864-7275, One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, this 233 acre park is located at the base of Blood Mountain and features 85 camping sites, 35 cottages, a 20 acre lake, a swimming beach, a miniature golf course, hiking and backpacking opportunities, a museum, a general store, and four picnic shelters. more... 

Lake Nottely Located at US Highways 19 & 129, 706-745-6928, A 4,180 acre mountain lake with clear deep water and 106 miles of shoreline that provides opportunities for boating, fishing, picnicking, and camping. An abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and striped bass are stocked in the lake.

Step Above Stables, A 3839 South Mauney Road, Blairsville, GA 30512, 706-745-9051, A full service horse facility that offers a wide range of services including training and boarding services, stud service, resistance training for horses and riders, and adult and youth riding lessons. more...

Trackrock Stables 4890 Trackrock Camp Road, Blairsville, GA 30512, 706-745-5252, 800-826-0073, Situated on over 250 acres bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest, these stables offer one hour walk-trot trail rides through gentle terrain and two hour trail rides over mountain terrain that allows you to canter the horse if you wish. Reservations are recommended but not required. more... 

Brasstown Valley Golf Club 6321 US Highway 76, Blairsville, GA 30582, Located in Young Harris, 706-379-4613, 800-201-3205, Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, this award-winning, 18 hole, par 72 golf course was designed by Denis Griffiths and is one of the top courses to play in Georgia. The course weaves around protected wetlands and along Brasstown Creek and includes an expansive 10,000 square foot putting green, a driving and practice range, and a well stocked pro shop. more... 

Butternut Creek Golf Course 20 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville, GA 30512, Located at Highway 19 & 129 North, 706-439-6076, 887-745-5153, Open year round, this public 18 hole, par 73 golf course has magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and features bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways. A well stocked pro shop and a tennis court are also on site. more...

Helton Creek Falls Trail Located on Highway 129 South, 706-745-5789, This trail descends quickly to a mountain cove, then to the creekbed where the first falls are immediately visible, and down a fairly steep and well used set of stairs; exercise caution because the rocks are deceptively slippery around the falls.

Cooper's Creek Wildlife Management Area Located at Highway 60 & Highway 180, 770-535-5700, Covering 34,000 acres, this wildlife management area offers a wide range of activities including hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding.