JUNE 3 | START | DAY 0

CLAYTON, GA

GEORGIA'S GATEWAY TO THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

Clayton, Georgia

Clayton is a quaint Blue-Ridge-Mountains community just two hours north of Atlanta. On the Eastern Continental Divide, the town is the gateway to Black Rock Mountain State Park — the highest state park in Georgia. With wildflowers, fishing, waterfalls and 80-mile views, it’s a must-visit.

The charming streets of downtown contain upscale clothing boutiques, home decor mercantile and accessory apothecaries. Stop into Reeves Hardware, which began trading in 1928 and is still hawking everything from caulk to Carhartt and fly-fishing equipment. Of course, a trip to Clayton wouldn’t be complete without a hand-crafted, Georgia-peach Smash Soda at The Clayton Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Restaurant.

REASONS TO COME BACK TO CLAYTON, GEORGIA

Soles 4 Souls 5K - Clayton

PLACES TO EAT IN CLAYTON, GEORGIA

Universal Joint

Fortify Kitchen and Bar

Manrique’s Mexican Restaurant

THINGS TO DO IN CLAYTON, GEORGIA

FOXFIRE MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER

CHATTOOGA WILD AND SCENIC RIVER

The Chattooga River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the southeastern United States that is still relatively primitive and undeveloped. The Chattooga has been named to the prestigious Wild and Scenic River System. Located in extreme northeast Georgia, the Chattooga for 40 miles also serves as the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina. Kayak enthusiasts may be seen shooting the whitewater during the summer months. Commercial outfitters, with proper equipment, conduct rafting trips for experienced and novice floaters. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.

https://garivers.org/chattooga-wild-scenic-river.html

SOUTHERN HIGHROADS TRAIL

A 360-mile scenic driving tour through four states, which includes the North Georgia mountains and through four national forests, which includes the Chattahoochee National Forest. Experience the small mountain towns, scenic beauty, rich history and genuine Southern mountain culture found on the Southern Highroads Trail. Waterfalls, lakes, and rivers are abundant along this loop of southern America.

http://www.southernhighroads.org/

GOATS ON THE ROOF

Goats On The Roof is a fun family stop! We carry Amish foods, Amish furniture, unique gifts, T-shirts, homemade fudge, best nitro homemade ice cream, gem mining and rock crushers. You can even feed the goats and become an official Goat Ranger! You can sit back and relax in one of our Amish Adirondack rockers by the fire pit roasting marshmallows. There's always a surprise at Goats!

http://www.goats-on-the-roof.com/

TIGER MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

CURRAHEE BREWING

OUTDOOR CAMPING

CLAYTON CITY HALL

837 US-76
Clayton, GA 30525

INDOOR CAMPING

CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

205 Ministry Mountain Dr
Clayton, GA 30525