The Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC 28803 (800) 624-1575 biltmore.com
Located in Asheville, N.C., about three hours north of Atlanta, the Biltmore Estate bills itself as "America's
Largest Home." Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, the estate has acres of gardens,
parklands and managed forests. With more than 250 rooms built in the ornate style popular at the time and
all kinds of outdoor activities, the Biltmore is a great country retreat for urban Atlantans looking for a get away.
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-633-2281 800-282-8181 callawaygardens.com
Begun as a preserve for Georgia's native flowers, this stunning resort 75 miles southwest of Atlanta is comprised
of several thousand acres of nature and bike trails, scenic drives, golf, a man - made lake with white sand beach
and summer water show, a top - rated inn, villas, cottages, and a delightful greenhouse complex. The gardens also house the spectacular Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, one of the largest glass - enclosed conservatory in North America for the display of living butterflies in free flight, plus tropical birds and hummingbirds in a tropical setting.
Chateau …lan Winery & Resort
100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton, GA 30517 678-425-0900 800-233-WINE chateauelanatlanta.com
Take a free tour and sample award - winning Chateau …lan wines in this stunning replica of a 16th century French
chateau. Guests enjoy a wine museum, art gallery, wine market with specialty items for sale, restaurants, nature
trails and picnic areas, golf club, tennis center. European - style health spa, equestrian show center and a
253 - room country French Inn. Just 40 minutes north of Atlanta, I-85 at Exit 126.
Helen Chamber of Commerce
Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2181/800-858-8027
This mountain town 110 miles north of Atlanta is an Alpine Village with its own biergarten, quaint shops, a year
round schedule of festival activities. Nearby are Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State park and Georgia's highest
mountain, Brasstown Bald.
Lake Lanier Islands
7000 Holiday Road Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518 770-932-7200 800-840-LAKE
A 1,100- acre year-round resort surrounded by a 38,000 - acre lake, Beach & Water Park, stables, rental boats,
picnic facilities, camping. Emerald Pointe Resort (770-945-8787) and Renaissance PineIsle Resort (770-945-8921)
each have their own 18 - hole golf courses and additional recreational facilities. 45 minutes northeast of Atlanta.
Little White House
Georgia Highway 85 West Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-655-5870
The cottage that was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's rural Georgia retreat is preserved as it was when he died
in 1945. Nearby Warm Springs Village (706-655-2609) maintains its turn of the century ambience, with restaurants,
some 60 antiques and craft shops and a bed and breakfast. 75 miles south of Atlanta.
Madison Chamber of Commerce
115 East Jefferson Street Madison , GA 30650 706-342-4454/800-709-7406 madisonga.org
Known for its antebellum mansions, this town of 3,200 just 60 miles east of Atlanta, boasts 35 houses on the
National Register of Historic Places, and the Madison Morgan Cultural Center. Regular walking tours.
Westville
P.O. Box 1850 Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6310
Blacksmiths, leather workers, potters, and other artisans display their skills daily for visitors at this 1850's
pioneer village on 60 acres. Near Providence Canyon State Park, with its aptly named Little Grand Canyon.
Located 150 miles southwest of Atlanta.