Terry’s Recommendations for Clayton, GA
Sightseeing and Hiking
Hike, paddle, bike or just explore Tallulah Gorge State Park. It offers beautiful waterfalls, steep-sided canyons, and serene river banks in one of North Georgia’s most scenic parks.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdHike, paddle, bike or just explore Tallulah Gorge State Park. It offers beautiful waterfalls, steep-sided canyons, and serene river banks in one of North Georgia’s most scenic parks.
Some of the most outstanding vistas and scenery in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. There are four hiking trails where you will enjoy wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Check out the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables if you want to have lunch or a snack.
Blackrock Mountain
Some of the most outstanding vistas and scenery in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. There are four hiking trails where you will enjoy wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Check out the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables if you want to have lunch or a snack.
A wonderful 2 mile (round trip) hike, leading up to the spectacular Panther Falls, and then continue to amazing Angel Falls. Its well worth it!
13 locals recommend
Angel Falls
A wonderful 2 mile (round trip) hike, leading up to the spectacular Panther Falls, and then continue to amazing Angel Falls. Its well worth it!
This is just a little drive north of Clayton, GA. The hike is great, but when you get to the top - the view is gorgeous.
24 locals recommend
Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek RoadThis is just a little drive north of Clayton, GA. The hike is great, but when you get to the top - the view is gorgeous.
Chattooga River
Tallulah River
1.1 mile out and back trail that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is accessible year-round. Leashed dogs are welcome.
20 locals recommend
Warwoman Dell
1.1 mile out and back trail that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is accessible year-round. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Wildcat Creek Sliding Rock
Becky Branch
Beautiful and easy hike to an amazing set of waterfalls. Great place for photography.
165 locals recommend
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadBeautiful and easy hike to an amazing set of waterfalls. Great place for photography.
Hemlock Falls
Food scene
Universal Joint
109 N Main StFun indoor/outdoor dining. Dogs welcome on the patio!
Hand fired brick oven pizzas and more. Fun environment, right in the heart of the city. The Forest Mushroom pizza with truffle oil is one of my favorites here.
103 locals recommend
Fortify Pi
69 N Main StHand fired brick oven pizzas and more. Fun environment, right in the heart of the city. The Forest Mushroom pizza with truffle oil is one of my favorites here.
I am from Texas, and this place is the closest I can get to Tex-mex.
33 locals recommend
Manriques Mexican Restaurant
611 US-441I am from Texas, and this place is the closest I can get to Tex-mex.
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StHomestyle Food at its best, right in the middle of downtown.
Features New American cuisine with a decidedly Southern Twist. The kitchen focuses on seasonal cooking with high-quality, fresh ingredients.
35 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen
500 GA-246Features New American cuisine with a decidedly Southern Twist. The kitchen focuses on seasonal cooking with high-quality, fresh ingredients.
A coffee house and bakery
Selling gourmet foods, wine, cigars and gifts.
58 locals recommend
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah StA coffee house and bakery
Selling gourmet foods, wine, cigars and gifts.
Red Barn Chef Leon Lemoine, from Baton Rouge, receives rave reviews for his Cajun and traditional dishes.
14 locals recommend
The Red Barn Cafe
U.S. 441Red Barn Chef Leon Lemoine, from Baton Rouge, receives rave reviews for his Cajun and traditional dishes.
The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15Great for breakfast or lunch.
Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441Italian food, great atmosphere - excellent pizzas.
Sunday Diner
36 Mill StHomestyle, good people - good food.
Served Family style, all you can eat southern comfort foods.
73 locals recommend
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StServed Family style, all you can eat southern comfort foods.
The Hush Cuban kitchen & bar
Great cuban food!
Route 76 Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Great place to eat, have a great drink and let the kids play - plus they have a Wander store too!
Tallulah Adventures & The Edge Cafe
Great place to eat, have a great drink and let the kids play - plus they have a Wander store too!
La Pachanga Mexican Restaurant
56 US-441GReat mexican food
Max's Lakeside
One of my favs. Great Pizza, atmosphere and staff. Truly one of the best!
Retail
My favorite store in Clayton, plus they have an axe throwing venue in the basement. Cool t-shirts, hats, camping gear and lots of fun things.
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StMy favorite store in Clayton, plus they have an axe throwing venue in the basement. Cool t-shirts, hats, camping gear and lots of fun things.
A mix of Old and New, Vintage and Modern.
They approach design to create a comfortable home. 706.960.9232
9 locals recommend
Dogwoods
41 N Main StA mix of Old and New, Vintage and Modern.
They approach design to create a comfortable home. 706.960.9232
A High Quality Consignment Shop that has Antiques, Home Decor, Art, and really interesting items.
706.960.9446
19 locals recommend
Lulu & Tully's
11 N Main StA High Quality Consignment Shop that has Antiques, Home Decor, Art, and really interesting items.
706.960.9446
Butler Galleries & Clayton
74 N Main StAntiques, Art, Interior Decor, Gifts, Candles, and more. 706.212.0155
Blue Ridge Toys
45 N Main StThey actually seem to have everything - t-shirts, fishing gear, Christmas decor, furniture, kitchenware, and the list goes on, and on and on........
32 locals recommend
Reeves Ace Hardware
46 S Main StThey actually seem to have everything - t-shirts, fishing gear, Christmas decor, furniture, kitchenware, and the list goes on, and on and on........
Outdoor lifestyle needs - including apparel, hiking boots/shoes. and outdoor equipment.
9 locals recommend
Outdoor 76
104 N Main StOutdoor lifestyle needs - including apparel, hiking boots/shoes. and outdoor equipment.
Ghost Apothecary
Fun store, great candles
Cage-free Boutique
32 N Main StFun Clothing store for women
Excursions
We have gone white water rafting with the NOC a couple of times. Lots of fun, and a great way to enjoy the river.
22 locals recommend
NOC Chattooga Outpost
851A Chattooga Ridge RdWe have gone white water rafting with the NOC a couple of times. Lots of fun, and a great way to enjoy the river.
Anchorage Marine INC
55 Timpson Cove RdBoat Rental on Lake Burton. (706) 782-3013
Lake Burton Boat Rentals
3655 GA-197Boat Rentals on Lake Burton. (706) 947-2424
Fun zip line adventure, giant mountain swing, ATV tours, and Hidden Falls nature walk!
99 locals recommend
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdFun zip line adventure, giant mountain swing, ATV tours, and Hidden Falls nature walk!
Hike through history at the Appalachian Village made up of over 20 historic log structures, each home to various artifacts representative of life in the mountains.
54 locals recommend
The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire LnHike through history at the Appalachian Village made up of over 20 historic log structures, each home to various artifacts representative of life in the mountains.
Talk about a 1-stop shop for adventure. Here you can zipline, take an ATV/UTV tour, enjoy horseback riding, or boating.....
15 locals recommend
Sunburst Adventures
251 Sunburst LaneTalk about a 1-stop shop for adventure. Here you can zipline, take an ATV/UTV tour, enjoy horseback riding, or boating.....
Primitive Outback, Inc
155 Robin Lynn LnReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Libations
Great place to relax and just be, while enjoying a few cold ones of course!
46 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StGreat place to relax and just be, while enjoying a few cold ones of course!
Award winning bourbon and craft spirit distillery offering tours and tasting, and some delightful spirits and products.
52 locals recommend
Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdAward winning bourbon and craft spirit distillery offering tours and tasting, and some delightful spirits and products.
12 Spies Vineyards is tucked between the North East Mountains to the west and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to the east. The sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are stunning. There are many gardens filled with gourds, pumpkins, flowers and vegetables scattered around the 9 acre property.
70 locals recommend
12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch Rd12 Spies Vineyards is tucked between the North East Mountains to the west and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to the east. The sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are stunning. There are many gardens filled with gourds, pumpkins, flowers and vegetables scattered around the 9 acre property.
Location, scenery, tasting room, staff and of course, the wines, make this a true GA treasure!
The views from the tasting room patio are breathtaking.
68 locals recommend
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnLocation, scenery, tasting room, staff and of course, the wines, make this a true GA treasure!
The views from the tasting room patio are breathtaking.
Terra Incognita Vineyard
1821 Vandiver Mountain RdBeautiful views with good wine.
Napa South Wine Bar
Excellent wine, great atmosphere!