Calhoun's best feature may be its simple beauty. Situated in the northwest corner of Georgia, Calhoun offers visitors the opportunity to slow down and absorb the magnificent rivers and rolling hills that serve as the hallmark of this region. The Chattahoochee National Forest and the John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area present the chance to fish, hike, and explore. Salacoa Creek Park lies within the original bounds of the Cherokee Nation, and is an excellent place to swim and camp

Clarkesville, Georgia is a small, simple town. This is the kind of place to go when you honestly want to escape it all and relax. Wooden storefronts in the historic downtown house typical business such as a coffee shop, bakery, bookstore, antique store, and caf‚. A self-guided walking of this historic area is enchanting. Nearby Moccasin Creek State Park is nestled along the shores of a nearly 3,000-acre lake, Lake Burton.

Dahlonega, Georgia is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Dahlonega serves as the hub for bicycling in the north Georgia Mountains, and as the finish site for the nationally recognized Tour De Georgia mountain stage. Golfers will take pleasure in the first-rate courses found nestled in the rolling hills that identify this region of Georgia. A walking tour of Dahlonega will ;provide looks of . many historic structures endless shopping opportunities.

Helen, Georgia is nestled alongside the Chattahooche River, in north Georgia. It was once home to a large population of Cherokee Indians. Early European settlers were interested in Helen's gold and timber. Today, this area is one of Georgia's largest tourist destinations- just behind Atlanta and Savannah. In fact, this region, known as Helen Valley, attracts hundreds of thousand people. Some of the most popular events are Oktoberfest and the Alpine Lights. Although large chain stores can be found in Helen, the real attraction here are the numerous Bavarian shops- complete with cuckoo clocks, German pastries and beer. Brightly painted storefronts, cobblestone alleys, and ornate flower boxes are examples of just some of the unique beauty found here. Horse drawn carriages offer visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy this remarkable town.