Discover North Georgia

From your rental home Appalachian Sky Cottage Big Canoe you can explore the nearby destinations in Jasper, Dawsonville, Ball Ground, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Helen, and Discover North Georgia!

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Amicalola Falls State Park is visible from the deck of Appalachian Sky Mountain Cottage Rental in Big Canoe, Georgia

Amicalola Falls State Park Dawsonville, GA (20 minutes)

On a clear day you can see Amicalola Falls nestled in North Georgia’s mossy, waterfall-filled Chattahoochee National Forest from Appalachian Sky’s deck. The waterfall is Georgia’s tallest, and at over 730 feet, it’s the largest cascading falls in the Southeast. Exploring the falls is easy, and requires no hiking. But if you’re game, you can […]

Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA is just 10 minutes from the front door of Appalachian Sky Mountain Cottage Rental in Big Canoe, Georgia

Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, GA (15 minutes)

Visit Gibbs Gardens, a 336-acre estate garden in nearby Ball Ground. Gibbs Gardens is recognized as one of the Thirteen Best Botanical Gardens in America, and was also named top garden in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. This world-class attraction features 250+ acres of landscaped gardens surrounded by forest, spring- fed ponds, streams, waterfalls and […]

North Georgia has many award-winning wineries and craft breweries. Book Appalachian Sky Mountain Cottage Rental in Big Canoe, Georgia

Wine & Spirits around North GA (15 minutes+)

Discover award winning wine and spirits throughout the North Georgia Mountains. In nearby downtown Jasper there’s a Tasting Room where you can spend an afternoon sampling the wines from local vintners, and decide on which to visit. Here are a few wineries closest to Big Canoe: North Georgia Wineries: Fainting Goat, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, […]

Apple Picking North Georgia's Ellijay is the Apple Capital of Georgia. Book Appalachian Sky Mountain Cottage Rental in Big Canoe, Georgia and go Apple Picking!

Apple Capital – Ellijay, Georgia (20 minutes)

Going apple picking is a North Georgia fall tradition you just can’t miss! In fact, at Ellijay’s orchards you can experience the thrill of a tractor ride to the trees where you and your family can pick and sample juicy, crisp apples freshly picked. It’s an experience unlike any other. Many of North Georgia’s apple […]

JeepFest is one of the many North Georgia Festivals you'll want to experience. Book Appalachian Sky Mountain Cottage Rental in Big Canoe, Georgia

Fairs & Festivals North Georgia

Consider the wide variety of Fairs and Festivals in North Georgia when you’re planning your visit to Big Canoe. You’ll want to be sure to check what’s happening with local and regional festivals, farmers markets, live music, and other events held in this area each year. Fairs & Festivals in North Georgia From Blue Ridge’s […]