Aska Stargazer Guidebook

Jennifer And Mike
Jennifer And Mike
Aska Stargazer Guidebook

Nearby Restaurants

The closest restaurants are around a 5 minute drive from the cabin.
3.5 miles: Great food, fresh local trout, award winning steaks, fried oysters, local ingredients. Enjoy appetizers and drinks right on the river.
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Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska Rd
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3.5 miles: Great food, fresh local trout, award winning steaks, fried oysters, local ingredients. Enjoy appetizers and drinks right on the river.
3 miles: Highly reviewed breakfast and lunch spot and general store with essentials.
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Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska Rd
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3 miles: Highly reviewed breakfast and lunch spot and general store with essentials.

Trails

Long Creek Falls on the Appalachian Trail is about 2 miles round trip of easy hiking. There are other sections of trail nearby if you want a longer adventure. The drive to the trailhead has about 5 miles of gravel road and in total about 30 minutes from the cabin. You’ll see some beautiful scenery and drive into the forest along the sounds of a creek below to reach the trail head.
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Long Creek Falls trailhead
Forest Srv Road
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Long Creek Falls on the Appalachian Trail is about 2 miles round trip of easy hiking. There are other sections of trail nearby if you want a longer adventure. The drive to the trailhead has about 5 miles of gravel road and in total about 30 minutes from the cabin. You’ll see some beautiful scenery and drive into the forest along the sounds of a creek below to reach the trail head.
An easy in and out trail takes you over the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi. Take in a beautiful view of the Toccoa River. This trail is part of the Benton Mackaye system. It’s an easy in and out .8 mile trail, or take the Benton Mackaye trail if you are up for a longer hike.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
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An easy in and out trail takes you over the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi. Take in a beautiful view of the Toccoa River. This trail is part of the Benton Mackaye system. It’s an easy in and out .8 mile trail, or take the Benton Mackaye trail if you are up for a longer hike.
The highest point in Georgia with expansive views
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Bezoekerscentrum Brasstown Bald
2941 GA-180 Spur
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The highest point in Georgia with expansive views
17 miles of connecting hiking and mountain biking trails. Several trailheads to choose from with varying difficulties and distances, from .5 mile to 5 miles. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3853664.pdf
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ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska Road
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17 miles of connecting hiking and mountain biking trails. Several trailheads to choose from with varying difficulties and distances, from .5 mile to 5 miles. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3853664.pdf
There are several trailheads nearby. The Toccoa Swinging Bridge, Fall Branch Falls, Weaver Creek, and Springer Mountain (the start of the 300 mile trail system that shares a stretch with the Appalachian Trail.) BMTA schedules a minimum of two guided hikes per month, check their website or FB page for details. https://bmta.org/
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye Trail
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There are several trailheads nearby. The Toccoa Swinging Bridge, Fall Branch Falls, Weaver Creek, and Springer Mountain (the start of the 300 mile trail system that shares a stretch with the Appalachian Trail.) BMTA schedules a minimum of two guided hikes per month, check their website or FB page for details. https://bmta.org/
Short, beginner friendly hike to a waterfall. 1 mile out and back.
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Fall Branch Falls Trailhead
Rock Creek Road
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Short, beginner friendly hike to a waterfall. 1 mile out and back.

Outdoor Adventure

1.5 miles: The best tubing, kayaking, and rafting outfitter in the area. They have the longest float and the clearest water, and no wait to get on the river. https://toccoavalleycampground.com
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska Rd
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1.5 miles: The best tubing, kayaking, and rafting outfitter in the area. They have the longest float and the clearest water, and no wait to get on the river. https://toccoavalleycampground.com
River Trips! A great outdoor adventure. Kayak and canoe rental.
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Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters
15 Black Ankle Creek Rd
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River Trips! A great outdoor adventure. Kayak and canoe rental.
20 minute drive: Rent a pontoon, kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard, or enjoy dining at The Boat Dock Bar and Grill. Or bring a picnic and hike on the Lake Blue Ridge Loop in the Blue Ridge Lake Recreation area. https://lakeblueridgemarina.com/rentals/
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Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76
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20 minute drive: Rent a pontoon, kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard, or enjoy dining at The Boat Dock Bar and Grill. Or bring a picnic and hike on the Lake Blue Ridge Loop in the Blue Ridge Lake Recreation area. https://lakeblueridgemarina.com/rentals/
1 mile: Premier guided fly fishing experience on private streams. https://www.flyfishblueridge.com
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fly fish blue ridge
11 Overview Dr
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1 mile: Premier guided fly fishing experience on private streams. https://www.flyfishblueridge.com
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow Road
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Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane Rd
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6 miles: Year-round guided wild stream-bred trophy trout fly fishing in private streams, a Sporting Clays Course, and guided quail/pheasant hunting.
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Noontootla Creek Farms
3668 Newport Rd
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6 miles: Year-round guided wild stream-bred trophy trout fly fishing in private streams, a Sporting Clays Course, and guided quail/pheasant hunting.

Sightseeing

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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot St
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Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
420 W Main St
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Daffodil Hill Farm
53 Fox Run

Things to do

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Vertigo Pinball
500 East Main Street
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EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! Het Sasquatch-museum
1934 GA-515
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Swan Drive In
651 Summit St
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Golf Course
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Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch Road
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Golf Course
Day Spa and Himalayan Salt Cave
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Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney Rd
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Day Spa and Himalayan Salt Cave
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Cohutta Cove Mini Golf
64 Dunbarton Farm Rd
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Blue Ridge Food Scene

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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main St
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main St
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The Dogwood
520 West Main Street
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Masseria Kitchen+Bar
67 Roberts Way
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Sublime Roots
3640 E 1st St
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Poke' Jon's
3331 East 1st Street
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THE PASTA MARKET
11 Mountain St
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Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main St
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main St
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Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina Dr
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Rum Cake Lady ToGo
205 W First St
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Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st St
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Misty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st St
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Libations

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Tupelo Tea
531 E Main St
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main St
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Angry Hops Brewing
341 East Main Street
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Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
187 Depot Street
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