Edited by Mary Gallagher
What is the nearest airport?
Unicoi Lodge and Georgia State Park is conveniently located near many cities and major airports:.
68 miles: Athens, GA (AHN / KAHN) Athens-Ben Epps Airport
102 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
109 miles: Greenville, SC (GSP / KGSP) Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
118 miles: Chattanooga, TN (CHA / KCHA) Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
128 miles: Knoxville, TN (TYS / KTYS) McGhee Tyson Airport
129 miles: Asheville, NC (AVL / KAVL) Asheville Regional Airport
*Main HIghway*
Georgia Highway 356
*Favorite hotel*
www.Unicoilodge.com
Providing a choice of 100 stylish and cozy rooms, 30 lakeside cabins 82 campsites and 51 RV sites. Many renovations in 2019.
*5 places that visitors must see*
Helen, GA, the charming Bavarian town – http://www.helenga.org/
Georgia Winery and Trail Tours – http://www.gawinetours.com/
Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center – http://www.snca.org/snc/home.php
Anna Ruby Falls – http://www.unicoistatepark.org/anna-ruby-falls.html
BlueRidge, GA is about an hours drive north and has a cute main shopping street with restaurants, galleries, shops and the Grumpy Old Men brewery.
https://www.blueridgemountains.com/
*Best local newspaper*
White County News – https://www.whitecountynews.net/
*Website for what’s going on about town*
https://www.whitecountynews.net/
*Favorite fine dining restaurant*
Unicoi Restaurant – https://www.unicoilodge.com/dining/unicoi-restaurant/
Favorite for Breakfast*
Unicoi Restaurant – https://www.unicoilodge.com/dining/unicoi-restaurant/
*Best place to get a coffee*
Unicoi Restaurant – https://www.unicoilodge.com/dining/unicoi-restaurant/
*Favorite bar/lounge*

Smith Creek Tavern – https://www.unicoilodge.com/dining/smith-creek-tavern/
*Favorite museum*
Sautee Nacooche Cultural Center – http://www.snca.org/snc/home.php
*Is your destination friendly and accessible for persons with disabilities?*
Yes
*Best sports venue(s) and outdoor activity*
Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventure – https://www.unicoilodge.com/adventures/zip-lines/
This area has several ski resorts nearby.
*Most popular local food*
Fresh Local Mountain Trout – https://www.unicoilodge.com/dining/unicoi-restaurant/
*To live like a local, you must have this experience*
Anna Ruby Falls
*Most popular local drink*
Grumpy Old Men Brewing. Actually started by two grumpy old men!
http://www.grumpyoldmenbrewing.com/home.html
*Best local souvenirs to bring home*
GoPro footage of your Unicoi adventures – https://www.unicoilodge.com/adventures/gopro-class/
Items and local crafts from Shops in Helen and Blue Ridge.
*Best neighborhood to explore on foot*
Helen, GA, Bavarian Village
Blue Ridge, GA downtown
*Product Helen, GA is known for*
German food and Local Wineries
*Your best travel tip?*
Experience all the adventures – from Helen to everything Unicoi Lodge has to offer!
*Website*
www.UnicoiLodge.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Unicoi/