Alison’s Rabun County Guidebook
Food scene
Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441Great home made ice cream and who doesn't love goats??
The brisket sandwich at Universal Joint will change your life! Live music on the weekends.
160 locals recommend
Universal Joint
109 N Main StThe brisket sandwich at Universal Joint will change your life! Live music on the weekends.
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StDid you know the Appalachian Trail runs through Franklin, NC? Check out this legit hiker bar and you'll probably encounter a few AT thru-hikers.
Family friendly and a great place to grab a drink and a bite.
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StDid you know the Appalachian Trail runs through Franklin, NC? Check out this legit hiker bar and you'll probably encounter a few AT thru-hikers.
Family friendly and a great place to grab a drink and a bite.
This a great stop for folks coming in on 76 from South Carolina! Great pizza, great patio setting.
15 locals recommend
Humble Pie
14239 Long Creek HwyThis a great stop for folks coming in on 76 from South Carolina! Great pizza, great patio setting.
Excellent bbq and some of the best sides I've ever had. Tomlin's is only open Friday thru Sunday from May to October, but is well worth a stop if your timing lines up. Plus it's only 7 minutes away!
Tomlin BBQ & Catering
5030 US-441Excellent bbq and some of the best sides I've ever had. Tomlin's is only open Friday thru Sunday from May to October, but is well worth a stop if your timing lines up. Plus it's only 7 minutes away!
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StFarm to table at its North Georgia finest.
50s diner with a fabulous selection of burgers. Get the El Dorado if you’re brave (and hungry)!
20 locals recommend
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main St50s diner with a fabulous selection of burgers. Get the El Dorado if you’re brave (and hungry)!
Sightseeing
The highest state park in Georgia! Pretty drives and several nice hikes. The Black Rock Mountain Lake Loop is an easy mile for families with little kids.
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyThe highest state park in Georgia! Pretty drives and several nice hikes. The Black Rock Mountain Lake Loop is an easy mile for families with little kids.
Such an importance piece of Appalachian culture and history!
54 locals recommend
The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
98 Foxfire LnSuch an importance piece of Appalachian culture and history!
Tallulah Gorge
Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 SBrand new movies, old time nostalgic setting.
City/town information
Highlands
Get your fancy on with some high end shopping Highlands!
Clayton oozes vintage small town charm and progressive quirkiness. Spend an afternoon checking out great restaurants and cool boutiques.
133 locals recommend
Clayton
Clayton oozes vintage small town charm and progressive quirkiness. Spend an afternoon checking out great restaurants and cool boutiques.
Shopping
One of my favorite antique malls in the area and it's literally 7 minutes from the house.
8 locals recommend
Bryant's Antique Mall
71 East Main StreetOne of my favorite antique malls in the area and it's literally 7 minutes from the house.
Huge antique mall full of cool, quirky finds in a converted school building.
9 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Depot & RV Park
145 River RdHuge antique mall full of cool, quirky finds in a converted school building.
Wander is hands down the coolest outdoor store. This local gem is a must stop when you visit Clayton.
73 locals recommend
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StWander is hands down the coolest outdoor store. This local gem is a must stop when you visit Clayton.