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Yonah Mountain Vinyards

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Yonah Mountain Vineyards is located on the Yonah Mountain. A two-hundred acre family winery They make world class wines on the hills and sandy soil of White County. There setting is amazing with twenty planted acres of Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot,  Petit Manseng, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Petit Verdot.

The Tasting Room is open to guests seven days a week.  Simply walk-in for a wine tasting, schedule a weekend Cave Tour & Tasting or enjoy the mountainside view with a bottle of wine, there’s an experience for everyone.

Every last Saturday in August the vineyard has a Crush fest.

It is a fun time to experience all that the winery has to offer.

So enjoy the winery if you live up here or if you are coming to visit don’t miss this one in a kind experience especially Saturday nights with music.

YONAH MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

1717 Highway 255 S – Cleveland – GA| – 30528 706-878-5522

info@yonahmountainvineyards.com

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Cleveland

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Cleveland, the county seat of White County, has a mountain charm and beauty unique to north Georgia. Proudly called the gateway to Smokey mountains because of it’s charm and beauty. Many have traveled through Cleveland on their way to the beauty of north Georgia.

Cleveland is, also, the largest city in White County and has some unique downtown sites and shops to see and shop. With population a population of 3,410 in the 2010 census it is small town but has many fun outdoor adventures.

Cleveland is known for its Babyland General Hospital where the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, the conception of native Xavier Roberts, are created daily. Other people flock to see are Unicoi State Park, the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, and the Chattahoochee National Forest, including Anna Ruby Falls.  North Georgia Zoo , Serenity Cellers, Wild Wood Outfitters, Gold n Gem Grubbin’, Loganberry Heritage Farm and Rosehips Folk Art Gallery.

Travelers also travel through the town on their way to other destinations just a few miles away, such as the Bavarian-themed town of Helen, Blairsville,  Lake Burton,  Brasstown Bald, Lake Chatuge and Hiawassee.

Dating back to early 1800’s, the city of Cleveland, Georgia started as a little rural spot in western Habersham County. Cleveland was authoritatively settled in 1857 as Mount Yonah. It was not a town August 18, 1870.

Through the first a large share of the twentieth century, White County remained a primarily agrarian group of different cultivating bases. Cows, hogs and chickens, and also vegetables, were sold in Cleveland markets and all around the area. As the city of Cleveland kept on growing in populace, more business ventures moved into the zone. All the current conveniences were accessible from Cleveland stores and excellent Americana got synonymous with the nearby lifestyle.

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Hot Air Balloon Race

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Hot Air Balloon Race is a race where both the pilot’s and crew’s skills are challenged.  A balloon can only go the same speed and direction as the wind.  The pilot must find the altitude which gives him/her the best speed as well as direction towards the finish line.  The race becomes a crew event as well, since the balloons are limited to 40 gallons of fuel (propane).  Forty gallons is approximately enough fuel to last 4 hours, so the balloons have to land for refueling.  If the crew is not there immediately with fresh tanks, valuable time is lost while the pilot and crew try to find each other. Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center is the place to stay for Hot Air Balloon Race in Helen.

You can find more information about this incredible event here.

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Mount Yonah

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“Mount Yonah” is nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia Between the white county towns of Cleveland and Helen.  There is a signed trail that is about 2.5 mile trail that takes you to the top.
Mount Yonah also could be called the a climbing school mountain of Georgia for the number of people who come to learn rock climbing at the mountain..Yonah Mountain was  a long-time training site for Army Rangers and is a very fun mountain to climb. Yonah is the Cherokee word for Bear and it is aptly named. Mount Yonah Trail Head is the trail that leads a hiker to the top of the mountain and is very popular for people who want to get the “right” amount of exercise.
Access to Mount Yonah is a sensitive issue.  Don’t try to sneak through the gate with another car and drive the access road, you’ll get trapped between gates. You’ll have to walk in from the main road. There are signs directing you to the various climbing areas. The 5th Army Ranger Battalion from Camp Merril train here occasionally, and have control over the cliffs when they are present.. Training most commonly occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To avoid conflicts, call 706-864-3367 extension # 230. No water is available at the campground or on the mountain. There is now a cement latrine in the upper parking lot that everyone can use. Pack out all trash.

To tell you more about what to expect, here are the links for more information about Mount Yonah including Atlanta Trails Trip Advisor, Yelp, All Trails,  Forest Service and rockclimbing.com  You can also comment below about your experiences here at Mount Yonah as well.

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Hot & Sweet Coffee Company

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Hot & Sweet Gourmet Coffee & Ice Cream Haus is in downtown Helen across from the beautiful Helen waterfall in the middle of the historic walking district.
They are a gourmet coffee shop with ice cream too. They carry specfic blends of Certified Organic/Fair Trade coffee and all espresso based drinks with over 17 flavors you can pick from to try.
They will have a coffee you will like.  There highly trained professional staff handcraft each drink with real quality  ingredients and are of course made to  order.
There menu also includes all frozen drinks and smoothies. If ice cream is what you are looking for you or the kids. They have locally made ice cream that is hand dipped with 16 flavors  to chose from to try top
Here are the links for more information about Hot and Sweet Coffee Company including Urban Spoon, Trip Advisor, and Facebook. To tell you more about what to expect. You can also comment below about your experiences here as well
Hot & Sweet Coffee Company
8650 N. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545

706-878-2339
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Paul’s Steakhouse

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Paul’s Steak House in Helen Georgia is known great steak, excellent prime rib, baby back ribs and tasty crab legs. Trip Advisor  Yelp, Urbanspoon and Google have many reviews. Paul’s Steakhouse has packed Helen visitors in for years and years. It is a large place to bring a group of friends to hangout with while you are in Helen Georgia.

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“Heaps of all you can eat crab!”  and “Crab and more crab”  from Trip Advisor

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Weekends consist of Thursday night karaoke with all you can eat crab legs and live bands including the house band Deuces Wild  on Friday Saturday nights. All you can eat baby back ribs on Friday & usually a great special like Prime rib on Saturday nights. This is one of Helen’s best nightlife spots.

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