Hardman Farm was a nice walk from my hotel. There is a gift shop however, they do not allow pets…read moreand walking I had my dog with me. So that was disappointing that I couldn't go in and explore. we could walk around the grounds and explore the barns and areas of the farm. There are some fantastic views. The main house is gorgeous. The barns are cool. I liked seeing the dairy barn. The land is one of my dreams. The walk back to the hotel was just as nice under the shade of trees following the river.

Stopped in on a whim and just caught a guided tour heading out...so glad we did. Faye was our tour…read moreguide and she moved at a good pace and had some interesting history to share. The house is preserved to it's original state as much as they could (they've added electric lighting, etc) and there's lots of art and personal items to check out. Great way to spend an hour or two if in the area on a nice day. You will walk outside for a good portion of the tour so dress appropriately! There is a lovely gift shop that I'll keep in mind if I'm ever in the area and need a little present or hostess gift :)

What a great day in Helen! Jim was a fantastic tour guide with so many stories about the history of…read moreHelen. The food was really good and there was way too much. I should have brought a backpack for leftover boxes!

Great food tour to get you acquainted with the history and food of Helen! Heather was a great…read moreguide! There was a lot of food:) please go hungry:) It was about 4 hours long.

One of the best history centers I've visited. Worth a visit!!! So well done! Log cabin on site is…read morereally neat too.

Everyone was so friendly! We went for family day after the fun snow the day before. It was a cold…read moreday, but still many people showed up. We got lucky abs the museum was open and free too. Normally there is an admission fee. Family day is the second Sunday of every month. My kids did a scavenger hunt, went through the exhibits, outside to the cabins, watched the live gun show, and enjoyed the family activities in the hall. The staff dressed up and were so fun and nice. My daughter enjoyed the lady who taught them a dance. We loved dressing up in clothes from the colonal times. Plenty of seating at their outdoor amphitheater. Exhibits have many interactive stations for kids. Our visit superceded my expectations. They have their own parking lot as well. Btw, I wasn't sure if they would be open because of the snow, so I sent a message on Instagram, not expecting a reply the day, but I got a reply in less than five minutes. I was over the moon. I was so hesitant to drive the hour while uncertain if they were going to be open or not, so that was a huge relief when I got a response! That's great representation!

Camp Toccoa at Currahee is the famous training area from the Stephen Ambrose book and 1st few…read moreepisodes of the HBO miniseries The Band of Brothers. The camp was used for more training post WW2 but that is the reason it is still a museum. From what I gathered, the camp is only open for 5 or 6 hours per day on weekends so you will need to plan accordingly. The camp consists of a large transport plane then several barracks. Some of the barracks are set up like they would have been in 1943, 1 is now set up to hold events and 1 was a museum/gift shop. The museum has a lot of artifacts from the guys that were here during that time. While I was in the museum a few different people came in all sweaty from running the Col. Robert Sink Memorial Trail. "3 miles up, 3 miles down". This was very famous part of the book/series, so I had to do it! Problem was it was 98 degrees, I am 50, and I am fat. Luckily you can drive it. Definitely worth going up the mountain to see the views and get an idea of what these men ran daily in combat boots and sometimes full gear. Such a cool experience and don't forget to go to the Currahee Military Museum back in town.

This is the military training ground depicted in the book and TV series Band of Brothers, and you…read morecan still see and enjoy a lot of the original camp here! It was used for various purposes after the war and gradually decreased in size and footprint until nearly totally abandoned, but in recent years they have been working to restore a portion of the camp to a near-original status. There are a couple barracks standing - one made from the original materials (if my memory serves me, they dissassembled one that was standing somewhere nearby and rebuilt it here) and one building that is made from hard materials and thus still stands. They moved their Douglass C-47 from the museum to this site so you can also see that. The Camp is gated off, but there is a sign with a phone number on the gate which you can call and someone will come let you in. They are in the process of doing a lot of renovation work on the camp and I believe they hope to have it as a functioning extension of the museum in coming years. The other neat thing about this area is you can drive around and see other old parts of the camp. There are old fire hydrants, old concrete pads, and other paraphenalia sitting all around the original camp footprint.

The city of Roswell has 3 preserved antebellum houses open for public tours. We stopped by all 3…read moreone Saturday afternoon in February. All are located within a 1/2-mile radius, and 2 are literally within about 200 yards of each other. Our second stop was at Barrington Hall. It is located across Hwy 120 from Bulloch Hall, a bit closer to Roswell Road. They have a small parking lot out front. Like the others, there is no fee here. We again wandered up to the house's front facade (which faces away from the parking lot towards Hwy 120) entered via the front door. The docent on duty was again friendly and just asked for our zip code and how we'd heard about the venue. You are then free to wander the house via whatever route you like. Most rooms have a sign with a 4-digit code. You call a phone number (the same one used at the other 2 houses) and enter successive codes as you proceed. For each code, there is an accompanying description of the room's historical context and of its furnishings. These mansions all seemed to follow the same basic floorplan - a central linear hallway with 2 or 3 rooms off each side and a staircase at the end. This house was a bit smaller than Bulloch Hall, but had slightly more furnishings. This home also had more of a formal garden in the back. If you only had time to tour one house of the 3, I'd still begin with Bulloch Hall. However, this place was nice to visit if you have another 30 - 45 minutes.

My sister was in town, we wanted to do something different - found this stunning home when I…read moresearched Roswell Georgia. Plenty of parking, but the signs to get to the front door could be a bit more clear (there are many doors on this gorgeous home). We entered the wrong door but the gracious woman who is a docent welcomed us warmly! She gave a grand tour of the home with many interesting stories about its former residents. The home is well maintained, plus has some actual furniture from the owners and other items representative of the era. I wish I could recall the woman's name who gave us the tour, she was amazing! How does she recall all this information? Thankful this home has been saved and taken care of-

The day was perfect. Calm waters and warm temps. The guide explained the history of the development…read moreof the lake, and took us to the waterfalls that would never be found without his knowledge. The price is right because renting a boat was more than we needed for a 3 hour tour. I booked online ahead but several couple paid that day, I assume by calling and knowing there was an opening for them.

Awesome Lake Jocasse tour! Booking was efficient with good follow-up prior to our day. Kevin…read moretailored our tour to the group's vibe. He provided a thorough history of the development of the lake as well as the eco and wildlife. We had kids (Andes 8 and 11) as well as adults on our morning adventure. The boat was very clean and safe for all. Highly recommend Southern Outlaw Adventures for your group!!!

What a gorgeous day to be out with Captain Mark on his pontoon boat. Entertaining and informative…read more Lovely scenery and a relaxing afternoon. Not the biggest waterfalls in the area, by far, but this excursion was well worth it!

Great time with Captain Mark. Our while family enjoyed his great personality and Knowledge of the…read moreareas. Easily 5 of 5 starts. Highly recommend.

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

Our River Tour with Nantahala Adventures was a last minute trip so we were not sure what to expect…read more Squarl and his ebikes exceeded all expectations. He was very attentive but with a relaxed style while keeping safety a priority. Our adventure started with a briefing on the bikes, our planned route and then a practice spin around the parking lot. His knowledge of local history and landmarks was impressive and he was also willing to share his first hand information on hiking and kayaking as well as interesting stores about his life and family. My husband and I were new to ebikes and we are sold. Here too Squarl was a fount of helpful information. Highly recommend Squarl and Nantahala Adventures!

From the owner: Our 2- and 4-hour e-bike tours will introduce guests to the backroads of Nantahala National Forest…read morein a new and sustainable way. Explore dense mountain forests, travel along rushing rivers, up to scenic overlooks all without the sound of an engine disturbing you or the wildlife along the way.