Guidebook: Tree Top at Dial Bear Lodge

Mark & Chase
Guidebook: Tree Top at Dial Bear Lodge

Sightseeing

Beautiful wooden suspension bridge on Benton Macaye Trail over the Toccoa River. Short walk from parking area to river. 20 minutes from Tree Top
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful wooden suspension bridge on Benton Macaye Trail over the Toccoa River. Short walk from parking area to river. 20 minutes from Tree Top
One mile in/out hike on the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful drive to trail head along Noontootla Creek. 20 minutes to trailhead.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long Creek Falls
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One mile in/out hike on the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful drive to trail head along Noontootla Creek. 20 minutes to trailhead.
Fall Branch Falls is an easy walk up the Benton Macaye trail not far off Aska Road. Popular
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek Road
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fall Branch Falls is an easy walk up the Benton Macaye trail not far off Aska Road. Popular
Local favorite for seasonal fruit and extensive selection gourmet food items and famous fried pies and bakery items. Hard cider tasting is a recent addition.
420 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dr
420 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local favorite for seasonal fruit and extensive selection gourmet food items and famous fried pies and bakery items. Hard cider tasting is a recent addition.
Beautiful waterfall with massive staircase to the top. Lodge restaurant atop the falls has amazing views. Makes a fun day trip especially combined with nearby Dalonega
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful waterfall with massive staircase to the top. Lodge restaurant atop the falls has amazing views. Makes a fun day trip especially combined with nearby Dalonega
Highest Point in Georgia. Spectacular views on a clear day.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 Spur
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highest Point in Georgia. Spectacular views on a clear day.
World Class destination garden with Water Lilly, Japanese, Manor House, and new Conifer gardens. Extensive garden walkways and water features. Combine with a visit to Fainting Goat Winery, nearby.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs Dr
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World Class destination garden with Water Lilly, Japanese, Manor House, and new Conifer gardens. Extensive garden walkways and water features. Combine with a visit to Fainting Goat Winery, nearby.

Food scene

Best Italian food in Blue Ridge / Morganton. Reservations a must. 20 minutes from Tree Top
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Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill Rd
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Italian food in Blue Ridge / Morganton. Reservations a must. 20 minutes from Tree Top
Adjacent to Crane Creek Winery. Quaint spot overlooking the winery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great for brunch. Don’t miss the shrimp and grits. 😊
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paris and Company
912 Crane Creek Road
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adjacent to Crane Creek Winery. Quaint spot overlooking the winery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great for brunch. Don’t miss the shrimp and grits. 😊
Located in Downtown Blue Ridge, Harvest on Main (not the Vine Wine Bar) has a varied menu with a lodge like atmosphere. Popular. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main St
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in Downtown Blue Ridge, Harvest on Main (not the Vine Wine Bar) has a varied menu with a lodge like atmosphere. Popular. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
Full service resort offering three meals in main dining room. Also, Bistro sports bar. Seafood buffet on Friday nights, prime rib Saturday nights, Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasstown Valley Resort Dining
6321 US-76
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Full service resort offering three meals in main dining room. Also, Bistro sports bar. Seafood buffet on Friday nights, prime rib Saturday nights, Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
In nearby Young Harris. Traditional Italian fare, great service. Combine with a visit to nearby Crain Creek vineyards.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In nearby Young Harris. Traditional Italian fare, great service. Combine with a visit to nearby Crain Creek vineyards.
New in 2022. Downtown Blue Ridge. Recommended by our prior guests.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The General Ledger
260 West Main Street
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New in 2022. Downtown Blue Ridge. Recommended by our prior guests.
On the square in nearby Blairsville. Delicious for lunch or dinner. Days open and hours vary.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michaelee's Italian Life Caffe
6C Town Sq
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the square in nearby Blairsville. Delicious for lunch or dinner. Days open and hours vary.
Lively and fun spot in Downtown Blue Ridge. Great selection of craft beers. Popular.
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main St
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lively and fun spot in Downtown Blue Ridge. Great selection of craft beers. Popular.
Nearby spot for breakfast or lunch. General Store has basics/essentials. Located nearby on Aska Road at the Iron Bridge over the Toccoa River. Days open vary. Check before heading out.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska Rd
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nearby spot for breakfast or lunch. General Store has basics/essentials. Located nearby on Aska Road at the Iron Bridge over the Toccoa River. Days open vary. Check before heading out.
Closest spot for breakfast or lunch. Walking distance. On the Toccoa River. Check for days open before heading out.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Van Zandt's Riverwalk Grill & Grocery
103 Newport Rd
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Closest spot for breakfast or lunch. Walking distance. On the Toccoa River. Check for days open before heading out.
Fun lakeside outdoor restaurant at the Lake Blue Ridge Marina. Full bar. Pontoon boat rentals at the Marina.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina Dr
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun lakeside outdoor restaurant at the Lake Blue Ridge Marina. Full bar. Pontoon boat rentals at the Marina.
New in downtown Blue Ridge. Pricey, but a good choice for a special occasion.
Grace Prime Steakhouse
New in downtown Blue Ridge. Pricey, but a good choice for a special occasion.
New in Blue Ridge. Sophisticated menu and decor. Indoor and terrace seating. Pricey but great choice for a special occasion.
Ferraro's Kitchen Blue Ridge
New in Blue Ridge. Sophisticated menu and decor. Indoor and terrace seating. Pricey but great choice for a special occasion.

Outdoor Recreation

North Georgia is rich with natural beauty. Here are some of our favorite places.
Exciting whitewater on site of 1996 Summer Olympics. Wildwater is closest Ocoee outfitter to Tree Top. Experienced outfitter. About 45 minutes away
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildwater- Ocoee Rafting
4596 US-64
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exciting whitewater on site of 1996 Summer Olympics. Wildwater is closest Ocoee outfitter to Tree Top. Experienced outfitter. About 45 minutes away
The Aska Trail system is a local gem that offers hikers and mountain bikers a variety of loop trails from easy to strenuous. Connects with the Benton Macaye trail. 12 minute drive from Tree Top
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska Road
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Aska Trail system is a local gem that offers hikers and mountain bikers a variety of loop trails from easy to strenuous. Connects with the Benton Macaye trail. 12 minute drive from Tree Top
Tubing on the Toccoa River. Best tubing run on the river. Launch immediately. Free Shuttle back to car. 10 minutes from Tree Top. They operate seasonally.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska Rd
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tubing on the Toccoa River. Best tubing run on the river. Launch immediately. Free Shuttle back to car. 10 minutes from Tree Top. They operate seasonally.

City/town information

Quintessential North Georgia town with central courthouse square lined with restaurants and shops.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dahlonega
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quintessential North Georgia town with central courthouse square lined with restaurants and shops.
Downtown Blue Ridge's Main Street has shopping, restaurants, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to McCaysville, TN.
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Ridge
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downtown Blue Ridge's Main Street has shopping, restaurants, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to McCaysville, TN.

Wineries

North Georgia hosts a vibrant vineyard and winery scene. These are some of our favorites. They make a fun day trip and can be combined with other nearby attractions
Fantastic outdoor venue on Burnt Mountain with long range views. Limited food service. Bringing your own food encouraged. Combine with a visit to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard Wy
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic outdoor venue on Burnt Mountain with long range views. Limited food service. Bringing your own food encouraged. Combine with a visit to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA.
Popular winery in Blue Ridge, GA.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court Rd
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popular winery in Blue Ridge, GA.
Tuscany comes to North Georgia! Montaluce is a winery community with both fine dining and a more informal bistro. Near Dalonega about an hour away. Combine with a visit to the town square of Dalonega.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church Rd
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tuscany comes to North Georgia! Montaluce is a winery community with both fine dining and a more informal bistro. Near Dalonega about an hour away. Combine with a visit to the town square of Dalonega.
Popular winery in nearby Young Harris. Live music most Fridays. Combine with visit to Brasstown Bald or Brasstown Valley Resort. Adjacent to Paris and Company restaurant.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek Rd
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popular winery in nearby Young Harris. Live music most Fridays. Combine with visit to Brasstown Bald or Brasstown Valley Resort. Adjacent to Paris and Company restaurant.