Celebrate the Fourth of July 2014 in Ellijay Georgia

Take advantage of the long weekend, and head to the North Georgia Mountains to celebrate the Fourth of July! Downtown Ellijay and The General Store at Eagle Mountain are hosting some sparkling fun and spectacular events while The Villas at Coosawattee is offering some fantastic wallet-friendly cabin rentals. Combine these super extraordinary offers with some cool and refreshing river tubing with the Coosawattee River Tubing Co., and a super memorable Independence Day is all yours!

JULY 4^TH DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY’S PATRIOTIC BEACH PARTY

Downtown Ellijay is hosting a patriotic beach party on July 4th! The party includes a red-white-and-

blue downtown parade, festive games, lively music, craft vendors, and fireworks! The event starts at 3pm. Click here for more information: Patriotic Beach Party in Downtown Ellijay Georgia

JULY 5^TH PICKIN’ ON THE PORCH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Starting at 6pm on July 5^th, Pickin' on the Porch in front of The General Store at Eagle Mountain is presenting a special anniversary show with Kharisma and Slickfoot.  Music to your ears, this outdoor music event cannot be missed! The event is free (you can’t beat that!). Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance! Regular Pickin' schedule is the 2nd and 4th Saturday during the summer.

COOSAWATEE RIVER TUBING COMPANY

A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours at the Coosawattee River Tubing Company (706-635-1609). The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for a $15 admission price. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company also offers tube tracker trips, which are similar to kayaks but are much easier to maneuver. Each trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $20.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river. Tubing / meal packages and group rates are available.

Although reservations are not mandatory for tubing, trips book fast so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Reservations are required for tube tracker trips. Please note that children must be at least 48 inches. A waiver must be signed and submitted prior to the tubing excursion. To save time, please read the rules and regulations and then print & sign the waiver prior arriving for the tubing trip.

The tubing season runs through October. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company trip operates Tuesday through Sunday. Trip times are 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1:30pm with a 2:30pm trip on busy weekends.

CABIN RENTALS with SWIMMING, FISHING, GRILLING, AND MORE!

Make The Villas at Coosawattee your Fourth of July headquarters! With three indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sunning deck, camp sites, six river parks with picnic tables and grills, fishing pond, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, and more,  The Villas is the perfect place to immerse yourself in all of the picnicking, grilling, swimming, and playing that defines a summertime Fourth of July celebration!

The Villas is offering spacious and comfortable one, two, and three bedroom cabins, villas, and A-frame vacation rentals. And this summer, the Villas is offering Three Bedroom Villas, that regularly run for $190 per night, for only $65 per night! The Sparkling Summer Special is valid for Monday – Thursday from June 15th to August 15:

Four Night Stay BEST VALUE

•         $65 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)\

•         $70 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

Three Night Stay

•         $70 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

•         $75 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

Two Night Stay

•         $75 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

•         $80 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

The Sparkling Summer Special is valid June 15 – August 15th. Please call The Villas at Coosawattee between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075 to make your reservation. Refer to the Sparkling Summer Special when making your reservation. Terms and conditions include but are not limited to the rentals are based on availability with no pets. Rates include cleaning fees. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax.

The Villas at Coosawattee was awarded “Silver Crown” from RCI  in recognition of its outstanding resort facilities and services.  The award recognizes The Villas strong commitment to quality and service based on a 12-month compilation of exchange guest assessments, which include resort quality, service delivery, and overall vacation experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure! For more information or reservations:

·         The Villas at Coosawattee - call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email us at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com.

·         The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store (706-635-1609) next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.

DIRECTIONS

 
To find Pickin’ on the Porch, river tubing, and cabin rentals, travel approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta or 70 miles south of Chattanooga off of Highway 515 in Ellijay. Turn onto Old State Route 5 and then take a right towards Historic Downtown Ellijay. Travel for approximately 4 miles and take a left onto GA Hwy 382 / Green’s Country Store.

The Villas at Coosawattee: travel up the hill for .6 miles and take a right into the main entrance of The Coosawattee River Resort. Check in for The Villas is located at The POA office, which is approximately a half mile from the gate on the right.

The General Store at Eagle Mountain –and- Coosawattee River Tubing Company: travel up the hill and continue for 4.5 miles with the destination on the right.