Spring time is here, and summer is just around the corner. The kids are
out of school, and it’s time for a getaway! Now that the warm weather is
upon us, take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains for some river
tubing or a tube tracker trip! Also come on up to the North Georgia
mountains to enjoy outdoor music concerts during Pickin’ on the Porch
every 2nd and 4th Saturday this summer. Better yet, why not make a
little vacation out of the trip and rent a rustic cabin or spacious
villa to soak up all of the mountain surroundings. Whether just a
weekend trip or an entire week, The Coosawattee River Resort is THE
spring and summer destination packed wallet friendly adventures.
NORTH
GEORGIA RIVER TUBING The Coosawattee River Tubing Company in Ellijay is
just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of
Chattanooga, Tennessee. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down
the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours.
Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the
peace and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains!
Tubing down
the Coosawattee River is a lot of fun, and The Coosawattee River Tubing
Company (706-635-1609) furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle
service to and from the river for a $15 admission price. Changing rooms
are available, as well as tubing / meal packages and group rates.
Although reservations are not mandatory, trips book fast so availability
inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. 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 to coming on the
tubing trip
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. Reservations are
required.
The tubing and kayaking season opens May 1st and runs
through October. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company schedule is as
follows:
Trip times are 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1:30pm. Some days on weekends they may run a 2:30pm trip.
- May 1st to Memorial Day: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tuesday through Sunday
- Labor Day to October 1st: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
GEORGIA
SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS Pickin' on the Porch in front of The General
Store at Eagle Mountain is an outdoor music event not to miss. The live
music is free (can’t beat that!) and scheduled the 2nd and 4th Saturday
night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local
entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n'
Roll. Bring a lawn chair, pull up a seat next to the bon-fire, and roast
some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain
ambiance!
ELLIJAY CABIN RENTALS If you are coming from
out-of-town or plan to spend more than a day, The Coosawattee River
Resort features The Villas at Coosawattee with cozy and complete
accommodations. The Villas at Coosawattee are the complete get-away with
affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for
every member of your entourage. One bedroom cabins start at $120, two
bedroom villas start at $125, three bedrooms A-frames start at $190, and
three bedroom hot tub villas start at $210. Accommodations may include
hot tubs, peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views,
and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily
accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sunning
decks, camp sites, river parks, fitness facility, game room, mini golf,
horseshoe pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, and more!
THE
GENERAL STORE AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN While taking a get-away in the North
Georgia Mountains, be sure to stop by The General Store at Eagle
Mountain where the days are slower like that of the old general mountain
store and where friends gather for special activities, every day needs,
good food, good times, and arts & crafts. Boasting a full deli,
breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, this quaint little gathering spot is a
perfect retreat from all of your summer activities. Whether after a
tubing float or a hike through the woods, The General Store has
something to quench that thirst or take a bite out of that hunger pang.
While restin’ and relaxin’, take a stroll around the arts and crafts of
the store— it is rustic mountain charm at its finest. And if you need
supplies or munchies when renting with The Villas at Coosawattee, this
convenient general store has a nice little selection.
CONTACT INFORMATION Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure!
For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee,
please call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email at
info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit the web at
www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com.
The Coosawattee River Tubing
Company (706-635-1609) is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store
next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or
at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.