Habersham County, GA - Tallulah Gorge, Downtown Clarkesville, Lake Russell

From the scenic vistas of the Tallulah Gorge to the cultural centers of Clarkesville and Cornelia, Habersham County has a long history of Tourism, Agriculture, Arts and Industry.  The wide flowing rivers of the Soque and Chattahoochee join together in Habersham, providing abundant fishing and sport.

The Arts are alive in the area with potters, painters, musicians and performers provide a cultural banquet of variety.  Visitors and residents alike enjoy a vast array of unique gift boutiques, antique shops, quaint restaurants, historic bed and breakfasts, and more.

Habersham County is home to some of the finest golf courses in Georgia, while the sparkling Soque River is famous for trout fishing.

Only an hour drive from Atlanta to the mountains, Habersham County provides a quiet respite from the city.

Annual Events include:

• Mountain Laurel Festival – May
• Demorest July 4th Celebration
• Big Red Apple Festival – First Saturday in October
• Chattahoochee Mountain Fair – September

For more information about destinations in Habersham County, please contact the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce at (800) 835-2559.

Featured Destinations in Habersham County, Georgia

	Chenocetah Tower The 54-foot Chenocetah Tower was built in the 1930s during a Federal work program to ease the effects of the depression. Overlooking the area from an elevation of 1,830 feet, the tower includes a wooden observation room reached by a metal spiral staircase. more information
	Scenic Lake Russell Lake Russell is a National Forest campground set on a scenic 100-acre lake with fishing, canoeing a beach area and designated swimming areas. more information
	Downtown Clarkesville Downtown Clarkesville is full of quaint shops and restaurants in historic buildings. more information
	Old Clarkesville Mill Old Clarkesville Mill in Historic Clarkesville Georgia is a six-and-a-half acre former textile mill which has been converted to a Shopping, Dining and Recreation center. more information
	The Big Red Apple The Big Red Apple stands on the railway depot grounds in downtown Cornelia. more information
	Grace Calvery Episcopalian Church Grace Calvery Episcopalian Church is the oldest Church Structure in Habersham County. more information
	Habersham Community Theatre The Habersham Community Theatre (HCT) provides live theatre for the residents and visitors in Northeast Georgia. more information
	Tallulah Gorge The suspension bridge over Tallulah Gorge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. more information
	Scenic Highway 197 The Old Moonshine Highway Featuring Local Fine Arts & Crafts Painting by Keith Burgess more information