Clayton Travel Guide

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      rabun county courthouse
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      rabun county visitor center
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  • rock house
      rock house
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  • view of clayton from black rock mountain
      view of clayton from black rock mountain
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downtown

downtown, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  clayton has a very nice downtown historic area. on main street (US 441) there are a number of shops and restaurants. pictured is the rock house on main street. the rock house began as a WPA project and was clayton's fire house. today it serves as a small public park. 

rabun bald

rabun bald, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  located 15 miles north of clayton is rabun bald. the summit of rabun bald is 4,695 feet tall and is the second highest mountain in the state of georgia. from clayton drive north on US 441 to dillard then from dillard drive east on GA 106 to rabun bald. the drive on GA 106... 

lake burton

lake burton, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  beautiful lake burton is located about 10 miles west of clayton on GA 197. this beautiful 2,700 acre lake was created by a dam built in 1913. you can rent homes and cottages on the lake. for more information see the attached web site. 

black rock mountain state park

black rock mountain state park, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  black rock mountain state park is located on US 441 between clayton and dillard. the summit of black rock mountain is 3446 ft. and is the third highest mountain in the state of georgia. black rock mountain state park has eleven miles of hiking trails, campsites and cabins,... 

tullulah gorge state park

tullulah gorge state park, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  tullulah gorge state park is located on US 441 between clayton and toccoa. tullulah gorge is 1,000 feet deep and is one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern united states. there are two hiking options at tullulah gorge state park, you can hike the rim trail which... 

rabun county visitor center

rabun county visitor center, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  the rabun county visitor center is a good first stop on a visit to clayton. at the visitors center you can get information about hotels, restaurants, and the attractions of the clayton area. the visitor center is located just north of downtown on US 441. 

Eat, see, sleep

Eat, see, sleep, Clayton

 scarolina Says:  From Clayton it's a short drive up Hwy. 441 to Black Rock Mountain State Park which affords a great view plus hiking opportunities. Or, drive about 12 miles down 441 to Tallulah Falls and see Tallulah Gorge, visit the visitor's center (small fee to park), hike down to the... 

Hotels  

Hotels  

dillard house: historic inn

dillard house: historic inn, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  the historic dillard house inn is located in the tiny town of dillard just north of clayton. you can rent a room in the main inn or rent one of their private cottages. the main inn rooms are moderately priced while private cottages are more expensive. the cottages are a... 

Restaurants  

old clayton inn: southern cuisine

old clayton inn: southern cuisine, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  the old clayton inn restaurant is located in the lobby of the old clayton inn in downtown clayton. they offer southern cuisine at moderate prices. for lunch you can order off the menu or try their buffet. a good dining value in clayton. 

dillard house: southern cuisine

dillard house: southern cuisine, Clayton

 doug48 Says:  the dillard house is a famous north georgia restaurant and inn. the original dillard house dates back to 1910. many famous people have dined at the dillard house including thomas edison, henry ford, walt disney, and president jimmy carter. the dillard house offers southern... 

Green Shutters Restaurant: Green Shutters Restaurant

Green Shutters Restaurant: Green Shutters Restaurant, Clayton

 fa330 Says:  Out in back of the restaurant there is a hillside pasture with goats and horses in it. Children are allowed to feed the animals, (after they have eaten their own vegetables, of course!)The restaurant also has a garden to the side. There are many blooming plants and statues... 

Nightlife  

rumor haz it: eating & drinking
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rumor haz it

rumor haz it is a restaurant and bar in downtown clayton. this key west style bar and restaurant has a nice outdoor deck which is a great place to have a drink when the weather is nice. in terms of nighlife there is not too much to do in clayton except have a drink at rumor haz it.

Dress Code: casual.

Written Jul 12, 2009

Address: 175 n. main street (US 441).

Phone: 706-782-1111

Website: http://www.rumorhazit.com/

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Sightseeing or shopping, or both!
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fa330 92 reviews

Favorite thing: Clayton has a number of antique and gift shops, as well as some breathtaking views of the mountains.

Fondest memory: Paul and I have made a few trips here over the last few years. It's a town with special memories for us.
Clayton's website: www.claytongeorgia.com

Updated Jan 4, 2004

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