Tag: Clayton
14 Georgia distilleries worth the drive
These craft spirits show there’s more to Georgia than wine and beer. Pick a spirit that interests you and hit the road—catch a tour, have a taste, and bring a bottle home.
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Getting the flavor of downtown Clayton
Travelers to northeast Georgia are often looking to escape civilization, perhaps via a peaceful skim across Lake Rabun or an invigorating hike into Tallulah Gorge. But when the mood strikes to hear the din of a bustling dining room or sidle up...
Wine weekend: Beechwood Inn in Clayton, Georgia
The owners of Clayton’s storybook Beechwood Inn had a beginning worthy of a romantic comedy. David and Gayle Darugh met while he was working his way through San José State University as a clown, performing for Christmas parties at IBM and other Silicon Valley high-tech firms. Hamming it up in a parade, he hopped into a car with Miss Fire Prevention, who turned out to be, yep, you guessed it.
Play our political bingo!
When Victor Hill took office as Clayton County sheriff in January—despite thirty-two pending felony charges—we were tempted to dub Clayton our most dysfunctional county.
Under $750: Glen-Ella Springs Inn
The owners of Glen-Ella Springs Inn advise first-time visitors to arrive before dark, the better to navigate those last tricky turns off Highway 441. And the better, perhaps, to stave off...
North Georgia Wine Country
I remember my first taste of Georgia wine, years ago: I was in a small gift shop in "alpine" Helen during (what else?) Oktoberfest, and was offered a Dixie cup filled with...
Where to Stay in Georgia Wine Country
All those tastings add up, so why not make a weekend of your wine country adventure? Here’s an extended list of our favorite hotels, inns, and cottages located near Georgia vineyards...