Clarkesville

to Lake Burton, Experience one of the most beautiful drives in North Georgia. The Soque River, world famous for trout fishing, flows along side this drive, as well as pastureland, not so distant mountains, and the banks of majestic Lake Burton. In the old days, some folks made their money by moonshining. Now a handful of entrepreneurs provide hand made art and craft, fine dining, and friendly faces for you when you visit this truly wonderful area.

Scenic 197 is easily accessible from Clayton, Clarkesville, Helen, or Sautee Nacoochee. Take the time to enjoy the new LaPrade’s Marina, Moccasin Creek State Park, a gourmet pizza at Pazzo Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, or biscuits at the Batesville Restaurant - a favorite place to meet the locals.

Sit on the porch at Burton Gallery or Hickory Flat Pottery, and chat a bit, or meander the gardens at Cottage Garden Furniture. Meet Clint and Eloise, owners of Serendipity Stained Glass, and feed the trout in the Soque that flows off the porch of Mark of the Potter.