CradleCrest is a well-furnished, mountain vacation rental cabin that provides short-term accommodations in a quiet and peaceful section of the north Georgia mountains, near the peak of Screamer Mountain, about a mile from downtown Clayton, GA. Clayton is centrally located so that all of the attractions from Asheville, NC, to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN, to Helen - Dahlonega - Hiawassee, GA, to Cherokee, NC, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are easily accessible. This cottage is an ideal travel destination for family vacations, trips and getaways, holiday weekenders, family reunions, or sabbaticals. Many newlyweds have enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in this intimate setting. Several writers and artists have found inspiration and motivation leading to the discovery of new avenues of expression.




ATTRACTIONS
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cade's Cove
Covered Bridges
Dillard House
Dollywood
Festivals & Events
Gem Mining
Georgia Mountains
Harrah's Casino
Museums-Civil War
Ober Gatlinburg
Santaland
Scenic Drives
Sky Valley
Smoky Mtn Railway
Unto These Hills
Waterfalls

AREA SHOPPING
Antique Shops
Arts and Crafts
Christmas Shops
Craft Shows
Department Stores
Flea Markets
Georgia Mountain Fair
Local Festivals
Outlet Stores
Souvenir Shops
Specialty Shops
Whistle Stop Mall

SPORTING
ACTIVITIES

Archery
Backpacking
Biking Trails
Boating
Bow Hunting
Canoeing
Cross-Country Biking
Fly Fishing
Golf
Hang Gliding
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Skating
Kayaking
Mountain Climbing
Rock Climbing
Snow Skiing
Swimming
Target Shooting
Tennis
Trout Fishing
Tubing
Water Skiing
White Water Rafting

RESTAURANTS
Barbecue
Café's
Chinese
Dillard House
Fast Food
Isabelle's
Julia's
La Cabana Mexican
Lake Rabun Restr
Mama G's Italian
Old Clayton Inn
Pizza
Steak & Seafood
Stockton House

THINGS TO DO IN THE GEORGIA , CAROLINA & TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS

There's plenty to do, from the morning sunrise until way past the evening sunset. If you choose, you can literally fill your day with outdoor recreation. Available activities in the Georgia mountains include sightseeing, photography, golf, tennis, hiking along a variety of trails including the Appalachian Trail, boating, biking, and trout fishing in the many lakes and streams. You may also enjoy gem digging, shopping (outlets, arts & crafts, antiques, flea markets, gifts and souvenirs), snow skiing, horseback riding along the mountain ridges and slopes, swimming, picnicking, gambling (at Harrah's Casino, in Cherokee, NC), touring gardens, visiting historic sites, apple picking, and fine dining.

ADVENTURE OUTINGS

If you like adventure and exploration, you may wish to go on a backpacking trip, a canoeing adventure, or go rafting, kyaking, or tubing down the rapids in the various rivers such as the Chatooga, the Chattahoochee, or the Nantahala. You may prefer looking for arrowheads, exploring for caves or caverns, or prospecting and panning for valuable gemstones or gold nuggets.

WILDLIFE

Interested in animals? Our guests have reported seeing lots of wildlife near the cabin. Even a bear or deer will occasionally meander through the yard. Bird watchers can enjoy viewing a large variety of birds including eagles, owls, turkeys and hummingbirds.

MOUNTAIN MUSIC & FOLKLORE

How ‘bout a little mountain music? Real mountain folk frequently gather at various locations with their guitars, harmonicas, harps, banjos, dulcimers, fiddles and other instruments, to entertain you with picking, singing, clogging and dancing to genuine mountain music. Many of their songs offer tales of regional folklore, legends, and local history. You might even hear some old fashioned hillbilly yodeling.

WATERFALLS IN
RABUN COUNTY
AdaHi Falls
Ammons Creek Falls
Angel Falls
Anna Ruby Falls
Bad Branch Falls
Becky Branch Falls
Bull Sluice
Crow Creek Falls
Darnell Creek Falls
Denton Branch Falls
Dick's Creek Falls
Hemlock Falls
Holcomb Creek Falls
Hurricane Falls
Kilby Mill Falls
Landore Falls
Martin Creek Falls
Minnehaha Falls
Mud Creek Falls
Panther Falls
Stonewall Falls
Sweet Sixteen Falls
Sylvan Lake Falls
Tempesta Falls
Upper Falls

CAMPS
Camp Blue Ridge
Camp Chatuga
Camp Dixie
Camp Highland
Camp Lookout
Camp Pinnacle
Skyland Girls' Camp
SOAR
Windy Gap

RIVERS & LAKES
Chattooga River
Cliffside Lake
Coleman River
Deep Creek
Dick's Creek
Fontana Reservoir
Hiwassee River
Lake Burton
Lake Chatuge
Lake Glenville
Lake Hartwell
Lake Rabun
Lake Seed
Mill Creek
Mineral Springs
Nantahala Lake
Nantahala River
Tallulah River
Wild Cat Creek

CHURCHES 
Assemblies of God
Baptist
Catholic
Christian
Church of Christ
Church of God
Clayton Bapt Church
Episcopal
Independent
Lutheran
Presbyterian
7th Day Adventist
St. James Episcopal
United Methodist

ONE OF OUR FAVORITES
"JUST TAKE IT EASY"

Or, if you prefer, simply kick back and take it easy! Enjoy a change from your everyday routine. The atmosphere and accommodations at CradleCrest provide a perfect environment painted with beautiful, pristine scenery - ideal for total rest and relaxation! You may wish to use the cabin swing or rocking chairs while you enjoy captivating serenity and calm which can furnish a tranquil escape from reality, or just sit quietly and "watch the leaves turn". That can make for a REAL family vacation. Who knows? You might even discover time to read a good book or get caught up on some sleep.


IN SUMMARY

CradleCrest is a wonderful cabin to rent for your Smoky Mountain vacation, and it is open year round so you can enjoy the beauty of apple blossoms in a flowering springtime, the greenery of a bright summer, the changing colors of the fall leaves, or the relaxing simplicity of winter. We are delighted that you have found us on the web and sincerely hope that you will make your travel plans to visit CradleCrest and make this cottage your "home away from home" - your lodging hideaway for a total change of pace.

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Area Attractions & Activities

STATE PARKS - NATIONAL PARKS

Amicalola Falls State Park
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Brasstown Bald
Civil War History in Georgia
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Moccasin Creek State Park
Tugaloo State Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Unicoi State Park, near Helen, GA
Vogel State Park

Waterfalls

White Water Rafting

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
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