FernWood Forest's Guidebook
Sightseeing and Activities
We love the walking bridge, Coolidge Park (See Coolidge Water Park below), and the arts district.
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Chattanooga
We love the walking bridge, Coolidge Park (See Coolidge Water Park below), and the arts district.
Dalton Georgia
The flooring capital of America.
Try both the rim trail and the trail down into the canyon to the waterfalls. Also if you have 2 cars you can park one at the trailhead in Trenton and one in the park and hike the beautiful 7 mile canyon creek hike!!
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdTry both the rim trail and the trail down into the canyon to the waterfalls. Also if you have 2 cars you can park one at the trailhead in Trenton and one in the park and hike the beautiful 7 mile canyon creek hike!!
A nice hike to an ancient Indian built structure....
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Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain State Park RdA nice hike to an ancient Indian built structure....
Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront PkwyWanna tour the Tennessee river in Chattanooga?
Ever seen a catfish the size of small car? ....a snapping turtle bigger than a wheelbarrow? In Chattanooga this is a great place to take kids and adults with kid-sized hearts..
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Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StEver seen a catfish the size of small car? ....a snapping turtle bigger than a wheelbarrow? In Chattanooga this is a great place to take kids and adults with kid-sized hearts..
Try the 45-minute Crystal Palace cave expedition tour....
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Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills DrTry the 45-minute Crystal Palace cave expedition tour....
James H. Floyd State Park
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake RdCool waterfall and small lake for fishing...
Best and deepest lake in GA at 450 ft deep. Therefore walleye are common on this lake.
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Carters Lake Marina & Resort
575 Marina RdBest and deepest lake in GA at 450 ft deep. Therefore walleye are common on this lake.
Jarrod's Place
3580 Dry Creek RoadCool new biking park
15 miles of trails among 140 species of marked and identified trees along beautiful Lookout Creek just to start.....
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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden Rd15 miles of trails among 140 species of marked and identified trees along beautiful Lookout Creek just to start.....
Hiking and Bouldering
RockTown.....Must have a GA Fishing, Hunting, or Land Use Pass....Great for a well marked kids trail and for bouldering. Also, See Pigeon Mountain below.
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Rocktown
3440 Chamberlain RoadRockTown.....Must have a GA Fishing, Hunting, or Land Use Pass....Great for a well marked kids trail and for bouldering. Also, See Pigeon Mountain below.
Pigeon Mountain
See RockTown above and Pigeon Mountain Grill below...
Beautiful overlook that you can drive to and then hike if you want (see Keown Falls below)
Johns Mountain
Beautiful overlook that you can drive to and then hike if you want (see Keown Falls below)
Great hike and picnic area in Johns Mountain (can hike to Keown Falls from the Johns Mountain Overlook....see above)
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Keown Falls
Great hike and picnic area in Johns Mountain (can hike to Keown Falls from the Johns Mountain Overlook....see above)
Fantastic waterfall and nice hike....Only open every other weekend and must purchase a car pass for $15 in advance.
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Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdFantastic waterfall and nice hike....Only open every other weekend and must purchase a car pass for $15 in advance.
A really long trail (335 miles) that allows horses. This trail runs from near Dalton to central Alabama.
Pinhoti Trail
A really long trail (335 miles) that allows horses. This trail runs from near Dalton to central Alabama.
The "Most Difficult Short Trail in Georgia" but WORTH IT!!!!! Also, only minutes from the Home Depot and some good restaurants in downtown Dalton.
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George W. Disney Trail
2325 Chattanooga RdThe "Most Difficult Short Trail in Georgia" but WORTH IT!!!!! Also, only minutes from the Home Depot and some good restaurants in downtown Dalton.
NOT for beginners but featuring Fantastic Pit 586 ft vertical drop in Ellison's Cave....the deepest cave drop in the continental U.S.
Pettijohn's Cave
NOT for beginners but featuring Fantastic Pit 586 ft vertical drop in Ellison's Cave....the deepest cave drop in the continental U.S.
A short easy boardwalk trail with wildflowers AND a nice waterfall!!! Note: The final hike up to the waterfall and grotto is a skilled path hike.
Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail
299 Pocket RdA short easy boardwalk trail with wildflowers AND a nice waterfall!!! Note: The final hike up to the waterfall and grotto is a skilled path hike.
National Battlefields
Chickamauga and Resaca National Battlefields...McPherson marched 24,000 calvary down our driveway May 7. 1864 on a western flank from Chickamauga to Resaca while Sherman pressed Joe Johnston south along the Atlantic and Western railroad through Dalton towards Atlanta.
Visit a well preserved Civil War site. There were 35,000 casualties (2nd costliest battle of the Civil War behind only Gettysburg) on this battlefield.
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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
3370 Lafayette RoadVisit a well preserved Civil War site. There were 35,000 casualties (2nd costliest battle of the Civil War behind only Gettysburg) on this battlefield.
May 13-15, 1864. Estimated casualties: 5,547 (2,747 Union, 2,800 Confederate). There are marked trails, bathrooms, and a picnic area.
Resaca Battlefield Historic Site
6 Georgia 136May 13-15, 1864. Estimated casualties: 5,547 (2,747 Union, 2,800 Confederate). There are marked trails, bathrooms, and a picnic area.
Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel
215 Clisby Austin DrIn Dalton...part of the Civil War history in our neighborhood
From the St Elmo Arts District to breathtaking...This 100+ year old railway played an important role in the Civil War.
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Station
3917 St Elmo AveFrom the St Elmo Arts District to breathtaking...This 100+ year old railway played an important role in the Civil War.
Food scene
The nearest "eatery" to the cabin is a gas station halfway to LaFayette...for great fried chicken at lunch or bbq ribs at night try out Tuckers Food & Fuel, 2519 E Hwy 136. Yes, it is a rib shack at a gas station.... Also, Kelly's Diner in Dalton has really good family style food but does not have a web site.
Cyra's - Simple Goodness
208 N Pentz StIn Dalton....Super healthy but expensive
Love their South x SW vegan breakfast with grilled veggies instead of bacon. Also located in an old cotton mill with several cool restaurants and other shops...
Native Kitchen
825 Chattanooga AveLove their South x SW vegan breakfast with grilled veggies instead of bacon. Also located in an old cotton mill with several cool restaurants and other shops...
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyReally great food (best in the area) but expensive....
Station House of LaFayette
123 N Chattanooga StBest restaurant in LaFayette....great fish tacos
In Chattanooga....a great vegan restaurant near Coolidge Park.
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Sluggo's North
505 Cherokee Blvd.In Chattanooga....a great vegan restaurant near Coolidge Park.
Near Lafayette....a great little farmhouse eatery . After hiking the Shirley Miller Trail or Rocktown their specialties are amazing. Sit on the front porch looking at Pigeon Mountain across the meadow.
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Pigeon Mountain Grill
18381 GA-193Near Lafayette....a great little farmhouse eatery . After hiking the Shirley Miller Trail or Rocktown their specialties are amazing. Sit on the front porch looking at Pigeon Mountain across the meadow.
In Rome (but only open on weekdays)....a healthy little sandwich shop downtown....closes at 3pm
Sweet Pickles
434 Broad StIn Rome (but only open on weekdays)....a healthy little sandwich shop downtown....closes at 3pm
In Chattanooga .... The best but also one of the most expensive restaurants in the entire area.... elegant beautiful modern setting
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St. John's Restaurant
1278 Market StIn Chattanooga .... The best but also one of the most expensive restaurants in the entire area.... elegant beautiful modern setting
Willie's Burger & Chicken Shack
301 W Emery StIn Dalton....good half pound burger and fries
Choo Choo Bar-B-Que
7910 E Brainerd RdIn Chattanooga....not so healthy but good and cheap.
In Chattanooga....this is an inexpensive rib shack....
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The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
4001 St Elmo AveIn Chattanooga....this is an inexpensive rib shack....
The Butcher's Market
3619A Cleveland HwyIn Dalton....good bbq and live music on Friday and Saturday nights
The Bitter Alibi
825 Houston StIn Chattanooga....A vegan breakfast and coffee shop...
Spencer B's BBQ
6581 US-41In Ringgold....great pickup bbq until 3pm.....
In Chattanooga....An extremely good Italian but at a very top end price.
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Alleia
25 E Main StIn Chattanooga....An extremely good Italian but at a very top end price.
In Chattanooga....really good food, with moderately priced small plates
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Easy Bistro & Bar
801 Chestnut StIn Chattanooga....really good food, with moderately priced small plates
Wardlaw's Lucky Eye Q
The BEST bbq in LaFayette. Limited hours (Th, F, Sat only)
U-pick it farm
Due to COVID please call to see if open.....
LCCL Strawberry Farm LLC
3743 Old Dalton Rd NEStrawberries ripen in June...
Only 6 miles away is one of Georgia's best U-pick blueberry farms. Blueberries ripen in June and July.
The Blueberry Farm
1363 GA-151Only 6 miles away is one of Georgia's best U-pick blueberry farms. Blueberries ripen in June and July.
Payne Farm
204 Salem Rd SWFresh vegetables and fruits and plenty of activities for kids....
Ever eaten "wild" mushrooms??? Go pick out some unusual mushrooms to add to tonight's dinner..... Because of COVID these are only available at the (5829 Main St, Ooltewah, TN 37363 Tel. 423=-238-9775) Farmers Market every Thursday 3-6 pm.
2 Angels Mushroom Farm
5829 Main StEver eaten "wild" mushrooms??? Go pick out some unusual mushrooms to add to tonight's dinner..... Because of COVID these are only available at the (5829 Main St, Ooltewah, TN 37363 Tel. 423=-238-9775) Farmers Market every Thursday 3-6 pm.
Historic Fair
Due to COVID please call to see if open.....
Prater's Mill Historic Site
5845 GA-2Country Fair 2nd week in October
Every Labor Day home to Georgia's oldest bluegrass Festival and food fest....also another bluegrass festival Memorial Day each year
Armuchee Music Park
899 Turkey Mountain RdEvery Labor Day home to Georgia's oldest bluegrass Festival and food fest....also another bluegrass festival Memorial Day each year
Horses and Riding
Due to COVID please call to see if open.....The area around our cabin is horseback heaven. Please see the Pinhoti Trail. We allow horseback riding on our driveway up to the top of Taylor's Ridge.
Casey & Son Horseshoeing School
14013 GA-136One of the best Ferrier's in the United States.
Trails End Ranch
224 Trails End RdCan lease a horse to ride on trails for the day.