Overview
Commerce is a town of 7,400 people (2020) in East High Country.
1 sights · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Commerce
Hurricane Shoals Park
Historic shoals on the Oconee where a grist mill and village were erected around the 1780s.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Historic High Country)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 53 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
This city near the Oconee River started out as a trading post known as Harmony Grove in 1808.
See
Buy
Eat
Eat Commerce Country Cafe & Gifts
American comfort food with a buffet.
Sleep
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