Overview
The East High Country is a sub-region of Georgia's Historic High Country region. The East region of the Georgia Historic High Country shares a border with South Carolina, the Metro Atlanta area, and Classic Heartland of Georgia. Athens and Clemson are notable college towns that are near this area.
1 sights · 2 things to do
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Best things about East High Country
Ty Cobb Museum
See art and memorabilia, film, video, books and historical archives of baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, as well as several other notable people from Franklin County
Fort Yargo State Park
Features 20.5 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The park's 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps. There is also a disc golf course
Richard B. Russell State Park
State park located on the shores of Richard B. Russell Lake. Features a disc golf course and 6 miles of trails.
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 — 66 mi away. Directions
- GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg — 72 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 81 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ty Cobb Museum, Richard B. Russell State Park
- Afternoon Fort Yargo State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Places in East High Country
Map
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Cities
- Commerce (Georgia)
- Elberton
- Royston
- Winder
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Nearby
Toccoa
City / town · 6 listings · 18 mi away
Athens
City / town · 39 listings · 26 mi away
Gainesville
City / town · 13 listings · 31 mi away
Walhalla
City / town · 12 listings · 34 mi away
Clemson
City / town · 52 listings · 37 mi away
Helen
City / town · 50 listings · 37 mi away
Anderson
City / town · 8 listings · 38 mi away
Clayton
City / town · 5 listings · 40 mi away
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