If you are headed to Georgia this summer and are looking for fun family vacation ideas, look no further than the diverse and exciting local activities surrounded by the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn in Clayton is a local summertime vacation rental of choice and provides clean, quality lodging in a picturesque setting. Explore many outdoor and indoor activities and head back to your relaxing vacation rental when the day is over. 

Outdoor Activities 

If you enjoy river rafting and tubing, head to the Chattahoochee National Forest. Expedition teams will be waiting to take you on the ride of your life. Bull Sluice is a whitewater cascade popular with kayakers.

A variety of hiking trails, like the famous Bartram Trail, are also just minutes away. Avid fisherman will also love Black Rock Lake, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout, catfish, bream, and yellow perch. 

Discover the awe of the setting sun atop Black Rock Mountain or experience the relaxation of the area’s other unforgettable waterfalls at sites like Darnell Falls and Becky Branch Falls. 

Indoor Activities 

Are you more interested in shopping, dining, or the arts during your family vacation? Clayton has plenty to do for browsers and buyers. Pick up a unique collectible at one of the town’s many antique stores or indulge in head-turning art at the Main Street Gallery, Timpson Creek Gallery, or Rabun County Historical Society.

Noble Wine Cellar is a favorite spot for vacationing guests, while gift shops like Treehouse on Main and The Chatter Box are renowned for their stylish finds.

Seize the beauty and enjoyment of Clayton this summer. To make a reservation for your summer family vacation rental by phone, call Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn at (706) 782-9568. For more information about their rooms and cottages or to book online, visit their website.