Local Area Information

Clayton, Georgia is the perfect blend of small town events and rural mountain getaway. The people in the city are some of the nicest people around, and everyone is always willing to help you out.

You can venture out to the great outdoors with several National Forest trailheads nearby. Whitewater rafting is even right down the road from the Rainey Mountain Retreat!

The city scene in Clayton is great with plenty of restaurants to suit your fancy, and if you're looking for a winery, distillery, or brewery, Clayton has all three!

Whatever it is, you can find it in Clayton, Georgia, and we would love to host you for your vacation.

Places to Go

Wildwater Chattooga Ziplining, ropes courses, and whitewater rafting, all in one place! Make sure to make a trip out of it. It's extremely close by.
Southeastern Expeditions Another place to find whitewater rafting. Find specials on the link above!
Blackrock Mountain State Park A state park with beautiful scenery and great views, only 25 minutes away in Mountain City!
Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours Only 15 minutes away! Reserve a spot while you're booking. Click here to open a new window and book an adventure while you stay with us!
Kingwood Winery It's really close to the property, and you'll most likely see it on your way in! Enjoy some local wine made from grapes grown in the Georgia Mountains.
Tiger Mountain Vineyards A little further out than Kingwood, but close nonetheless. They have a great menu to choose from!
FoxFire Museum A great educational opportunity to learn about the Appalachian lifestyle. Great for the whole family and only 25 minutes away!

Our Favorite Restaurants

The Clayton Café The Clayton Cafe has great sandwiches and makes for a great lunch spot. The market also has some good breakfast items that you can take on your way out for an adventure.
Currahee Brewing Company Live music, great beer, and mountain views. You can't get much better than that!
Moonrise Distillery We love the folks at Moonrise. With distillery tours, plenty of cocktails, and Music Trivia every Friday from 6 to 8, you're sure to have a great time.
Laguna Mexican Restaurant & Bar Laguna Mexican has great food and usually isn't as busy as some of the other restaurants around. Make sure to ask for rooftop seating!
Coach's Bar & Grill Coach's Bar and Grill is a bit of a hole in the wall, but you won't regret grabbing a burger from here and watching the game. The food is great!
Mountain Grill & Bakery This is where you'll get great southern cooking and homemade food. The cinnamon rolls, pancakes, and biscuits are to die for!