Nearby Lake Nottely is a Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir.
In addition to helping generate hydroelectric power, the lake serves as a local recreational resource.
It was created by damming the Nottely River as part of a regional, large-scale project for rural electrification and development.
 
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia has elevations that vary from about 2500 to 4,500 feet (1,400 m), with many steep climbs.
It extends some 75 miles (121 km) through the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Butternut Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole mountainside public golf course located within the city limits.

Encompassing nearly two-thirds of the county, the Chattahoochee National Forest has a series of winding trails.
Visitors may hike through scenic mountains, and by rushing rivers, and cascading waterfalls.

Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain peak in Georgia.
It has a park with a picnic area and a small observation tower near the peak.
This features a movie chronicling the change of seasons and the effects of pollution on the mountain.
The peak may be reached by bus or by walking from a point halfway to the top, beyond which private vehicles are not allowed.

Vogel State Park is a park located on Highway 19/129 approximately eleven miles (18 km) south of Blairsville.
It is centered around Lake Trahlyta.

Amenities:
Approximately five miles (8 km) of hiking trails
Access to the Appalachian Trail
Paddleboat rentals and fishing
Miniature golf course
35 rental cabins
103 campsites
The park has seasonal programs:
Fall Festival
Pioneer Christmas
Kids Fishing Rodeo
Summer Saturday music events
September All-Day Mountain Music Festival
Nearby Lake Nottely is a Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir. In addition to helping generate hydroelectric power, the lake serves as a local recreational resource. It was created by damming the Nottely River as part of a regional, large-scale project for rural electrification and development.  
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia has elevations that vary from about 2500 to 4,500 feet (1,400 m), with many steep climbs. It extends some 75 miles (121 km) through the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Butternut Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole mountainside public golf course located within the city limits.
Encompassing nearly two-thirds of the county, the Chattahoochee National Forest has a series of winding trails. Visitors may hike through scenic mountains, and by rushing rivers, and cascading waterfalls. 
Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain peak in Georgia. It has a park with a picnic area and a small observation tower near the peak. This features a movie chronicling the change of seasons and the effects of pollution on the mountain. The peak may be reached by bus or by walking from a point halfway to the top, beyond which private vehicles are not allowed.
Vogel State Park is a park located on Highway 19/129 approximately eleven miles (18 km) south of Blairsville. It is centered around Lake Trahlyta.
Amenities:
Approximately five miles (8 km) of hiking trails
Access to the Appalachian Trail
Paddleboat rentals and fishing
Miniature golf course
35 rental cabins
103 campsites
The park has seasonal programs:
Fall Festival
Pioneer Christmas
Kids Fishing Rodeo
Summer Saturday music events
September All-Day Mountain Music Festival
Blairsville, Georgia