How Far Is It From Blue Ridge Georgia to the Dillard House

Dillard House & Local Events

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We are currently upgrading our online reservation system to better serve you! You can request a reservation online here or call us between 9am and 5pm at 1-800-541-0671.

The Dillard House is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! We also offer affordable TO-GO MEALS and menu items! Click here to view our to-go menu. Please call 706-746-5348 to place your order!

Make memories in the mountains that will last a lifetime! The Dillard House, in Dillard, Georgia, is located only 2 hours north of Atlanta, GA, 1 hour from Asheville, NC, and 1 ½ hours from Greenville, SC in the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains.

The Dillard House is centrally located to Award-Winning Wineries, Harrah's Casino, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Distilleries, Local Breweries, Art Galleries, Shopping, The Biltmore House, The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and more. All activity information can be found below. Choose from a variety of accommodations including hotel rooms, fireplace suites and cabins. Call us at 1-800-541-0671 to learn more and make a reservation.

Dillard House Stables - Located on the Dillard House property, enjoy scenic horseback riding and visit our petting zoo! Call the stables to book your ride at 706-746-2038 or visit here . Private Horseback Riding Lessons now available! We are proud to announce that private lessons are now being offered by Dreams Come True Stables, LLC which has relocated to join our team at Dillard House Stables. From beginner to advanced riders in Western and English disciplines, just give us a call to make your "dreams come true". Advanced reservations are required. $65 per lesson per hour. Please call 706-746-2038 to learn more.
Only 6 miles from the Dillard House is the beautiful 1,743-acre Black Rock Mountain State Park. This park features a visitor center, hiking, fishing, stunning mountain views, a lake and more! Call 706-746-2141 for more.
A little under 20 miles from the Dillard House, you will find Tallulah Gorge State Park, where visitors can enjoy a 1,000-ft. gorge, waterfalls, hiking, an interpretive center and more! Call 706-754-7981 to find out more.

Day-Trips:

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, NC features scenic diesel and steam rail excursions that take you through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina. To make reservations, call 1-800-872-4681 or visit www.gsmr.com.

Clayton, GA – Here you will find art galleries, crafts, antique, collectibles, coffee houses, clothing, restaurants and more. Main Street, Clayton, GA is located off Hwy. 441 South of the Dillard House. Visit here for more information.
Highlands, NC - 16 miles Northeast of the Dillard House after a beautiful scenic drive, you will find a lovely town that boasts waterfalls, a variety of clothing shops, antique stores, books, art galleries, restaurants and more. Take Hwy. 441 North and turn right on GA 246. Visit here for more information.
Franklin, NC – North of Dillard about 16 miles North of Dillard lies Franklin, a town known for its gem mines, unique shops, beautiful scenery and restaurants. Visit here to learn more.

Hiking/Waterfalls:

Only 6 miles from the Dillard House is the beautiful 1,743-acre Black Rock Mountain State Park. This park features a visitor center, hiking, fishing, stunning mountain views, a lake and more! Call 706-746-2141 for more.

A little under 20 miles from the Dillard House, you will find Tallulah Gorge State Park, where visitors can enjoy a 1,000-ft. gorge, waterfalls, hiking, an interpretive center and more! Call 706-754-7981 to find out more.
Glen Falls – This tall, 3-level waterfall is accessible at different points and offers a wonderful mountain view. A short hike will take you to the top of the falls. Located only 14.8 miles from the Dillard House on GA Hwy 246.
Dry Falls – Located 18.7 miles from the Dillard House on U.S. Hwy 64. A beautiful high-volume waterfall in the Cullasaja Gorge. A short, paved walkway leads behind the waterfall. Easy trail suitable for anyone who can do 20-30 stairs. A handicap walkway is available at the top of the stairs for easy viewing of the falls.
Rabun Bald - With an elevation of 4,696 feet, this is the second-highest peak in Georgia. An observation tower provides hikers with views that can extend more than 100 miles on a clear day. This hike is 5.8 miles roundtrip via the Rabun Bald Trail. Located only 9.5 miles from the Dillard House.
Whiteside Mountain - Located 22.7 miles from the Dillard House, Whiteside Mountain has an elevation of 4,930 feet, boasting some of the highest cliffs in Eastern North America. The trail is 2.5 miles roundtrip and is moderate difficulty as it is an old, wide road but is fairly steep the entire ascent.

Vineyards/Distillery:

R.M. Rose and Company – Located adjacent to the Dillard House property, R.M. Rose offers tours and tastings. Open daily! Call 706-982-8115or visit here for more.
12 Spies Vineyards – Located in Rabun Ga, GA only 1.8 miles from the Dillard House. Don't miss the upcoming musical events. Call 706-490-0890or visit here to learn more.
Tiger Mountain Vineyards - Located in Tiger, GA, 9.6 miles from the Dillard House. Call 706-782-4777 or visit here for more.

Whitewater Rafting

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) - Pick a rafting adventure from one of eight exciting rivers. The closest outpost from the Dillard House is the Chattooga River. Only an hour away lies even more adventure at the Bryson City, NC outpost. Don't miss other family-fun activities at NOC. Call 1-800-232-7238 or visit www.noc.com for more.

Southeastern Expeditions - Enjoy incredible rafting adventures on the Chattooga River with your family or group! Choose a trip that fits your experience and skill level, as well as your budget. Call 1-800-868-7238 or visit www.southeasternexpeditions.comfor more.
Wildwater Rafting - The oldest outfitter in the Southeast started on the Chattooga River in June of 1971. Now, you can experience the excitement of four different rivers. Other fun activities available on site. Call 1-800-451-9972 or visit www.wildwaterrafting.comfor more.

Zip-Lining:

Highlands Aerial Park - World-class ziplining only 15 minutes form the Dillard House! Views like no other. Reopening on March 9, 2019. Call 828-526-8773 or visit www.highlandscanopytour.com for more.

Entertainment:

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts – Only 15 minutes away, enjoy fun concerts and seasonal performances! For upcoming shows and ticket information, visit here or call 828-524-1598.
Harrah's Casino in Murphy/Cherokee– Harrah's Entertainment has two locations within 1 hour of the Dillard House! Call 828-422-777 or visit here to learn more.

Fishing

Fly Fishing the Smokies – The Smokey Mountain's best Outfitter and Guide Service! Features private water and a multitude of trips. Only 10 minutes from the Dillard House is the Brook Haven Private Fishing trip with towering waterfalls. Call 828-488-7665 or visit here for more.
Andy's Trout Farm - Opening in March and celebrating 50 years! Everyone welcome for a one-of-a-kind trout fishing adventure. Call 706-746-2550 or visit www.andystroutfarm.com for more.
Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp and Safaris – In the heart of the Great Smokey Mountains, enjoy four locations along the Little Tennessee River and trips of any length. Catch bass, walleye, muskie and trout. Equipment rentals, custom trips, gourmet riverside lunches and more! Located in Franklin, NC. For reservations and more, visit fishcamp.biz or call 828-369-5295.
Brookings Anglers - We are a group of friends that are all very passionate about the sport of fly fishing, and love sharing our knowledge with others. Call 828-743-3768 or visit www.brookingsonline.com for more.
Fontana Guides - Choose a half day or full day trip with one of the top fishing guides in the Great Smoky Mountains! Trips offered in Bryson City, Cherokee, Sylva, Franklin and more! Call 828-736-2318 or visit www.fontanaguides.com for more.

Family Fun:

The Factory of Franklin – Only 13.9 miles north of the Dillard House! A family entertainment park featuring arcade games, go-carts, bowling, indoor trampoline park, mini-golf, dining and more! Call 828-349-8889 or visit here for more information.

Golf

Kingwood Resort - Our par 71 mountain golf course is perfect for all skill levels with its four different tee locations. Call 1-866-546-4966 or visit www.kingwoodresort.comfor more.

Sky Valley Country Club - The course is semi-private and open year-round to the public. Schedule your tee-time, group play or tournament today! Call 706-746-5303 or visit www.skyvalleycountryclub.com for more.

Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center - Only 5 minutes from the Dillard House. This hands-on, interactive experience brings the collected works to life! Over 106 acres of artifacts, tools, handcrafted housewares, toys and folk art, and more. A glimpse of the lives of those living in the Appalachian wilderness more than 180 years ago. Call 706-746-5828or visit here for more.

The Biltmore House - Travel 1½ hours to Asheville and visit America's largest home decorated for Christmas! For ticket information, call 1-800-411-3812or visit here for more.

The Biltmore House - Travel 1½ hours to Asheville and visit America's largest home decorated for Christmas! For ticket information, call 1-800-411-3812or visit here for more.

More About The Dillard House!

Centrally located less than two hours from Atlanta, Asheville and Greenville, we invite you to come experience the Dillard House. Enjoy our famous southern cuisine in our beautiful and tranquil mountain setting. Stay overnight in one of our rooms, suites, cottages or chalets and relax in a rocking chair with your morning cup of coffee or take a leisurely stroll around the property and enjoy the lush green grass. Take time to enjoy life with your friends and family in the mountains - memories like these are priceless. Spending time in the mountains is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy life.

Nearby you can experience the excitement of Whitewater Rafting and Zip Line Tours, Horseback Riding, beautiful cascading Waterfalls, the Biltmore House, Tallulah Gorge, the Cherokee Indian Reservation, Harrah's Casino, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, award winning local Vineyard and Winery - 12 Spies Vineyards, Tiger Mountain Vineyards, quaint gift and craft stores, fun flea markets, beautiful hiking trails, 3 state parks and the lovely mountain town of Highlands NC.

The Dillard House is the ideal place for a business conference , retreat, wedding, bus tour visit or a family reunion.

Group Accommodations - Looking for the perfect place for your next conference, retreat, trade show or reunion ? We have everything you need for groups from 20 to 300. We would love to give you a proposal for your next event. We invite you to come by for a site tour. We are proud of our beautiful conference/banquet facility and our guest rooms and would love to show them to you!! Call our Group Sales Office today at 800-541-0671

Visit our online store to find that perfect gift or purchase a Dillard House gift certificate which may be used for any Dillard House product, lodging, dining or horseback riding.

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Specials & Packages

Highlands Zip-Line Canopy Tour Package

The package includes a 10% discount off Canopy tours at Highlands Canopy tours and one complimentary Dillard House full breakfast for two.

Seasonal Activities

Highlands Zip-Line Canopy Tour Package

The package includes a 10% discount off Canopy tours at Highlands Canopy tours and one complimentary Dillard House full breakfast for two.