Ben & Tara's Top Local Picks

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Ben & Tara's Top Local Picks

Local Restaurants

Here's a list of pretty good (or close to the home) to great restaurants. We're fairly new to the area, and haven't had a chance to try everything, so feel free to send us your reviews and recommendations!
Big Tony's is a great option for to-go pizza, when you don't want frozen pizza or the restaurant wait.
Big Tony's New York Style Pizza
15 Laurel Canyon Village Cir
Big Tony's is a great option for to-go pizza, when you don't want frozen pizza or the restaurant wait.
La Bamba is the closest Mexican restaurant with standard Mexican-American fare.
La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill
La Bamba is the closest Mexican restaurant with standard Mexican-American fare.
If you're looking for Thai, this is a nice option. The setting isn't the best, but the food makes up for it. I like the massaman curry, my husband orders the pad Thai, and Google reviewers rave about the pineapple fried rice (I haven't tried it).
Chon Ngern Thai Restaurant
269 Marietta Hwy
If you're looking for Thai, this is a nice option. The setting isn't the best, but the food makes up for it. I like the massaman curry, my husband orders the pad Thai, and Google reviewers rave about the pineapple fried rice (I haven't tried it).
You can find made from scratch Italian food at Mamma Onesta's. The owners are wonderful and will help you choose the perfect dish. Reservations are recommended here. If you can't get it or want a cheaper Italian option, there's a Provino's 5 minutes down the road.
Mamma Onesta's Italian Restaurant
250 E Main St
You can find made from scratch Italian food at Mamma Onesta's. The owners are wonderful and will help you choose the perfect dish. Reservations are recommended here. If you can't get it or want a cheaper Italian option, there's a Provino's 5 minutes down the road.
This place has fantastic food. They offer a somewhat modern twist on typical Southern favorites. Reservations are recommended.
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Queenie's Southern Restaurant & Bar
151 W Main St
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This place has fantastic food. They offer a somewhat modern twist on typical Southern favorites. Reservations are recommended.
If you're looking for seafood, this is the place. Though, admittedly, we haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you think!
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Goin' Coastal
125 W Main St
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If you're looking for seafood, this is the place. Though, admittedly, we haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you think!
Cute bar with smaller-portioned dishes.
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Local On North
170 North St
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Cute bar with smaller-portioned dishes.
A Peruvian restaurant with great reviews. We hear it's good!
Mazzato restaurant
190 E Main St
A Peruvian restaurant with great reviews. We hear it's good!

Places to Hike

You can find easy hiking trails to stroll inside the community, moderate hiking trails within a 20 minute drive, and easy to difficult trails with spectacular views if you're willing to drive a bit further. I recommend downloading the AllTrails app on your phone to search and read reviews of all area hiking. There's a map in the apartment with locations of the Lake Arrowhead trailheads within the community. If you find a cool place, let us know!
It takes a little over an hour to get to Amicalola from our house, but it's a good tourist destination. You can take a trail or stairs up to the top of a gorgeous waterfall. There's also a lodge up top where you can have a drink and a bite to eat. It gets a little crowded on weekends, but you can hike around lesser travelled trails.
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Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Amicalola Falls State Park Road
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It takes a little over an hour to get to Amicalola from our house, but it's a good tourist destination. You can take a trail or stairs up to the top of a gorgeous waterfall. There's also a lodge up top where you can have a drink and a bite to eat. It gets a little crowded on weekends, but you can hike around lesser travelled trails.
This is 20 minutes away from the house. It's not too crowded and has just enough of a change in terrain to make it more than an afternoon stroll without being difficult.
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Pine Log Creek Trailhead
4031 GA-140
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This is 20 minutes away from the house. It's not too crowded and has just enough of a change in terrain to make it more than an afternoon stroll without being difficult.
Garland Mountain Trail is 20 minutes from the house and is used for hiking and for horse riding. It's a fairly easy walk through the woods. There aren't any "wow" views, but it's a pretty setting nonetheless.
Garland Mountain Trail
Garland Mountain Trail
Garland Mountain Trail is 20 minutes from the house and is used for hiking and for horse riding. It's a fairly easy walk through the woods. There aren't any "wow" views, but it's a pretty setting nonetheless.

Other things to do

Here are a few more area highlights. There's also a Canton Life magazine in the apartment with a current calendar of events. If you find something worthwhile when you're here, let us know! Don't forget, the pools (2), tennis courts, hiking trails and lake access are free of charge for all guests! You also have access to the golf course.
It takes a little less than an hour to get to Gibb's Gardens, but we hear it's worth the trip for garden lovers! Their website is here: www.gibbsgardens.com
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Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs Dr
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It takes a little less than an hour to get to Gibb's Gardens, but we hear it's worth the trip for garden lovers! Their website is here: www.gibbsgardens.com
Have a taste (or two) of wine and meander through local artwork at the same time. Father's Edge Vineyards is a cute place to spend the afternoon.
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Feathers Edge Vineyards
10061 Ball Ground Hwy
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Have a taste (or two) of wine and meander through local artwork at the same time. Father's Edge Vineyards is a cute place to spend the afternoon.
Big Door Vineyards has a beautiful outdoor area and is only a 20 minute drive from the house.
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Big Door Vineyards
125 Clearwater Trail
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Big Door Vineyards has a beautiful outdoor area and is only a 20 minute drive from the house.
All guests have access to the neighborhood golf course. Prices vary depending on day and time of play. There’s also a restaurant and bar onsite.
Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club
486 Arrowridge
All guests have access to the neighborhood golf course. Prices vary depending on day and time of play. There’s also a restaurant and bar onsite.
If you're looking for shopping, the Outlet at Woodstock is the place. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there from the house. If you make the trip, make sure you take a detour to downtown Woodstock. There are a ton of cute restaurants, bars/breweries, coffee shops and boutique shops.
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The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
915 Ridgewalk Pkwy
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If you're looking for shopping, the Outlet at Woodstock is the place. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there from the house. If you make the trip, make sure you take a detour to downtown Woodstock. There are a ton of cute restaurants, bars/breweries, coffee shops and boutique shops.
If you entered the neighborhood through the North Gate, and haven't ventured to the South Gate, then you haven't see Lake Arrowhead! Head down to the marina to swim, fish, or rent a Pontoon. Boat rentals require the captain be "checked out," which can take a day or two to schedule. You can also book a guided tour by pontoon of the lake. Make sure you plan in advance. kyscboathouse.com
K.Y.S.C. Boat House
2015 Lake Arrowhead Dr
If you entered the neighborhood through the North Gate, and haven't ventured to the South Gate, then you haven't see Lake Arrowhead! Head down to the marina to swim, fish, or rent a Pontoon. Boat rentals require the captain be "checked out," which can take a day or two to schedule. You can also book a guided tour by pontoon of the lake. Make sure you plan in advance. kyscboathouse.com