Mountain Rest

Mountains

Oconee State Park offers the joys of a mountain retreat without the work. . The historic park rests deep in the Blue Ridge foothills, with several picturesque but non-demanding hiking trails and well-kept cabins and campgrounds that have... Read More

Seneca

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In the early 1900s, tons of alley cats used to gather outside of Fred Hopkin's Fish Market. Before long, there were so many cats the locals adopted the phrase "Ram Cat Alley." The fish market is long gone, but the name stuck. Now Ram Cat Alley has a... Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Housed in the 1892 Tobacco Factory, the museum features Oconee County artifacts and interpretive exhibits detailing the heritage of the area from prehistory to present. Of special interest is a preserved 18th-century dugout canoe. Other exhibits include... Read More

Seneca

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Guest artists from around the region will be talking about and demonstrating their art form. Future talks will encompass wood turning, stained glass, water color, photoshop used as an art form and cold wax painting. Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

In April 1973, Gloria Cleveland Yassen and Abed Yassen opened for business. T-Bone steaks and grits were staples on the menu in those early days. Then short-orders like fried flounder and hamburger steak were added. Now, the "Arabian Rooster" fried... Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Oconee Military Museum offers an opportunity for visitors to see firsthand what veterans have contributed and often sacrificed for our country, the world, and our freedom. Military artifacts, documents, photographs, and artwork adorn the walls of the... Read More