Pig farming: North Georgia Apple Farms, Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and Corn Mazes

Want some fun and inexpensive things to do in the North Georgia Mountains? Head up to the Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy your fall break in the vibrant colors, crisp air, and peaceful scenery of North Georgia. Only a little over an hour from Atlanta, Ellijay and Blue Ridge feature so many festive options, you can make a long weekend or a full vacation out of the trip!The perfect place to stay during your fall fun is at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort, which offers very affordable accommodations within close proximity of the apple farms, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn maze. The Villa's cabins, villas, A-frames, and multi-unit are one, two, and three bedroom, some of which feature hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The Villas is located inside the Coosawattee River Resort off of GA Highway 382 and features 300+ miles of rambling roads to enjoy all the kaleidoscope patterns of fall foliage.Now off to the local flavor: the top apple farm that makes our list is Hillcrest Orchards. Hillcrest Orchards is located along 'apple farm alley' and offers pick-your-fun. During the annual "Apple Pickin' Jubilee", visitors can pick their own apples, milk a cow, watch live pig races, visit the petting farm, take a wagon ride through the orchard, visit the Moonshine Museum and watch live bands & cloggers on the Hillcrest Stage. A giant slide and jumping pillow add extra fun for the kids! And before leaving, make sure to gather a bag of crisp apples to take with you! Hillcrest Orchards is located off of Highway 52 E.Just minutes down the road from Hillcrest is the best pumpkin patch around: Burt's Farm. One of the most impressive features of Burt's farm is the vast array of pumpkin types, winter squash, gourds and fall decorations. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in never-ending supply. Don't forget to check the "barn" store for Burt's fresh baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies. From 75 N, Burt's is located 1/2 mile on your right from the highway 183/52 intersection on highway 52.Hayrides are offered at Hillcrest Orchards and Burt's Farm. The Hillcrest ride winds you through the vast apple farm fields and gives you a peaceful tour. Burt's Farm offers hayrides pulled by John Deere tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and beauty. So, whether you are visiting an apple farm or pumpkin patch, take some time to enjoy a hay-ride and soak up some mountain scenery and fresh air.For the corn maze of all corn mazes in North Georgia, you have to try out Reece Corn Maze which is conveniently across from Hillcrest Orchards and minutes from Burt's Farm on "apple farm alley". The maze is within a 7 ½ acre field with green corn 12 feet high! This year's theme is a cowboy with his horse kneeling at the foot of a cross. Daily wagon rides and horse-back riding through the corn maze are also featured, with ring riding for kids. Also make sure to picnic by the creek bank, relax next to the campfire, and roast some marshmallows.Come and be part of the lively atmosphere of spectacular North Georgia! You'll gather as many happy memories as apples. Enjoy the colorful pumpkin patches, winding hayrides, and adventurous corn mazes. Don't forget all the extras that come along with the trip, such as The Villas' 300 miles rambling roads with kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves, the Apple Pickin' Jubilee at Hillcrest, and the fresh baked goods at Burt's. All of this is only a short drive from Atlanta. [EXTRACT] Want some cheap fun things to do in the mountains of northern Georgia? Head to the Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy your fall break in the vibrant colors, fresh air and peaceful landscape of northern Georgia. Just over an hour from Atlanta and Ellijay Blue Ridge have so many options for holiday, you can make a long weekend or a holiday filled trip! The perfect place to stay during their fall is fun at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort, which offers affordable accommodation within walking distance of the holdings of apples, pumpkins, hayrides and corn maze. Cabins of the villa, villas, Checked, and multiple units are one, two and three bedrooms, some of which have whirlpool baths, loft, overlooking the river and mountain scenes. The Villas are located inside the Coosawattee River Resort off Highway 382 and GA has 300 miles of hiking trails to enjoy all foliage.Now kaleidoscope patterns fall into the local flavor: the superior apple farm that makes that our list is Hillcrest orchards. Hillcrest Orchards is located along "alley apple farm offers pick-your-fun. During the year, "Apple Pickin 'Jubilee', visitors can pick their own apples, milk, a cow, watch live racing pigs, visit the farm animals, take a carriage ride through the orchard, visit the Museum of Moonshine and see live bands and the Hillcrest Stage Cloggers. A giant slide and jumping pillow add more fun for kids! And before you leave, be sure to pick a bag of crisp apples to take with you! Hillcrest Gardens is located off Highway 52 E. A few minutes down the road of Hillcrest is the best pumpkin patch around: Burt Farm. One of the most impressive features of Burt's farm is the variety of types of squash, zucchini, pumpkins and fall decorations. Corn, corn stalks and bales of hay are also found in endless supply. Do not forget to visit the "barn" new Burt store baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a full range of other things. 75-N, Burt is 1 / 2 mile on the right side of the intersection of Highway 183/52 of 52.Hayrides offered at Hillcrest Orchards and Farm Burt. The Hillcrest walk that winds through the big apple fields and gives a peaceful journey. Burt's Farm offers hayrides pulled by John Deere tractors will take you through a winding road full of nature and beauty. Therefore, if you are visiting a farm of apples or pumpkins, take time to enjoy a hay ride and enjoy the mountain scenery and air.For sweet corn maze corn mazes all in the north Georgia, which has to prove Reece Corn Maze, which is conveniently through Hillcrest Orchards and Farm Burt minutes in the "Alley of the apple farm." The maze is located within a 7 ½-acre field of green corn 12 feet high! The theme this year is a cowboy with his horse on his knees at the foot of a cross. Carriage rides every day and riding back through the corn maze are also offered, with children riding ring. Also be sure to picnic on the banks of the creek, relax by the campfire and roast some marshmallows.Come and be part of the lively atmosphere of spectacular North Georgia! You meet so many happy memories as apples. Enjoy the colorful pumpkins, hayrides settlement, corn mazes and adventure. Do not forget all the extras that come along with the trip, such as Las Villas "300 miles hiking roads with kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves, the Apple Pickin 'Jubilee at Hillcrest, and fresh baked goods Burt. All this is just a short drive from Atlanta.