Nothing beats going to a beautiful field of sunflowers in the Fall. With the mountains in the background, the tall golden heads make an excellent backdrop for great family photos. Fausett Farms is just two miles from Burt's Pumpkin Farm on Hwy. 52 in Dawson County.
Since my girls were little, we've enjoyed our trips to Burt's Pumpkin Farm in Dawson County were it's not uncommon to find pumpkins well over 100 lbs! You can grab a wheel barrel and head to the rows and rows of pumpkins in any size, shape or color. Burt's also offers hayrides and fall decor. But be prepared, weekends are packed starting in October!
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a fun adventure for the entire family. We took our girls for the first time when they were 8 and 6 and it continues to be a great attraction to downtown Blue Ridge. The four-hour, 26-mile round-trip runs along the Toccoa River through the Chattahoochee National Forest and takes riders into McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee (it’s basically the same town down divided by the state line). During the two-hour layover, passengers can sight-see,