Cabins In Georgia Mountains Have Specialty Shops In The Bag

People visit cabins in the Georgia mountains for all kinds of reasons. They come for hiking, fishing, playing golf, relaxing — just about everything. Many people also take advantage of the multitude of specialty shops in the North Georgia mountain towns. Three specialty shops stand out as destination musts, on your shopping itinerary: Mark of the Potter, Christmas & More, and the Old Sautee Store.

Yes, it’s  Christmas all year long when you visit the cabins in the Georgia mountains; but only if you make a stop at Christmas & More in Helen, GA. This specialty shop brings the Old World Christmas experience to the Alpine village in the mountains with its extensive selection of German ornaments and other Bavarian-inspired Christmas decorations including advent calendars, nativity scenes, nutcrackers, and all the decorations you need to make your Christmas beautiful.

This general store opened in 1872 and has been in continuous operation ever since. The store pays homage to its humble roots by offering old-time candy and specialty goods along with the “general store” offerings shoppers need today. Pick up some delicious farmer cheese, fruit butter, or relish for a snack to eat back in the cabins in the Georgia mountains.

Mark of the Potter

This shop in Clarkesville, GA features handmade crafts in metal, ceramics, glass, and pottery and has been open since 1969. The site was originally a working mill that opened in the 1930s. The shop opened after the Soque River flooded and ruined the inner workings of the mill. Today, people travel from all over to buy the crafts made and sold here. You can also feed the mountain trout right from the store’s porch.

Shopping during your stay in the cabins in the Georgia mountains can’t be beat with so many shops from which to choose. What stores are a “must” on your shopping list when you come for a visit?