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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Clayton, Georgia

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Clayton, Georgia

"Eye of God" rapid, Chattooga River

A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

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The ice box cemetery. (Kimberly Hicks/Atlas Obscura)

Clayton, Georgia

Ice Box Cemetery

Abandoned bait shop with a front lot filled with storage boxes.

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Added by spikethecat

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Goats On The Roof

Happiness is a goat on a roof.

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Added by mosymuis

2 MILEs FROM Clayton

Nachoochee Mound

Nacoochee Mound

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

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Added by AceOfCups

18 MILEs FROM Clayton

Grimshawes Post Office.

Cashiers, North Carolina

Grimshawes Post Office

This 5-by-6-foot wooden hut is the smallest historic post office in the U.S.

20 MILEs FROM Clayton

Stumphouse Tunnel

Walhalla, South Carolina

Stumphouse Tunnel

An unfinished rail tunnel that has since been used to house cheese and bats.

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Added by briangaines

20 MILEs FROM Clayton

Brasstown Bald Historical Marker

Blairsville, Georgia

Brasstown Bald

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

34.8742, -83.8107

Added by thomasharper

23 MILEs FROM Clayton

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