Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Clayton - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Clayton

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.

Clayton, Georgia

Ice Box Cemetery

An abandoned bait shop with a front lot filled with storage boxes.

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Clarkesville, Georgia

SamG Land

A wonderland of folk art including the World’s Largest Grit.

13 miles from Clayton

Nacoochee Mound

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

18 miles from Clayton

Walhalla, South Carolina

Oconee Station State Historic Site

A historic blockhouse and trading post give a glimpse into the early colonial history of South Carolina.

18 miles from Clayton

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

Walhalla, South Carolina

Stumphouse Tunnel

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

20 miles from Clayton

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