What to do and see in Toccoa, Georgia (GA): The Best Things to do

September 8, 2021 Carley Gatson

Toccoa is a city in, and the county seat of, Stephens County, Georgia, United States, located about 50 miles (80 km) from Athens and about 90 miles (140 km) northeast of Atlanta. The population was 8,491 as of the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Toccoa

1. Currahee Vineyard and Winery

3301 W Currahee St, Toccoa, GA 30577-8515 +1 706-768-5383 [email protected] http://www.curraheevineyards.com/
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Currahee Vineyard and Winery

Reviewed By EaMcJohn - Dayton, United States

This Vineyard is a little off the beaten path but it is worth the drive and I would recommend allowing a couple of hours for this delightful treat. The scenery is beautiful - the wine is delicious - and Marvin and Tom are great! We loved our time spent here - we felt right at home. The one thing I noticed after a day of touring wineries - all of the wineries that we stopped at during our trip - was serving Currahee Wine! Duh -- because it is so delicious. One of our Favorites!

2. The Historic Ritz Theatre

139 W Doyle St, Toccoa, GA 30577-1788 +1 706-282-3232 http://www.ritztheatretoccoa.com
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

The Historic Ritz Theatre

The Ritz Theatre was originally constructed in 1939 and was recently rennovated. The City of Toccoa now runs the facility which is listed on the National Historic Registry and offers movies, live concerts and theatrical performances.

Reviewed By nurseandatrucker - Tiger, United States

We had the honor of attending the Gospel Christmas program last night at the Ritz in Toccoa. We were warmly greeted at the door as we entered for the show. My family took me to dinner and then here to the program for my birthday and this place was amazing. The theater has been restored and is really a nice place to spend some time with the family.They have the Gospel singing monthly and invited everyone back to see them next month. Will definately return to this theater in the future.

3. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce

160 N Alexander St, Toccoa, GA 30577-2372 +1 706-886-2132 http://www.toccoagachamber.com/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce

Reviewed By SouthernVoiceBiloxi - Biloxi, United States

No doubt this small town is off the beaten path, but take the time and go search it out! Definitely worth the drive! The visitor center is located here at the museum and the staff were phenomenal! Super friendly, helpful, and will just downright make you glad you included Toccoa in your vacation plans. Ask about the waterfalls, and Camp Currahee! They will make sure you know exactly where and how to go! Really enjoyed our visit here!

4. Toccoa Falls

325 Chapel Dr campus of Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, GA 30598-9600 +1 706-886-7299 ext. 5215 http://tfc.edu/about/our-campus/toccoa-falls/
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4.5 based on 371 reviews

Toccoa Falls

Reviewed By kathlynnj - Tampa, United States

Very close to the main routes to the Smokeys (7 miles from the main drag). Check hours on web page. $2 fee (dog was free--and welcomed!). Walk to the falls is a short, wide gravel trail, not to steep. Places to rest are aviable to set and take in the rushing stream. Falls is breathtaking!!! Memorial stone is a sobering reminder of the 1977 dam break that almost washed the university away, injuring 60 and killing 39, many of them children. Purchase "Dam Break in Georgia" from the gift shop to read the sobering account of the accident and the uplifting stories of survivial. Will stop there again.

5. Currahee Military Museum

160 N Alexander St, Toccoa, GA 30577-2372 +1 706-282-5055 [email protected] http://www.toccoahistory.com
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Currahee Military Museum

Currahee Military Museum, in historic downtown Toccoa's restored train depot,is home to the WWII history of approximately 18,000 soldiers that trained at Camp Toccoa to become paratroopers. Located in the museum is a horse stable, built in Aldbourne, England in 1922 that served as housing for Able and Easy Companies of the 506th PIR prior to and after D-Day 1944. History of 501st, 506th, 511th and 517th Paratrooper Infantry Regiments is on display for visitors seven days a week.

Reviewed By tp822

My wife and I are Band of Brothers fanatics and finally made the pilgrimage to Toccoa/Currahee. It was so humbling to see the many Easy Company displays, highlighted by the magnificent rebuilt horse stable/housing unit. To see and read a letter from Bull Randleman's mother that was found in the walls is just fantastic. There are other displays for other local and regional items that are interesting as well, but if you are a BoB devotee, I highly recommend this museum. Friendly folks working there, too.

6. Broken Bridges

Old US Hwy 123, Toccoa, GA 30577
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Broken Bridges

7. Paul Anderson Memorial Park

626 E Tugalo St, Toccoa, GA 30577-2136 +1 706-282-9780 http://www.paulandersonpark.com/
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Paul Anderson Memorial Park

Reviewed By patx

learned about Paul Anderson while touring the Currahee Museum and saw the exhibits on local history. Drove the short distance to the park after the museum. Small and quiet with parking across the street.

8. Travelers Rest Historic Site

4339 Riverdale Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577-8341 +1 706-886-2256 http://www.gastateparks.org/TravelersRest
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Travelers Rest Historic Site

Reviewed By CDL94 - Dahlonega, United States

My husband and I have wanted to go to this spot for a couple of years. It is only open on the weekends, but we recommend going. We enjoyed watching the short video and learn about this historic home. Exploring the whole attraction took an hour.

9. Rose Lanes Bowling Center

910 Rose Lanes, Toccoa, GA 30577-8769 +1 706-886-6021 https://www.roselanesbowlingcenter.com
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Rose Lanes Bowling Center

Reviewed By rockifields

Only place we found anywhere in this HUGE town to have a drink without a restaurant setting. Service is excellent and we had fun bowling one night and several nights just chatting and having a few adult drinks....Lots of arcade games and table games

10. Camp Toccoa At Currahee

2351 Ayersville Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577-9097 +1 706-282-5055 [email protected] https://www.camptoccoaatcurrahee.org/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Camp Toccoa At Currahee

In 2011 almost six acres of the site were donated to Stephens County Historical Society and Currahee Military Museum. Camp Toccoa at Currahee Project soon began work began with improvements to the one and only building left on the site. Camp Toccoa at Currahee is the historic site of the WWII training camp used to train and prepare paratroopers for battle in Europe and the Pacific. Over 18,000 men came to Toccoa in hopes of becoming one of the countries most unique soldiers, a paratrooper. Due to high standards and extreme physical training only 6000 men actually passed and received their esteem silver wings. These men fought with the 506th, 501st, 511th, and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments. The camp started PIR training July 1942 and continued for 18 months. It covered almost 300 acres of army facilities and an additional 17,000 of land, including the infamous Currahee Mountain, for physical training. Work still continues on the site with additional buildings.

Reviewed By RoverTreks - Thailand, null

There isn’t much left of the old World War II era camp Toccoa at Currahee. What appears to be the former entrance is bounded in about a 100 yard long 75 yard wide fenced in area that contains and entrance gate, a C-47 transport plane and, a few buildings. But it’s worth a stop! Simply immersing yourself in the environment will give you a sense of what the trainees went through at this place during World War II. The nearby mountain that now contains various radio towers Is the likely spot for the trainees daily run up and down the mountain. Give museum in nearby Toccoa presents much memorabilia.

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