Nestled among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia is Toccoa, the County seat of Stephens County. The beauty of Toccoa is clearly evident when experiencing the magnificent natural wonders, historic attractions, recreational activities, and the way of life found throughout Toccoa and Stephens County. Situated just 90 miles north of Atlanta and 65 miles southwest of Greenville, South Carolina, Toccoa is the perfect retreat to get away from it all.
Toccoa offers excellent location and climate, superior schools and medical facilities, and a strong economic base. In short, Toccoa is a great place to call home. The city of Toccoa has a population of 11,500 and Stephens County a population of 28,500.
Toccoa is privileged to have a community theater, city symphony, arts festival,
Fall Harvest Festival, music festivals, and a Taste of Toccoa. Conference centers include the
Georgia Baptist Conference Center,
Camp Mikell, and
Camp Toccoa (State Campfire Council).
Organized recreational activities are offered by the
YMCA and the Northeast Georgia Boys and Girls Clubs. There are team sports, instructional activities, exercise programs and a variety of special events. Henderson Falls Park is a focal point for tennis and picnicking in addition to enjoying productions in the amphitheater and walking the nature trail. Roselane Park is the location of the senior center, which features a therapeutic pool. The park also includes the community center, tennis courts, walking trails and softball/baseball fields. The City of Toccoa operates the nine-hole course at
The Pines that features challenging holes of golf and beautiful mountain views.
Toccoa has a variety of historical buildings and houses including a
Greek Revival home built in 1907, the
Stephens County Courthouse, built the same year, and the
Stephens County Historical Headquarters and Museum, built in 1898. Toccoa will also be the setting for the Paul Anderson Memorial Park featuring historical items from the life of
Paul Anderson, "The World's Strongest Man". The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is housed in a former movie theater in downtown Toccoa. The
Toccoa-Stephens County Community Theatre and Toccoa Orchestra Guild provide cultural entertainment throughout the year.
There are numerous recreational opportunities on the mountains and lakes in the Toccoa area. The mountains offer hiking for a few hours or many days duration on trails through forests of indescribable beauty. Stephens County is blessed with the Panther Creek, Currahee Mountain and Middle Broad River Trails. Trophy trout fishing is nearby for enthusiasts in waters with limited access. Wildlife such as deer and wild turkey is limitless and hunting productive. There are many state and federal parks and campgrounds offering mountain camping and accommodations. There are numerous well-known private facilities in the immediate vicinity for groups of all sizes wishing to experience the mountains. The man-made lakes in the area, both large and small, offer a variety of water sports. From fly fishing below Lake Yonah to skiing, boating and championship bass fishing on Lake Hartwell to canoeing and kayaking to camping on one of the smaller lakes, almost every water sport is awaiting you.
Toccoa is full of attractions, recreation and culture that will make your stay at Toccoa enjoyable, exciting and relaxing.
