Welcome to Dade County, Georgia, a slice of Americana where everyone is welcome to explore the grooviest of real-life getaways. From scenic vistas to world-class caving, hang gliding, hiking, and nature photography, there’s something for everybody in Trenton-Dade.

Dade County is famous for bluegrass and country music, and outdoor recreation. From Lookout Mountain to Sand Mountain to the Dade Valley, you can hike, bike, camp, golf, fish, hang glide, spelunk, or rappel. You can also shop, take in an art festival, or watch a movie at our outdoor theater.

Visit one of Georgia’s largest and scenic Parks, Cloudland Canyon State Park, atop of Lookout Mountain. There you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, gorgeous panoramic vistas and a wealth of flora and fauna. Take in the grandeur of plunging waterfalls and the elegance of trickling woodland creeks both working together to carve 1,000-foot-deep canyons and caves along the way.

A new trail system called River to Clouds Route will connect Cloudland Canyon State Park to the Riverwalk in Chattanooga, TN inviting hikers and mountain bikers to explore miles and miles of rugged trails. Or if you prefer, you can follow the gentle Town Creek Trail in Trenton, following Town Creek to Jenkins Park, where you’ll find picnic tables, quaint park benches, swings, a lovely playground, and the city pool.

Thrill seekers make their way to Lookout Mountain Flight Park, one of the world’s premier flight parks for hang gliders and paragliders. Whether you want to get certified to fly solo or just take a tandem flight, the friendly staff can help you soar like the eagles in this lifetime adventure.

Golfers can experience a spectacular game set amidst Dade County’s cliffs and valleys. The McLemore’s Highlands and The Keep courses has challenging cliff-edge holes while Trenton Golf Club presents 18 holes in a public, parkland-style course near downtown Trenton.

For those more interested in gentler pursuits, consider taking the family to the Wilderness Outdoor Theater in Slygo, between April and September, where you can relax in the region’s largest outdoor theater. With 1,000 parking spaces for two screened feature films, you can watch from your car or bring chairs and blankets for grassy hillside viewing.

Other Must-See attractions for your itinerary include the 1926 Dade County Historic Courthouse, which is home to the Alliance for Dade Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center as well as the new Cornerstone Gallery & Gifts. Close by is Veterans Memorial Park and some wonderful shops located around downtown Trenton such as The Shop on Main, McBride's Bookstore, Hoppy’s Outfitters, Sweet Tee’s, SAC’s Thrift Avenue and Hunter’s Discount Grocery, Bins & More just to name a few.

While you’re in Trenton also check out the Oscar Ellis American Legion Post Military Museum open on Fridays and Saturdays and down the road in Wildwood, Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm, Boutique and Coffee Shop will introduce you to some cute and cuddly alpacas.

Situated at the narrowest part of Lookout Mountain, the view from historic Covenant College encompasses incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains across seven states. Carter Hall, the signature building on the campus built in 1928, was originally the Lookout Mountain Hotel, a luxury resort often referred to as “The Castle in the Clouds” and was known to welcome many wealthy visitors and celebrities.

While on the mountain, visit Lookout Lavender Farm where you can pick lavender in season or visit the Lav Shack for wonderful lavender-infused products throughout the year. When you come down the mountain into the valley, you can also visit some other wonderful farms and gardens. Rising Fawn Gardens has herbal teas and tinctures and offers yoga retreats. Fox Mountain Farm just down the road has blueberries and u-pick flowers in season, you can also take an scenic guided off-road adventure tour when the U-pick’s are not available.

On Sand Mountain, you can visit Gee Berry Farm to pick fat juicy blueberries, and Noah’s Little Ark, where you can visit the farm by appointment to meet some fun and furry friends or they can come to you for parties, family reunions, holiday gathering and more.

If you're looking for farm fresh products, look no further than Iron Roots Pastures for fresh eggs and poultry. In downtown Trenton, make sure not to miss Dyer Livestock's Beef Shop, where you can get some tasty steaks or burgers for your next cookout. Heading north in the valley toward Wildwood, you can check out Wasawillow Farm in June for their huge daylily sale, or purchase produce and eggs from them throughout the year. Learn more about the multitude of things to do in Dade County in our Adventure Guide.