Attended college here for 4 years. Go for Gold Rush which is the 2nd or 3rd Weekend in October. Stay at ( or at least eat at ) the Smith House. Hangout at Caruso’s or The Coffee House to check out the locals and the night life ( not much ). Only spend a day here on your way to Helen for Oktoberfest or Camping in the Mountains. The Appalachian trail starts nearby also.