Above : Braselton Trolley | photo : Jonathan Phillips Photography
Left : Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | photo : Sean Montgomery
Above : Louis ’ House of Bourbon Below : Guestroom at Château Élan head to the pool deck for a sunrise yoga class , a soothing soak in the hot tub , or a cozy chat by the fire pits . There ’ s so much to do , you never really even have to leave the resort .
If you do want to venture off-property for a bit , though , the town of Braselton has plenty to offer . For one , you can explore the historic downtown area , with its antique shops , boutiques , and restaurants . A can ’ t miss is The 1904 , which began its life more than 100 years ago as the Braselton Bros . mercantile store and has since been transformed into a multi-tenant space with a bakery , taproom , record shop , and more .
Another option is to savor the great outdoors at the Mulberry Riverwalk . This scenic 2.2-mile nature trail winds along the Mulberry River and features gardens , footbridges , and picnic areas . Notable spots along the trail include the monument marking the place where Braselton ’ s four counties meet and the Instagram-worthy mural at the trailhead . If you work up an appetite after all that walking , head to nearby Mulberry Walk to grab everything from burgers to barbecue .
If you ’ ve got the need for speed , you ’ ll get revved up by Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta , a world-class road course that ’ s been hosting sports car racing for more than 50 years . Its most popular event is the annual Motul Petit Le Mans , featuring four days of racing and culminating in a 10-hour showdown that has drivers competing late into the night .
On Friday and Saturdays , you can get to and around Braselton via the free Braselton Trolley that picks you up right in front of Château Élan . During the holidays , the trolley is a great way to check out the seasonal decorations and light displays around the city .
Given everything Château Élan and Braselton have to offer , it ’ s safe to say that planning a trip to the area should be one of your 2025 New Year ’ s resolutions .
For More Information Château Élan | chateauelan . com Braselton | explorebraselton . com
Jill Becker ’ s travel writing has appeared in dozens of magazines and websites , including more than 25 stories for CNN . com .
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