Labor Day weekend: Where can you enjoy BBQ feast, live music, waterfalls, hiking, horseback riding?

DILLARD, Ga. — Do you know what Labor Day honors? It’s a day set aside to recognize the American workforce and the contributions workers have made to the development of the United States.

Hopefully, you’re celebrating Labor Day and Labor Day weekend without doing any labor!

Instead, enjoy some great BBQ, live music, horseback riding, golf, and a trip to the North Georgia mountains.

Things to see and do in Dillard For those looking for an experience to remember, look no further than Dillard. Splash down the Little Tennessee River on horseback with the Dillard House Stables... (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard There’s zip lining through mountain tree-tops... (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard whitewater rafting and kayaking for all experience levels... (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard “This part of Georgia is one of the prettiest places I think in the world, really,” Pam Thompson from the Dillard House Stables said. “We have mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and something for anyone to do, whether you enjoy horseback riding, or hiking, rivers, swimming, whitewater rafting. There’s just something for everybody.” (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Strawberries It’s strawberry-picking season, too. (City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard Looking to land the big one? (Steve Thornton/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard Enjoy fly-fishing in streams, bass fishing on area lakes, or take the kids fishing and catch a trophy trout. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard If all the action has worn you out, or you’re just looking for an adult drink to enjoy the rest of the day... (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Dillard Georgia there are several wineries in and around Dillard. (Nelson Hicks)

Things to see and do in Dillard Whether you’re ready to say “I do” or are just ready for a timeout from the daily grind, do it in Dillard, Northeast Georgia’s gateway to the Smokies! (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard Spring has arrived and romance is blooming in Dillard, northeast Georgia’s gateway to the Smokies. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard There’s so much to experience this season, it might take a couple of trips to enjoy it all. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard Whether you’re looking to say “I do,” or seeking out some time with that special someone, the area offers plenty of options. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard For proposals, weddings and honeymoons, check out the Dillard House. While the resort and restaurant is famous for its Southern culinary experiences, it also hosts numerous wedding activities. The hotel rates as an affordable wedding venue, with indoor and outdoor spots, and offers a variety of lodging and catering options. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard This time of year, the hotel is a great getaway for those looking to escape the Atlanta area for a few days. Invite that special someone for a few days in the mountains, enjoy a meal at the Dillard House, relax and spend some time together. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Dillard Georgia For those with a love of shopping or a love of antiques, pencil in some time on your busy calendar for a visit. The area boasts 40,000 square feet of antique malls to browse. There’s a treasure around every turn. (Nelson Hicks)

Things to see and do in Dillard The gallery is sponsored by the City of Dillard. (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard (Steve Thornton/City of Dillard)

Things to see and do in Dillard (Kurtis Miller Photography/City of Dillard)

Dillard Georgia (Nelson Hicks)

“Rabun County is unique,” John Dillard Jr. from the Dillard House said. “It’s one of the only places you can go to in our country that has the Chattooga River. It has Lake Rabun, Lake Burton, Seed Lake. It also has three state parks.”

If you’re headed to North Georgia, don’t miss the Labor Day Sunday Cook-Out at the Dillard House.

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Yes, there’s the famous Dillard House chicken, but some of the best BBQ in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the headliner here.

“My father, John Dillard, actually traveled the South and went to all the small towns and all the best BBQ places he heard about, and actually studied it, and learned what the best process was,” Dillard Jr. said. “And he took that and built an open pit and we still have that today.”

The Labor Day Sunday Cook-Out at the Dillard House will feature all the fixings for a feast, including macaroni and cheese, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, and more.

Hunter Grayson provides live music from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

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Spend the night or even the whole weekend and enjoy some time away.

“We have anything from a standard room to suites (at the Dillard House),” Natalie Dillard said. “We have 25 houses, but the special thing is all of our rooms have a mountain view, rocking chairs, (views of) horses. It just gives families a chance to relax, unwind and really just disconnect from things.”

Disconnect from the phone but connect with some serious fun. There’s horseback riding on the Dillard House grounds, fishing, ziplining, shopping, and more in the surrounding area.

If you can’t make it for Labor Day weekend, with school back in session, the crowds have disappeared. Visitors will have all the outdoor adventures to themselves.

Rabun County (Nelson Hicks)

And don’t forget, leaf-peeping season is just around the corner. Travel experts suggest booking a room well in advance to avoid the “no vacancy” sign.

But if you can make it for Labor Day weekend, remember this.

“It is always 10 degrees cooler and there’s always a breeze (in the mountains),” Natalie Dillard said.

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What a view!

Tiger Drive-In Where can you find a bit of nostalgia... (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb a disco Airbnb (Nelson Hicks)

Black Rock Mountain State Park in Rabun County with scenic views... (Nelson Hicks)

Tallulah Gorge waterfalls and more? (Nelson Hicks)

Rabun County It’s Georgia’s best kept secret, Rabun County, in the northeast Georgia mountains. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Here’s something from out of this world, at least to anyone under 40: a drive-in movie theater. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In This is the Tiger Drive-In. There used to be over 5,500 drive-in theaters worldwide, but now there’s only 350. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In The Tiger Drive-In was built in 1954 and operated until 1984, when it closed. Twenty years later, Tom Major’s wife asked him to reopen the drive-in that her father had run for 30 years. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In “I priced the screen, (it was going to cost) $60,000. I didn’t have $60,000, so I begged Georgia Power for six poles,” theater owner Tom Major said. “And I promised to buy their power. And we built that screen for $6,000.” (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, March thru November, the Tiger Drive-In shows a popular flick. It has proved to be a popular spot. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb The Tiger Drive-in hosts concerts and camp outs. The drive-in doubles as a campground, too. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb “My wife got the first camper,” Major said. “She wanted to go camping with our kids and grandkids. I don’t like camping. So, I plugged in the power and plugged in the water and put a little deck on there and (now) rent it on Airbnb. It was so successful, I got another one and I got another one.” (Nelson Hicks)

Autumn Leaf Watch: When will fall foliage peak? Overlook in Rabun County's Black Rock Mountain State Park (Georgia Forestry Commission)

Waterfalls around Rabun County, North Georgia (Peter McIntosh)

Waterfalls around Rabun County, North Georgia (Mark Oleg Ozboyd)

Waterfalls around Rabun County, North Georgia (Peter McIntosh)

Waterfalls around Rabun County, North Georgia (Mark Oleg Ozboyd)

Waterfalls around Rabun County, North Georgia (Peter McIntosh)

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Rabun County (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb Check out Major’s three campers on the drive-in property... (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb there’s a flamingo camper (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb the Tweety Bird camper (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb and the Disco Days camper, a tribute to John Travolta. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb Here are some more photos from the Airbnb camper rentals at the Tiger Drive-In in Rabun County. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Here are some more photos from the Tiger Drive-In in Rabun County. (Nelson Hicks)

Tiger Drive-In Airbnb Here are some more photos from the Airbnb camper rentals at the Tiger Drive-In in Rabun County. (Nelson Hicks)

Rabun County Community Market Here are some more photos from Celebrate Clayton. (Rabun County)

Rabun County Community Market Here are some more photos of some of the items you'll find at the Rabun County Community Market. It's Saturdays from March-October. (Rabun County)

Rabun County Community Market Here are some more photos of some of the items you'll find at the Rabun County Community Market. It's Saturdays from March-October. ((c)Ken Wiedemann/Rabun County)

Rabun County Community Market Here are some more photos of some of the items you'll find at the Rabun County Community Market. It's Saturdays from March-October. (Rabun County)

Rabun County (Nelson Hicks)

Rabun County Community Market Here are some more photos of some of the items you'll find at the Rabun County Community Market. It's Saturdays from March-October. (Rabun County)

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This story is sponsored by the City of Dillard.