The Jasper center point is about 10 miles northeast of Reinhardt College Funk Museum and 15 miles north of Downtown Canton.
Jasper is located at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains and experiences weather that's typical of the southeastern portion of the United States. Summers are hot and winters are moderate with high humidity being a typical part of the weather patterns. The hot season begins at the end of May and lasts through the middle of September. The average daily high is 80 degrees Fahrenheit with the hottest day coming in at a high of 87 in mid to late July. Temperatures start cooling off towards the end of November, and the colder weather hangs around until the end of February with an average daily high of 57. The coldest day of the year is typically in mid to late January with an average high of 50 and average low of 33. Temperatures start to rise around the end of February and keep rising until the hot season begins.
The wettest time of year begins in early May and lasts until the end of August with an average daily chance of rain coming in at 32%. The daily percentage peaks in early July with a 42% chance of rain on that day. The air dries up around the end of August and marks the beginning of the drier season. The day with the least chance of rain is in mid October with 22% chance of rain. Rain is the most common type of precipitation with a small risk for snow during the coldest time of the year.
The Microtel Inn & Suites Jasper offers modern rooms at budget pricing. They feature amenities that include free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk with task chair, free local calls, private bathroom, wake-up calls, night light, and alarm clock. Suites feature these amenities along with a microwave and mini refrigerator. The hotel itself features a free breakfast served daily, business center, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a coffee/tea maker in the lobby.
You'll have to travel about 14 miles south of Jasper to Canton for another budget hotel. The Motel 6 Canton GA is a pet-friendly hotel that offers clean and comfortable rooms. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, mini fridge, free local calls, desk with chair, in-room sink, and private bathroom. The hotel property offers free morning coffee and a coin laundry.
Hotel discounts help you save money on your room while still giving you the benefits of a full-priced hotel. You'll have to head 14 miles south of Jasper to Canton in order to get discounts at the Quality Inn & Suites Canton. Discount options include up to 10% off for members of AARP and seniors with a valid ID, up to 10% off for members of AAA, and savings for members of the military and government. Rooms at the Quality Inn & Suites Canton include mini fridge and microwave, work desk with task chair, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, alarm clock, phone with free local calls, overstuffed chair with table, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and private bathroom. The pet-friendly hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, free continental breakfast served daily, free weekday newspapers business center, and coin laundry.
Also 14 miles south of Jasper is the Hampton Inn Atlanta-Canton in Canton, Georgia. This hotel also offers discounts that include a discount of up to 10% for AAA/CAA members, up to 10% off for seniors with a valid ID, exclusive rates for families of active and retired military members and veterans, and special rates for active military and government employees.
The Hampton Inn Atlanta/Canton is a full-service hotel that offers affordable rates. Room amenities include a 37-inch or 56-inch flat-screen TV with cable and premium channels, branded bedding, desk with ergonomic task chair, seating area with sleeper sofa, alarm clock/radio, microwave and mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, free high-speed Wi-Fi, free newspaper Monday through Friday, night lights in the bathroom, branded shower head in the shower, and branded bathroom amenities. The hotel offers a free breakfast served daily in a breakfast area, coin laundry, baggage storage, business center, meeting rooms, fitness room, and pool.
Head about 15 miles north of Jasper to Ellijay, Georgia, to find the Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay for a great deal on a hotel room. Room amenities include flat-screen TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, table with chairs, desk with lamp and work chair, radio, phone with local calls, hair dryer, microwave, mini fridge, and coffee/tea maker with accessories. Hotel amenities include free breakfast daily, outdoor pool, and 24-hour front desk.
You'll have to drive about 15 miles south to Canton to the Days Inn by Wyndham for another excellent value hotel. The Days Inn by Wyndham Canton offers room amenities that include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk with chair and overhead light, microwave and mini fridge, private bathroom, alarm clock, phone with local calls, table with two chairs, and free Wi-Fi. Hotel features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast served daily, daily housekeeping, and a 24-hour reception desk.
Jasper is home to a handful of vineyards and wineries that offer wine tastings and entertainment. Stop at Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery for artisan crafted wine. The owner/operators of Fainting Goat pride themselves on growing nothing but the finest grape varieties to create a finished product that leave a lasting impression after consumption.
Hikers should check out the Eagles Rest Park located on Mt. Oglethorpe. The hiking trail is a 1.8-mile trail that's for people on foot only. No horseback riders or motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail, which gives hikers a safe and calm experience as they go through a 500-foot elevation change throughout the trail. Hikers with less experience will want to hike down the Eagle's Rest Trail which is a half-mile trail with minor changes in elevation and circles the top of the mountain.
Jasper is a laid-back town with an advantageous location near the Blue Ridge Mountains, It's perfect for outdoor activity enthusiasts, but it's also a great place to explore, check out the surrounding historical sites, and taste the local grapes.
Below are reviews of the city of Jasper, GA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Great place! Beautiful downtown & Jasper is lovely! Wonderful people too!