Scenic Driving Tours in the Mountains

Wildflowers in bloom on the Georgia Mountain Parkway

Georgia Mountain Parkway
Approximate Mileage: 65 miles
Follow Interstate 575 from Atlanta northward on the Georgia Mountain Parkway, which includes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Young Harris and Hiawassee. Along the way this scenic route offers beautiful mountain views, wildflowers, apple orchards, festivals, antiques and galleries -- and a wealth of opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure.

Southern Highroads Trail
Approximate Mileage: 360 miles
Website:www.southernhighroads.org
Experience the scenic beauty, diversity and rich history found on this trail, which is a loop drive through the mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. The entire trail takes about three days to complete. The trail includes the Georgia cities of Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Chatsworth, Blairsville, Young Harris, Hiawassee, Clayton, Dillard and Mountain City.

Road in the Chattahoochee National Forest

Fannin County Self-Guided Driving Tours
Self-guided driving tours through Fannin County and the Copper Basin are available at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center in Blue Ridge. The tours vary from 1.5 hours to 5 hours and include drives through the mountains and countryside, the deep forest and the wilderness.

Self Guided Tours