Experience spectacular green forests, mountains and countryside. Wild flame azaleas, gorgeous dogwood and mountain laurel blossoms, and ferns springing back to life. Wildflowers pop up in April and May before the forests reach full canopy. more info

Bring the kids for special Easter Egg Hunts in Blue Ridge, McCaysville and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway April 7th. Nothing beats a spring scenery tour by train, beginning March 17th. more info here

Spring is perfect for mountain hikes, fishing and lots of natural fun. Try our Geocaching and Family Fun Adventure Game, along with lots of other ideas for fabulous family adventures. get the guides

Check out the local talent at two great plays for spring at the Blue Ridge Community Theater: Live " Tom, Dick & Harry" March 1 – 18 and "Sylvia" April 5 – 22. book it here

Have some fun at the finish line of the 15th Annual Blue Ridge Adventure Race on April 14th in front of The Art Center, downtown Blue Ridge, beginning at 1 p.m.. Racers face mountains of challenges in the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Other races for spring: Blue Ridge 5K Lungevity Race at Merciers on April 7th; Atomic Adventure Race on May 12 and 13th. get the details

Discover a rush like no other in a weekend thrill, a place where panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain vistas meet heart pounding exhilaration on a zip line! Or see our beautiful mountains from the best view in town!!!...500 feet above the ground with Blue Ridge Helicopters. get info here

Great up and coming country stars at the Whistlestop Grill nightly. Also "Live Music is Better", at the Blue Ridge Community Theater, featuring top musicians in an intimate theater setting. April 31 Ronnie Cox & May 4 Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkins. And there's much more... get details here

One of the biggest attractions in our area is also the most anticipated.... U-Pick season starts at Mercier Orchards! Get 'down on the farm' and wander through the orchards picking the most incredible fruit around. Families love this. U-Pick strawberries and cherries spring up in May, and soon blueberries, peaches and more! details here

Don't miss Spring opportunities to capture beautiful North Georgia scenery in paint! The Art Center Spring Plein Aire Festival going on from from May 4-6 is an incredible way to get out into the beauty of the mountains and exercise your creative side. get info

Time to get out into the outdoors and catch trophy trout! Here's one of the best experiences – fly fishing in Georgia's Trout Fishing Capital on the pristine Toccoa River. Fish in the middle of some of the wildest and most beautiful places in the southern USA. Delayed Harvest season begins May 15th and is the time for big trout in special regulation sections of the Toccoa. catch info here

Thursday, May 3rd kicks off these fun casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians. Held under the trees and pavilions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday evening from 6:00 til dusk, they run through through the end of September. Bring a picnic supper, a lawn chair and your own instrument and join the fun. get info

One of the best art festivals in the Southeast, Spring Arts in the Park on May 26 & 27 is fun for the whole family. With over 200 fine arts, crafts and food booths, there is something for everyone. There are always activities for the children, along with special events for the big kids. More info right here

                        download a printable guide to the 12 Spring Blue Ridge Experiences, and
                       see our YouTube video of the Spring Blue Ridge GA Experience view here