Georgia's Blue Ridge
Fall 2008 eNews

:::  Blue Ridge Bests
::: Fall Events
::: Fall Top 10

Fall Fun Events:

Every Saturday 8AM-Noon, Blue RIdge Farmers Market

Sept 20 & 21 Wildlife Arts Festival

Oct 18-26 Mountain Harvest Sale, Blue Ridge Farmers Mkt

Oct 25 - Paws in the Park Pet Parade

Oct 31 - Halloween Safe Zone Blue Ridge

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Blue Ridge Bests, by Suzie Soave Local pro mountain real estate

Shopping for crafts - from Main Street in Blue RIdge, Mercier Orchards to McCaysville!

Mercier Orchards - for delicious lunches, fresh produce, and shopping fun. 706-632-3411

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INFO LINKS
Where's the Welcome Center for local info? Right behind United Community Bank on Hwy 515. Open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat, Sunday 1-5PM.

Good websites for local info:

Fannin Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge Business Association

USDA Forest Service Chattahoochee NF

www.OcoeeInfo.com

Top 10 Fall Experiences 1 Apple Orchards - Mercier in Blue RIdge & Mountain View Orchards McCaysville  F 2 Leaf looking on the BR Scenic Railway  F 3 Scenic Mountain & Valley Driving Self-Guided Tour, Blue Ridge to Dahlonega  A 4 Antiques & Uniques Self-Guided Tour  F 5 Ocoee Whitewater Trails & Hwy 64 drive  A 6 Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Blue Ridge - Self-Guided Tour  F 7 Swan Drive-In on a chilly evening  F 8 Long Creek Falls Hike on Appalachian Trl. S 9 Spectacular Sunset at Brasstown Bald  F 10 Fall Hayride and Campfire at Mountain View Orchards by Blanche Manor Stables  F F - Family Activity A - Adventurous Activity S - Strenuous Outdoor Activity Please do not exceed your level of experience and fitness when undertaking any activity, especially in wilderness areas. These Top 10 activities are not ranked in order of importance. For detailed directions just click the map above.

© 2008 The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Hucks General Store - Old time general store right on Main Street. 706-946-4825

Serenity in the Mountains Spa - world class day spa & luxury suites. 706-258-2244

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association - our local center for arts, music & festivals like the Wildlife Festival. 706-632-2144

Out of the Blue - extraordinary selection of fine wines and foods from the world over. 706-258-2750

Highway 60 -great Fall leaf looking and drive through the wilderness.

Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center - best source of info on fun & shops. Make it your first stop when you get in town. 1-800-899-MTNS