Georgia's Blue Ridge
Fall 2006 eNews

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

Fall Fun Events:

Oct 21-29 Mountain Harvest Sale, Blue Ridge Farmers Mkt.

Oct 20-31 - Night
of the Living Dead, Blue Ridge Community Theater

Oct 31 - Halloween SafeZone Blue Ridge

Nov 25 - Light Up Blue Ridge

Dec 2 - Copper
Basin Christmas Parade, McCaysville

STOP BY THE VISITORS CENTER!
1-800-899-MTNS

Blue Ridge Bests by Betty Wassmer, local artist (Fishbone Studio 706-632-6855):

Shopping for art - it's all over town, and a great excuse to shop!

Multitudes Gallery - stunning art glass, pottery & local jewelry. 706-632-1718

HELPFUL HINTS:
Over 800 rental cabins are available in the mountains around Blue Ridge. You can find one from luxury to rustic. Info click right here.

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

Fannin Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge Business Association

USDA Forest Service Chattahoochee NF

www.OcoeeInfo.com

Top 10 Fall Experiences 1 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - Santa Train  F 2 Holiday shop Main Street - unusual gifts  F 3 Horseback Riding in Cashes Valley - with Adventure Trail Rides  A 4 Merciers Orchards - Apple Season hotspot  F 5 Cohutta Overlook - drive to great views  F 6 Girls Weekend Away - cabin, shop & dine  A 7 Rich Mountain Wilderness - Fall forest hike  A 8 Hwy 64 - big mountain views scenic drive  F 9 Jacks River Falls - active wilderness hike  S 10 Aska Adventure Area biking- get a map at the Visitors Center  S 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.

© 2006 The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Turning Leaf Wood Art beautiful wood art and really unique gifts. 706-632-6625

Out of the Blue - cool collection of gourmet food specialties. 706-258-2750

Blue Ridge Bird Seed Co. - the art of the bird house taken to the max. 706-258-2473

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assocaition - our local center for arts, classes and festivals like Arts in the Park. 706-632-2144

Highway 515 - I love the drive toward Blairsville with those awesome views.

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