Georgia's Blue Ridge
Winter 2009 eNews

::: Clickable Map
::: Local Bests
::: Top 10 for Winter
::: Lots of Info Links

Warm Winter Events:

Jan 31 - Winged From the Heart, folk tales & music, Performing Arts Center

Feb 6-Mar 1 - Marrying Walt, BR Comm. Theater

Feb 14 - Valentine Evening, Live Music & Gourmet Dinner at The Lily Pad

FREE PRINTABLE SELF GUIDED TOURS!
Click Here to download fun area activity guides on our website. From local hiking to shopping to scenic drives, plus specials and itineraries.

Blue Ridge Bests by Cheryl Engledow, High Country Art & Antique 706-632-6882

Sunny shopping & stopping on Main Street Blue Ridge - great weather here is perfect for sunny art strolls, people watching and unique shopping!

Blue Ridge Community Theater - local plays in historic Hampton Square

HELPFUL HINTS:
Over 1,100 rental cabins are available in the mountains around Blue Ridge. You can find one from luxury to rustic. For more info click right here.

INFO LINKS
Visitors Center:
Stop by and see us! 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 Winter Experiences 1 Hot apple cider & pies at Mercier Orchards F 2 Dinner and a Show, BR Community Theater F 3 Toasty fire in your cabin with a good book F 4 Hike Benton MacKaye Trail to Fall Br. Falls S 5 Scenic Driving Hwy. 60 to Amicalola Falls F 6 Trophy Trout Fishing in the Toccoa River A 7 Horseback riding in scenic Cashes Valley A 8 A cup of cappuccino, relaxing and sitting by the fire at L&L Beanery F 9 Shoppng for local Antiques & Uniques F 10 Brasstown Bald sunset, sitting in a warm car with a thermos full of hot drinks A 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.

© 2009 The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Out of the Blue - great place for special gift items. Gourmet treats and bottles of wine. 706-258-2750

Cabin with a View - rent a luxury mountain home, complete with fireplace & breathtaking views from the hot tub!

Multitudes Gallery - full of local art, great jewelry and art glass. 706-632-1718

Serenity in the Mountains Spa - warm up with a hot stone massage or go for the works. 706-258-2244

Mercier Orchards - local gifts & great food. 706-632-3411

The Art Center - our local source of artist info, a gallery, art shop & great exhibitions. 706-632-2144