Luxury mountain cabins, stunning views, hiking trails, waterfalls, wineries and craft breweries, galleries, shops and friendly people.
If you live anywhere in the southeast, you're within driving distance of Blue Ridge, only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575 on the Georgia-Tennessee-North Carolina line.
With 106,000 acres of Chattahoochee National Forest, 300 miles of hiking trails and 100 miles of trout streams, Blue Ridge is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, family vacation, mountain vacation home, retirement or new location for your business.
Blue Ridge was recognized by Southern Living Magazine as one of the 2022 South’s Best Mountain Towns. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, following the Toccoa River to the town of McCaysville. Sample craft breweries, wineries, surprisingly upscale shops, galleries and restaurants. Hike to a local waterfall on the Appalachian Trail, tube or kayak the Toccoa or go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River.
You will fall in love with the mountain towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Blue Ridge was once considered an elite health resort because of its pure mineral waters. It was established as a railroad town, with the depot at its heart. Visitors would ride the train to town, eat dinner and take a leisurely walk to the mineral springs after dinner. Today, visitors still ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and take a walk along Main Street, enjoying the antique and specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, small town atmosphere and friendly people. A river runs through the quaint town of McCaysville, twin city with Copperhill, Tennessee. Stand in both states at one time at the Blue Line, which marks the spot where Georgia ends and Tennessee begins.
There are a multitude of long day-hike trails in Blue Ridge, but if you want just a touch of Mother Nature’s beauty before you hop aboard the train or head into downtown for dinner then these five hikes under five miles are your best bet.
Georgia's Blue Ridge is only 90 miles north of Atlanta, but a million miles away from it all. The area is filled with wonderful options for a romantic getaway for two, a family vacation, girlfriends getaway, guy's fishing trip, family reunion, business retreat - the list goes on and on. There is a perfect cabin, luxury vacation home, hotel or bed and breakfast waiting for you here. Choices include lodging with stunning mountain views, creekside retreats, riverfront fishing lodges, cabins on the lake, quaint bed and breakfasts, cozy or luxury cabin rentals, resorts, lodges, hotels and campgrounds.
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Oct 1 — Dec 31
Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway241 Depot Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
241 Depot Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (877) 413-8724
Oct 1 — Dec 31
Railbike Rides at Blue Ridge Scenic Railway241 Depot Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
241 Depot Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (877) 413-8724
Oct 1 — Oct 29
Annual Helen Oktoberfest at the Helen Festhalle1074 Edelweiss St.
Helen, GA 30545
1074 Edelweiss St. Helen, GA 30545 (706) 878-2181
Oct 1 — Oct 15
Exhibit - Plein Air International Paint Out ~ Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
420 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
Oct 1 — Oct 3
Copptoberfest ~ Buck Bald Brewing160 Ocoee Street
Copperhill, TN
160 Ocoee Street Copperhill, TN (706) 431-7141
Oct 1 — Dec 16
4th Quarter Artist in Residence: Rita & Clive Poole ~ Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)420 W. Main Street
Blue RIdge, GA 30513
420 W. Main Street Blue RIdge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
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