3 Day Getaway to Georgia's Coolest Mountain Town

Blue Ridge is only 90 miles north of Atlanta, so it's easy to plan an amazing 3-day escape. Try out one of these handy itineraries.

Downtown Discovery Tour: Three Days in the Heart of Blue Ridge

Day 1: Welcome to Main Street Magic

Check-in to the upscale Hampton Inn, charming Blue Ridge Inn B&B or a loft-style rental. You’ll love Blue Ridge’s walkable downtown and you won’t even need to move your car until it’s time to go home.
Afternoon stroll: Begin exploring Main Street—stop at Mountain Mama’s Coffee Lounge, or Das Kaffee Haus for a pick-me-up.
Art crawl: Visit art galleries like High Country Art, 4 Elements Gallery, Multitudes, and The Art Center inside the historic courthouse. Blue Ridge is one of the south’s top arts and crafts towns.
Dinner: Dine at Chester Brunnemeyer’s or Whiskey and Water; both are casual, fun places for drinks and dinner.
Evening: Grab a drink and finish the evening at the Hook & Eye rooftop bar or take in a show at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Day 2: Flavors, Finds & Local Libations

Breakfast at Serenity Garden or Southern Charm Restaurant.
Downtown discovery: Explore unique shops like Pezrock, Huck’s General Store, Blue Ridge Bird Seed and Mitzi’s on Main. Downtown Blue Ridge is filled with interesting shops and unique treasures.
Lunch at The Pasta Market with wine and small plates.
Local libations: Enjoy a tasting at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, Angry Hops, or Tipping Point craft breweries.
Evening at Trackside Station: Enjoy an amazing dinner at Ferraro’s Kitchen or more casual eats at Cucinella’s Pizza or Bites by Ferraro, followed by games at Vertigo Pinball.

Day 3: Sunday Slow-Down

Brunch at The Dogwood (Big Foot Biscuit) or The Black Sheep. (You can sleep in and have coffee at your lodging before.)
Wrap-up walk: Revisit favorite shops for souvenirs or pop into Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company and Tupelo Tea for gourmet gifts.
Head for home and come back soon!

Day 1: Hit the Ground Running

Check in to a rustic mountain cabin near Aska Trails. All of these adventures are in the Aska Adventure Area or nearby.
Warm-up hike to Fall Branch Falls on the Benton MacKaye Trail or Long Branch Loop Trail, one of the Aska Trails loops.
Dinner by the river at Toccoa Riverside Restaurant; eat some local mountain trout!

Day 2: Epic Day Outdoors

Early morning hike to Long Creek Falls and the Appalachian Trail. (Grab breakfast sandwiches to-go from Iron Bridge Café.)
Clay shooting or guided trout fishing at Noontootla Creek Farms and lunch at The Mill.
Cold craft brews at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, Blue Ridge’s oldest craft brewery and still a favorite with visitors and locals.
Casual dinner at Fightingtown Tavern, home of rock music and locally sourced fresh food.

Day 3: High-Elevation Farewell

Early morning horseback ride with Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hell’s Hollow.
Sandwich or Smashburgers at Mountainside Market in Epworth.
Ziplining at Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge.
Pack it in and head for home – plan your next adventure soon!

Day 1: Wine, Walks & Welcome

Arrive and check in to a chic cabin or cottage near downtown.
Wine tasting at Out of the Blue or 34th Degree Wine Merchant; both offer a personalized experience and great wines.
Shopping spree: Blue Ridge is filled with boutiques for all ages, shapes and styles. Check out Crawford’s, Juliana’s, The Owl’s Nest, Neighborly, and Canoe.
Dinner at Black Sheep featuring amazing specialty cocktails and yummy entrees like crab cakes, lamb lollipops and ahi tuna nachos.

Day 2: Spa & Scenic Fun

Morning spa day at Serenity in the Mountains or Teatree Spa.
Relaxing afternoon at Bear Claw Vineyards or Mercier’s Tasting Room.
Sunset charcuterie (pick it up at The Pasta Market) and wine at the cabin.

Day 3: Brunch & Boutique Browsing

Brunch at The Dogwood (Big Foot Biscuit).
Final round of shopping or art gallery visits.
Road trip home with interesting stops along the way.