Escape to Blue Ridge Together

Romantic Cabin Getaway for Couples

Blue Ridge provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing escape for busy couples. Relax in a mountain cabin and do as much -- or as little -- as you like. Here are ten ingredients for a great escape to Blue Ridge.

1. Rent a cozy cabin in the mountains.

Search for your own cozy mountain cabin or luxury vacation home on blueridgemountains.com. What is your ideal cabin? You can choose a vacation rental home with breathtaking views of the mountains, on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge or the Toccoa River, near the town of Blue Ridge or in the woods. Most Blue Ridge cabins come with fully equipped kitchens, wifi, big screen tv, decks or screened porches, indoor and outdoor fireplaces or firepits, hot tubs, game rooms and more. Rent from a local property management company or online travel agency like Air BnB or VRBO; there are more than 2,000 in the area to choose from.

2. Take time to wind down and explore.

After checking in, take time to get familiar with your cabin and settle in. Unpack, take a walk and explore trails nearby. Or simply find a comfy spot on the couch (or the porch or deck) with a cold drink. Relax - you're on Blue Ridge time.

3. Cook a meal together.

Bring in a private chef or cook dinner together. Pick up fresh ingredients in town from markets like Mercier Orchards or source locally prepared food from shops and restaurants like the Pasta Market and Chester’s Provisions. Be sure and pick up some wine at Out of the Blue or 34th Degree Wine Merchant.

4. Cuddle up by the fireside or a bonfire under the stars.

Cuddle up by the fireside with a glass of wine and a good book or a movie night! Or warm up with a bonfire or a soak in the hot tub. The mountain night sounds and dark skies will help you feel completely relaxed before turning in for a restful night’s sleep.

Hike to a local waterfall like Long Creek Falls. A hike is a great way to fit in a workout.

5. Explore the mountains.

Get back to nature and explore! Hike to the Appalachian Trail's southern terminus on Springer Mountain in Fannin County. It's only a short hike from the parking area on USDA Forest Service Road 42. Or take a short hike to Long Creek Falls near Three Forks on the Appalachian Trail via FS Road 58. Hiking is a great way to get a workout in the woods! Download a self-guided trail map here.

6. Book a guided fly fishing trip.

Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Capital of Georgia. For a day of fun and adventure, book a couple's guided fishing trip with a professional fishing guide on the Toccoa River or locally stocked stream. Or plan a day at Noontootla Creek Farms fishing for trophy trout and shooting skeet.

7. Take a walk in downtown Blue Ridge.

Save a morning for coffee at Mountain Mama’s or Das Kaffee Haus in downtown Blue Ridge, or brunch at The Black Sheep or Big Foot Biscuit at the Dogwood. Take a walk along Main Street and do some shopping at unique shops and galleries. Or have lunch in town and a wine tasting at The Vine and Eatery, Out of the Blue or 34th Degree Wine Merchants. Find out more about eating places here.

8. Have a couple’s spa day.

Treat yourself to a couple’s massage or other relaxation treatments at Serenity in the Mountains or Teatree Spa. Serenity offers a large range of services, including a salt cave and café for coffee or lunch. Teatree has amazing therapies, including Swedish, Ashiatsu and Thai Massage, energetic healing techniques and sound therapy.

9. Spend a relaxed afternoon a local winery or brewery.

Spend a relaxed afternoon tasting local brews at Mercier’s Tasting Room, Bear Claw, Kerith House, or one of five local craft breweries. There are three craft breweries in downtown Blue Ridge, including Grumpy Old Men Brewing, Angry Hops and Tipping Point Breweries, and two in McCaysville/Copperhill, Copperhill Brewery and Buck Bald Brewing. More about local wineries and breweries.

10. Plan a romantic date night.

Last but definitely not least, experience a romantic dinner at one of Blue Ridge’s finest restaurants like Ferraro's Kitchen, Harvest on Main, The General Ledger, Black Sheep or Grace.

A Blue Ridge cabin getaway offers the perfect blend of escape and adventure for couples. Whether you're sipping wine at a local winery, hiking through scenic trails, or simply enjoying the comforts of your cabin, every moment is a opportunity to reconnect and discover new adventures together.

The Georgia mountain town of Blue Ridge is located 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575, on the state lines of Tennessee and North Carolina. With a population of only 25,000 countywide, the area is home to 106,000 acres of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness area. The pristine Toccoa River flows through it to form Lake Blue Ridge at its center. Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Capital of Georgia and could be called the "Cabin" capital of Georgia, with more than 2,000 rental cabins and more than 5,000 vacation homes. Downtown Blue Ridge is filled with upscale shops, galleries and restaurants and centered by the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which travels northward to the towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Blue Ridge is also the home of Mercier Orchards, the south's largest family owned orchard.