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Georgia’s favorite
mountain town, only 90
miles north of Atlanta
via I-575, but a million
miles away from the
city. Hop in the car, turn
on the radio and soon
you’ll be on Blue Ridge
time, enjoying some
peace and quiet in
the beauty of the Blue
Ridge foothills. Rent a
luxury mountain cabin
and wake up to cool,
Winter, summer, spring
and fall, Georgia’s Blue
Ridge is simply beautiful.
Winter is cool and quiet
with occasional snow.
Spring is best for trout
fishing, wildflowers,
blooming dogwoods
and native azaleas.
Summer brings a profu-
sion of mountain laurel
and rhododendron
blossoms, along with
warmer water for tubing
& rafting. Blue Ridge
is the perfect place to
celebrate the harvest
crisp mornings with a
cup of coffee on the
porch. After a day of
fun and adventure,
finish the day in the
same spot enjoying a
glorious mountain
sunset with a glass of
wine or sweet iced tea.
You may never want
to leave the porch, but
don’t miss out on the
fun of exploring the
Georgia mountains.
Find out where to
stay inside this guide
or at www.blueridge
mountains.com.
2 beautiful mountain scenery Experience Mother Nature at her best.
and the glorious color
of fall, or to enjoy the
holidays with family
and friends. The best
way to experience the
beauty of the moun-
tains and countryside
is on one of our three
scenic driving tours.
Download them at
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LakeBlue Ridge
You will fall in love with
the authentic mountain
towns of Blue Ridge
and McCaysville. Blue
Ridge was once con-
sidered 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 train and take a
walk along Main Street,
enjoying the antique
and specialty shops,
galleries, restaurants,
Local food is an
essential part of the
trip when you visit
Georgia’s Blue Ridge.
You’ll find a common
ingredient shared by
local restauranteurs—
a passion for the out-
doorsy, earthy, upscale,
fresh, historical town—
3 Small Town Charm Fall in love with quaint mountain towns.
4 Uptown DiningDiscover amazing eating choices.
small town atmo-
sphere and friendly
people. A river runs
through the quaint
town of McCaysville,
twin city with Copper-
hill, Tennessee. Stand
in both states at one
time at the Blue Line,
which marks the spot
where Georgia ends
and Tennessee begins.
Here the Toccoa River
becomes the Ocoee
River, flowing north-
ward into Tennessee.
a mixing bowl of town
and country flavors
that meld just right to
create amazing eating
choices. Add three
local breweries to the
mix and you’ve got a
pretty eclectic dining
experience in a small
town setting. But don’t
forget, there are some
things you just have to
eat when you come
to the mountains:
local mountain trout,
barbeque, fried apple
pies, biscuits, grits and
sausage gravy—just to
name a few.
5 Arts, Theater & Live Music Enjoy Blue Ridge’s artsy vibe.
Blue Ridge has an artsy
vibe, with a vibrant
arts scene and great
community theater
to sweeten your Blue
Ridge experience.
Visit the Blue Ridge
Mountains Arts Center,
located in the beauti-
fully renovated Fannin
County Courthouse, a
historic canvas to show-
case the talent of artists
drawn to the area for its
scenery and quiet life-
style. The amazing Blue
Ridge Community The-
ater has a full calendar
of drama, comedy and
musical productions,
including an acoustic
music series, Live Music
is Better. In the sum-
mertime, Pickin’ in the
Park, a casual jam ses-
sion for acoustic musi-
cians, is held under
the trees and pavilions
along the Toccoa River
at Horseshoe Bend
Park. See our website
events calendar for
updated information
about festivals arts and
entertainment. For info
about special exhib-
its and events at The
Art Center, see www.
blueridgearts.net; book
theater tickets online at
BlueRidgeCommunity
Theater.com.
6 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Don’t miss the train!
Don’t miss the train!
Take a ride on the Blue
Ridge Scenic Railway,
which runs along the
Toccoa River from Blue
Ridge to McCaysville.
Board the train at
the historic depot in
Blue Ridge. The view
changes with the
seasons, wildflowers
and mountain laurel in
the spring, rhododen-
dron in the summer,
gorgeous foliage in
the fall and a ride with
Santa and his elves for
Christmas. Special trips
are planned throughout
the year, including the
Easter Eggspress in the
spring and Pumpkin
Train in the fall. Open
March through Decem-
ber. Call 1-877-413-8724
or visit brscenic.com.
Marinas & Boat Rentals
• Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 335 Marina Drive,
Blue Ridge, 706-632-2618. Fishing, boating supplies,
pontoon, kayak and paddleboard rentals.
www.lakeblueridgemarina.com
• Mountain View Marina and Bear Paw Resort,
200 Dean Aldrich Road, Murphy, N.C., 828-644-5451,
www.mountainviewmarina.com
Rafting, Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Boarding
• Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking, 706-258-2411,www.blueridgemountainkayaking.com
• Carolina Ocoee, Bryson City, 828-341-5241, www.carolinaocoee.com
• Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, Blue Ridge,706-838-0200, www.jonrontro.com
• Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters, Morganton,706-900-4004, www.lakeblueridgeoutfitters.com
• Ocoee Rafting, 800-251-4800, www.ocoeerafting.com
• Rolling Thunder River Company, McCaysville,800-408-7238 or 706-492-5720, www.rollingthunderriverco.com
•Toccoa River Adventure Company 706-492-5280, www.toccoatubing.com
• Toccoa River Outfitters and Fly Shop, McCaysville, 706-900-4004, www.flyfishingnorthga.com
• Toccoa Valley Campground - Tubing, Blue Ridge, 706-838-4317, www.toccoavalleycampground.com
• Toccoa Wilderness Tubing, Blue Ridge, 706-455-7427.
• Wildwater LTD., 866-319-8870,www.wildwaterrafting.com
• Young Harris Water Sports, Jet Ski Rental, Young Harris, 706-896-0834, www.yhwatersports.com
7 Waterfalls Hike to one of our two favorite
waterfalls.
Fall Branch Falls
A double waterfall with
mountain laurel and
rhododendron grow-
ing along the trail and
creek bank.
The hike to the falls is
about 30 minutes round
trip. In Blue Ridge, fol-
low Aska Road south
for eight miles. Turn
right on Stanley Creek
Rd. (Toccoa Riverside
Restaurant is on the
left). The trailhead
is about three miles
on the right (.2 miles
from where pavement
ends). N 34°47.017’
W084°18.166’
Appalachian Trail Hike
to Long Creek Falls
From Blue Ridge, go
south on Aska Road
13.5 miles to end. Turn
right onto Newport
Road, go 4.5 miles to
end. Turn left onto
Doublehead Gap
Road and continue
on this road about .8
miles to intersection
with dirt-gravel USFS
Road 58 intersecting
sharply from right. Turn
right onto FS 58 into the
forest 5.3 miles to Three
Forks. The parking area
is on the right at Noon-
tootla Creek, a beautiful
trout stream. The trail
to Long Creek Falls is
on the left. N 34°39.815’
W084°11.053
8 Playing in the Water Explore natural water parks.
The most popular
family pastime in the
summer is probably
tubing the clear, chilly
Toccoa River either
above the Lake Blue
Ridge dam on Aska
Road or below in Mc-
Caysville. But there are
lots of ways to enjoy
our rivers, streams and
lakes, including rafting
the exciting Ocoee
River, renting canoes
or kayaks, pontooning
or stand-up paddling
on Lake Blue Ridge, or
simply sitting on the
bank and watching the
river flow.
The best water parks
are those created by na-
ture. Morganton Point
on Lake Blue Ridge
is a Chattahoochee
National Forest recre-
ation area with camp-
ing, fishing, swimming
beach and picnic areas,
kayak and paddleboard
rentals. Another favorite
spot for families is the
Ocoee Whitewater
Center just over the
Tennessee state line,
where the Olympic
kayak slalom course is
perfect for wading and
sliding over the rocks
when the river is not
running (weekdays).
The Whitewater Center
is also a great place for
hiking and biking with
kids. Be sure to bring
water shoes for the kids
at either location.
9 Trout Fishing Fish the Trout Capital of Georgia
Fannin County is
the Trout Capital of
Georgia. There are over
100 miles of great trout
fishing rivers, creeks
and streams in the area,
including Jack’s River,
Conasauga River, Toc-
coa River, Rock Creek,
Noontootla Creek and
Cooper Creek. Please
consult the Georgia
Guide to Trout Fishing,
available free at the
Welcome Center, for
details as to season,
creel limits and size
restrictions. Download
or pick up our Self-
Guided Tours 10 and
11 for access locations.
Fishing & Outdoor Guides
• Blue Ridge Fly Fishing, 706-258-4080,
www.blueridgeflyfishing.com
• Firefly Fishing Lodge, 706-374-4489,
www.fireflyfishinglodge.com
• Fly Fishing Blue Ridge, 706-455-5640,
www.flyfishblueridge.com
• Get Hooked Fishing Guides, 706-633-8484,www.gethookedfishingguides.com
• Noontootla Creek Farms, 706-838-0585, ncfga.net
• Reel Angling Adventures, 706-838-5259,
www.reelanglingadventures.com
• Reel ‘em In Guide Service, Ellijay, 706-273-0764, www.reeleminguideservice.com
• Sharper Bites, Blue Ridge,706-632-7051, www.sharperbites.
• Southern Highroads Outfitters, Blairsville,706-781-1414, www.southernhighroads outfitters.com
Download our free Outdoor Appwww.blueridgemountains.com/App.html
10 Outdoor Adventure Experience a Treetop Canopy Adventure
Since 1943, four gen-
erations of the Mercier
family have planted
and raised 300 acres
of apples, peaches and
more. Visit Mercier’s
and taste for yourself
how a love of the land
and dedication to qual-
ity are evident in every
delicious basket of fruit.
You can pick apples off
the tree, buy fresh apple
cider and the best fried
apple pies—a true farm
to table experience.
The tasting room fea-
tures homemade hard
cider from the freshest
Mercier grown apples.
Treat the family to a
farm tractor tour and
u-pick strawberries,
sweet cherries blueber-
ries and apples in sea-
son. Also visit Moun-
tainview Orchards, an
old fashioned apple
orchard and fruit mar-
ket, and shop for locally
grown fruits and veg-
gies at the Downtown
Blue Ridge Farmer’s
Market during summer
months.
13 Mercier Orchards Taste locally grown fruit & homemade fried pies.
Plan for Mercier Orchards Fruit Seasons!
April Blossom Tours
May Strawberries
June Peaches
June Cherries
July Blueberries
July Blackberries
Aug Apples
Sept Apples
Oct Apples
Nov Apples
11 Wine and Brew Tours Sip some great local wines and craft beer
The North Georgia Mountains are known for the beauty and qual-ity of our farm wineries, not to mention the great taste of Georgia’s moun-tain wines. A more recent addition are Blue Ridge’s three outstand-ing craft breweries, rec-ognized among the best in Georgia. Taste our wines and brews right
where they are made, or in tasting rooms, local
pubs and restaurants.
Vineyards & Farm Wineries
• Cartecay Vineyards, Ellijay, 706-698-9463 www.cartecayvineyards.com
• Cherokee Cellars, Murphy, 828-835-9565 www.cherokeecellers.com
• Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge, 706-632-3411 www.mercier-orchards.com
• Paradise Hills, Winery Resort& Spa,Blairsville, 706-745-7483
• Serenberry Vineyards, Morganton, 706-623-8463 www.serenberryvineyards.com
Craft Breweries
• Blue Ridge Brewery, 706-632-6611 www.blueridgebrewery.com
• Fannin Brewing Company, 706-258-2762 www.fanninbrewingcompany.com
• Grumpy Old Men Brewing, 770-331-8870 www.grumpyoldmenbrewing.com
• Mercier Orchards (Hard Cider), 706-632-3411, www.mercier-orchards.com
12 Horseback Riding Ride horseback on mountain trails.
Our riding stables
specialize in family trail
rides for kids of almost
all ages. Open year
round with seasonal
hayrides and evening
wagon rides with
campfire dinners. Call
for reservations and
to book special group
events.
Riding Stables• A Step Above Stables, Blairsville, 706-745-9051,
www.astepabovestables.com.
• Adventure Trail Rides, Cherry Log, GA, 706-258-2276,www.adventuretrailrides.com
• Blanche Manor Ranch, Copperhill, 706-455-7433,www.blanchemanor.com
• Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hell’s Hollow, 706-408-RIDE (7433) www.blueridgemountaintrail-
ridesathellshollow.com
• North Georgia Equestrian Tours, Epworth, 706-851-5198, www.cohuttastables.com
Fannin County has
more than 100,000
acres located in the
Chattahoochee Na-
tional Forest, including
40,000 acres in the
Cohutta Wilderness.
Two of the greatest
outdoor adventures in
the world begin here.
Both the Appalachian
and Benton MacKaye
Trails start at the top
of Springer Mountain.
There are over 300
miles of hiking trails in
the area, including short
trails suitable for begin-
ning hikers and families.
Our favorite hike is to
The Swinging Bridge,
located on the Benton
MacKaye Trail across
the pristine Toccoa
River. It is the longest
suspension bridge east
of the Mississippi and
was built by the Forest
Service and the Georgia
Appalachian Trail Club
in the mid-1970’s. Find
directions on our self-
guided hiking map at
www.blueridgemoun-
tains.com.
Outdoor Guides and Experiences
• Blue Ridge Adventure Park, 800-251-4800, www.blu-eridgeadventurepark.com
• Hike Blue Ridge, 706-455-2496, www.facebook.com/Hike-The-Ridge
• Noontootla Creek Farms, Sporting Clays and Hunting, 706-838-0585, www.ncfga.net
• Tank Town USA, 706-633-6072, www.tanktownusa.com
• Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge, 800-251-4800, www.zipblueridge.com
15 Scenic Drives Take a scenic drive in the mountains
Explore the Blue Ridge
mountains and coun-
tryside on four Scenic
Driving Tours available
at the Welcome Center
or online at www.blu-
eridgemountains.com/
selfguidedtours. Drives
range from ½ day to
full daytrips with lots
of mountain scenery
and attractions along
the way. The Moun-
tains and Countryside
Driving Tour is a great
way to get oriented to
Georgia’s Blue Ridge on
the first day of your visit.
Other scenic driving
tours are the Cohutta
Wilderness Driving Tour,
Daytrip to Dahlonega
and Apple Alley and
Town and Country
Driving Tour.
14 Festivals Celebrate winter, spring, summer & fall.
Download our
free Outdoor App
www.blueridge
mountains.com/
App.html
Georgia Mountain Parkway: Approximate Mileage: 65 miles To experience Georgia’s favorite scenic drive, follow Interstate 575 from Atlanta northward on the Georgia Mountain Parkway, which includes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Young Harris and Hiawassee.
Southern Highroads Trail Approximate Mileage: 360 milesExperience the scenic beauty, diversity and rich history found on the Southern Highroads Trail, a loop drive through the
mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. www.southernhighroads.org
Fannin County Self-Guided Driving Tours Self-guided driving tours through Fannin County and the Copper Basin are available at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center in Blue Ridge. www.blueridgemountains.com
New! Explore the new North Georgia Farm Trail along the Georgia Mountain Parkway. For a free brochure, call the Welcome Center at 706-632-5680, or see www.georgiafarmtrail.com
F a n n i n C o u n t y
Other trails and parkways through the mountains include:
Georgia’s mountain
towns are well known
for the number and
quality of festivals in
the fall: the Marble Fes-
tival in Jasper, Bear on
the Square in Dahlone-
ga, Apple Festival in
Ellijay and Sorghum
Festival in Blairsville,
just to name a few.
But there are many
more festivals and
celebrations to enjoy
in the mountains all
year long. Below is a
short list, but be sure to
check our website for
details and information
about other events.
Fire and Ice Chili Cookoff— President’s Day Weekend
Spring Fest— 3rd & 4th weekends April
Blue Ridge Troutfest & Outdoor Adventures—
Last weekend in April
Blue Ridge Wine & Jazz Festival— May
Spring Arts in the Park— Memorial Day Weekend
Summerfest— June
Independence Day Festivities— July 4th
Blue Ridge Blues & Barbeque— September
Fall Arts in the Park— 2nd weekend October
Blue Ridge Fall Fest— 3rd and 4th weekend October.
Paws in the Park— 3rd weekend October
Light up Blue Ridge— Saturday after Thanksgiving
Light up the Basin— 1st Saturday December
Visitor Guide Directory
Cabins & Mountain Home Rentals
Vacation Rental Companies
1 My Mountain Cabin Rentals800-844-4939 www.1mymountain.com
A Blue Ridge Vacation888-452-9567 www.ablueridgevacation.com
A Mountain Place Cabin Rental706-946-1520www.mountainplacecabinrentals.com
Above the Rest Luxury Cabins877-374-2057 www.abovetherestcabins.com Acorn and Mountain Escapes Cabin Rentals, 877-537-2273www.mountainescapesproperties.com
Avenair Mtn. Cabin Rentals800-686-2247 www.avenairmtncabins.com
Black Bear Cabin Rentals888-902-2246 www.blackbearcabinrentals.com
Blanche Manor Yurts706-455-7433www.blanchemanoryurts.com Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins877-564-2762www.blueridgemtncabins.com
Blue Rock Cabin Rentals706-258-2586www.bluerockcabinrentals.com
Blue Sky Cabin Rentals706-636-2226 www.blueskycabinrentals.com
Cabin Rentals of Blue Ridge706-632-6600www.cabinrentalsofblueridge.com
Cabin Rentals of Georgia800-609-5170www.cabin-rentals-of-georgia.com
Copperhill Country Cabins423-496-5225 www.copperhillcabins.com
Crossrock Cabin Rentals770-597-8212www.cabinsinblueridgega.com
Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals877-628-3353 www.cuddleupcabinrentals.com
Enchanted Mountain Retreats877-307-3367 www.georgiaemr.com
Escape to Blue Ridge866-618-2521www.escapetoblueridge.com
Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals 877-656-7368 www.georgiamtncabins.com
Hidden Key Properties770-715-9818 www.hiddenkeyproperties.com
Majestic Mountain Getaways706-379-9929 majesticmountaingetaways.com
Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals888-875-5669 morningbreezecabinrentals.com
Mountain Getaway Cabin Rentals866-862-2246 www.mtngetawaycabins.com
Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals877-686-7378mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com
Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals706-276-4343mountainoasiscabinrentals.com
Mountain Paws Cabin Rentals877-307-3367mountainpawscabinrentals.com
Mountain River Cabins678-429-8741 www.mountainrivercabins.com
Mountain Top Cabin Rentals706-258-6220mountaintopcabinrentals.com
Nevaeh Cabin Rentals706-258-2460www.nevaehcabinrentals.com
Sliding Rock Cabins 866-666-2224www.slidingrockcabins.com
Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals866-422-2467southerncomfortcabinrentals.com
Stress Buster Vacation Rentals 706-635-3952stressbustercabinrentals.com
Sundance Cabin Rentals888-881-3286www.sundancecabinrentals.com
The Last Resort706-632-3864www.thelastresort.com
Cabins by Owner
3 Bears Cabin404-762-5515www.bluejaycabins.com
A River Retreat770-509-1043www.ariverretreat.com
A Shady Springs Cottage706-492-3513www.shadyspringscottage.com
A Simple Pleasure706-318-0705 www.simplepleasurecabins.com
A View from the Top770-316-4770www.vrbo.com/113938
Bellcamp Cabins706-632-5751 www.georgiamtncabins.com
Black Dog of Blue Ridge866-618-2521 www.escapetoblueridge.com
Blanche Manor Lodge706-258-7441www.vrbo.com/498133
Blue Ridge Luxury Cabin-Solitude678-462-7911www.blueridgeluxurycabin.com
Blue Ridge Treehouse @ Bear Claw Vineyards706-223-3750www.blueridgetreehouse.com
Bord d’ Eau Toccoa River Cabin678-481-5638www.vrbo.com/707457
Bicycle Sales & Rentals
Blue Mountain Bikes3716 East First StreetBlue Ridge, 706-714-2453www.bluemountainbikes.com
Blue Ridge Mountain OutfittersBlue Ridge Bike Shop108 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tenn. 423-548-0000www.blueridgemountainoutfitters.com
Pedego Electric Bikes757 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-0020www.pedegobr.com
Bowling
Fannin Lanes Bowling Center4115 E. First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2064
Day Spas
Serenity in the Mountains Hair Nails & Body Spa59 McKinney RoadBlue Ridge 706-258-2244www.serenityinthemountains.com
Teatrees Boutique Spa588 E. Main Street, Suite 3Blue Ridge 561-889-7499www.teatreesmassage.com
Drive-In Movies
Swan Drive-In Theatre651 Summit St., Blue Ridge706-632-5235, www.swan-drive-in.com
Farms & Orchards
Downtown Market Blue RidgeWest Main StreetBlue Ridgewww.facebook.com/DowntownMarket-BlueRidge
Hillcrest Orchards9696 Highway 52 EastEllijay 706-273-3838 www.hillcrestorchards.net
Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-3411 www.mercier-orchards.com
Mountain View Orchards2984 Mobile RoadMcCaysville 706-492-7753
Southern Tree Plantation2226 Owltown RoadBlairsville 706-745-0601 www.southerntreeplantation.com
Fitness Centers
Blue Mountain Yoga21 High Park Drive #2Blue Ridge, 706-258-9642www.bluemtnyoga.com
Body Renovations83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.Blue Ridge 404-276-0179
Bodyplex, LLC140 Progress Circle, Ste 7Blue Ridge 706-946-2639www.bodyplex.com
Heartwood Health, Art & Yoga711 Left Turn RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-2824www.heartwoodhealthandyoga.com
TruFitness105 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-3488www.trufitnessga.com
Food Tours
Blue Ridge Mountain Food ToursBlue Ridge 678-697-1120blueridgemountainfoodtours.com
Ghost Tours
Blue Ridge Ghost Tours691 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2665
Accommodations
Kid’s Activities
Lilly Pad Village24 Adelaide DriveBlue Ridge 706-534-1317www.lillypadvillage.com
Golf Courses
Brasstown Valley Resort6321 U.S. Highway 76Young Harris 706-379-4600www.brasstownvalley.com
Old Toccoa FarmBlue Ridge 706-946-4653www.oldtoccoafarm.com
Live Theater
Blue Ridge Community Theater2591 East First StreetBlue Ridge, 706-632-9223blueridgecommunitytheater.com
Mini Golf
Cohutta Cove Mini Golf64 Dunbarton Farm RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-1920www.cohuttacoveminigolf.com
Museums
Ducktown Basin Museum212 Burra Burra StreetDucktown, TN 423-496-5778www.ducktownbasinmuseum.com
Expedition Big Foot1934 Hwy 515Cherry Log, 706-946-2601
Paintball
Old Town Paintball23 Guy Eller Road, Murphy828-494-2080
Parks & Recreation
Fannin County Parks & Recreation370 Tom Boyd Road, Blue Ridge706-946-1130, www.fannincountyrecdept.org
Shuttles, Transportation & Wine Tours
A1 Transportation and Tours706-633-3668, www.classictransportationofthetristate.com
A2B Transit844-354-6622
Blairsville Shuttle Service706-994-1040, blairsvilleshuttle.com
Mountain Transportation706-851-9465, www.mountaintransportation.com
Howard Jabaley Taxi Service706-455-0082
Wedding & Event Facilities
Aska Farms of Blue Ridge2807 Aska RoadBlue Ridge 706-633-7019www.askafarmsofblueridge.com
Blue Ridge Swim & Tennis Club2494 Tennis Court RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-4804www.blueridgeswimtennisclub.com
Five Star Lodge & Stables775 Burgess RoadMorganton 888-875-5669www.northga5starlodge.com
Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-3411 www.mercierorchards.com
Southern Soirees of Blue Ridge931A East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-273-9795www.southernsoireesblueridge.com
Willow Creek Falls and Vineyard35 Trackside CourtBlue Ridge 706-632-7008www.willowcreekfalls.com
Wolf Creek Estates & Stables390 Wolf Creek RoadMineral Springs 706-455-0315wolfcreekestatesandstablesga.com
With more than
1,000 cabins and
vacation homes
available to rent,
Blue Ridge is the
perfect place for
families to meet
for the holidays,
or simply for
a quiet getaway
weekend.
Cabintheclouds954-562-6271www.cabintheclouds.com
Cox Farmhouse LLC404-630-0242www.vrbo.com/461437
Creekside Cabin Sleeps 8678-296-8696www.vrbo.com/302556
Deer Watch Cabin Rental404-633-1957www.deerwatchcabinrental.com
Eagle’s Perch Lodge404-435-9551www.vrbo.com/811889
Eagles Rest205-763-7510www.vrbo.com/188378
Eskape Rentals LLC561-866-9350www.vrbo.com/313039
Georgia Luxury Vacation RentalsBuckhorn Lodge855-636-2226 georgialuxuryvacationrentals.com
KD in the Mounties407-325-4959www.vrbo.com/628015
Life is Good in the Mountains318-719-0073www.vrbo.com/826037
Naples Blue Ridge LLC239-331-8854
River Dwelling404-309-7248www.riverdwelling.com
Shady Springs Cabin828-606-9655 www.shadyspringscabin.webs.com
Sunrise Splendor770-335-7915
The Toccoa Lodge770-329-3640www.blueridgejunction.com
Toccoa House Properties404-661-4531www.toccoahouse.com
Tuckaway Ridge954-663-3036www.tuckawayridge.com
Valhalla, LLC404-314-8454www.vrbo.com/97700
Campgrounds
Blue Ridge Mineral Springs RV Park & Tent Camping803 Mineral Springs RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-5010www.blueridgemineralspringsrvparkandtentcamping.com
Jonica Gap Campground706-374-5465www.jonicagapcampground.com
Morganton Point Campground877-444-6777www.cfaia.org/Morganton-Point
Toccoa Valley Campground706-838-4317, www.toccoavalleycampground.com
Whispering Pines Campground706-374-6494, whisperingpinescampground.com
Hotels
America’s Best Value Inn4970 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge, 888-315-2378www.americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Mountain View Inn43 Coosawattee DriveEast Ellijay, 706-515-1500www.bwmountainviewinn.com
Blue Ridge Lodge & RV Park7077 Old Highway 76Morganton 706-374-0032www.brlodgervpark.com
Comfort Inn & Suites83 Blue Ridge OverlookBlue Ridge 706-946-3333www.comfortinnofblueridge.com
Copperhead Lodge171 Copperhead ParkwayBlairsville 706-835-7433www.copperheadlodge.com
Douglas Inn & Suites1192 Windy Ridge RoadBlue Ridge 706-258-3600www.douglasinn.com
Reid Ridge Lodge30 Overview DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-4444www.reidridgelodge.com
Restaurants
Casual Upscale
Black Sheep Restaurant 480 West Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-3663www.blacksheepblueridge.com
Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille588 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-5100www.christylees.com
Cucina Rustica76 Forge Mill CrossingMorganton 706-374-7474www.cucinarustica-ga.com
Harvest on Main576 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-6164www.harvestonmain.com
Serenity Garden Cafe657 E. Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-4949
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant8055 Aska RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-7891www.toccoariversiderestaurant.com
Southern Style
Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q3870 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6996www.blueridgemountainbbq.com
Bumblebee’s Café5850 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-946-2337
Cider House Café2984 Mobile RoadMcCaysville 706-492-7753
Joe’s BBQ3365 East First St.Blue Ridge, 706-946-2727www.joesbbqblueridge.com
Pat’s Kountry Kitchen1212 Blue Ridge DriveMcCaysville 706-492-5477
Pete’s Place2460 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-946-0222
Southern Charm224 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-9090www.eatsoutherncharm.com
The Pink Pig824 Cherry Log StreetCherry Log 706-632-2403www.budspinkpig.com
The Village Restaurant4131 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2277www.blueridgevillagerestaurant.com
Fun Eateries
Alpine Deli & Café204 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-3876
Angelina’s Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen3640 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-3354www.angelinasitalianmarket.com
Black Bear Bier Garden500 E. Main St., Suite 205Blue Ridge 706-946-4440
Blue Ridge Brewery187 Depot StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6611 www.blueridgebrewery.com
Blue Ridge Grocery560 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2867www.blueridgegrocery.com
Boat Dock Bar & Grill at Lake Blue Ridge Marina335 Marina DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-2618
C-Bolt’s Restaurant & Malt Shop644 East Main StreetBlue Ridge, 706-258-4585
Cantaberry Restaurant53 Roberts WayBlue Ridge 706-946-7687www.cantaberry.com
Chester Brunnemeyer’s Bar & Grill733 Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2539www.chestersblueridge.com
Circle J Family Steakhouse4004 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-5955
Copperhead Lodge171 Copperhead ParkwayBlairsville 706-835-7433www.thelodgeatcopperhead.com
Danielle’s Great Eats Deli611 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3094
Fightingtown Tavern511 East Main Street, Ste. 200Blue Ridge 706-946-2006www.fightingtowntavern.com
L & L Beanery Bakery Cafe260 West Main Street, Ste ABlue Ridge 706-632-3242www.llbeanerycafecoffee.com
Last Stop Bar & Grill500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-2466www.whistlestopblueridge.com
Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Hwy 5)Blue Ridge 706-632-3411www.mercier-orchards.com
Morganton Grill45 Bypass RoadMorganton, 706-900-1909www.morgantongrill.com
Sue’s Cafeteria & Ice Cream Parlour3855 E. First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2960
Serenity Garden Riverside100 Blue Ridge DriveMcCaysville 706-964-4949
The Boro Inn Irish Pub & Restaurant150 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-455-7686
The Copper Grill109 Ocoee StreetCopperhill 423-548-1530
The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro632 East Main St., Ste 1Blue Ridge 706-946-8463www.thevineofblueridge.com
Pizza and Italian
Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory11 Mountain St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6503www.bluejeansblueridge.com
La Pizzeria76 Forge Mill CrossingMorganton, 706-374-3700
Masseria Kitchen + Bar67 Roberts WayBlue Ridge 706-946-1511
Papa’s Pizza140 Progress CircleBlue Ridge 706-632-8551www.papaspizzatogo.com
Sal’s Brooklyn Pizza121 Ocoee StreetCopperhill 423-284-4866
Bakeries, Candy& Dessert
Chocolatasm1665 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge, 706-455-9922www.chocolatasm.com
Chocolate Express 634 E. Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6517www.thechocolateexpress.com
Dunkin Donuts8200 Appalachian Hwy.Mineral Bluff 706-900-1515
L & L Beanery East612 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-2612
The Sweet Shoppe 576 East Main Street, Suite DBlue Ridge 706-632-6886www.thesweetsouth.com
Tupelo Tea531 East Main Street Suite 101Blue Ridge 706-946-8327www.tupelotea.com
Whatnot Frozen Yogurt5800 Appalachian HwyBlue Ridge706-258-2300
Mexican
El Rio Mexican Restaurant23 Ocoee St.Copperhill, Tenn. 423-496-1826www.elriomexicanrestaurantandcantina.com
Habanero’s120 Ocoee St.Copperhill 423-548-2111
Los 3 Sombrero39 Lance Street, Suite 4Blue Ridge 706-946-0078
Mesquite Grill4860 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-6911
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant5004 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-3998
Chinese
Tin Loong of Blue Ridge5771 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-6090www.tinloong.com
Fast Food
Burger King3960 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-6790
Checkers6 Windy Ridge CircleBlue Ridge 706-632-2054
Chick-fil-A475 Howard Simmons RoadEast Ellijay 706-636-0475
DQ Grill & Chill380 Progress CircleBlue Ridge 706-258-2883
Subway2800 Scenic DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-6699
Waffle House4223 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge 706-632-7823
Zaxby’s 4017 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-5055
Catering/Chef Services
A Taste of Joy678-986-1575
Angelfire BBQ678-231-5151www.angelfire7bbq.com
Cabin Cuisine706-633-3138, www.cabincuisine.com
Catering By Cindy706-374-5898, www.cateringbycindy.com
Creative Events706-455-7930
In Sister’s Kitchen706-781-7004www.insisterskitchen.com
Serenity Luxury Suites59 McKinney RoadBlue Ridge 706-258-2244www.serenityinthemountains.com
Lodges
5 Star Lodge & StablesMorganton 888-875-5669www.northga5starlodge.com
Oyster Cast & Blast Inn494 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-374-4239www.oysterbamboo.com
Resorts
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa6321 U.S. Highway 76Young Harris 706-379-4600 www.brasstownvalley.com
Bed & Breakfast Inns
Aska Lodge B & B178 Calen DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-0178www.askalodge.net
Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast477 West First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-0222, www.blueridgeinnbandb.com
English Manor House Bed and Breakfast300 Forest Drive Morganton 706-838-4269www.englishmanorbandb.com
Firefly Fishing Lodge & Retreat706-374-4489 www.fireflyfishinglodge.com
Horse Creek Stable Bed and Breakfast574 Postell RoadMineral Bluff 706-455-3060horsecreekstableandlodging.com
The Company House800-343-2909www.companyhousebandb.com
152 Orvin Lance Drive in Blue Ridge (on the hill behind CVS Pharmacy)
M-F: 8:30 - 5:00Sat: 9:00 - 5:00Sun: 1:00 - 5:00Caboose
Information Center at The Depotin Downtown Blue Ridge
800-899-mtns
BlueRidgeMountains.com
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Centers
Shopping
Antiques & Thrift Shops
Blue Ridge Antiques & Consignment793 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-2726
Blue Ridge Coin Shop1901 Appalachian HwyBlue Ridge, 706-632-3127
Fannin Area Children’s Charity Thrift Store17 Porter RoadBlue Ridge 706-455-0998
Gold Star Estate Sales 4060 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-0133
Kathy’s Thrift Shop6190 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-9046
Mitzi’s on Main631 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3839
Estate Liquidations126 Josh Hall Rd.,Blue Ridge 706-455-2529
3 Monkeys Antiques2380 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6111
Woodland Express Mini Mall108 Blue Ridge DriveMcCaysville 706-964-6531
Art Galleries & Studios
Coopers Creek Pottery28252 Morganton Hwy.706-258-7699
Fishbone Studios723 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 404-402-8265
Gartrell Gallery733 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2702
High Country Art & Antiques715 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6882
High Country Picture Framing491 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2987
Kiln Pottery Studio11 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-5456
Multitudes Gallery723 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-1718
The Art CenterBlue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn.Old County Courthouse 420 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2144
Turning Leaf, A Fine Art Gallery 651 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6625
Mountain Decor & Furnishings
Abernathy’s Complete Home Furnishings3310 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-492-3071
Cabin Chic11 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-4406
Design Re-Find146 Depot StreetBlue Ridge, 706-946-2030
Jerry’s Mountain Furniture1014 Aska RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-6464
New Blue Home and Gift531 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-455-3873
Town & Country Furniture266 Orvin Lance DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-8280
Walhala Ridge Furnishings679 B East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-0332
Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories
Allie Harper624 East Main St.Blue Ridge, 706-258-4409
Ballard’s of Blue Ridge135 Roberts WayBlue Ridge 706-946-0022
Blue Ridge Adventure Wear661B East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3991
Blue Ridge Cotton Company544 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-8990
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing490 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-4080
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters500 East MainBlue Ridge 706-258-3232
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters108 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, TN 423-548-0000
Blush 809771C East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3151
Crawford Collections500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-0772
The Diamond Center5701 Appalachian Hwy.Blue Ridge 706-632-2299
Elements679A East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-3292
Gawdy Bobbles/Canoe Retail Store624 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2999
Glitzy Chicks723B East Main St.706-632-3202
Gracious Me!705 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2683
Humble Pie Boutique636 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-3311
Juliana’s Boutique594 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-7467
Majestic Girl701 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-8327
North Georgia Sports Zone411 East Main St., Unit 2Blue Ridge 706-632-3700
Qinti – The Peruvian Shop531 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-8889
River Gypsy721 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2237
Terra Outfitters801B East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-2120
The Discount BoutiqueEast First Street706-851-5961
The Preacher’s Wife’s Dress Shop2800 Scenic DriveBlue Ridge 706-946-1020
The Owls Nest of Blue Ridge709 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-6378
The House of Threads588 E. Main StreetBlue Ridge, 706-632-1850
Gift & Specialty Shops
Afrika Corner124 Blue Ridge Drive, Shop 5McCaysville 954-237-7109
Ain’t What it Used to Be304 West First StreetBlue Ridge 706-851-7636
Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company611 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2473
Blue Ridge Candles497 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-257-2232
Blue Ridge Flower Basket8024 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-2035
Blue Ridge Jerky662 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-455-5088
Blue Ridge Knife Company500 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-6634
Blue Ridge Mountain Mall618 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-1063
Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company511 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-6457
Blue Ridge Framing Company411 East Main St.Blue Ridge, 706-946-2787
Blue Ridge Pharmacy6020 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-2244
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Gift Shop662 E. Main, Suite 3Blue Ridge 706-632-9833 ext. 2131
Cohutta Country Store83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.Blue Ridge 706-946-6366
Country Stitches30 West Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3070
Daisy Mae’s Delights618 East Main St.Blue Ridge 800-626-9208
Free Time Hobbies47 Dunbarton Farm RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-1120
Gateway Indian Craft Store100 Glen Hope Church Rd.Blue Ridge 706-455-0464
Gatewood Hall Gracious Home165 Depot StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-6246
Havana Day Dreaming Cigars1901 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge, 706-946-2442
Huck’s General Store500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-4825
Hyderhangout: Quilt Depot124 Blue Ridge Drive Suite 4Copperhill 423-716-4753
Jumping Mouse Beads781 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-276-1215
Love Dogs (and Cats Too!)777 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-8668
McCaysville Drug and Gun131 Blue Ridge HighwayMcCaysville, GA 706-492-4126
Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-3411
ONE588 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-0531
Out of the Blue, Inc.647 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2750
Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods494 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-374-4239
Pezrock524 East Main St. 706-632-6036
Presents of Mine544 East Main Street, Suite 1706-946-1030
Smoky Mountain Mist500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-669-1215
Taste of Amish83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.Blue Ridge 706-632-8989
The Bearding Bottle Shop588 East Main St.Blue Ridge, 706-946-2336
Wrapsody in Blue652 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2700
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