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  1. Jul 1, 2011 · 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, the start of the Appalachian Trailand 100 miles of trout streams, Blue Ridge is the perfect ...

  2. All Things to Do. Results 1 - 48 of 147. Discover the top things to do in Blue Ridge, GA including top attractions, outdoor activities, family-friendly fun, itineraries, scenic drives, and much more.

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  3. Apr 22, 2022 · Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, Blue Ridge is the perfect vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly in the fall when the air starts to cool and the colors ...

    • Apple Picking at Mercier Orchards
    • Celebrate Christmas in Blue Ridge
    • Downtown Blue Ridge Historic Walking Tour
    • Explore The Aska Adventure Area
    • Spend A Day at Lake Blue Ridge
    • Hike to The Toccoa Swinging Bridge
    • Horseback Riding with Blue Ridge Mountains Trail Rides
    • Ride The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    • See Long Creek Falls
    • Take A Blue Ridge Mountains Food Tour

    One of our favorite Blue Ridge activities, picking apples at Mercier Orchardswas also the first thing we ever did as a family in the North Georgia mountain town. Picking apples in Georgia is extremely popular, and this family-owned farm is one of the largest apple orchards in the Southeast. At 75+ years, it’s also one of the oldest apple orchardsin...

    As a lifelong resident of the state, Christmas in North Georgiahas always been special to me. But Christmas in Blue Ridge is especially magical, casting its iconic small town charmin the warm, glowing lights of the holiday season. The Blue Ridge GA Christmas events usually begin in mid-November with the annual Holiday Show & Sale of arts & crafts a...

    Founded in 1886 (with the arrival of the Marietta & North Georgia Railroad), Blue Ridge is one of the oldest towns in the Blue Ridge Mountainsof Georgia. Originally an elite health resort due to its pure mineral waters, it gradually developed into a center of business for the southern Blue Ridge region. You can still see glimpses of its past on a s...

    As great as the downtown Blue Ridge restaurants, shops, and history are, the natural beauty of the Aska Adventure Area is truly the heart of what makes Blue Ridge GA so special. Located south of town along the banks of the Toccoa River, Aska means “winter home” in Cherokee. This was the area settled by the Stanley family, the first Europeans who ca...

    Located a few miles from downtown, beautiful Lake Blue Ridgewas created by the completion of Blue Ridge Dam in 1930. The lakeencompasses around 3,300 acres, with approximately 65 miles of shoreline. Only 25% of it has been developed, with the other 75% protected as part of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Are...

    The Toccoa River Swinging Bridge is arguably among the most iconic attractions in Blue Ridge, and the gorgeous hike to get there is as easy as it is beautiful. This kid/dog-friendly Blue Ridge hike is just a half-mile round-trip. But it meanders through the forest, along the Toccoa River, across the 270-foot suspension bridge (the longest east of t...

    Horseback riding in Blue Ridge is a very popular activity, and Blue Ridge Mountains Trail Rideswas one of the area’s first tour operators to offer it. Their “Hell’s Hollow Adventure Outpost” is located in a remote area known as a hotbed of moonshine bootleggers during the Prohibition era. Hell’s Hollow remains largely unspoiled today, with no comme...

    Trainsplayed an integral role in Georgia’s history, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a budget-friendly attraction that offers the equivalent of an immersive history lesson. Running out of the downtown Blue Ridge railway depot, the BRSR traintakes visitors on a scenic 13-mile ride along the Toccoa River to the twin border towns of McCaysville GA...

    Georgia’s Blue Ridge region offers hundreds of waterfalls to explore, with five in Fannin County. Of these, Long Creek Fallsis arguably the most impressive (and popular). It’s located on the Appalachian Trail near Three Forks (where the AT, Benton MacKaye, and Duncan Ridge Trails meet). The road to Long Creek Falls’ trailhead follows Noontootla Cre...

    When I first visited Blue Ridge GA more than 20 years ago, there was no culinary scene there to speak of. Thankfully that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. And the Blue Ridge Mountains Food Tour is a great way to discover the best restaurants the city has to offer. The company offers three tours to choose from– the Fabulous Foodie Tour, ...

  4. Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a beloved mountain getaway first settled in the 1800s as a railroad stop. Downtown features shops and art galleries, restaurants and breweries. Further out, visitors can enjoy the outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, trout fishing and wildlife spotting. Spend the night in one of the area's rental cabins or a ...

  5. Jan 15, 2023 · One of the most popular places to visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, Dahlonega was the site of the Georgia Gold Rush of 1829, the first major gold rush in the USA. Unfortunately, this boom in gold mining led to the Georgia land lotteries, which stole land from the indigenous Cherokee and sent them westward on the tragic Trail of Tears.

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  7. Fun, Beautiful Hike to Falls. 2024. 5. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. 1,402. Scenic Railroads. A great family adventure on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (BRSR) starts at the historic depot, built in 1905, in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. This charming mountain village is nestled in the lush…. 6.

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