Lori's Guidebook
Adventure
Visit NOC.com to reserve your white water rafting, zip lining and scenic train trip
Nantahala
NOC.com has rafting for all levels. Great for in and out rafting.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyFull service casino
Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine Distillery And Museum
112 Wellborn StreetTougher than the Nantahala. Was built for the 1996 Olympics.
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Tougher than the Nantahala. Was built for the 1996 Olympics.
Food scene
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdGreat winery with festivals
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StMy favorite
Great ambiance and food. On main street in Blue Ridge
221 locals recommend
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StGreat ambiance and food. On main street in Blue Ridge
ShoeBooties Cafe
25 Peachtree StGreat food, value and ambiance.
Great restaurant and ambiance. BYOB Wine store next door
53 locals recommend
Michaelee's Italian Life Caffe
6C Town SqGreat restaurant and ambiance. BYOB Wine store next door
Everyone goes here for breakfast or lunch. Cash only! Will take Venmo now. Quick, fun and local.
49 locals recommend
Hole In The Wall
12B Town SqEveryone goes here for breakfast or lunch. Cash only! Will take Venmo now. Quick, fun and local.
Good food, great wines and tapas. A little pricey, but good
19 locals recommend
Bin 322 Wine and Tapas Bar
116 W Main StGood food, great wines and tapas. A little pricey, but good
Great for large groups. Super casual. Neighborhood is built for "bikers" and it has a bar and fun! Takes reservations.
11 locals recommend
The Flying Trout Restaurant
171 Copperhead PkwyGreat for large groups. Super casual. Neighborhood is built for "bikers" and it has a bar and fun! Takes reservations.
Good food. Open Seasonally. Not open in the winter. Dining on picnic tables.
11 locals recommend
Deer Lodge Dining Room
7466 GA-17Good food. Open Seasonally. Not open in the winter. Dining on picnic tables.
Twisted Pizza - Blairsville
417 Blue Ridge StBest Pizza in town
Want authentic mexican? This is the place. Not classy, but good food. Great for larger groups.
El Manzanillo
51 Earnest StWant authentic mexican? This is the place. Not classy, but good food. Great for larger groups.
New in town. It is a nicer Mexican restaurant, pricier and normally has live music
28 locals recommend
Lucky's Taqueria and Cantina
17 Merchants WalkNew in town. It is a nicer Mexican restaurant, pricier and normally has live music
No reservations taken, great hangout in Blue Ridge. Live music schedule.
45 locals recommend
The Dogwood
520 West Main StreetNo reservations taken, great hangout in Blue Ridge. Live music schedule.
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGreat brewery in Blue Ridge
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StCabin Coffee Co.
44 Town SqCoffee, sandwiches for lunch.
Culture and learning
Has more classes then I could possibly list
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdSightseeing
Have great trips on an old fashioned locomotive. During the holidays can book the Santa train
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StHave great trips on an old fashioned locomotive. During the holidays can book the Santa train