Guidebook for Blue Ridge Pony Express Cabin
Food Scene
If you enjoy trout this is the place to go several dishes featuring trout. 8055 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
164 locals recommend
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdIf you enjoy trout this is the place to go several dishes featuring trout. 8055 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Southern Charm has a nice atmosphere, good food (great fried chicken, green fried tomatoes and collard greens and some specialty items all at a very affordable price. Note that they do not serve beer or wine. 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
95 locals recommend
Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StSouthern Charm has a nice atmosphere, good food (great fried chicken, green fried tomatoes and collard greens and some specialty items all at a very affordable price. Note that they do not serve beer or wine. 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Guests have mentioned the Patty Melts and Philly Cheese Steaks are wonderful!
20 locals recommend
Serenity Garden Cafe
657 East Main StreetGuests have mentioned the Patty Melts and Philly Cheese Steaks are wonderful!
Known for Hickory-Smoked Pork, Chicken, Beef and Ribs.3870 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
14 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Mountain Mall
618 E Main StKnown for Hickory-Smoked Pork, Chicken, Beef and Ribs.3870 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta
140 Progress CirPizza Eatery. 140 Progress Cir #1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This is a resort that has a wonderful buffet but is expensive. Worth a hike up to the top or take the trolley it is well worth the time. 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurThis is a resort that has a wonderful buffet but is expensive. Worth a hike up to the top or take the trolley it is well worth the time. 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582
Sue's has thick creamy milkshakes and this is also a eatery were you can get burgers and fries as well. 3855 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
51 locals recommend
Sue's Burgers :)
3855 E 1st StSue's has thick creamy milkshakes and this is also a eatery were you can get burgers and fries as well. 3855 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Farm To Table restaurant. Great place for breakfast, farm fresh eggs and fress smoked applewood bacon are brought in daily....yummy. 1150 Pat Haralson Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
58 locals recommend
The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson DrFarm To Table restaurant. Great place for breakfast, farm fresh eggs and fress smoked applewood bacon are brought in daily....yummy. 1150 Pat Haralson Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
This restaurant is housed in a historic building wonderful place for a special occasion. We have always been impressed with the quality of the food and choice of menu items. 480 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
241 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StThis restaurant is housed in a historic building wonderful place for a special occasion. We have always been impressed with the quality of the food and choice of menu items. 480 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
We highly recommend Mike's Trackside BBQ they are right on the way to our cabin so take out is easy. Delicious ribs and be sure to order the apples that are stewed in Mountain Dew. 3950 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
22 locals recommend
Mike's Trackside BBQ
3950 E 1st StWe highly recommend Mike's Trackside BBQ they are right on the way to our cabin so take out is easy. Delicious ribs and be sure to order the apples that are stewed in Mountain Dew. 3950 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
One of our favorites interesting menu and they use organic produce. Sunday brunch is highly recommended. 576 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
221 locals recommend
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StOne of our favorites interesting menu and they use organic produce. Sunday brunch is highly recommended. 576 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
The Sweet Shoppe
721 E Main StYummy, cupcakes shop! 721 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Really, delicious fudge and lots of different flavors to choose from. 662 E Main St D, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
37 locals recommend
Three Sisters Fudge
662 E Main StReally, delicious fudge and lots of different flavors to choose from. 662 E Main St D, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This is a really great Northern Italian Restaurant. Really nice place for a special occasion dinner. 76 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560
68 locals recommend
Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdThis is a really great Northern Italian Restaurant. Really nice place for a special occasion dinner. 76 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560
Great place to pick up some fried pies and fresh apple cider. 5505 GA-52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
67 locals recommend
R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52Great place to pick up some fried pies and fresh apple cider. 5505 GA-52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
This café and store is located directly across the street from the big Iron Bridge that crosses the Toccoa River. Great burgers and deserts.
26 locals recommend
Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska RdThis café and store is located directly across the street from the big Iron Bridge that crosses the Toccoa River. Great burgers and deserts.
Small plates & sharing boards focused on cheese & seafood, plus wines, a patio & live music. 116 W Main St #1d, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
19 locals recommend
Bin 322 Wine and Tapas Bar
116 W Main StSmall plates & sharing boards focused on cheese & seafood, plus wines, a patio & live music. 116 W Main St #1d, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
On a beautiful sunny day this is the place to go get a bite to eat and enjoy Lake Blue Ridge views from the marina. 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
24 locals recommend
Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina DrOn a beautiful sunny day this is the place to go get a bite to eat and enjoy Lake Blue Ridge views from the marina. 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Simple place to go for breakfast. 5850 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
26 locals recommend
BumbleBee's Cafe
5850 Appalachian HwySimple place to go for breakfast. 5850 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
If you are coming to Blue Ridge and don't want to cook and are to tired to go out to eat this place is perfect. You can stop in and check out the cooler or place an order to be delivered. 5850 Appalachian Hwy #3, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Chef Eatz
5850 Appalachian HighwayIf you are coming to Blue Ridge and don't want to cook and are to tired to go out to eat this place is perfect. You can stop in and check out the cooler or place an order to be delivered. 5850 Appalachian Hwy #3, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Microbrewery 18 craft beers on tap. Fun and relaxing place the seating outside is also nice to enjoy a beer. 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
154 locals recommend
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StMicrobrewery 18 craft beers on tap. Fun and relaxing place the seating outside is also nice to enjoy a beer. 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fun spot to experience local Copper Hill nightlife and entertainment. Take your best shot at pool or darts while listening to your favorite jukebox tunes. 123 Grand Ave, Copperhill, TN 37317
JJ's Copper Basin Lounge
123 Grand AveFun spot to experience local Copper Hill nightlife and entertainment. Take your best shot at pool or darts while listening to your favorite jukebox tunes. 123 Grand Ave, Copperhill, TN 37317
Everything Else
Chattahoochee National Forest is located just across the river from our cabin. This outfitter offers custom hikes trips.
18 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
500 E Main StChattahoochee National Forest is located just across the river from our cabin. This outfitter offers custom hikes trips.
Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. Fly fish right from our river bank or contact Blue Ridge Fly fishing they have guides that provides service on the Toccoa River.
8 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Fly Fishing
490 E Main StBlue Ridge is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. Fly fish right from our river bank or contact Blue Ridge Fly fishing they have guides that provides service on the Toccoa River.
Our cabin is located in the heart of the Aska Adventure. The Stanley Gap Trail is the closest trail about 5 miles down the road from us. Visit the chamber for more things to do in Blue Ridge.
12 locals recommend
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
152 Orvin Lance DrOur cabin is located in the heart of the Aska Adventure. The Stanley Gap Trail is the closest trail about 5 miles down the road from us. Visit the chamber for more things to do in Blue Ridge.
Helen
Helen is a charming town that looks just like a Bavarian village.
Swan Drive In
651 Summit StThis is a real 50's drive in movie theater. Fun to take the kids!
Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 E 1st StThis is a real hometown community theater.
Camp Morganton
236 Camp Morganton RdNice beach area
Guests that are coming for mountain biking or white water rafting this is a good spot as they have great nature trails.
65 locals recommend
Nantahala National Forest
Guests that are coming for mountain biking or white water rafting this is a good spot as they have great nature trails.
Check this out as they have concerts, dance, music, art and events
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdCheck this out as they have concerts, dance, music, art and events
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 N Terminal PkwyAtlanta Airport
This is a very old movie theater that is reasonably priced. Heavenly popcorn it is always really fresh!
23 locals recommend
Blairsville Cinema
38 Backyard LnThis is a very old movie theater that is reasonably priced. Heavenly popcorn it is always really fresh!
Majestic Massage Therapy
12 Wilson RoadMyoSante Massage Therapy
7130 Blue Ridge DriveExcellent reviews and easy to book appointments.
Parks & Nature
2.9 miles from us. Popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail for hikers, or paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River Canoe Trail swinging bridge over the Toccoa River.
7 locals recommend
Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye Trail2.9 miles from us. Popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail for hikers, or paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River Canoe Trail swinging bridge over the Toccoa River.
Well worth the drive take a short hike up to see these beautiful falls
144 locals recommend
Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek RoadWell worth the drive take a short hike up to see these beautiful falls
Sea Creek Falls
Another great waterfall in the area
Big Frog Wilderness
This is a really nice remote location for hiking.
Cohutta Wilderness Area East Cowpen Trailhead
This is a Hiking trail that is remote.
Hiking trail in the Ellijay area. This is a nice hiking trail to take the kids as it is self guided. You can look this hiking trail up on line to get more details.
14 locals recommend
Rich Mountain Wilderness
626 Newberry DrHiking trail in the Ellijay area. This is a nice hiking trail to take the kids as it is self guided. You can look this hiking trail up on line to get more details.
Springer Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic TrailToccoa River Swinging Bridge
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverIconic Blue Ridge swinging Bridge.
Entertainment & Activities
Lake Blue Ridge Marina has Pontoon Boats and Jet Skies that can be rented for the day.
112 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76Lake Blue Ridge Marina has Pontoon Boats and Jet Skies that can be rented for the day.
Marina with boat launch facilities rent a pontoon boat or jet ski
86 locals recommend
Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrMarina with boat launch facilities rent a pontoon boat or jet ski
We have listed three horseback riding facilities in our guide book. Callihan's we would stay has the most beautiful views and best riding experience wonderful cared for horses and trained staff. They are so popular that it is a must to make a reservation and make sure you count everyone or that person could be left without a horse to ride.
10 locals recommend
Callihan's Adventure Trail Rides
933 Cashes Valley RdWe have listed three horseback riding facilities in our guide book. Callihan's we would stay has the most beautiful views and best riding experience wonderful cared for horses and trained staff. They are so popular that it is a must to make a reservation and make sure you count everyone or that person could be left without a horse to ride.
18 Hole 6536 yd golf Course. Bent grass greens & Bermuda fairways. Open year round with a full stocked pro shop & Putting greens.
38 locals recommend
Butternut Creek Golf Course
129 Union Co Rec Rd18 Hole 6536 yd golf Course. Bent grass greens & Bermuda fairways. Open year round with a full stocked pro shop & Putting greens.
Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes StWhite water river rafting trips.
Campground and Picnic site. You can also rent Kayaks and Tubes from them..
47 locals recommend
Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska RdCampground and Picnic site. You can also rent Kayaks and Tubes from them..
This is farm and apple orchard where you can pick your own fruit depending on the season. They have events throughout the year like children’s bakery tour and wine tasting.
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrThis is farm and apple orchard where you can pick your own fruit depending on the season. They have events throughout the year like children’s bakery tour and wine tasting.
Wagon and Fireside Dinners and they have year round hay rides too
13 locals recommend
Blanche Manor LLC
160 Blanche Manor LnWagon and Fireside Dinners and they have year round hay rides too
Fun place to take the kids they have train rides, corn maze, tractor pulls, pony rides and petting zoo.
Kernel Kob Corn Maze
Fun place to take the kids they have train rides, corn maze, tractor pulls, pony rides and petting zoo.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StPlan a day trip on this magical railroad trip.
Noontootla Creek Farms
3668 Newport RdSports Clay and Bird Hunting
Beasley Knob
This is an approved ATV Trail
The Upper Tellico Off Road Vehicle area consists of approximately 8000 acres located roughly (literally!) 12 miles northwest of Murphy NC....at the very western-most tip of where TN and Georgia meet.
Tellico Road
Tellico RoadThe Upper Tellico Off Road Vehicle area consists of approximately 8000 acres located roughly (literally!) 12 miles northwest of Murphy NC....at the very western-most tip of where TN and Georgia meet.
The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow RoadFamily off Road Fun!
Drive a real Tank, Crash a Car or be a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day
39 locals recommend
Tank Town USA
10408 Appalachian HwyDrive a real Tank, Crash a Car or be a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day
Moto Mountain ATV Park
1150 Young LoopFun place for the family they have ATV's that you can rent and great trails.
Horseback riding they offer trail rides and canopy tours.
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow
Horseback riding they offer trail rides and canopy tours.
Horse back riding guests have told us they are wonderful with families that are beginners. Beautiful trails and really great horses.
14 locals recommend
A Step Above Stables
696 Mauney CirHorse back riding guests have told us they are wonderful with families that are beginners. Beautiful trails and really great horses.
Wonderful State Park for going mountain biking, mountain bike trails and nice place for going hiking.
Fort Mountain State Park Road
Fort Mountain State Park RoadWonderful State Park for going mountain biking, mountain bike trails and nice place for going hiking.
Rent mountain bikes or go river rafting this was the site of the 1996 Olympics.
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Rent mountain bikes or go river rafting this was the site of the 1996 Olympics.
Fun place to go in the fall largest pumpkin farm and hay rides.
9 locals recommend
Burts Pumpkin & Popcorn Farm
5 BurtsFun place to go in the fall largest pumpkin farm and hay rides.
Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking
56 N River RdGuided River Trips
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Ridge Brewery
187 Depot StEatery with great burgers and Brewery in Blue Ridge
Micro brewery but best known for making authentic German pretzels
6 locals recommend
Black Bear Bier Garten
500 East Main StreetMicro brewery but best known for making authentic German pretzels
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdWinery with wine tasting
This is a wonderful Brewery with good and they even have homemade condiments. They have a nice deck area too.
Fightingtown Creek
This is a wonderful Brewery with good and they even have homemade condiments. They have a nice deck area too.
Lovely winery located in a charming valley.
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnLovely winery located in a charming valley.
For guests that enjoy gambling the casino is just a short drive to Murphy, NC
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyFor guests that enjoy gambling the casino is just a short drive to Murphy, NC
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdWinery with live music on Saturday nights.
Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton Trail Lovely winery in a beautiful setting
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StAnother Blue Ridge favorite Brewery.
Sightseeing
Atlanta's Civil War Museum many guests have stopped here on the way up to Blue Ridge.
26 locals recommend
Atlanta Cyclorama at Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWAtlanta's Civil War Museum many guests have stopped here on the way up to Blue Ridge.
Famous Civil war spot. This is one of many along highway 75 for our guests that are civil war buffs coming for this specific purpose.
8 locals recommend
Ringgold
Famous Civil war spot. This is one of many along highway 75 for our guests that are civil war buffs coming for this specific purpose.
There are 10 civil war sites along Hwy 75 from Atlanta beltway to the TN boarder. These sites within a 2 hours drive from our cabin.
26 locals recommend
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee St NWThere are 10 civil war sites along Hwy 75 from Atlanta beltway to the TN boarder. These sites within a 2 hours drive from our cabin.
This is for guests that are looking for a day trip.
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StThis is for guests that are looking for a day trip.
This museum is another interesting day trip for the family.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdThis museum is another interesting day trip for the family.
Another day trip idea plan on about a 2 hour drive from the cabin.
7 locals recommend
Ghost Town In The Sky
16 Fie Top RdAnother day trip idea plan on about a 2 hour drive from the cabin.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate is a little over 2 hours drive from the cabin
Shopping
Turning Leaf Wood Art
651 E Main StLocal art gallery
High Country Art
715 E Main StAntique Store
This is such a unique store Olive Oil and Vinaigrette tasting just like wine tasting. Hundreds to choose from and really knowledge staff. Shipping home is no problem we do it all the time. Really fun place and outstanding product!
24 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
511 E Main StThis is such a unique store Olive Oil and Vinaigrette tasting just like wine tasting. Hundreds to choose from and really knowledge staff. Shipping home is no problem we do it all the time. Really fun place and outstanding product!
Pick up a bottle of wine and be sure to get some of the Rustic French bread to go with it.
Blue Ridge Candles
500 E Main StPick up a bottle of wine and be sure to get some of the Rustic French bread to go with it.
Terra Outfitters
801 E Main StThis shop carries gear for hiking.