Jackie and Claude’s Guidebook
Things to Do and Places to Visit
The Aska Trail System provides 16.5 miles of recreational trails for bicyclists and hikers. Located near Deep Gap on Aska Road, about five miles from downtown Blue Ridge. Trails range in length from 1.0 mile to 5.1 miles and are open to the public year round.
27 locals recommend
ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska RoadThe Aska Trail System provides 16.5 miles of recreational trails for bicyclists and hikers. Located near Deep Gap on Aska Road, about five miles from downtown Blue Ridge. Trails range in length from 1.0 mile to 5.1 miles and are open to the public year round.
Drive to Suches is beautiful and the last bit is a little rugged. Then, there’s a fun hike to historic swinging bridge. Great for humans and fur babies!
112 locals recommend
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverDrive to Suches is beautiful and the last bit is a little rugged. Then, there’s a fun hike to historic swinging bridge. Great for humans and fur babies!
Amazing views from atop Georgia’s highest mountain. It’s possible to see four states on a clear day! Well worth the one-hour drive from Yellowstone!
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurAmazing views from atop Georgia’s highest mountain. It’s possible to see four states on a clear day! Well worth the one-hour drive from Yellowstone!
Beautiful ride north to Tennessee on a historic train, family friendly and fun!! Tickets sell out fast, be sure to get tickets well ahead of your trip!
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StBeautiful ride north to Tennessee on a historic train, family friendly and fun!! Tickets sell out fast, be sure to get tickets well ahead of your trip!
Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76Beautiful and relaxing and a short drive from Yellowstone!
The 37,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness contains 90 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, two of which follow the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers. Trailhead parking lots located around the wilderness perimeter provide foot access to the trails. Three Forks, Betty Gap, Chestnut Lead and Tearbritches Trailheads are open early March through December 31 each year due to winter road closures. The trails associated with these parking areas remain open, but must accessed from alternate trailheads. Some trails are open to horses. A map of the Cohutta/Big Frog Wilderness is available for $5, showing trails, topography, parking lots and access roads (purchase of map is strongly recommended). Hikers and backpackers should leave a detailed trip plan with someone expecting their return since cell service is unpredictable in this mountainous area.
7 locals recommend
Cohutta Wilderness Trailheads
The 37,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness contains 90 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, two of which follow the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers. Trailhead parking lots located around the wilderness perimeter provide foot access to the trails. Three Forks, Betty Gap, Chestnut Lead and Tearbritches Trailheads are open early March through December 31 each year due to winter road closures. The trails associated with these parking areas remain open, but must accessed from alternate trailheads. Some trails are open to horses. A map of the Cohutta/Big Frog Wilderness is available for $5, showing trails, topography, parking lots and access roads (purchase of map is strongly recommended). Hikers and backpackers should leave a detailed trip plan with someone expecting their return since cell service is unpredictable in this mountainous area.
Shaka Alpaca Farm
380 Radford RdNight Out Dining
Our favorite for a night out! Fabulous food and service!
Jackie's favorite: Salmon
Claude's favorite: Wings
197 locals recommend
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StOur favorite for a night out! Fabulous food and service!
Jackie's favorite: Salmon
Claude's favorite: Wings
Amazing farm-to-table breakfast/lunch! We visit as often as possible!
Jackie's Picks: Strawberry pancakes; chicken casserole
Claude's Pick: Country fried steak
58 locals recommend
The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson DrAmazing farm-to-table breakfast/lunch! We visit as often as possible!
Jackie's Picks: Strawberry pancakes; chicken casserole
Claude's Pick: Country fried steak
We LOVE Circle J! The steaks and fried shrimp are delicious and the setting is a nostalgic Americana family steak house.
7 locals recommend
Circle J Family Steak House
4004 East 1st StreetWe LOVE Circle J! The steaks and fried shrimp are delicious and the setting is a nostalgic Americana family steak house.
Lots of original dishes and fun atmosphere! Great for a night out!
95 locals recommend
Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StLots of original dishes and fun atmosphere! Great for a night out!
Fabulous southern cooking and GREAT place for family get together!
Jackie's fave: Barnyard chicken
Claude's fave: Fried Green Tomato Burger
95 locals recommend
Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StFabulous southern cooking and GREAT place for family get together!
Jackie's fave: Barnyard chicken
Claude's fave: Fried Green Tomato Burger
Pamper Yourself
Jackie and daughter, Jordan, have a girls' day here about once a month. Claude and Jackie had a couples' massage for Valentine's Day 2021. Heavenly massages in a wonderful lodge! Many spa services available!
42 locals recommend
Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney RdJackie and daughter, Jordan, have a girls' day here about once a month. Claude and Jackie had a couples' massage for Valentine's Day 2021. Heavenly massages in a wonderful lodge! Many spa services available!
Beer and Wine
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGreat microbrewery run by three retired gentlemen!
Quick Eats
20% off for Yellowstone guests!
Heading into Blue Ridge to ride the train or do some shopping? Stop by Sips & Bites for a bubble tea, frappe, or hot dog! Located in the caboose by the train tracks and open the days the train runs.
Sips & Bites Blue Ridge, Ga
678 East Main Street20% off for Yellowstone guests!
Heading into Blue Ridge to ride the train or do some shopping? Stop by Sips & Bites for a bubble tea, frappe, or hot dog! Located in the caboose by the train tracks and open the days the train runs.
Hi 5
860 Blue Ridge DriveBurgers, fries, and shakes - what more can we say? Walk-up or drive through service.