Blue Ridge and Everything We Love.
Food scene
Breakfast All Day! We love the Pancakes, the Hospitality, and we love Blairsville.
49 locals recommend
Hole In The Wall
12B Town SqBreakfast All Day! We love the Pancakes, the Hospitality, and we love Blairsville.
There are a couple locations where you can get delicious authentic cuban food.
92 locals recommend
Rum Cake Lady ToGo
205 W First StThere are a couple locations where you can get delicious authentic cuban food.
A place to have a beverage, watch some sports, play some bar olympics, and have a good laugh.
95 locals recommend
Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StA place to have a beverage, watch some sports, play some bar olympics, and have a good laugh.
By far, one of our Favorite Restaurants in Blue Ridge. Delicious. Friendly Service, Good Food! If its packed, sit at the bar and eat. Worth it.
197 locals recommend
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StBy far, one of our Favorite Restaurants in Blue Ridge. Delicious. Friendly Service, Good Food! If its packed, sit at the bar and eat. Worth it.
Its good. Friendly Folks. Delicious biscuit with apple butter and we love their fried chicken.
95 locals recommend
Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StIts good. Friendly Folks. Delicious biscuit with apple butter and we love their fried chicken.
Get great fresh produce at their farm store and there is a wonderful farm to table cafe.
10 locals recommend
7M Family Farms, LLC
596 Crump Creek RdGet great fresh produce at their farm store and there is a wonderful farm to table cafe.
Cook's Country Kitchen
Great food and service at a reasonable price!
Enjoy classic Southern breakfasts at, including made-from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, Applewood smoked bacon, grits, hand-pattied sausage and farm-fresh eggs. The lunch menu features locally grown produce, burgers made with certified Angus beef raised by Georgia cattle farmers, Springer Mountain chicken and more local specialties.
58 locals recommend
The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson DrEnjoy classic Southern breakfasts at, including made-from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, Applewood smoked bacon, grits, hand-pattied sausage and farm-fresh eggs. The lunch menu features locally grown produce, burgers made with certified Angus beef raised by Georgia cattle farmers, Springer Mountain chicken and more local specialties.
Located on Butternut Creek Golf course. The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and gourmet foot-long hot dogs. They also have a kids menu
10 locals recommend
The View Grill
129 Union Co Rec RdLocated on Butternut Creek Golf course. The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and gourmet foot-long hot dogs. They also have a kids menu
Bear Claw Vineyards is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. It is a place known for breathtaking mountain views, pristine bubbling springs, amazing fishing and wild life, a place you can soak up the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and breathe in the clean mountain air to renew your spirits.
Drink wine, play cornhole, kids can play in the creek. Family friendly place to hangout and enjoy.
156 locals recommend
Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdBear Claw Vineyards is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. It is a place known for breathtaking mountain views, pristine bubbling springs, amazing fishing and wild life, a place you can soak up the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and breathe in the clean mountain air to renew your spirits.
Drink wine, play cornhole, kids can play in the creek. Family friendly place to hangout and enjoy.
Fannin Brewing is a hometown brewery in a real place, beautiful Blue Ridge, Ga. We combine our love for German beer, our experience making wine, and our passion for the mountains to create a world-class beer with a local focus. And, local isn't just a word – we use local ingredients, name our beers for the beauty around us and support our local community.
68 locals recommend
Fannin Brewing Company
3758 E 1st StFannin Brewing is a hometown brewery in a real place, beautiful Blue Ridge, Ga. We combine our love for German beer, our experience making wine, and our passion for the mountains to create a world-class beer with a local focus. And, local isn't just a word – we use local ingredients, name our beers for the beauty around us and support our local community.
Tasting room open Thursdays through Sundays. Enjoy tastings of their sweet whites and rose.
87 locals recommend
Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton TrailTasting room open Thursdays through Sundays. Enjoy tastings of their sweet whites and rose.
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StA local micro-brewery that has been open since 2012.
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StDelicious Food in a great atmosphere!
Food, drinks and entertainment. And now they have a GREAT breakfast which they call The Bigfoot Biscuit. If you're into biscuits, you need to go there for the best breakfast in Blue Ridge!
The Dogwood
Food, drinks and entertainment. And now they have a GREAT breakfast which they call The Bigfoot Biscuit. If you're into biscuits, you need to go there for the best breakfast in Blue Ridge!
Yellowbird Coffee Shop
103 Grand AveReally good coffee and a cute little coffee shop!
A speak easy vibe bar with an interesting selection of bourbons/whiskeys and over 20 wines by the glass that span Old World and New World, and they cheese and charcuterie boards.
Bar 21
A speak easy vibe bar with an interesting selection of bourbons/whiskeys and over 20 wines by the glass that span Old World and New World, and they cheese and charcuterie boards.
Yummy food and great location right on the river in McCayesville. Our family eats here every time we're in town!
39 locals recommend
Burra Burra on the River
100 Blue Ridge DrYummy food and great location right on the river in McCayesville. Our family eats here every time we're in town!
Delicious ice cream right on the river! They have other treats too but we always get the ice cream. Nice folks, great atmosphere and ice cream!
7 locals recommend
Happy Bear Ice Cream & Treats
100 Blue Ridge DrDelicious ice cream right on the river! They have other treats too but we always get the ice cream. Nice folks, great atmosphere and ice cream!
Great little local food spot in McCaysville- go Thursday night for the wing special!!
The Copper Grill
Great little local food spot in McCaysville- go Thursday night for the wing special!!
A place not to miss if you're in McCaysville/Coppehill.....this is directly from their website since they describe it best "IF YOU COULD CREATE A FUSION OF GOURMET FINE DINING, A HONKY-TONK ROADHOUSE, A FLORIDA-STYLE BEACH TAVERN, AND A HIPSTER CRAFT COCKTAIL JOINT, YOU WOULD HAVE THE WATERFRONT BAR."
The Waterfront Bar
A place not to miss if you're in McCaysville/Coppehill.....this is directly from their website since they describe it best "IF YOU COULD CREATE A FUSION OF GOURMET FINE DINING, A HONKY-TONK ROADHOUSE, A FLORIDA-STYLE BEACH TAVERN, AND A HIPSTER CRAFT COCKTAIL JOINT, YOU WOULD HAVE THE WATERFRONT BAR."
Hand crafted brews in a fun and friendly location! There's a beer for everyone here and you'll have a good time in this fun and social environment!
47 locals recommend
Buck Bald Brewing
160 Ocoee StHand crafted brews in a fun and friendly location! There's a beer for everyone here and you'll have a good time in this fun and social environment!
Craft beer in a really nice location. They have trivia nights, darts, and a couple other bar games. It's family friendly. We like to grab chicken wings to go from the Copper Grill next store and enjoy them here with a beer. Kids and dogs are welcome!
50 locals recommend
Copperhill Brewery
105 Ocoee StCraft beer in a really nice location. They have trivia nights, darts, and a couple other bar games. It's family friendly. We like to grab chicken wings to go from the Copper Grill next store and enjoy them here with a beer. Kids and dogs are welcome!
Shopping
Where to goto to grab the gear you are missing. Jackets, Clothes, Swim Gear, and maybe something for everyone else in the family too. They have others stores in Ellijay and McCaysville.
18 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
500 E Main StWhere to goto to grab the gear you are missing. Jackets, Clothes, Swim Gear, and maybe something for everyone else in the family too. They have others stores in Ellijay and McCaysville.
Sunrise Grocery is the oldest business in Union County still using its original location. It has been serving these hills since 1920. Sunrise has been in the Clemmons family since 1983. Featured in Southern Living Magazine. You can find local produce and goods in this store which still has it's old timey in the mountains feel.
19 locals recommend
Sunrise Grocery & River Cabins
7568 Gainesville HwySunrise Grocery is the oldest business in Union County still using its original location. It has been serving these hills since 1920. Sunrise has been in the Clemmons family since 1983. Featured in Southern Living Magazine. You can find local produce and goods in this store which still has it's old timey in the mountains feel.
A new downtown location for the Deep Roots Orchard also known as the Folk Collaborative in McCaysville. Great people with really cool stuff!
The Folk Collaborative in Copperhill
A new downtown location for the Deep Roots Orchard also known as the Folk Collaborative in McCaysville. Great people with really cool stuff!
A pharmacy that has both pistols and prozac ..... welcome to the south! Nice folks that can help you out with prescriptions or over the counter medication should you need any, and any other drug store needs.
McCaysville Drug And Gun
A pharmacy that has both pistols and prozac ..... welcome to the south! Nice folks that can help you out with prescriptions or over the counter medication should you need any, and any other drug store needs.
Day Adventures
The some of the beauty of this region is the gorgeous bodies of water. Weather on a Lake, fly Fishing a River, or White Water Rafting at Ocoee National Whitewater Center. Worth the short drive to Tennessee, and you could be experiencing some great rapids. If you like looking at the water of a beautiful lake and river, drive into Tennessee and have brunch along the Lake.
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64The some of the beauty of this region is the gorgeous bodies of water. Weather on a Lake, fly Fishing a River, or White Water Rafting at Ocoee National Whitewater Center. Worth the short drive to Tennessee, and you could be experiencing some great rapids. If you like looking at the water of a beautiful lake and river, drive into Tennessee and have brunch along the Lake.
A beautiful lake only a short drive from our cabin where you can swim (Morganton Point Recreation Area), rent a boat, paddle, kayak. We love to spend as much time as we can in this lake in the summers. You can rent motor boats at Blue Ridge Boat Rentals and Kayaks/Stand up paddle boards at Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters.
112 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76A beautiful lake only a short drive from our cabin where you can swim (Morganton Point Recreation Area), rent a boat, paddle, kayak. We love to spend as much time as we can in this lake in the summers. You can rent motor boats at Blue Ridge Boat Rentals and Kayaks/Stand up paddle boards at Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters.
A family friendly train adventure. It's a great way to see the area. The train departs from Blue Ridge and after a scenic ride you arrive to adorable McCaysville, where you have time to get lunch and do some shopping before you make your way back to Blue Ridge. This is a hit for all ages.
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StA family friendly train adventure. It's a great way to see the area. The train departs from Blue Ridge and after a scenic ride you arrive to adorable McCaysville, where you have time to get lunch and do some shopping before you make your way back to Blue Ridge. This is a hit for all ages.
Beautiful lake that has a full path around it and a beautiful water fall to check out. You can swim at the lake and rent paddle boats in the summer.
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdBeautiful lake that has a full path around it and a beautiful water fall to check out. You can swim at the lake and rent paddle boats in the summer.
Take a leisurely float down this beautiful river and enjoy relaxing while cooling off and taking in the views. After grab a bite to eat in charming historic downtown Mccaysville/Copperhill and do some shopping in cute local stores.
63 locals recommend
Toccoa River Tubing Company
340 Toccoa AveTake a leisurely float down this beautiful river and enjoy relaxing while cooling off and taking in the views. After grab a bite to eat in charming historic downtown Mccaysville/Copperhill and do some shopping in cute local stores.
White water rafting in gorgeous scenery. After your trip you can check out the cute towns of McCaysville/Copperhill and get some great local food on the river and shop at the cute local stores.
61 locals recommend
Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes StWhite water rafting in gorgeous scenery. After your trip you can check out the cute towns of McCaysville/Copperhill and get some great local food on the river and shop at the cute local stores.
Gorgeous park with plenty of walking trails and a really pretty river about 10 minutes from the cabin. Great for taking walks, picnics, wading in the water.
Also, you can paddle kayaks and canoes via the Nottely River into the lake from here.
56 locals recommend
Meeks Park
490 Meeks Park RdGorgeous park with plenty of walking trails and a really pretty river about 10 minutes from the cabin. Great for taking walks, picnics, wading in the water.
Also, you can paddle kayaks and canoes via the Nottely River into the lake from here.
Farm where you can take carriage rides and take the family for a farm tour. Super cute and fun experience for the whole family to enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Daffodil Hill Farm Romantic Luxury Carriage House Romantic Getaway Blue Ridge Georgia
90 Fox RunFarm where you can take carriage rides and take the family for a farm tour. Super cute and fun experience for the whole family to enjoy.
Not only a museum, but also a Big Foot research and reporting center. Wether you believe in Big Foot or not, this is a fun experience to spark interest and wonder and learn more about the local sightings.
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Not only a museum, but also a Big Foot research and reporting center. Wether you believe in Big Foot or not, this is a fun experience to spark interest and wonder and learn more about the local sightings.
A 230 acre private sanctuary for former research chimps to enjoy the remainder of their lives. There are hiking trails open all year long where you can hear the chimps or you can choose to do a private tour. They have several events and different program options throughout the year. Only 15 min from Sweet Home Log Cabin.
17 locals recommend
Project Chimps
2031 Lowery RdA 230 acre private sanctuary for former research chimps to enjoy the remainder of their lives. There are hiking trails open all year long where you can hear the chimps or you can choose to do a private tour. They have several events and different program options throughout the year. Only 15 min from Sweet Home Log Cabin.
Beautiful mountain lake to go for a swim, paddle or float on. Only about 10-15 minutes from the cabin.
13 locals recommend
Nottely Dam
Beautiful mountain lake to go for a swim, paddle or float on. Only about 10-15 minutes from the cabin.
As a day visitors you can enjoy fishing, picnicking and swimming at the sandy beach area on Nottely Lake.
6 locals recommend
Poteete Creek Camp Ground
1040 Poteete Creek RdAs a day visitors you can enjoy fishing, picnicking and swimming at the sandy beach area on Nottely Lake.
A Step Above Stables
696 Mauney CirFamily friendly place to see horses and take trail rides.
Appalachian Trail Rides offers guided horseback trail riding from beginner to advanced through the Blue Ridge mountains on 250 acres. Appalachian Trail Rides is located minutes from Sweet Home Log Cabin and offers beautiful views, wildlife, creek crossings and family-oriented, experienced guides.
54 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdAppalachian Trail Rides offers guided horseback trail riding from beginner to advanced through the Blue Ridge mountains on 250 acres. Appalachian Trail Rides is located minutes from Sweet Home Log Cabin and offers beautiful views, wildlife, creek crossings and family-oriented, experienced guides.
Nottely Marina
86 Doucette CirRent a boat here for a day out on the lake!
Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm is a working alpaca breeding farm. Above the alpaca birthing barn is Lardworks Glass, Fiber & Jewelry art studio. They offer a hands-on, tactile experience and will teach you all about alpacas and their fiber from shearing to a finished product. Learn about all types of fiber art techniques from spinning to felting. Go for an hour-long visit, meet the alpaca and shop in the unique gallery store, or take advantage of one of the scheduled felting classes (see website). Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm & Lardworks Studio offers a unique learning and shopping experience on a farm in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains. Plan your visit by calling (706) 835-1837.
APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED. Please do not just show up without an appointment. This is a private farm .
16 locals recommend
Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm
106 Agape DrLasso the Moon Alpaca Farm is a working alpaca breeding farm. Above the alpaca birthing barn is Lardworks Glass, Fiber & Jewelry art studio. They offer a hands-on, tactile experience and will teach you all about alpacas and their fiber from shearing to a finished product. Learn about all types of fiber art techniques from spinning to felting. Go for an hour-long visit, meet the alpaca and shop in the unique gallery store, or take advantage of one of the scheduled felting classes (see website). Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm & Lardworks Studio offers a unique learning and shopping experience on a farm in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains. Plan your visit by calling (706) 835-1837.
APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED. Please do not just show up without an appointment. This is a private farm .
Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the North Georgia mountains and featuring 6,536 yards of dramatic fairways, Butternut Creek Golf Course is one of the area's finest public golf courses. Experience the thrill of playing this mountainside course with 18 of the best holes in the northeast Georgia area.
38 locals recommend
Butternut Creek Golf Course
129 Union Co Rec RdSurrounded by the majestic beauty of the North Georgia mountains and featuring 6,536 yards of dramatic fairways, Butternut Creek Golf Course is one of the area's finest public golf courses. Experience the thrill of playing this mountainside course with 18 of the best holes in the northeast Georgia area.
Jack "Mimm" McClure (January 25, 1914 - June 26, 1969) was an American Appalachian moonshiner and local philanthropist from Young Harris, Georgia , GA. Local stories abound in the Georgia mountains of McClure's quality bootleg spirits, his charitable giving, and his self delivered justice to those who crossed him. He is also reputed to have been behind the rise of a few notable Georgia politicians of his time.
On January 25, 2012 country musician, Tommy Townsend, a grandson of McClure, announced his partnership with Georgia Distilling Company, Inc. of Milledgeville, GA to recreate and market his grandfathers original moonshine recipes legally for the first time. Dubbed "Grandaddy Mimm's Corn Whiskey", it is produced on stills designed by McClure, and built in Georgia using his secret family recipe. According to press reports, Grandaddy Mimm's line of spirits will be initially distributed in Georgia and throughout the American southeast. The stills were handcrafted by a metal fabricator in Macon, GA.
Stop by and visit, pay for a tour of the distillery and get a free bottle of Moonshine of your choice.
27 locals recommend
Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine Distillery And Museum
112 Wellborn StreetJack "Mimm" McClure (January 25, 1914 - June 26, 1969) was an American Appalachian moonshiner and local philanthropist from Young Harris, Georgia , GA. Local stories abound in the Georgia mountains of McClure's quality bootleg spirits, his charitable giving, and his self delivered justice to those who crossed him. He is also reputed to have been behind the rise of a few notable Georgia politicians of his time.
On January 25, 2012 country musician, Tommy Townsend, a grandson of McClure, announced his partnership with Georgia Distilling Company, Inc. of Milledgeville, GA to recreate and market his grandfathers original moonshine recipes legally for the first time. Dubbed "Grandaddy Mimm's Corn Whiskey", it is produced on stills designed by McClure, and built in Georgia using his secret family recipe. According to press reports, Grandaddy Mimm's line of spirits will be initially distributed in Georgia and throughout the American southeast. The stills were handcrafted by a metal fabricator in Macon, GA.
Stop by and visit, pay for a tour of the distillery and get a free bottle of Moonshine of your choice.
Tours, tasting plus events in a beautiful setting.
Check the website for seasonal hours.
148 locals recommend
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdTours, tasting plus events in a beautiful setting.
Check the website for seasonal hours.
Odom Springs Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery. For more than a century, the Odom family has owned land in the Young Cane valley. The vineyards and winery are situated on 16 acres of Odom land, most recently owned by the late Earl Odom and his wife, Gwen. The Creekside, New Ground and Hillside vineyards are located on the nearby 60-acre farm of Gordon (Papaw/Pop) and Christine (Grandmaw) Odom, known as Pop's Walk.
visit the winery and tasteroom.
31 locals recommend
Odom Springs Vineyards
637 Odom RdOdom Springs Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery. For more than a century, the Odom family has owned land in the Young Cane valley. The vineyards and winery are situated on 16 acres of Odom land, most recently owned by the late Earl Odom and his wife, Gwen. The Creekside, New Ground and Hillside vineyards are located on the nearby 60-acre farm of Gordon (Papaw/Pop) and Christine (Grandmaw) Odom, known as Pop's Walk.
visit the winery and tasteroom.
A double waterfall on the Benton MacKaye Trail with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip.
144 locals recommend
Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek RoadA double waterfall on the Benton MacKaye Trail with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip.
Long Creek Falls is located on the Appalachian Trail near the Three Forks where the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trails meet. The hike is two miles out and back along Long Creek. The road leading to the trailhead follows beautiful Noontootla Creek, which itself has several smaller falls. There are lots of pull off areas for picnics and trout fishing for native browns (catch and release only).
49 locals recommend
Long Creek Falls
Long Creek Falls is located on the Appalachian Trail near the Three Forks where the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trails meet. The hike is two miles out and back along Long Creek. The road leading to the trailhead follows beautiful Noontootla Creek, which itself has several smaller falls. There are lots of pull off areas for picnics and trout fishing for native browns (catch and release only).
Hike to the Blood Mountain summit on the Byron Reece Trail and Appalachian Trail, catching stunning views from the AT’s highest summit in Georgia.
86 locals recommend
Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailHike to the Blood Mountain summit on the Byron Reece Trail and Appalachian Trail, catching stunning views from the AT’s highest summit in Georgia.
Opened in 1987, Whitepath Golf Club is just as appealing to the seasoned pro as it is to the fledgling hobbyist. The 18-hole course designed by Rocky Roquemore and Joe Lee measures 6,400 yards at max, with three sets of tees for varying skill levels. Hole 10 has been referred to as the "toughest Par 5 in Georgia". Whitepath suggests to "keep it in the middle with fairway woods and mid irons. Be happy with Bogey", when it comes to the tenth hole. Stand-out aspects include rolling terrain, meticulously maintained small greens, and panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cohutta Wilderness.
Water features range from creeks and ponds to the Ellijay River and Whitepath Lake. Whitepath Golf Course has a driving range and practice green to tweak your game before hitting the course. Tight fairways and a little rough make for a challenging game. There is not much that can compare to the beauty of a golf course in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
25 locals recommend
Whitepath Golf Club
1156 Shenendoa DrOpened in 1987, Whitepath Golf Club is just as appealing to the seasoned pro as it is to the fledgling hobbyist. The 18-hole course designed by Rocky Roquemore and Joe Lee measures 6,400 yards at max, with three sets of tees for varying skill levels. Hole 10 has been referred to as the "toughest Par 5 in Georgia". Whitepath suggests to "keep it in the middle with fairway woods and mid irons. Be happy with Bogey", when it comes to the tenth hole. Stand-out aspects include rolling terrain, meticulously maintained small greens, and panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cohutta Wilderness.
Water features range from creeks and ponds to the Ellijay River and Whitepath Lake. Whitepath Golf Course has a driving range and practice green to tweak your game before hitting the course. Tight fairways and a little rough make for a challenging game. There is not much that can compare to the beauty of a golf course in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Enhance your golfing experience at the nostalgically traditional Old Union Golf Course. Set in the Appalachian foothills, guests will marvel at the Chattahoochee National Forest which surrounds the classic links course. Designed in 2009, the course stretches out to over 7,500 yards from the tips. Course architect Denis Griffiths incorporated a host of distinctive features, including steep vertical faces, flat-bottomed bunkers, dramatic edging, elevated shapes, and notable strategic variety.
Beginners to professionals will find Old Union to be a welcome host. The unrivaled onsite practice facility provides large turf tees, all-weather tees, sculptured target greens, practice putting and chipping greens, practice bunker and short game areas, and even lessons. Old Union Golf Course offers a choice of 9 or 18 holes of affordable golf, as well as a nice setting to relax with refreshments when the game is complete.
11 locals recommend
Old Union Golf Course
78 Scores PointEnhance your golfing experience at the nostalgically traditional Old Union Golf Course. Set in the Appalachian foothills, guests will marvel at the Chattahoochee National Forest which surrounds the classic links course. Designed in 2009, the course stretches out to over 7,500 yards from the tips. Course architect Denis Griffiths incorporated a host of distinctive features, including steep vertical faces, flat-bottomed bunkers, dramatic edging, elevated shapes, and notable strategic variety.
Beginners to professionals will find Old Union to be a welcome host. The unrivaled onsite practice facility provides large turf tees, all-weather tees, sculptured target greens, practice putting and chipping greens, practice bunker and short game areas, and even lessons. Old Union Golf Course offers a choice of 9 or 18 holes of affordable golf, as well as a nice setting to relax with refreshments when the game is complete.
Blue Ridge’s premiere Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle challenge course designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically. The course features three levels of suspended bridges and tight ropes ranging from 15 to 50 feet in the air, with each level becoming progressively more difficult. Each participant is clipped onto a safety line while on the course. The course is designed to be self-guided for ages ten and older. Everyone has up to an hour and a half to get through the course at their own pace. A great adventure that will challenge you to new heights!!
65 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow RoadBlue Ridge’s premiere Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle challenge course designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically. The course features three levels of suspended bridges and tight ropes ranging from 15 to 50 feet in the air, with each level becoming progressively more difficult. Each participant is clipped onto a safety line while on the course. The course is designed to be self-guided for ages ten and older. Everyone has up to an hour and a half to get through the course at their own pace. A great adventure that will challenge you to new heights!!
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Great place to get out on the river
An adorable park only a few minutes from McCaysville, where there is plenty to do, all by the beautiful river. There are plenty of benches to sit and watch the babbling river. People love to fish here. There are picnic tables and a play ground. You could also put in your tubes here if you wanted to get out at the downtown park in McCaysville. Our kids love playing in the water as it's pretty shallow but the water does get a little higher later in the day when the damn releases.
35 locals recommend
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park
1156 River RdAn adorable park only a few minutes from McCaysville, where there is plenty to do, all by the beautiful river. There are plenty of benches to sit and watch the babbling river. People love to fish here. There are picnic tables and a play ground. You could also put in your tubes here if you wanted to get out at the downtown park in McCaysville. Our kids love playing in the water as it's pretty shallow but the water does get a little higher later in the day when the damn releases.
So close to our McCayesville cabin is this family owned (family that's been in these parts forever) orchard where depending on the time of the year you can do apple picking and get tracker rides. Plus the have a little cafe where you can get coffee, pastries and Appalachian foods. They also sell really cool herbs, candles, shirts, etc. The owners are total gems and really sweet people that love to chat!
17 locals recommend
Deep Roots Orchard
2984 Mobile RdSo close to our McCayesville cabin is this family owned (family that's been in these parts forever) orchard where depending on the time of the year you can do apple picking and get tracker rides. Plus the have a little cafe where you can get coffee, pastries and Appalachian foods. They also sell really cool herbs, candles, shirts, etc. The owners are total gems and really sweet people that love to chat!
This is the ideal way to enjoy a summer day! Float your way down the beautiful river and then get out a grab a beer or some food at one of the many cute little restaurants or breweries in downtown McCaysville/Copperhill!
63 locals recommend
Toccoa River Tubing Company
340 Toccoa AveThis is the ideal way to enjoy a summer day! Float your way down the beautiful river and then get out a grab a beer or some food at one of the many cute little restaurants or breweries in downtown McCaysville/Copperhill!
Sightseeing
Only 30 minutes from the cabin and you can visit the highest peak in Georgia, 4,784 feet above sea level. It closes in the winter so be sure to check they're open before you go. There is a steep trail to get to the top or a shuttle service. On the Bald you’ll find picnic areas with great views; a general store with locally made products; three trailheads just off the parking lot; a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and observation deck that offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area, including four states (GA, TN, NC, & SC) and if you’re lucky, the skyline of Atlanta!
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurOnly 30 minutes from the cabin and you can visit the highest peak in Georgia, 4,784 feet above sea level. It closes in the winter so be sure to check they're open before you go. There is a steep trail to get to the top or a shuttle service. On the Bald you’ll find picnic areas with great views; a general store with locally made products; three trailheads just off the parking lot; a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and observation deck that offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area, including four states (GA, TN, NC, & SC) and if you’re lucky, the skyline of Atlanta!
A must if you are in the area. Tons of stuff to do with the family here from berry/apple picking, hayrides, delicious baked goods, a cafe and store. Our favorites are the fried pies and apple bread. They also do apple cider and wine slushies.
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrA must if you are in the area. Tons of stuff to do with the family here from berry/apple picking, hayrides, delicious baked goods, a cafe and store. Our favorites are the fried pies and apple bread. They also do apple cider and wine slushies.
Beautiful waterfall that is easy to access from Vogel State Park.
7 locals recommend
Falls Bottom Trail
Georgia 180 SpurBeautiful waterfall that is easy to access from Vogel State Park.
Easy and beautiful waterfall to visit. Hike is only .2 miles but you get a gorgeous 60 foot waterfall!
109 locals recommend
Helton Creek Falls
Easy and beautiful waterfall to visit. Hike is only .2 miles but you get a gorgeous 60 foot waterfall!
The Reece Heritage Farm is open April through November. The property is open daily, and the Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 to 4. Visitors to this southern Appalachian farm will find a welcome center with a gift shop and museum. Features include a Poetry Trail Garden that highlights Reece poems representing the four seasons along with Mulberry Hall, the poet's writing studio. There are also five barn buildings housing 13 exhibits, which include home artifacts, farm artifacts and implements. Explore the enterprises that portray life in Appalachia during the first half of the 20th century as well as the Reece Gallery and Theater, which displays photographs, books, copies of Reece's writings, and other Reece material.
9 locals recommend
Byron Herbert Reece Society
8552 Gainesville HwyThe Reece Heritage Farm is open April through November. The property is open daily, and the Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 to 4. Visitors to this southern Appalachian farm will find a welcome center with a gift shop and museum. Features include a Poetry Trail Garden that highlights Reece poems representing the four seasons along with Mulberry Hall, the poet's writing studio. There are also five barn buildings housing 13 exhibits, which include home artifacts, farm artifacts and implements. Explore the enterprises that portray life in Appalachia during the first half of the 20th century as well as the Reece Gallery and Theater, which displays photographs, books, copies of Reece's writings, and other Reece material.
City/town information
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 afield, visitors can enjoy the outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, trout fishing and wildlife spotting.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
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 afield, visitors can enjoy the outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, trout fishing and wildlife spotting.
A cute town only 12 minutes from the cabin that was founded in 1835 and named for Revolutionary War hero James Blair. The community is tucked in the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a natural wonderland with lakes Nottely and Winfield Scott nearby. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the area. A cute town to grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping, plus there are plenty of waterfalls and hikes to do near by. Here's more info on what to do in the area: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/article/guide-to-blairsville
66 locals recommend
Blairsville
A cute town only 12 minutes from the cabin that was founded in 1835 and named for Revolutionary War hero James Blair. The community is tucked in the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a natural wonderland with lakes Nottely and Winfield Scott nearby. The Appalachian Trail also passes through the area. A cute town to grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping, plus there are plenty of waterfalls and hikes to do near by. Here's more info on what to do in the area: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/article/guide-to-blairsville