Guidebook for Blue Ridge
Everything Else
Mercier is a North GA icon.
During the fall, go pick some fresh apples. The rest of the year, stop by the country store and deli for lunch and pick up some of the most delicious cider ever!
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrMercier is a North GA icon.
During the fall, go pick some fresh apples. The rest of the year, stop by the country store and deli for lunch and pick up some of the most delicious cider ever!
Brand new casino and resort. We haven't been, but it's a full-fledged casino if you're into gambling!
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyBrand new casino and resort. We haven't been, but it's a full-fledged casino if you're into gambling!
Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton TrailWine tasting in a beautiful setting!
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdWine tastings, and live music every Saturday afternoon
Highly recommending rafting company! If you're visiting during rafting season, you don't want to miss out on this adventure.
61 locals recommend
Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes StHighly recommending rafting company! If you're visiting during rafting season, you don't want to miss out on this adventure.
One of several wilderness area to find amazing hiking trails. Big Frog is more remote and less-used than the other hiking areas listed in this guide.
You can find trail guides and reviews online.
Big Frog Wilderness
One of several wilderness area to find amazing hiking trails. Big Frog is more remote and less-used than the other hiking areas listed in this guide.
You can find trail guides and reviews online.
One of several wilderness areas to find amazing hiking trails. Cohutta is very remote, but a popular summer destination due to its many rivers and streams. You can find trail guides and reviews online
15 locals recommend
Cohutta Wilderness
2694 Old Hwy 2One of several wilderness areas to find amazing hiking trails. Cohutta is very remote, but a popular summer destination due to its many rivers and streams. You can find trail guides and reviews online
One of several wilderness areas to find amazing hiking trails. The Rich Mountain area is within the Chattahoochee Natl. Forest . You can find trail guides and reviews online.
14 locals recommend
Rich Mountain Wilderness
626 Newberry DrOne of several wilderness areas to find amazing hiking trails. The Rich Mountain area is within the Chattahoochee Natl. Forest . You can find trail guides and reviews online.
Sightseeing
Taking a ride on the historic railway between Blue Ridge and McCaysville, following the Toccoa River, is a beautiful way to experience the mountains and both mountain towns. Kids will love it too!
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTaking a ride on the historic railway between Blue Ridge and McCaysville, following the Toccoa River, is a beautiful way to experience the mountains and both mountain towns. Kids will love it too!
You can enjoy hiking, rent mountain bikes, go rafting and more at this 1996 Olympic venue. For beginning hikers or those looking for a casual stroll in the woods, this is a great place.
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64You can enjoy hiking, rent mountain bikes, go rafting and more at this 1996 Olympic venue. For beginning hikers or those looking for a casual stroll in the woods, this is a great place.
"150 year of history. In about an hour" is the motto of this museum. Explore the cultural heritage and learn about the rise and fall of one of America's greatest copper mining towns.
17 locals recommend
Ducktown Basin Museum
212 Burra Burra St"150 year of history. In about an hour" is the motto of this museum. Explore the cultural heritage and learn about the rise and fall of one of America's greatest copper mining towns.
Food Scene
Downtown Blue Ridge has a variety of great restaurants, bars and coffee shops to enjoy during your stay. You can also find boutiques, outdoor stores, galleries, and the BR scenic railway here.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge has a variety of great restaurants, bars and coffee shops to enjoy during your stay. You can also find boutiques, outdoor stores, galleries, and the BR scenic railway here.
Some great restaurants, shops, and cafes. And it's a beautiful drive if you take the back roads!
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Some great restaurants, shops, and cafes. And it's a beautiful drive if you take the back roads!
Arts & Culture
Get your square dance on! Or learn to weave. The folk schools offers handicraft classes, Friday night concerts, biweekly contra and square dances, nature trails, art galleries, auctions and more.
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdGet your square dance on! Or learn to weave. The folk schools offers handicraft classes, Friday night concerts, biweekly contra and square dances, nature trails, art galleries, auctions and more.
Art exhibits, art classes, yoga and community events.
17 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
420 W Main StArt exhibits, art classes, yoga and community events.
Essentials
This grocery store offers the most diverse selection in the area. Its really top-of-the-line.
110 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
5679 Appalachian HwyThis grocery store offers the most diverse selection in the area. Its really top-of-the-line.
This is where we go for basics when we don't want to drive into Blue Ridge. They have a little bit of everything (meat, veg, dry goods), but you won't be finding Sriracha sauce in this country store.
14 locals recommend
IGA Hometown Foods
23 Toccoa AveThis is where we go for basics when we don't want to drive into Blue Ridge. They have a little bit of everything (meat, veg, dry goods), but you won't be finding Sriracha sauce in this country store.