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Blue Ridge, Georgia Local Area Guide

Blue Ridge, Georgia is a quaint town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was named one of The South’s Best Mountain Towns by Southern Living in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Wooden carved bear holding a sign that says "Welcome to Blue Ridge, GA"
Sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains

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  • Getting to Blue Ridge
  • Weather
  • Entertainment and Activities
    • Downtown
    • Wineries and Breweries
    • Hiking
    • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    • Golf at Old Toccoa Farm
    • Mercier Orchards
    • Water Fun
    • Fishing
    • Freedom Railbikes
    • Festivals and Events
  • Restaurants
  • Accommodations

Getting to Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is in Northern Georgia and is accessible by car to most of the Southeast. It is located 90 miles north of Atlanta and is just minutes from the Tennessee-Georgia state line.

Map of Georgia

Weather

Insiders Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia Weather with mountain pictures in different seasons

Blue Ridge delivers warm, muggy summer months, and short, cold winter months with little snowfall. Visit the Blue Ridge, Georgia Weather page for more information on what to expect and when to plan your trip.


Entertainment and Activities

Downtown

The town of Blue Ridge, Georgia was established as a railroad town and a center for business. With the railroad depot centrally located downtown, people would ride the train to the city to enjoy a meal and stroll to the pure mineral springs. Visitors still enjoy these pastimes as well as admiring all the shops, restaurants, and galleries that this small town has to offer. Visitors can also enjoy the city by meandering on the Historic Walking Tour.


Wineries and Breweries

Northern Georgia offer ample opportunities for visiting vineyards and breweries. Soak up the mountain air, listen to live music, play board and lawn games while enjoying your favorite beverage. For a complete list of wineries and breweries in the area click HERE.

A picture of the firepit, wine, and games at Bearclaw Winery
BearClaw Winery
A flight of beers and gourmet hot dog at Grumpy Old Men's Brewery
Grumpy Old Men Brewery

Hiking

There are over 300 miles of hiking trails and 106,000 acres of Chattahoochee National Forest including 16 waterfalls. There’s enough ground to find a hike that suits everyone’s abilities and desires. Download the AllTrails app to search for hikes based on ease, length, and location.

Fall Branch Falls

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Board the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway via the historic depot downtown, wind along the Toccoa river, and explore the twin towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Stand in two places at once by straddling the state line where Georgia ends and Tennessee begins.

The side of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Georgia Tennessee LIne

Golf at Old Toccoa Farm

Set up a tee time at one of Link’s Magazines 10 Must-Visit Public Golf Destinations for 2022. Old Toccoa Farm is a Bunker-Hill designed course with 125 acres of ridges and meadows and spectacular views.


Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards is the largest orchard in the South. It is family and veteran owned and operated. Visit the orchards for u-pick produce in season, a walking or tractor tour of the orchards, smell the sweet scent of baked goods being prepared, participate in wine and hard cider tastings, shop in the market, or enjoy a meal in the restaurant.

Mercier's Orchard

Water Fun

Cool off during the hot summer months with a little fun on Lake Blue Ridge or the Toccoa River with endless opportunities of boating, kayaking, rafting, tubing, and swimming.


Fishing

Fish in the Trout Capital of Georgia! Fannin County is home to 100 miles of trout streams. Enjoy fishing on the Toccoa River, Rock Creek, Copper Creek, and Noontootla Creek.


Freedom Railbikes

Leave the historic train depot in downtown Blue Ridge to begin an exciting 5.5 mile journey pedaling through the tall Georgia pines passing by creeks, ponds, vineyards, a covered bridge, and beautiful cabins. Blue Ridge, Georgia is only one of two locations where you can ride the freedom railbikes.

Freedom Rail Bikes

Festivals and Events

Northern Georgia is host to a number of annual events such as the Apple Festival in Ellijay. Click HERE for a complete list of special events in the area.


Restaurants

Insider's guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia Dining with pictures of food

There are numerous delicious dining options in Blue Ridge. Some of the best are right downtown. Visit our Insider’s Guide to Dining.


Accommodations

Whether you are traveling as a family, a girls weekend getaway, a guy’s fishing weekend, or a couples retreat you will find the perfect cabin, hotel, bed and breakfast, or campground for the occasion.

If you are looking for a comfortable, secluded cabin close to all the area’s attractions then we would love to have you stay with us at Choctaw Mountain Lodge.

Back view of Choctaw Mtn Lodge with two tiered deck
Choctaw Mtn Lodge outdoor fireplace with seating area and egg chair
Rocking chairs on the deck overlooking the Blue Ridge mountains
Choctaw Mtn Lodge basement pool table and American flag barn door
Choctaw Mtn Lodge upstairs king bed
Choctaw Mtn Lodge living room
Overhead view of Choctaw Mtn Lodge

Choctaw Mountain Lodge

Blue Ridge, GA

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