Attractions Near Blue Ridge, Georgia

Surround yourself with the beauty, relaxation and natural fun that are uniquely Georgia’s Blue Ridge Experience. The Main Street of Blue Ridge is filled with beautiful architecture, historical buildings, antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops and great local restaurants. Nearby Mercier Orchards is a must stop every season of the year, where you can get fresh fruit including strawberries in the spring, blueberries in the summer, and of course, apples in the fall!

Blue Ridge is located in the North Georgia Mountains where more than 40% of the land in the county is in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Experience unspoiled mountain beauty, exhilarating hikes, horseback riding through the Rich Mountain Wilderness Areas and whitewater rafting on the nearby Ocoee River. Mountain bikers love the Aska Adventure Area with its many challenging trails.

Spend the day watching the sun glimmer across the aqua blue waters of Lake Blue Ridge or a crystal clear Toccoa River, both perfect for fishing, boating, tubing, and paddling. Discover the joys of a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or explore mountain art and culture. At the end of the day, relax in a cozy mountain cabin or luxury vacation home overlooking pristine valleys and ridge tops.

Other towns in the area include Mineral Bluff and McCaysville.

Attractions

	U-Pick Blueberries Mercier Orchards Blue Ridge Ga June 1 thru June 30 more information
	Trout Fishing on the Toccoa River Fly Fishing the Trout Capital of Georgia more information
	Toccoa River Swinging Bridge This 265 foot long bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River. more information
	Toccoa River Canoe Trail The Toccoa River Canoe Trail is perfect for beginners who are looking for a few rapids and some beautiful scenery along the way. more information
	Tearbritches Hiking Trail northeast of Chatsworth Tearbritches Trail, part of the 87-mile trail system within the 35,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness more information
	Long Creek Falls - Blue Ridge GA The most popular of the waterfalls in Fannin County is Long Creek Falls more information
	Lake Blue Ridge Lake Blue Ridge is a 3,290-acre lake, providing over 100 miles of mostly public shoreline. The surrounding area has over 90 National Forest campsites, several boat ramps, a full service marina and public swimming and picnic areas, including Morganton Point and Lake Blue Ridge Recreation areas. Lake Blue Ridge is the only small-mouth bass lake in Georgia and the only lake in the state where you can catch a Muskie, a game fish of the Pike family. more information
	Jacks River Falls - Blue Ridge GA This popular destination in the Cohutta Wilderness Area requires the longest walk of all falls in Fannin County. The easiest access is a 9.2 mile hike from Dally Gap along the Jacks River Trail. more information
	Green Mountain Hiking Trail - Blue Ridge GA Trail near Blue Ridge Lake with several hiking options more information
	Falls Branch Falls - Blue Ridge Ga Falls Branch Falls is a double falls approximately 11 miles from Blue Ridge, Georgia more information
	Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Don't miss the train! Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which runs along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Board the train at the historic depot in Blue Ridge. The view changes with the seasons, wildflowers and mountain laurel in the spring, rhododendron in the summer, gorgeous foliage in the fall and a ride with Santa and his elves for Christmas. more information
	Benton MacKaye Hiking Trail - Stretching from northern Georgia to Tennessee and North Carolina Long trail stretching from northern Georgia to Tennessee and North Carolina more information
	Aska Adventure Trail Area - Blue Ridge The Aska Trails Area is a 17-mile hiking-mountain biking trail system in the National Forest near Deep Gap on Aska Road in Blue Ridge. more information