Blue Ridge
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Blue Ridge
Where the mountains meet the orchards
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Welcome to Blue Ridge country, where the mountains meet the apple orchards and the Toccoa River runs clear. Whether you're here for the train, the trout, or just the fresh air, you'll find a friendly wave and a porch swing.
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The room
One room for everyone around Blue Ridge. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Vintage train ride along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville.
- Lake Blue Ridge TVA reservoir with boating, fishing, and camping areas.
- Toccoa River Swinging Bridge Historic swinging bridge on the Benton MacKaye Trail near Blue Ridge.
- Chattahoochee National Forest Vast public lands with hiking trails, waterfalls, and campsites.
- Appalachian Trail Long-distance trail passes through Fannin County with scenic overlooks.
- Blue Ridge Historic Downtown Walkable main street with shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Outdoors Hike the Appalachian Trail
- Outdoors Fish for trout in the Toccoa River
- With kids Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- With kids Visit an apple orchard
- Evenings Live bluegrass at local bars
- Evenings Blue Ridge Community Theater
- Locals love Apple orchards
- Locals love Farmers markets
Through the year
- Georgia Apple Festival October Two October weekends of apple treats, crafts, and a parade in Ellijay.
- Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival September Blues bands and barbecue vendors fill the downtown park in Blue Ridge.
- Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Festival Summer Juried arts and crafts show with live music on the Blue Ridge square.
- Christmas on the Rails December The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs festive holiday-themed train rides.
- Fannin County Fair September Carnival rides, livestock shows, and local food at the fairgrounds.
Mountain climate with four distinct seasons. Best in spring and fall for mild temps. Best: Spring and fall are ideal with mild temps and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “apple country”
- Gilmer County, known for its apple orchards.
- “the ridge”
- The town of Blue Ridge itself.
- “the Toccoa”
- The Toccoa River.
- “up north”
- Tennessee, just across the border.
Getaways
- Dalton Shopping and the Dalton Depot, a historic train station.
- Chattanooga Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and riverfront attractions.
- Gainesville Lake Lanier islands, parks, and the Northeast Georgia History Center.
- North Georgia Mountains More mountain towns, waterfalls, and the Appalachian Trail.
Local flavour
Teams
- Blue Ridge Bobcats SPHL
Also rooting for Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs
Eat and drink
- Apple pie A staple of the region's orchards
- Apple cider Fresh-pressed at local farms
- Fried apple pies A fair and festival favourite
- Barbecue Southern-style, often with a vinegar tang
- Trout Caught in the mountain streams
- Biscuits and gravy A hearty mountain breakfast
Where people go
- Apple orchards U-pick farms and roadside stands
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway A vintage train ride through the mountains
- Hiking trails Including sections of the Appalachian Trail
- Waterfalls Amicalola and other cascades
- Mountain cabins Rustic getaways with fireplaces
- Small-town main streets Blue Ridge and Ellijay's historic centres
- Farmers markets Seasonal produce and crafts
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Nearby
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Gilmer and Fannin counties, GA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.