Area Attractions

Appalachian Anglers is THE premier guide service in Blue Ridge. Our guides are all locals who grew up in this area and have spent years perfecting their skills and knowledge of the local fisheries. We offer guided wade and float trips on all of the creeks and rivers Blue Ridge has to offer. Whether you're looking to have a leisurely float down the Toccoa River casting dry flies to rising rainbows and browns, throw large hoppers to some truly remarkable trophy fish on our private water or explore some of our area's gorgeous mountain creeks, Appalachian Anglers is the fly fishing guide service you've been looking for.

Blue Ridge's premiere Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle challenge course designed by a leading company in the industry, Historic Banning Mills. The aerial challenge course features suspended bridges, tight ropes, climbing walls, ziplines, and other fun obstacles for every age and ability.

Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) is a community theater group located in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia that has produced over 50 Main Stage Theater productions. Currently, BRCT Main Stage creates quality theater with 7 productions and more than 80 performances annually along with an active Sunny D Children's Theater and Live Music is Better Concert Series.

A helicopter tour over the scenic Blue Ridge area is perfect for all sorts of occasions, including but not limited to anniversaries, date nights, and more. Whether there’s a special reason you want to take a helicopter adventure, or you just want to explore the nature and scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we have the perfect tour for you. With tours starting at $25, you’re sure to find a tour you’ll enjoy and remember forever!

If you love eating, exploring & having fun, our culinary tours offer you the flavorful experience you crave! This 3 hour guided walking tours will take you on a tasting adventure, discovering unique restaurants, food shops and eateries while sampling delicious foods and beverages along the way.

Plan to come see the beautiful Toccoa River in the North Georgia Mountains from the best seat you can get, on the water!

WELCOME to Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hell's Hollow Adventure Outpost!?

Our beautiful ranch offers a superb opportunity for a safe and fun outdoor family adventure where you can let your inner cowboy, cowgirl or 'lil buckaroo SHINE!!! Is there anything more wonderful than a view of the Cohutta Mountains while horseback riding?

With 25 years under our belts, we offer everything you need to have an awesome, safe and fun day at the Outpost. Our friendly staff is here to help - just give us a ring!

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and the Art Center's mission is to provide opportunities in the realm of art for the individual and the community.  We are devoted to bringing new exhibits, new events, quality arts education and new programs to our community through arts and culture. We endeavor to provide a haven for artists to flourish. 

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a historical train ride that takes you back into the history of the North Georgia mountains. Regular 4-hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage, climate-controlled or open-air rail cars. 

Build an Ark Animal Rescue Foundation serves as rescue for sheep, goats, rams, alpaca, ponies, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, baby chicks as well as dogs and cats (and that’s just scratching the surface) allows them to roam and have a peaceful existence in the beautiful North Georgia Mountain at Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay near Carter's Lake. Most baby animals are available to be adopted out, though some are sponsored to live here by their owners.

Called the "Showplace of the Cherokee Nation" this two-story classic brick mansion was built by Chief James Vann in 1804. Decorated with beautiful Cherokee hand carvings, the home features a cantilevered stairway and many fine antiques. Located on the outskirts of Chatsworth at the intersection of Ga. Hwys. 225 and 52-A.

Cowgirl Up Stables is an all women owned and operated horseback riding company nestled in the breath taking Blue Ridge mountains and they are only minutes from downtown Blue Ridge. They specialize in rides for beginners led by experienced, professional trail guides.

Deep Roots Orchard is an Appalachian family owned & operated old fashioned apple orchard located on a hillside in the heart of southern Appalachia. Enjoy U-pick, wagon rides, fried pies, the mercantile and events.

When you are behind the wheel of a Polaris Slingshot, you get to enjoy the open road knowing that you are securely nestled inside of the 2 seat cockpit where both riders may enjoy the scenic views.400

Your mountain adventure starts here at North Georgia's BIGGEST family attraction where entertainment meets education.  Expedition: BIGFOOT! Is a 4000sqft complex where you will see the countries largest permanent display of genuine Bigfoot artifacts, life sized exhibits, photos, sketches, large up to date sighting maps, and the World's only Bigfoot Research and Tech Vehicle on display.Enjoy The "Sasquatch Theater", browse the Gift shop, or relax in our Bigfoot Reference Library. Join us for a day you will never forget.

300+ acres of artistically landscaped gardens surrounded by majestic forest, spring-fed ponds, streams, waterfalls and bridge crossings.

Grandaddy Mimm's Distillery offers authentic moonshine based on Mimm's recipe from the 1930's. Jack McClure Mimm was a moonshiner and philanthropist in the North Georgia mountains. Stop by and visit us, pay for a tour of our distillery and get a FREE bottle of Moonshine of your choice. We also carry authentic Grandaddy Mimm's Moonshine t-shirts, caps, shot glasses and other various Moonshine memorabilia. We distill locally. You will be able to taste our Mule Kickin' 140 proof, 100 proof corn whiskey, 80 proof apple brandy, 40 proof apple brown betty and 40 proof peach cobbler.

The name of the game at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River is state-of-the-art gaming. Valley River provides guests with 60,000 square feet of gaming space and a well-rounded selection of over 1,000 of the most popular slot products available on the market, and includes traditional table game favorites like blackjack, roulette and craps, as well as high limit gaming and tobacco-free areas.

Hike The Ridge offers easy to difficult hikes ranging from 2 miles to 18 miles. Hike The Ridge also offers custom and overnight trips. Explore the beauty of Georgia's Blue Ridge.

Looking for hiking trails less than two hours from Atlanta? On Blue Ridge Georgia hiking trails you can find yourself surrounded by woods, mountain streams and waterfalls. With 300+ miles of trails, Blue Ridge, is hiker heaven! Many Escape to Blue Ridge cabins are a short walk to hiking trails, too. Hiking trails in Blue Ridge, GA can be as ambitious as the Appalachian Trail or closer to town on the Aska Adventure Trails. For a true backcountry experience, explore the Benton MacKaye Trail which travels into more remote areas of Fannin County.

An apple orchard and farm market located in Ellijay, Georgia. Come and pick your own apples and enjoy our attractions.

Hike the Jacks River Trail in North Georgia's lush, remote Cohutta Wilderness, trekking and wading from Dally Gap to a series of beautiful waterfalls on a crystal-clear river.

This is hands-on fun! In our 4-hour class, students will learn to create a beautiful knife out of a railroad spike. Learn how to control & heat metal in the forge then how to properly hold the metal while forging it with a hammer. Finally some grinding, beveling and heat treating. A bigger challenge awaits! For folks wanting to try something more challenging, we offer 2-, 3- and 4-day classes tailored to your desires and skill level. 

Mercier Orchards is the North Georgia Mountains number one apple orchard featuring apples, fresh mountain grown fruits, award winning fried pies and apple cider, country breakfasts, home cooked pies, you-pick family events all on a family owned farm since 1943.

Old Toccoa Farm is a semi-private course where public play is welcomed. Open six days a week (closed on Tuesday’s) with public tee times available from 8:15 am – 4:30 pm. Enjoy a round of golf on the pristine new nine holes course amongst the massive bunkers and hardwoods of Old Toccoa Farm, which is situated on the beautiful lower Toccoa River.  Lessons can be scheduled with one of our two PGA Professionals.

Panorama Orchards and Farm Market is a family fruit farm established in the 1920’s to produce and market apples. Today we have available more than 20 varieties of apples, as well as peaches, and fall vegetables. This production, along with a variety of apple related products and baked goods from our own kitchens, is sold direct to the public at our farm market.

Located atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Rock City is one of Chattanooga's premier attractions. Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views.

In Blue Ridge Georgia scenic drives are a popular pastime. Gorgeous views of mountain vistas, verdant valleys and rushing rivers put the fun back in driving! Trips vary - from a leisurely tour of country roads to off-road, four-wheel drive adventures. Sports car enthusiasts hug the curves and challenge steep grades on other routes. Whether relaxing or exhilarating, Blue Ridge, GA scenic drives are within short driving distances to our North Georgia vacation rental cabins.

Enjoy a refreshing mountain ride that starts at the intersection of US 76 and Hwy 5 in Blue Ridge Georgia on your east toward Blairsville, Georgia. The ride is nearly 37 miles and should take around 1.5 to 2 hours round trip. Along the way you'll enjoy some twisties after you turn on Weaver Creed Road off of Aska Road. You'll travel down the winding Snake Nation Road (name prior to the Trail of Tears) as you approach Deep Gap (over 2,200 feet), which is close to where the Appalachian Trail begins. Further down you'll approach Highway 60 to return back to Blue Ridge or take a right toward Suches and Dahlonega for more mountain curves and incredible scenery.

3/8 mi clay oval racetrack opened in 1968.

The Swan Drive In Theatre offers a unique taste of the past with current first run movies. You can enjoy a movie outside under the stars or in the privacy of your car.

L&N Depot in Mineral Bluff is the oldest building in Fannin County, built in 1887. It houses one of the Southeast's best HO Scale model railroads, a double-deck, museum-quality layout that represents the entire line from Marietta through Blue Ridge and McCaysville and up to Etowah, TN, with the Hiawassee Loop included. Activities include open houses with layout tours and Ride-the-Rails events where visitors can ride motor cars from Mineral Bluff across the Toccoa River, near to the junction with the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.