Soak Up the Last Few Weeks of Summer in Georgia's Blue Ridge

Summer is winding down, and soon the kids will be back in school and the weather will be crisp. Take these last couple weeks of the season and spend it doing all the summertime things you and your family love best!

The Blue Ridge Brewery offers some of the
best burgers and beers around!

When we think of the summertime, we think of hot burgers, smoky barbecue, starry nights at the drive-in and camping under the moon. You can do all those things and more in Blue Ridge, home of numerous award-winning restaurants, like C-Bolts Restaurant, The Blue Ridge Brewery, and Sue’s Cafeteria and Ice Cream Parlor, all named by Garden & Gun Magazine as some of the best burger spots in the South (not many other places had more than one restaurant on the list, we’re proud to say!).

If down home barbecue is more your style, we can fix you up with that, too. Trip Advisor users recently named Georgia the best state for barbecue, and can you guess where the number one restaurant is? Right here in beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia, of course! We’re proud to say that our own Joe’s BBQ is Trip Advisor’s top barbecue restaurant, and we know why.

If you prefer not to get your hands messy, visit Harvest on Main for a culinary experience to knock

Harvest on Main's welcoming front porch

your socks off. They make awesome burgers, but they’re known for their upscale versions of down-home comfort food like the “hot brown,” an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy, that will knock your socks off. It sure knocked the socks off of the Thrillist editors who listed Harvest on Main among the 11 best Georgia restaurants outside of Atlanta.

After you eat, take the family to enjoy a first-run flick under the stars at the Swan Drive-In, one of the 10 best drive-in theaters in the country! A movie under the night sky in the warm summer air is fun enough, but the concession stand is renowned for its funnel cakes, deep fried Oreo cookies, and other scrumptious goodies! What a way to watch a movie!

We cherish our memories of childhood camping under the stars, and if you do too, or just want to make some of your own, Blue Ridge has several campground options to choose from. Visit our Campgrounds page on our website to select the one that’s right for your family. One thing’s for sure – whatever your favorite end-of-summer activity, you can find it going on in Georgia’s Blue Ridge!

Outdoor Summertime Adventures Abound in Blue Ridge, Georgia!

We love being outdoors as much as we can when the weather is as nice as it is during the summertime in Blue Ridge. While the kids are still out of school and we’re squeezing as much time as we can into the last remaining weeks of school vacation, we try to have as many outdoor adventures as we can! That’s why when the kids start to get hungry, we like to take our families to places we can enjoy the cool mountain evenings. Black Sheep and Fightingtown Tavern have great outdoor spaces, and Toccoa Riverside Restaurant is well-known for its tree-covered patio and beautiful view of the river. You can check out all the dining options in Blue Ridge by viewing our Dining Guide.

Create your own breeze in a treetop adventure at one of our several options for zip lining and

canopy tours! Whether you choose Zip Line Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge, The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure, or Oconee River Basin Canopy Tours, you’re sure to get a thrill and cool off at the same time!

If you really want excitement, Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours and Tank Town USA afford you time outside from their own unique perspectives. Get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and Lake Blue Ridge, or rent some seriously heavy equipment and get down and dirty crushing some cars (your kids, and probably your husband, will definitely thank you).

After you’re all adventured-out, relax and enjoy a flick under the summer stars at the Swan Drive-In. Originally established in 1955, this theater is open year-round with the first-run movies your family has been dying to see, and is the perfect end to a perfect summer day full of outdoor excitement.

You can learn more about any of the above adventures here. Sign up for our seasonal newsletter to get all the information on what’s new in Georgia’s Blue Ridge!

Wet and Wild Adventures This Summer in Georgia's Blue Ridge

Now that summertime is officially in full-swing, it’s the perfect time to dive in to all the water-

related adventures to be had in Blue Ridge and Fannin County! The Toccoa River, one of Georgia’s most pristine trout streams, has its headwaters in Union County, flows into Fannin County and becomes the major feeder stream for Blue Ridge Lake. It resumes its flow below the Blue Ridge dam and travels north into Tennessee, where it is known as the Ocoee River. Water quality is good and trout fishing is excellent! Add beautiful scenery and mild rapids and you have the perfect environment for canoeing, tubing, fishing, camping and all kinds of outdoor recreation.

We’re known for many things in Blue Ridge, and our superior fishing is one of them. 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. Lake Blue Ridge is 3,290-acres, providing over 100 miles of mostly public shoreline. The surrounding area has 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. All kind of water adventures are available on Lake Blue Ridge from fishing to pontoon boating, waterskiing, kayaking or just picnicking and relaxing on the shores of this gorgeous mountain lake. Get more information on water adventures in Lake Blue Ridge and on the Toccoa River by checking out our downloadable guide.

Whether you’re a fan of riding the bubbling rapids or just viewing the awesome power of mountain waterfalls, you can sate your thirst right here in Georgia’s Blue Ridge! Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events, the Ocoee River Rapids are world-class water. This is a great place to bring a picnic, do advanced paddling, go hiking or biking. If you prefer to stay dry, we have miles and miles of trails to beautiful and pristine waterfalls in the area, including Amicalola Falls, Fall Branch Falls, Long Creek Falls, and many more! View our Whitewater andWaterfalls guide, color-coded with information about difficulty and accessibility.

The coast is nice and all, but sometimes you’d just rather spend the hotter months of the year dipping your toes in cool, crystal mountain water! And if you’re looking for a place to cool off this summer, Blue Ridge, Georgia has got you covered.

It's Springtime in Blue Ridge, Georgia!

Spring may be coming to a close, but the wildflowers are still blooming and there’s still plenty of springtime sunshine left to enjoy for the heat of summer rolls in! In other parts of the south, the official beginning of summer on June 21 seems only technical, as by the beginning of June they can already fry eggs on their sidewalks, but not us! We’ll retain some mountain shade and cool lakeside breezes for a few more weeks.

If you’re looking to beat the heat this Memorial Day weekend, travel to Georgia’s Blue Ridge to

experience our 38th Annual Spring Arts in the Park Festival, one of our signature events. With over 185 fine arts, crafts and food booths, the festival has something for everyone. There are always activities for the children, along with special events for the big kids. Being in downtown Blue Ridge will also offer the chance to explore your favorite shops, galleries and restaurants and find out what's new! We’ve got plenty of new offerings to tempt your palate (and some to tempt your wallet too – have you seen our beautiful galleries and home stores downtown?).

Before you book your accommodations, be sure to check out the page on our website dedicated to our Spring Cabin Specials – there are over

fifty specials and promotions provided by our lodging partners to make your stay more thrifty and allow you to carry more into those new downtown offerings, including some of our most sought-after cabins and rental companies. Beat the crowds and beat the heat, and spend a relaxing weekend in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia!

For more information on what’s going on in Fannin County in the springtime, check out our spring newsletter.

Fall Events in Georgia's Blue Ridge

September

 

 

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, runs Friday through Mondays for the month of September.

Pickin’ at Horseshoe Bend Park,  McCaysville , Thursdays at 6 p.m.
U-Pick Apples, Mercier Orchards and Mountainview Orchards

Sept. 8             National Juried Nature and Fine Arts Photography Exhibit, The Art Center.

Sept. 15           Surf Blue Ridge Stand Up Paddle Splash Event, Morganton Point.
Sept. 15           Galleries on East Main Art Walk,  Downtown Blue Ridge.
Sept. 15           Blue Ridge Mountain Story Tellers, Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Sept. 15-16      Ride the Rails Festival, Mineral Bluff Depot. Mineral Bluff, Ga.
Sept. 18-22      Kiwanis Fair of Blue Ridge, Kiwanis Fair Grounds.
Sept. 20-10/7   “Vincent” Play at Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Sept. 21           The 7^th Annual Rotary Great Train Event, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Sept. 21           Blues Crawl, Downtown Blue Ridge.
Sept. 22           Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Music Festival, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Sept. 22           Smoke on the Water BBQ, Downtown McCaysville.
Sept. 28           Classic Cars Cruise In, Dairy Queen Parking Lot.

October

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, runs daily except 2-3, 9-10 and 31^st for the month of October.

U-Pick Apples, Mercier Orchards and Mountainview Orchards

Oct. 4-7           “Vincent” Play at Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Oct. 6-7           Blue Ridge Home Builders Showcase 2012, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Oct. 6-7           Indian Summer Festival, Suches, Ga.
Oct. 6-7           Cherry Log Fall Festival, Cherry Log, Ga.
Oct. 13            “Doug and Telisha Williams” Live music at Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Oct. 13            Blue Ridge Mountain Marching Festival, Fannin County High School.
Oct. 13-14       Fall Arts in the Park, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Oct. 13-14       Cherry Log Fall Festival, Cherry Log, Ga.
Oct. 20            Paws In the Park, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Oct. 20            Galleries of East Main Art Walk, Downtown Blue Ridge.
Oct. 20            “Roxie Watson Band” Live music at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Oct. 20-21       Fall Fest Arts and Crafts Sale, State Farmers Market, by Swan Drive-In.
Oct. 20-11/9    National Juried Art Show, The Art Center.
Oct. 26            Classic Cars Cruise In,  Dairy Queen Parking Lot.
Oct. 27-28       Fall Fest Arts and Crafts Sale, State Farmers Market by the Swan Drive-In.
Oct. 27            Halloween Safe Zone and Costume Parade, Downtown McCaysville.
Oct. 27            High Country Harmonizers at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Oct. 28            Pumpkin Train, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Oct. 31            Halloween Safe Zone, Downtown Blue Ridge.

November

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs most days in November with few exceptions.

Nov. 2-11        “Charlotte’s Web” children’s production, Blue Ridge Community Theater.

Nov. 17           Playing On the Planet,  Live music at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Nov. 17           Galleries on East Main Art Walk,  Downtown Blue Ridge.
Nov. 17           Holiday Art Show and Sale, The Art Center. 
Nov. 22           Blue Ridge Turkey Trot, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Nov. 23-12/9   “Over the River and Through the Woods”, Blue Ridge Community Theater.
Nov. 24           Light Up Blue Ridge, Downtown Blue Ridge.

 

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

12 Cool Blue Ridge Summer Experiences...

1. Arts in the Park - Spring Arts in the Park, Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, Saturday, May 26 &
Sunday, May 27 features over 200 juried art, craft and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine art, artists demonstrations, music and dance. Live music by Mike Watson Band and Bear Celtic Notes. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a $5 admission.

The event draws in excess of 15,000 attendees. With fine arts, crafts and food booths, there is something for everyone, and always activities for the children, along with special events for the big kids. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Call (706) 632-2144 for more information from Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Or find information on the web at http://blueridgearts.net/

2. Chill Concerts - The local music scene in Blue Ridge is a great way to add fun to your your summer vacation. Pickin' in Horseshoe Bend Park is always a fun outdoor music experience. Every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. (all the way through September) in the scenic riverside Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavilions along the Toccoa River. Free admission to musicians of all levels and listeners who appreciate good music. Bring your picnic supper and enjoy the music!

Here's a sampling of summer concerts in Blue Ridge:
June 9 – Jonathan Byrd, Blue Ridge Community Theater.
June 10 – Air National Guard Band of the South, downtown Blue Ridge City Park, 2 p.m.
June 15 – Blue Ridge Cabin Concert, C.J. Solar Band.
June 16 – Maxwell Taylor, The Art Center.
June 23 – Blue Ridge Cabin Concert, Phoenix Drive.
June 30 – Gabriel Russo, Blue Ridge Community Theater.
July 28 – Cowboy Envy at Blue Ridge Community Theater.
For more information, see www.blueridgemountains.com/events

Cool Nightspots: Check out the Whistlestop Grill, 500 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, for entertainment nightly and great live music. Call for schedules at 706-946-2466 or on the web at http://www.thewhistlestopgrill.com. Christie Lees Courtyard Grille, 588 East Main Street presents live music on weekends. Call 706-946-5100 for reservations http://christylees.com/. The Vine, 632 East Main Street presents live music on weekend nights. Call at 706-946-VINE (8463) http://www.thevineofblueridge.com/. Others featuring regular music include the Blue Orleans Bistro, 224 West Main Street, 706-258-2275, Blue Ridge Brewery, 187 Depot Street, 706-632-6611 and Cucina Rustica's Veranda, Forge Mill Crossing, 706-374-7474.

3. Breezy Canopy Tours and Cool Air Adventures - Take the kids on a treetop adventure! There are some great new zip lines and canopy tours in Blue Ridge. Firewire Zip Lines, on the web at http://www.firewireziplines.com/ or phone 706-946-1010. The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure is also at 1408 Appalachian Highway, www.theblueridgecanopyadventure.com, 706-946-1010. Zip Line Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge, 810 Old Cashes Valley Road, Blue Ridge on the web at http://www.blueridgeziplinetours.com/, 800-251-4800, 706-800-4800. Wildwater, Ltd. has their Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours, on the web at http://www.wildwaterrafting.com/aazct.php or call them at 1-866-319-8870.

Another new adventure is Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours! See our beautiful mountains and attractions from the best view in town, 500 feet above the ground, flying over Downtown Blue Ridge, Lake Blue Ridge, the Toccoa River, the Ocoee River (site of 1996 Olympic event), Burra Burra Mines and Amicalola Falls. For info call Blue Ridge Helicopters at 706-633-9311 or on the web at http://www.blueridgehelicopters.com/

4. Cool Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities - We have awesome Fourth of July Festivities in Georgia's Blue Ridge! On Friday, June 29th it's the 37th annual Miner's Homecoming Weekend and Fireworks In Ducktown. Enjoy an old fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and walking parade. Two day event beginning with live music on the Ducktown City Stage from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday starts off with a pancake breakfast at The Hoist House at the Burra Burra Mine from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Walking parade on Main street begins at 10:15 a.m. Saturday evening enjoy live music beginning from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m at The Hoist House and 7:30 to 9:30 at the Ducktown City Stage. Fireworks will begin at dark. For more information, call 423-457-5960 or on the web at http://www.cityofducktown.com/.

Saturday, June 30th, come on down to historic downtown Blue Ridge. The Annual Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. by the Blue Ridge City Park. This year once again featuring Feed & Seed Marching Abominable Band. This amazing band is very energetic and lots of fun, you don't want to miss this! Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks are on Saturday, June 30th. Experience fireworks over the scenic mountain and lake setting of Lake Blue Ridge for a spectacular display of nature and Fourth of July Festivities! Held at Blue Ridge Lake Marina, the fireworks begin at dusk, but live music, BBQ and lots of fun precede the main event, so come early. Take Highway 515 east to Windy Ridge Road (Conoco station & Kentucky Fried Chicken) go to the flashing red light turn left, follow Old Hwy 76 to the Marina.

July 3rd the TriCities Business Association continues a long standing Copper Basin tradition of celebrating our nation's independence with a fireworks display from the top of "Tater Hill" in McCaysville a half an hour past sunset (approximately 9:30 p.m.). The fireworks can be seen from almost all areas of town. Stores & restaurants will be open late. Other activities during the Independence Day weekend include an old fashioned street parade on Main Street in Ducktown, a Pancake Breakfast in Epworth and Miner's Homecoming activities all weekend.

For an extra special experience you can book the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to the fireworks in McCaysville on July 3rd (book super early, it sells out far in advance). Enjoy the fireworks and ride the Firecracker Special to McCaysville, no worries about where to park or sitting in traffic! Watch the fireworks from the comfort of your seat on the train or absorb the excitement around you by hanging out downtown. The fireworks are shot off from the top of Tater Hill outside out town, so can be viewed from anywhere in town. Train begins boarding at 7:00 p.m. and departs at 7:30 p.m. for a ride along the Toccoa River to McCaysville for the fireworks. Reservations are strongly suggested so you don't miss this awesome opportunity. 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or on the web at http://brscenic.com/

5. Misty Waterfalls - Our Waterfalls Self-Guided Tour (now with GPS!) is a great resource for area cascades: click here. Two of the best waterfalls in Georgia's Blue Ridge are Fall Branch Falls and Long Creek Falls.

Fall Branch Falls is a double waterfall with mountain laurel and rhododendron growing along the trail and creek bank. The hike to the falls is about 30 minutes round trip. In Blue Ridge, follow Aska Road south for eight miles. Turn right on Stanley Creek Rd. The trail head is about three miles on the right (.2 miles from where pavement ends). TIPS: never climb on a waterfall. It is very slippery and dangerous. There is a nice platform in front of the falls. GPS fix: N 34°47.017' W084°18.166'

Long Creek Falls is accessed via the Appalachian-Benton MacKaye Trails beginning at Three Forks, and follows Long Creek 1.0 miles upstream to a short blue blazed side trail that leads to the falls. The hike is an easy 2.2 miles round trip. From Blue Ridge, follow Aska Road to the end (13.5 miles). Turn right onto Newport Road, go 4.5 miles to end. Turn left onto Doublehead Gap Road, cross a concrete bridge and come to a dirt gravel road. Continue on this road .3 miles to the intersection with dirt-gravel FS Road 58, intersecting sharply from the right. Continue east into the forest and uphill 5.3 miles to Three Forks. Noontootla Creek is on the right as you ascend. The trail begins on the north side of the road (on your left) and starts as a gradual hike alongside Long Creek. There are three short ascents before reaching the blue blazed side trail to the falls at 1.1 miles. GPS fix: N 34°39.815' W084°11.053'

Loads of info and maps are also available on the USFS Chattahoochee National Forest web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/welcome.htmI

6. Rushing Whitewater - Our area is renowned for its mountain waters... rivers and streams that rush down the mountains in frothy, bubbling cascades into cool natural pools. Get into it with a wide variety of rafting, kayaking, tubing and paddling experiences. The Ocoee River was chosen for the 1996 Olympics for the whitewater events. Check out The Ocoee Whitewater Center right here. And whitewater adventure outfitters are the way to book your own half-day or full-day adventure on the Ocoee. See our listing at: click here.

For a more calm float down a scenic river, our tubing outfitters are the ticket. You can float the Toccoa River on a tube for a cool dip. See our listing of outfitters: click here. Kayaking and boarding adventures are a click away at: kayak rentals or stand-up paddling.

7. Breathtaking Scenery - The area around Georgia's Blue Ridge is some of the most scenic in the whole USA and we have a bunch of ways to get out into it. Whether you want a cool summer picnic spot, a drive through the rich, shady forests or a sampling of the best Appalachian scenery with mountains, rivers and rural farms, our Self-Guided Tours can take you there. Click these links to download free copies: Mountains & Countryside (shorter drive); Mountains, Forests & Valleys Driving Tour (longer drive); Cohutta Wilderness Mountain Forest Driving Tour (longer drive, unpaved roads); Hiking Access Points; Biking Routes; and Historic Discovery (drive through historic old settler areas).

8. Fresh Produce - The availability of fresh and healthy summer produce is getting into full swing, and you can find it all around the area. Shop for locally grown produce and baked goods at the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings in downtown Blue Ridge City Park, http://www.blueridgefarmersmarket.blogspot.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Ridge-Farmers-Market/110101665644. Pick your own cherries, blueberries, peaches and apples at Mercier Orchards (or pick them up in their market). For the very latest fruit harvests and events check out their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercier-Orchards/108441886766 or call (706) 632-3411 or www.mercier-orchards.com on the web. Enjoy local farm to table specialties in local restaurants like Harvest on Main (576 East Main Street Blue Ridge, 706-946-6164 on the web here.) and The Cook’s Farm, inspired by local chef Danny Mellman click here. Or pick up some fresh goods at one of our local outlets like the Taste of Amish (they sell fresh produce from the Mennonite Farm in Benton...2460 E. 1st Street, Blue Ridge 706-632-8989), or fresh baked yummies with fresh fruits at The Sweet Shoppe 576 East Main Street Suite D, 706-632-6886 or on the web at http://www.sweetshoppeblueridge.com/.

9. Movies at the Swan Drive-In - Get into a blast from the past... a drive-in movie under the summer stars! One of four drive-in theaters in Georgia still in operation, the Swan Drive-In has been entertaining patrons since 1955 and is open year round with first run movies. The history of the drive-in is interesting, and a slice of Blue Ridge. In 1955 Jack Jones and "H" Tilley built the Swan Drive-In Theatre. It was a real challenge in locating a piece of land large enough that was suitable for a drive-in theatre. The City Of Blue Ridge owned a large area of property known as the Willingham Circle and they were able to lease several acres from the City, on which, to build a drive-in theatre. The name ""Swan" had come about during World War II, when Mr. Tilley was stationed in England part of the time before being sent into The Omaha Beach Landing in the Normandy Invasion. While in England he admired the Swans swimming on the lakes and ponds. They were so beautiful and peaceful he chose the name "Swan" for the new drive-in. Jack Jones Sr. and W.H. Tilley, Jr. operated these theatres until 1959 when Mr. Tilley sold to Mr. Jones. 651 Summit St. (Old Highway 76) Blue Ridge. (706) 632-5235 For more info check out http://www.swan-drive-in.com/

10. “Greater Tuna” at Blue Ridge Community Theater - A hilarious play that is back by popular demand! Local stars Bradley Benboom and B.T. Bean are amazing. For a special night out combine a great dinner in town and a show at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. There are lots of great restaurants in Blue Ridge, get our Restaurant Guide click here. Blue Ridge Community Theater, a community theater group located in downtown Blue Ridge, enriches the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances, productions and education of all aspects of contemporary and classic theater. Located at 2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In. Call them at (706) 632-9223, or on the web at www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/

11. Chilly Swimming Holes - Natural water parks abound in Georgia's Blue Ridge. Lots of chilly swimming holes in our creeks, rivers and Lake Blue Ridge. Get our water Self-Guided Tours for detailed information on how to find them: The Wild Toccoa River & Lake Blue Ridge, The Toccoa & Ocoee Rivers and Area Waterfalls. Also, a favorite spot for families is the Ocoee Whitewater Center just over the Tennessee line. It’s a perfect place for wading and sliding over the rocks in crystal clear cold water. Pack a picnic and sit on the rocks by the river and watch the whitewater paddlers shoot by on the rapids for a great family adventure. The Ocoee Whitewater Center website is right here.

12. Tranquil Time Out - There are a lot more cool summer experiences in Blue Ridge just chilling out with a good book, watching the sun rise and fall, and the millions of stars in the sky. It’s fun just to browse the shops and galleries in downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville, stopping for a leisurely lunch or dinner. Here are more cool ideas for a tranquil time out. Dinner at a local food spot; a massage with a local, shopping and stopping in local towns; a leisurely walk through historic downtown Blue Ridge. Come visit our special place, Get our 2012 Visitor Guide here: http://blueridgemountains.com/brochure.html.


Please do not exceed your level of experience and fitness when
undertaking any activity, especially in wilderness areas.

12 Spring Experiences in Blue Ridge GA

Spring Break Experience #2

Family Adventures

There is so much natural fun for families in Georgia's Blue Ridge. We have designed some extra special family and kid friendly games for you. The Family Fun Adventure Game is a tour through the area, stopping off at special places for scenery, nature and fun. Great for kids of all ages.  Click here for more information.

Also great for older kids is Geocaching. Use your GPS to discover hidden treasures in the Blue Ridge and Fannin County area.  Our webite info leads you to special places you can find using a GPS. It's fun for the whole family! Click Here for more information.

And there's more! From special activities at local businesses like Huck's General Store and Huck's Lost Mine in downtown Blue Ridge (mini-golf and gem mining, penny candy and old-fashioned toys), to The Lily Pad Village in the Aska Adventure Area (lots of activities including gem mining, fishing and mini-golf fun). To download a copy of our Visitor's Guide, click here.