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Things to do in Blue Ridge Georgia
Tubing on the Toccoa River
One of the best features of the River Ridge Lodge is tubing down the Toccoa River. This is a slow meandering river that is ideal for children and will provide hours of pleasure. Below are a few of the places where you can rent tubes.
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Aunt B's Toccoa Wilderness Outpost | on Aska Road ...5 minutes from River Ridge Lodge | 706-258-3717 |
| Toccoa River Canoe Trail | 17.3 miles of river from Deep Hole Recreation Area to Lake Blue Ridge Toccoa Ranger District | |
| Canoe Rentals | Toccoa Valley Campground 1141 Aska Road, Blue Ridge, GA | 706-838-4317 |
| Rolling Thunder River Company | McCaysville, GA | 800-408-7238 |
White Water Rafting click video
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Eagle Ranch | McCaysville,GA | 800-288-3245 |
| Ocoee Adventure Center | Ducktown, TN | 800-251-4800 |
| Ocoee Rafting | Ducktown, TN | 800-251-4800 |
| Rolling Thunder River Company | McCaysville, GA | 800-408-7238 |
| Southeastern Expeditions | Ocoee, TN | 800-868-7238 |
Fishing & Outdoor Guides click video
Some of the best trout fishing can be found on the Toccoa River. You can fish directly from the River Ridge Lodge riverbank
1-800-899-6867 Company & link to websites Address / Location Telephone Ocoee Adventure Area Copperhill, TN 888-732-8622 Eagle Ranch Copperhill, TN 800-288-3245 Team Flight Blue Ridge, GA 706-632-4449 Unicoi Outfitters Blue Ridge, GA 706-632-1880 Fishing License Browns Feed & Western Store 55 Mountain Street Blue Ridge, GA 706-632-2508 Fannin Welcome Center Blue Ride Chamber of Commerce 3990 Applachian Hwy Blue Ridge, GA
Canoeing click video
| Company/Trails & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Canoe Rentals | Toccoa Valley Campground 1141 Aska Road, Blue Ridge | 706-838-4317 |
| Toccoa River Canoe Trail | 17.3 miles of river from Deep Hole Recreation Area to Lake Blue Ridge in the Toccoa Ranger District |
Boating on Lake Blue Ridge click video
Lake Blue Ridge is a 3290 acre lake, with over 100 miles of shoreline. The surrounding area has over 90 National Forest campsites, several boat ramps, a full service marina and public swimming and picnic areas. Lake Blue Ridge is the only small mouth bass lake and muskie lake in Georgia.
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Lake Blue Ridge Marina | 335 Marina Drive, Blue Ridge, GA Pontoon boats,Jet skis,Seadoos, can be rented here | 706-632-2618 |
| Young Harris Water Sports | Specalizing in Jet Skis | 706-379-9619 |
| U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramps | 706-632-3031 |
Chattahoochee National Forest - Picnics & Campgrounds
Georgia State Parks and Historical Sites click video
| Camping Trails & link to website | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Toccoa Ranger District | 706-632-3031 | |
| Copper Creek | 17 units on Copper Creek, fishing, hiking trails and picnic area | |
| Deep Hole | 8 units on the Toccoa River, fishing deck, canoe launch. picnic area | |
| Frank Gross | 9 units on Rock Creek, near Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery and picnic area | |
| Mulky | 11 units on Copper Creek, picnic area | |
| Lake Blue Ridge | 56 units on Lake Blue Ridge, picnic area | |
| Morgantown Point | Campground, 43 units, hot showers, picnic pavillon for rent, public beach and boat ramp |
National Forest Land - ATV's
ATV TRAILS click on this link to Georgia ORV Adventures
Beasley Knob click video ATV Trails Tellico Trails click video North Carolina ORV
| ATV Trails | Information | Directions |
| Davenport ATV Trail | Davenport ATV Trail - 5 miles SUITABLE FOR - ATV's and motorcycles Riders must stay on the ATV trail; cross-country riding or riding on the main road are not allowed. This trail has an EASY section, which is recommended for young or inexperienced riders. There are also sections marked as MORE DIFFICULT and MOST DIFFICULT. Contact Brasstown Ranger District for information on the two trails listed below. 706-745-6928 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday | Davenport ATV Trail - 5 miles SUITABLE FOR - ATV's and Maps are available at the District office. Directions : Beginning at the traffic light at the intersection of U.S. 76/APD Hwy 515 and U.S. 19/129, go west on U.S. 76/APD Hwy 515 for 7.0 miles. Turn right onto GA 325 and go 2.3 miles to the STOP sign. Turn left, still on GA 325, and go 2.5 miles until you see a Christmas tree farm on the right. Go another 0.3 miles and turn right onto Davenport Mountain Road. At the foot of the hill, turn right onto Forest Service Road #143. Follow the gravel road 1.1 miles to the parking lot on your right. The ATV trail begins at the back end of the parking lot. Beasley Knob ATV Trail - 10.8 miles |
| Beasley Knob ATV Trail | SUITABLE FOR - Four-wheel drive vehicles, ATV's and motorcycles. Many of the trails within this area are classed as difficult to most difficult. This area is recommended for experienced riders only. Contact Brasstown Ranger District for information on the two trails listed below. 706-745-6928 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
| Directions :There are two parking areas from which to enter the ORV area. Beginning on US 76/APD Hwy. 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 0.7 mile. Turn right onto Windy Hill Road, a paved road. At 0.7 mile when Windy Hill curves sharply to the left, go straight onto a gravel road. After 0.1 mile, turn left onto a narrow gravel road, Forest Service Road #851. Continue on this 0.8 mile to the ORV Area parking lot. Beginning on US 76/APD Hwy. 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 3.4 miles. Turn right just before two large propane tanks onto Rosemary Lane, which is also Forest Service Road #93. At the first fork, go left. At the second fork go right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end, a total of 1.6 miles. |
| Tellico North Carolina Trails | Offering 40 miles of trails, Upper Tellico’s 8,000 acres are known for great fourwheeling. The Tellico River crosses this high elevation basin’s rugged, steep terrain. Most trails are open to all types of off-highway vehicles; one trail is restricted to all-terrain vehicles only. Many trails are rough and challenging, requiring front and rear tow hooks, special tires, and other features on 4-wheel drive vehicles. Only the access road is rated as “easy.” Upper Tellico is on the Tennessee State line about 13 miles north of Murphy. For information on riding on National Forest land go to www.fs.fed.us/conf/ and click on recreational information on there home page then click on atv trails. It is one of only a few areas in the National Forest in North Carolina where off-road vehicles may be used. The trails are open to all uses-trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and four-wheel drive vehicles-except one trail that's open to ATV use only. | Call 828-837-5152 for more information about Tellico North Carolina Trails |
Sporting Clays & Bird Hunting
Noontootla Creek Farms Directions: Take Aska Road east from Blue Ridge (15 + miles) At the end of Aska Road, turn right on Newport Road,Follow Newport Rd. nearly to the end of the road (a "T" intersection). The Noontootla Creek Farmhouse is the first house on the left (ranch-style home, driveway on each side of the house, big enclosed front porch). There is an NCF sign in the yard next to the road.
Hiking Trails
Aska Adventure Area: River Ridge Lodge is located in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area. The Aska Trails Area is a 17 mile hiking-mountain biking trail system developed on Chattahoochee National Forest lands near Deep Gap on Aska Road in Blue Ridge. Trails range in length from 1 to 5.5 miles and are open to the public all year round.
Hiking Bluer Ridge Lake: Lake Blue Ridge Trail (.6 miles) This is the perfect trail for a family day outing. Bring along a picnic and hike along the gorgeous Lake Blue Ridge. This loop trail follows the shoreline of Lake Blue Ridge and offers a beautiful view of the lake. It is flat and a good trail for families with young children. Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Old U.S. 76 east for 1.5 miles to Dry Branch Road. Turn right and go 3 miles to the entrance of the Blue Ridge Recreation Area. The trail begins and ends in the picnic area.
Mountain Biking click video
The Aska Adventure Area has wonderful areas for mountain biking.
| Cycle Company | Address / Location | Telephone |
| South Cycle Shop | Cycle South 544 East Main Street Suite 3, Blue Ridge, GA | 706-632-3533 866- 660-2881 |
Horseback Riding
| Company & Informational links to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Adventure Trail Rides | Cashes Valley,GA | 706-258-2276 |
| Blanche Manor Ranch | Copperhill, TN | 706-455-7433 |
| Double D Trail Rides | Blue Ridge GA | 706-632-6975 or 770-957-7053 |
| Eagle Ranch | Copperhill, TN | 800-288-3245 |
| Horse and Mule Trails | Georgia Trails Website | |
| Horse Rentals | National Website |
Blue Ridge Community Theater
11 Mountain Street, Blue Ridge, GA Company & link to website Address / Location Telephone Blue Ridge Community Theater 706-632-9223
Swan Drive-in Movie Theater
| Company & link to website | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Swan Drive-in Movie Theater | 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge Catch a movie under the stars! This Drive-In was established in 1955! | 1-888-469-1955 |
Golfing
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Brasstown Valley Resort | 6321 US HWY 76 Young Harris, GA 30582 | (706) 379-4613 |
| Butternut Creek Golf Course | Hwy 19 & 129 North Blairsville, GA 30512 18 Hole 6536 yd golf Course. Bent grass greens & Bermuda fairways. Open year round with a full stocked pro shop & Putting greens. | 706-439-6076 or 1-877-745-5153 |
| Copper Basin Golf Club | 11933 Hwy 64 Copperhill, TN. 37317 Prices include Tax & Cart 9 Hole ( 2 set's of T's) Par 71 Driving Range and Practice Greens. M-TH 18 Holes | 423-496-3579 |
| Whitepath Golf Club | 1156 Shenandoah Drive Ellijay, GA. 30540 18 Hole Mountain Golf Course. 6,400 Yards Bent grass greens with Bermuda fairways, Driving range | 706-276-3080 |
Hayrides & Apple Orchards
Take a 30 minute wagon ride through a working apple orchard is followed by a fireside dinner where local musicians bring a taste of the mountains and our local culture to your family. The dinner at the campfire consists of homemade chili, cornbread, soda, water, and homemade dessert, as well as hot dogs and marshmallows for roasting. After dinner, you can end the evening with a game of horseshoes next to the fire. The entire evening usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours and is held an hour before nightfall yearlong. This activity is great for large groups who want to enjoy a campfire dinner with entertainment. They need a minimum of 8 people to have a hayride, but willl try to combine smaller families together to reach the required minimum number.
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Mountain View Apple Orchard | 2984 Mobile Road, Blue Ridge, GA | 706-455-7433 |
| Mercier Orchards | 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge GA Southern Living Magazine's favorite roadside apple market | 706-632-3411 |
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway click video
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Train | Train depot is located in downtown Blue Ridge | 800-934-1898 |
Restaurants in Blue Ridge
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Serenity Garden Cafe | 657 E Main Street Blue Ridge, GA | 706-258-4949 |
| Cross Creek Grille | 5771 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge GA | 706- 632-3999 |
| Victorian House Restaurant | 224 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA | 706-258-2275 |
| Toccoa Riverside | 8055 Aska Road, Blue Ridge, GA (great cafe close to the River Ridge Lodge) | 706-632-7891 |
| Indigo Hills | 3365 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA (Catering available) | 706-632-Food |
| Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ | 3870 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA | 706-632-6996 |
Blue Ridge Wineries
| Company & link to websites | Address / Location | Telephone |
| Crane Creek Winery & Vineyards | 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, GA | 706.379.1236 |
| Frogtown Cellars | 700 Ridge Point Dr. Dahlonega, GA | 706.865.0687 |
| Habersham Winery & Vineyard | 7025 S. Main St. Helen, GA | 770-983-973 |
| Three Sisters Vineyard & Winery | 439 Vineyard Way Dahlonega | 706-865-9463 |
| Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery | 180 Wolf Mountain Trail Dahlonega, GA | 706-867-9862 |
Shopping downtown Blue Ridge click video
Antique Shopping. Blue Ridge, Georgia has been called the antique captial of the world. Serious antique shoppers can spend hours or days snooping through a growing number of shops and antique malls from Blue Ridge to McCaysville and back. Blue Ridge's Main Street is dotted with unique specialty shops, galleries and eateries from one end to the other.
Some of our favorite Downtown Merhants Location Phone High Country Art & Antiques 715 E. Main Street 706-632-6882 Blue Ridge Antiques 733 E. Main Street 706-632-7871 Sycamore Crossing Antiques 531 E. Main Street 706-632-3366 Angelina's Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen 3640 East First Street 706-632-3354 Betty's Distinctive Linens & Vintage Boutique 611 East Main Street 706-632-7631 Mountain Holly Quilters 801 East Main Street 706-258-1123 Three Sisters Fudge 661 East Main Street 706-258-4574
Helen, Georgia click video
Helen, Georgia, is just about an hour's drive from Blue Ridge and it is well worth the trip. The charming little Bavarian town is a one of a kind - Must See! It is a small, quaint, but very active Alpine Village for people of all ages. With over 200 shops, Helen is a shopper's paradise with crafts, antiques, ethnic specialists and collectables. There are craftsmen at work and imports from around the world. You may choose to visit the amusement park, pan for gold and gems, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or enjoy international dining. If you are visiting in October be sure to make a point to see the Oktoberfest.
Activies and approximate Distances
| Activites | Distance |
| Tubing - Toccoa River | 2 minutes |
| Antiques - Downtown Blue Ridge | 5 minutes |
| Hiking - Aska Adventure Trail | 7 minutes |
| Flea Markets | 15 minutes |
| Golf | 15 minutes |
| John C. Campbell Folk School | 15 minutes |
| Brasstown Village Handcrafters | 15 minutes |
| Mountain Biking | 20 minutes |
| Upper Tellico Off-Road Vehicle Area | 20 minutes |
| Great Smoky Mountain Railway - Bryson City | 25 minutes |
| Hiawassee Dam | 25 minutes |
| Field of the Wood | 25 minutes |
| Tusquitee Pioneer Village | 25 minutes |
| Peacock Playhouse | 25 minutes |
| Anderson Music Hall | 25 minutes |
| Horseback Riding | 25 minutes |
| Chatuge Shores-Golf | 30 minutes |
| Golf-Brasstown Valley | 30 minutes |
| Whitewater Rafting (see details) | 30 minutes |
| Golf-Mountain Harbor | 30 minutes |
| Georgia Mountain Fair | 30 minutes |
| Appalachian Trail | 45 minutes |
| Fontana Dam | 40 minutes |
| Brasstown Bald | 40 minutes |
| Cherohala Highway Scenic Loop | 60 minutes |
| Joyce Kilmer Forest & Slickrock Wilderness | 60 minutes |
| Museum of the Cherokee Indian | 60 minutes |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 60 minutes |
| Harrah's Herokee Casino | 60 minutes |
| Helen, GA-Alpine Village | 60 minutes |
| Gem Mining-Franklin | 100 minutes |
| Waterfalls-Highlands/Cashiers | 110 minutes |
| Great Smoky Mountain Railroad/Dillsboro | 115 minutes |
| Maggie Valley | 115 minutes |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | 115 minutes |
| Biltmore Estate - Asheville | 160 minutes |