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Hiking Relaxing Dreaming Fishing Shopping Rafting Antiquing Biking Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & W elcome Center 152 Orvin Lance Drive, PO Box 1689 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Surround Yourself! BlueRidgeMountains.com # 1. Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences Relaxing. Surround Yourself Enjoy Mother Nature at Her Best. Winter, summer, spring and fall, Georgia’s Blue Ridge is simply beautiful. Winter is cool and quiet with occasional snow. Spring is best for trout fishing, wildflower displays, blooming dogwoods and native azaleas. Summer brings a profusion of mountain laurel and rhododen- dron blossoms, along with warmer water for tubing & raft- ing. Blue Ridge is the perfect place to celebrate the harvest and the glorious color of fall, or to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation and natural fun in Georgia’s Blue Ridge, only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575 and Hwy 515, but a million miles away from the traffic, stress and anxi- ety of the city. With 106,000 acres located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge is definitely the cure for whatever ails you. Rent a cozy cabin or a lux- ury mountain home, or stay in a bed & breakfast inn or hotel -- and simply relax. Cool Places: Mountains and Countryside - Explore the Blue Ridge moun- tains and countryside on one of three scenic Driving Tours avail- able at the Welcome Center or online at www.blueridge- mountains.com # 2. Exploring. Georgia’s Blue Ridge experience v i s i t o r s g u i d e 800-899-mtns Take a Deep Breath and Relax...

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Enjoy Mother Nature at Her Best.Winter, summer, spring and fall,Georgia’s Blue Ridge is simplybeautiful. Winter is cool andquiet with occasional snow.Spring is best for trout fishing,wildflower displays, bloomingdogwoods and native azaleas.Summer brings a profusion ofmountain laurel and rhododen-dron blossoms, along withwarmer water for tubing & raft-ing. Blue Ridge is the perfectplace to celebrate the harvestand the glorious color of fall, orto enjoy the holidays with familyand friends.

Surround yourself with beauty, relaxationand natural fun in Georgia’s Blue Ridge, only

90 miles north of Atlantavia I-575 and Hwy 515, buta million miles away fromthe traffic, stress and anxi-ety of the city. With106,000 acres located inthe ChattahoocheeNational Forest, BlueRidge is definitely the curefor whatever ails you.Rent a cozy cabin or a lux-ury mountain home, orstay in a bed & breakfastinn or hotel -- and simplyrelax.

Cool Places:Mountains andCountryside - Explorethe Blue Ridge moun-tains and countrysideon one of three scenic

Driving Tours avail-able at the WelcomeCenter or online atwww.blueridge-mountains.com

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Shopping.

You will fall in love with the authentic mountaintowns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Blue Ridgewas once considered an elite health resort because

of its pure mineral waters. It wasestablished as a railroad town,with the depot at its heart.Visitors would ride the train totown, eat dinner and take aleisurely walk to the mineralsprings after dinner. Today, visi-tors still ride the train and take awalk along Main Street, enjoyingthe antique and specialty shops,galleries, restaurants, smalltown atmosphere and friendlypeople. A river runs through the

quaint town of McCaysville, twin city with Copperhill,Tennessee. Stand in both states at one time at theBlue Line, which marks the spot where Georgia endsand Tennessee begins. Here the Toccoa Riverbecomes the Ocoee River, flowing northward intoTennessee.

Have a Taste of Blue Ridge.

Fall in Love with Blue Ridge.

Buying local fruits, vegetablesand homemade goodies is a bigpart of the Blue Ridge experi-ence, especially when itincludes a visit to MercierOrchards, largest orchard in thesoutheast and family farm for 65years. You can pick apples offthe tree, buy fresh apple cider

#4. Dining.

Look for the VacationPlanner in the backpages of this Guide.

Cool Places The Art Center – Featuring the Gallerieson East Main and seasonal rotating exhibits of workby local and regional artists. The Art Center islocated in the Historic Fannin County Courthouse indowntown Blue Ridge. Explore the Blue Ridge ArtTrail! See their website at www.blueridgearts.net

Experiencing local cuisine ispart of the trip when youvisit Georgia’s Blue Ridge.Now, with the addition ofsome wonderful new restau-rants, the choices of diningspots are simply amazing,from gourmet to traditionalSouthern cuisine. There aresome things you just haveto eat when you come to themountains, including localmountain trout, barbequeand Brunswick Stew, gritsand homemade biscuits.

But there are also some fab-ulous eclectic new places toexperience. See a full list ofrestaurants in the VacationPlanner or online atwww.blueridgemountains.com #5. Buying Local.

Enjoy home-grown—homemadegoodies.

and the best fried apple pies – atrue farm to table experience. Treatyourself to a farm tractor tour and u-pick strawberries, sweet cherries,blueberries and apples in season.Also see Mountainview Orchards, atraditional apple orchard and fruitmarket, and eat good Southern foodat the Cider House Café.

Cool Places Blue RidgeFarmer’s Market: Don’t missour local farmers markets,including the Blue RidgeFarmer’s Market eachSaturday morning beginningin June in Downtown BlueRidge City Park. Take homesome heirloom tomatoes,fresh eggs, bread, flowers,handmade crafts and lotsmore.

Experience Living History.Don’t miss the train! Take a ride on the Blue RidgeScenic Railway, which runs along the Toccoa Riverfrom Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Board the train atthe historic depot in Blue Ridge. The view changeswith the seasons, wildflowers and mountain laurel

in the spring, rhododendron inthe summer, gorgeous foliagein the fall and a ride withSanta and his elves for

Christmas. Special trips areplanned throughout the year, including the EasterEggspress in the spring and Pumpkin Train in thefall. Open April through December. Call 1-800-934-1898 or visit www.brscenic.com

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#6. Riding The Scenic Railway.

Cool Places The Blue Line – Find the Blue Line inMcCaysville and stand in two states at one time! Theline marks the place where Georgia and Tennesseemeet.

Restaurants Checkout the complete listof great places to eatin the back pages ofthis Guide.

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#7. Hiking.

Hike the Appalachian Trail to a Local Waterfall

Two of the greatest outdooradventures in the world beginin Fannin County. Both theAppalachian and BentonMacKaye Trails start at the topof Springer Mountain. Thereare over 300 miles of hikingtrails in the area, includingshort trails suitable for begin-ning hikers and families. Try this hike to experience theAppalachian Trail and seebeautiful Long Creek Falls.

Take snacks and lots of water; this is a half-day adven-ture. Get a map to all our local waterfalls online atwww.blueridgemountains.com or at our Welcome Center.

Appalachian Trail Hike to Long Creek Falls: From BlueRidge, go south on Aska Road 13.5 miles to end. Turnright onto Newport Road, go 4.5 miles to end. Turn leftonto Doublehead Gap Road and continue on this roadabout .8 miles to intersection with dirt-gravel USFSRoad 58 intersectingsharply from right.Turn onto FS 58 andcontinue into forestand uphill 5.3 miles toThree Forks. The park-ing area is on theright at NoontootlaCreek, a beautifultrout stream. The trailto Long Creek Falls ison the left.

Float the Beautiful Toccoa River.The most popular family pastime in thesummer is probably tubing the clear,chilly Toccoa River either above the LakeBlue Ridge dam on Aska Road or belowin McCaysville. But there are lots ofways to enjoy our rivers, streams andlakes, including rafting the excitingOcoee River, renting canoes or kayaks, pontooning or jet skiingon Lake Blue Ridge, or even surfing on the river or the lake.

Rafting, Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Surfing • Eagle Adventures, 800-288-3245, www.eagleadventures.com • Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, Blue Ridge,

706-258-3479, www.jonrontro.com• Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking, 706-258-2411,

www.blueridgemountainkayaking.com • Eagle Adventures, 800-288-3245, www.eagleadventures.com • Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, Blue Ridge, 706-258-3479,

www.jonrontro.com • Ocoee Adventure Center, 888-723-8622,

www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com • Ocoee Rafting, 800-251-4800, www.ocoeerafting.com• Raft One, 423-505-2954, www.raft1.com• Rolling Thunder River Company, McCaysville, 800-408-7238

or 706-492-5720, www.rollingthunderriverco.com• Southeastern Expeditions, 800-868-7238,

www.southeasternexpeditions.com • Surf Blue Ridge, 706-889-8747, www.surfblueridge-sup.com• Toccoa River Adventures, McCaysville, 706-492-5280,

www.toccoariveradventures.com • Toccoa Valley Campground, Blue Ridge, 706-838-4317,

www.toccoavalleycampground.com • Wildwater LTD., 800-451-9972, 423-496-4904,

www.wildwaterrafting.com

#8. Rafting & Tubing.

Marinas & Boat Rentals• Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 5 miles off old US 76, Blue Ridge, 706-632-2618. Fishing, boating supplies,pontoon and jet ski rentals, boat ramp and storage.

• Mountain View Marina and Bear Paw Resort, 200Dean Aldrich Road, Murphy, N.C., 828—644-5451,www.mountainviewmarina.com

#9. Playing in the Water.Discover Natural Water ParksThe best water parks are those created by nature.Morganton Point on Lake Blue Ridge is aChattahoochee National Forest recreation area withcamping, fishing, swimming beach and picnic areas.Another favorite spot for families is the OcoeeWhitewater Center just over the Tennessee state line,where the Olympic kayak slalom course is perfect forwading and sliding over the rocks when the river is not

running (weekdays). TheWhitewater Center is also agreat place for hiking and bik-ing with kids. Be sure to bringwater shoes for the kids ateither location.

Cool PlacesMorganton Point:From Blue Ridgefollow Hwy 515 easttoward Blairsvilleand turn right at thejunction with Hwy60 to Morganton.In Morganton, staystraight until yousee the signs toMorganton Point;turn right and go ?mile to the parkentrance.

Ocoee WhitewaterCenter: From BlueRidge, follow Hwy 5north toMcCaysville, turnleft at the end andfollow Hwy 68 toHwy 64. Exit to Hwy64, turn left anddrive east about 5 ?miles to theWhitewater Center.

Our riding stablesspecialize in familytrail rides for kids ofalmost all ages.Open year roundwith seasonalhayrides andevening wagon rideswith campfire din-ners. Call for reser-vations and to bookspecial groupevents.

Riding Stables• -- Adventure Trail Rides, Cherry Log, GA, 706-258-2276, www.adventuretrailrides.com-- Blanche Manor Ranch, Copperhill, 706-455-7433,www.blanchemanor.com-- Muletop Mountain Outfitters, 706-632-7055,www.mtmoutfitters.com -- North Georgia Equestrian Tours, 706-455-6780,www.alldaytrailrides.com

Ride Horseback on Mountain Trails

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Catch a Trophy TroutFannin County is the TroutCapital of Georgia. There areover 100 miles of great troutfishing rivers, creeks andstreams in the area, includingJack's River, Conasauga River,

Toccoa River, RockCreek, NoontootlaCreek and Cooper

Creek. Please con-sult the Georgia Guide to Trout Fishing, available freeat the Welcome Center, for details as to season, creellimits and size restrictions.

Fishing & Outdoor Guides• Blue Ridge Fly Fishing,706-258-4080,www.blueridgeflyfishing.com

• Blue Ridge Fly Fishing &Canoe Guides, Blue Ridge,706-838-5515,www.blueridgeflyfishing-guides.com

• Noontootla Creek Farms,706-838-0585,www.ncfga.com

• Reel Angling Adventures,706-838-5259, www.reelan-glingadventures.com

• SharperBites, Blue Ridge,706-632-7051, www.sharperbites.com

• Upper River Adventures,Blue Ridge, 800-206-8024,www.upperriver.net

11. Fishing.Whether it’s playing Scrabble or Monopoly in yourcabin, hiking to a waterfall, going to a festival or theSwan Drive-in, the best thing about visiting Georgia’sBlue Ridge is spending quality time with family andfriends. For special occasions, holidays, reunions,weddings or anniversaries, create lasting memoriesof quality time well spent in the mountains. Let ushelp you plan your special event–call 1-800-899-mtns.

Cool PlacesSwan Drive-In One of three remaining drive-in theatersin Georgia, offering first run movies on weekends. Call 706-632-5235 to see what’s playing, or see thewebsite at www.swan-drive-in.com. Located at 651Summit Street in Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge Community TheaterOur new theater offers live theater and live music yearround. Call 706-632-9223 orsee www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com for info and reservations. Located at 2591East First Street in Blue Ridge.

Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences

Spend Quality Time with Family & Friends.

12. Celebrating.

Georgia Mountain Parkway: Approximate Mileage: 65 miles To experience Georgia’s favorite scenic drive, follow Interstate 575from Atlanta northward on the Georgia Mountain Parkway, whichincludes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Blairsville.

Southern Highroads Trail Approximate Mileage: 360 milesExperience the scenic beauty, diversity and rich history found

on the Southern Highroads Trail, a loop drive through themountains of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and SouthCarolina. www.southernhighroads.org

Fannin County Self-Guided Driving Tours Self-guided drivingtours through Fannin County and the Copper Basin are available at the Chamber of Commerce W elcome Center inBlue Ridge. www.blueridgemountains.com

Take a Scenic Drive in the Mountains

F a n n i n C o u n t y

Cool PlacesGreat places to try yourhand at casting for trout areTammen Park in Blue Ridge,Horseshoe Bend Park inMcCaysville and theChattahoochee National Fish Hatchery in Suches.Fishing for kids: The Lilly Pad on Aska Road.

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More Cool Places& Things to Do

Biking & Mountain BikingCycle South, Inc.544 E. Main St., Ste. 3Blue Ridge 706-635-3533www.cyclesouth.net

Cartecay River Bike Shop131 North Main StreetEllijay 706-635-2453www.cartecaybikes.com

Bowling

Fannin Lanes Bowling Center4115 E. First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2064

Family Photos

River Junction Olde Tyme Portraits &Family Photos534 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-7474

Farms & Orchards Vinyards

Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market400 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-4552www.blueridgefarmersmarket.com

Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Hwy 5)Blue Ridge 706-632-3411www.mercier-orchards.com

Mountain View Orchards2984 Mobile RoadMcCaysville 706-492-7753

Hillcrest Orchards9696 Highway 52 EastEllijay 706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.com

Southern Tree Plantation2531 Owltown RoadBlairsville 706-745-0601

www.southerntreeplantation.com

Cartecay Vineyards5704 Clear Creek RoadEllijay 706-698-9463www.cartecayvineyards.com

Gem Mining & Putt Putt Golf

Huck’s Lost Mine500 E. Main St., Ste. 101Blue Ridge 706-258-6463

The Lilly Pad24 Adelaide Dr.Blue Ridge 706-534-1317www.lillypadvillage.com

Ghost Tours

Blue Ridge Ghost Tours706-455-9866

Golf Courses

Copper Basin Golf Club5765 Highway 64Copperhill 423-496-3599www.copperbasingolfclub.com

Old Union Golf Course78 Scores PointBlairsville 706-745-4653www.olduniongolf.com

Helicopter Tours

Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours1512 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-633-9391www.blueridgehelicopters.com

Mining Museum

Ducktown Basin Museum212 Burra Burra StreetDucktown, TN 423-496-5778

Spa & Fitness Centers

Bodyplex, LLC140 Progress Circle, Ste 7Blue Ridge 706-946-2639

Curves for Women4143 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-5977

Downtown Blue Ridge Fitness105 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-3488

Serenity in the Mountains Hair, Nails& Body Spa59 McKinney RoadBlue Ridge 706-258-2244www.serenityinthemountains.com

AccommodationsCabins & MountainHome Rentals

Vacation Rental Companies

1 My Mountain Cabin Rentals800-844-4939,www.1mymountain.com

1st Class Cabin Rentals877-277-5409, www.firstclasscab-ins.com

Above the Rest Luxury Cabins706-374-2057,www.abovetherestcabins.com

Acorn and Mountain Escapes CabinRentals877-537-2273, www.mecabins.com

Aska Toccoa Riverhouses770-655-5266, www.toccoariverhouses.com

Black Bear Cabin Rentals888-902-2246, www.blackbearcabinrentals.com

Blanche Manor Yurts706-633-7474, www.blanchemanoryurts.com

Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins877-564-2762,www.blueridgemtncabins.com

Blue Ridge Mountain Getaway877-237-1211, www.ablueridgemountaingetaway.com

Blue Ridge Rental Cabins706-633-3211, www.blueridgerentalcabins.com

Blue Sky Cabin Rentals678-313-1293, www.blueskycabinrentals.com

Cabin in the Mountains VacationRentals, LLC 706-946-2007,www.cabininthemtns.com

Cabin Rentals of Georgia800-609-5170,www.cabin-rentals-of-georgia.com

Copperhill Country Cabins423-496-5225, www.copperhillcabins.com

Crossrock Cabin Rentals877-376-5032, www.cabinsinblueridgega.com

Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals877-628-3353, www.cuddleupcabinrentals.com

Escape to Blue Ridge866-618-2521, www.escapetoblueridge.com

Georgia Cabins and Land Rentals706-455-3109, www.georgiacabinsandland.com

Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals 877-656-7368, www.georgiamtncabins.com

J.P. Ridgeland Cabin Rentals888-889-0335, www.rentblueridgecabins.com

Kaylor Mountain Cabins706-632-7100, www.kaylormtncabins.com

Majestic Mountain Getaways706-379-9929, www.majesticmountaingetaways.com

Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals706-502-1074, www.morningbreezecabinrentals.com

Mountain Adventure Vacations CabinRentals, 706-633-0513, www.mountainadventurevacations.com

Mountain Escapes.com888-908-1161, www.mountainescapes.com

Mountain Getaway Cabin Rentals866-862-2246, www.mtngetawaycabins.com

Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals877-686-7378, www.mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com

Mountain Paws Cabin Rentals706-781-3892, www.mountainpawscabinrentals.com

Mountain River Cabins770-977-5391, www.mountainrivercabins.com

Mountain Top Cabin Rentals, LLC706-258-6220, www.mountaintopcabinrentals.com

Nevaeh Cabin Rentals706-258-2460, www.nevaehcabinrentals.com

Paradise Cabins, Resort & Spa877-745-7483, www.paradise-cabins.com

Rainbow Cabins706-258-3678,www.rainbowcabins.com

Sliding Rock Cabins 866-666-2224, www.slidingrockcabins.com

Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals866-422-2467, www.southerncomfortcabinrentals.com

Starry Night Vacation Rentals706-851-5197, www.starrynitecabins.com

Stress Buster Vacation Rentals &Mgmt.706-635-3952, www.stressbuster-vacationrentals.com

Sundance Cabin Rentals877-226-6572, www.cabinsbysundance.com

Whispering Pines Campground706-374-6494; www.whisperingpinescampground.com

Cabins by Owner

1 and Only Mountain Blessings904-797-2091, www.vrbo.com/51162

1-2-1 Cabin Rentals866-886-9463, www.2-unwind.com

3 Bears Cabin404-762-5515,www.bluejaycabins.com

A River Retreat770-509-1043,www.ariverretreat.com

A Rooster’s Roost239-822-6636, www.ngacabin.com

A Shady Springs Cottage706-492-3513, www.shadys-pringscottage.com

Above The Clouds Cabin Rental866-328-2267, www.cab-ininthemtns.com

Bellcamp Cabins877-656-7368, www.georgiamtncabins.com

Blue Ridge Luxury Cabin-Solitude678-462-7911, www.blueridgeluxurycabin.com

Blueberry Lane Cabin Rental706-455-9799, www.cabins-fitness.com

Cabin the Clouds954-562-6271, www.cabinthe-clouds.com

Creekside Cabin Sleeps 8679-296-8696, www.mycreeksidecabin.com

Eskape Rentals LLC561-866-9350, www.masterpeachcabin.com

Firefly Fishing Lodge & Retreat706-374-4489, www.fireflyfishinglodge.com

Fisherman’s Retreat706-374-2948, www.vrbo.com/75864

Georgia Luxury Vacation Rentals706-374-2248, www.georgialuxuryvacationrentals.com

Hiker’s Cabin706-455-5323, www.hikerscabin.com

Kandra Lakeside Cabin877-804-6595,www.vrbo.com/186334

Little Cabin in the Woods706-374-3078,www.vrbo.com/320929

Lost Valley Lodge239-850-8050,www.lostvalleylodge.com

Mountain High Living LLC706-632-3600, www.rentgeorgiacabins.com

Private Campgrounds

Blue Ridge Mineral Springs RV Park706-632-5010, www.blueridgemineralspringsrvpark.com

Jonica Gap Campground706-374-5465, www.jonicagapcampground.com

Toccoa Valley Campground706-838-4317, www.toccoavalleycampground.com

Whispering Pines Campground706-374-6494, www.whisperingpinescampground.com

Hotels & Motels

Blue Ridge Lodge & RV Park706-374-0032,www.brlodgervpark.com

Comfort Inn & Suites888-223-7776, www.comfortinnofblueridge.com

Days Inn800-325-2525, www.daysinn.com

Douglas Inn & Suites877-416-3664, www.douglasinn.com

Ramada Ltd. of Blue Ridge706-632-4444,www.the.ramada.com/blueridge13035

Serenity Luxury Suites706-258-2244, www.serenityinthemountains.com

Lodges

Whitepath Lodge, Ellijay706-276-7199,www.whitepathlodge.com

Resorts

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa706-379-4600, www.brasstownvalley.com

Bed & Breakfast Inns

Aska Lodge706-632-0178, www.askalodge.net

Aska Mountain Mill B & B888-854-1968, www.mountainmillcabin.com

Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast,Blue Ridge, 706-632-0222,www.blueridgeinnbandb.com

Horse Creek Stable and Lodging706-455-3060, www.horsecreekstableandlodging.com

The Company House, Ducktown TN800-343-2909, www.companyhousebandb.com

The Fernbrook Inn404-272-0080, www.thefernbrookinn.com

The Hearthstone Lodge, Chatsworth706-695-0920, www.thehearthstonelodge.com

The Martyn House706-635-4759, www.themartynhouse.com

River Dwelling404-309-7248, www.riverdwelling.com

Shady Springs Cabin828-606-9655, www.shadyspringscabin.webs.com

The Lodge at Morganton770-886-4909,http://tour.getmytour.com/29563

Toccoa House LLC877-868-5382, www.toccoahouse.com

Toccoa Pearl772-299-3129, www.toccoapearl.com

Toccoa River Retreat LLC770-893-4156, www.vrbo/250292

Tuckaway Ridge954-663-3036,www.tuckawayridge.com

Valhalla, LLC404-314-8454, www.vrbo.com/97700

Wally’s Wonderland404-784-1683, www.wallyswonderland.com

Wilderness Creek Falls Mountain Club877-606-0004, www.wildernesscreekfalls.com

Vacation Rental Websites

Home Awaywww.homeaway.com/vacation-rentals/georgia/blue-ridge

VacationPlannerVacationPlanner

Teatrees Boutique Spa588 East Main St., Ste. EBlue Ridge 706-851-7357

Wildlife Tours

Dewar Wildlife Trust2031 Lowery RoadMorganton 706-374-5109www.dewarwildlife.org

Zip Lines & Canopy Tours

Firewire Zip Lines1408 Appalachian Hwy.Blue Ridge 706-946-1010www.firewireziplines.com

The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure1408 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-46-1010www.theblueridgecanopyadventure.com

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800-899-mtns

PO Box 1689Blue Ridge, GA 30513

BlueRidgeMountains.com

ShoppingAntiques

Blue Ridge Antiques733 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-7871

Blue Ridge Professional Merchant150 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-455-4183

Sycamore Crossing531 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-3366

Woodland Express Mini Mall108 Blue Ridge DriveMcCaysville 706-964-6531

Art Galleries & Studios

Fishbone Studios425 West First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6855

High Country Art & Antiques715 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6882

High Country Picture Framing491 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2987

Multitudes Gallery in HamptonSquare801 B East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-1718

The Art CenterBlue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn.Old County Courthouse – 420 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2144

Turning Leaf Wood Art651 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6625

Mountain Decor &Furnishings

Abernathy’s Complete HomeFurnishings3310 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-492-3071

Design Re-Find146 Depot StreetBlue Ridge, 706-946-2030

Jerry’s Mountain Furniture1014 Aska RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-6467

Town & Country Furniture266 Orvin Lance DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-8280

Walhala Ridge Furnishings679B East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-0332

Clothing, Jewelry &Accessories

Adorables Consignment5900 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-6111

Benchmark of Palm Beach678 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-3553

Blue Mountain Music & Gems3397 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2736

Blue Ridge Adventure Wear661B East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3991

Blue Ridge Fly Fishing490 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-1880

Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters500 East MainBlue Ridge 706-258-3232

Cohutta Outdoors83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.Blue Ridge 706-946-5638

The Diamond Center5701 Appalachian Hwy.Blue Ridge 706-632-2299

Gawdy Baubles135 Roberts WayBlue Ridge 770-402-7828

Glitzy Chicks723B East Main St.706-632-3202

Humanity588 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, 706-632-1850

Majestic Child624 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-8327

Mountain CasualsValley Village Center4199 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-7820

Parker’s Clothing 2800 Scenic DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-5151

Paula’s Wardrobe500 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-6405

ssShiney Baubles701 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2683

U.S. Only LLC11 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-4872

Gift & Specialty Shops

Blue Ridge Bird Seed611 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2473

Blue Ridge Knife Company534 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-6634

Christmas is Here111 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tenn. 423-496-1166

Cohutta Country Store83 Dunbarton RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-6366

Country Stitches30 West Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3070

E. Quinn Bookseller LLC691 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2665

Fezziwigs544 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-3399

Floral Creations270 Summit St.Blue Ridge 706-62-5006

Gatewood Hall Gracious Home165 Depot StreetBlue Ridge 706-946-6246

George’s Butcher Shop20 Wells ConnectorMurphy, N.C. 828-837-7878

Huck’s General Store500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 866-603-HUCK

Love Dogs (and Cats Too!)777 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-8668

Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-3411

Mountain Blooms866- Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-6959

North Georgia Sports Zone83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.Blue Ridge 706-632-3700

N & N Florist & Craft Shop, Inc.4084 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-2446

Out of the Blue, Inc.647 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-2750

Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods534 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-374-4239

Runway Fireworks400 Ocoee St.Copperhill 423-496-9007

Silks for Le$$411 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-9241

Smelter’s Grist Mill400 Ocoee StreetCopperhill 423-496-9007

Fun Eateries

Angelina’s Italian Gourmet Market &Delicatessen3640 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-3354

Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory11 Mountain St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6503

Danielle’s Great Eats Deli611 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3094

Iron Bridge Café & General Store8436 Aska RoadBlue Ridge 706-632-5060

L & L Beanery Bakery Cafe260 West Main Street, Ste ABlue Ridge 706-632-3242

Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Hwy 5)Blue Ridge 706-632-3411

Sue’s 3855 E. First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2960

The Vine of Blue Ridge632 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-8463

The Whistle Stop Grill500 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-2466

Bakeries

Boo Bear’s Bake Shoppe3139 Blue Ridge Drive Hwy 5Blue Ridge 706-964-6554

The Traveling BakerBlue Ridge 706-258-3493

Mexican

El Rio Mexican Restaurant23 Ocoee St.Copperhill, Tenn. 423-496-1826

Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant5004 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-3998

Fast Food Arby’s3997 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-0104

Burger King3960 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-6790

Checkers6 Windy Ridge CircleBlue Ridge 706-632-2054

DQ Grill & Chill380 Progress CircleBlue Ridge 706-258-2883

Royal Waffle KingHighway 515 & 76 ConnectorBlue Ridge 706-632-7200

Subway2800 Scenic DriveBlue Ridge 706-632-6699

Zaxby’s 4017 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-632-5055

Catering/Chef Services

Cabin Cuisine706-633-6734,www.cabincuisine.com

Catering By Cindy706-374-5898, www.cateringbycindy.com

In Sister’s KitchenChef Nancy Blackadar, RN, BSNwww.insisterskitchen.com706-781-7004

Taste of Joy678-454-0902

Restaurants

Fine Dining

Blue Ridge Brewery187 Depot StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6611

Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille588 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-946-5100

Cucina Rustica76 Forge Mill CrossingMorganton 706-374-7474

Harvest on Main576 E. Main St.Blue Ridge 706-964-6164

Serenity Garden Cafe657 E. Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-4949

The VH/Blue Orleans Bistro224 West Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2275

Southern Style

Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q3870 East First StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6996

Bumblebee’s Café5850 Appalachian HighwayBlue Ridge 706-946-2337

Cider House Café2984 Mobile RoadMcCaysville 706-492-7753

Joe’s BBQ3365 East First St.Blue Ridge, 706-946-2727

Pete’s Place83 Dunbarton Farm RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-0222

Sister’s Restaurant65 Josh Hall RoadBlue Ridge 706-946-6015

The Village Restaurant4131 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-2277

Yellow Jacket Restaurant2755 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge 706-492-3475

Taste of Amish2460 East First St.Blue Ridge 706-632-8589

The Little Shop Big Heart, Inc.Hallmark Cards & Gifts781 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-3603

The Chocolate Express634 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6517

The Mercantile at Blue Ridge636 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-632-6636

Three Dog Outfitters11 Mountain StreetBlue Ridge

Three Sister’s FudgeEast Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-258-4574

The Sweet Shoppe576 East Main StreetBlue Ridge 706-632-6886

Wrapsody in Blue652 East Main St.Blue Ridge 706-258-2700

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Centers152 Orvin Lance Drive (on the hill behind CVS Pharmacy)

and

Downtown Blue RidgeDepot in the Little Red Caboose