Area Information

Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia

Blue Ridge is a perfect mix of old and new, with amazing shopping and dining in a quaint small town setting. What once was a mountain town few had heard of has turned into a town that is known around the globe. This charming mountain town offers a variety of activities and attractions for all ages and tastes. Area attractions and activities include enjoying a scenic train ride on The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, wine tours, apple picking and shopping at a local favorite Mercier Orchards, hiking or mountain biking one of the area trails, trophy trout fishing, lounging or boating on the pristine waters of Lake Blue Ridge, tubing or kayaking the Toccoa River, plus much more.

Blue Ridge's Unique Charm

Also, exploring the historic downtown area is an adventure where you can find quaint shops, galleries, restaurants, and festivals. Blue Ridge has an artsy vibe, with a vibrant arts scene, local art galleries and great community theatre. Live music is typically on the weekends at one of the local craft breweries or area wineries. Don't miss some of the special landmarks to the area such as your chance to cross the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge, the longest of its kind in the eastern United States. Whether you want to unwind or looking for adventure, or both, Blue Ridge has something for everyone.

MAPS & GUIDES

SHOPPING

Crawford Collections
34th Degree Wine Merchant
Three Sisters Fudge
The Chocolate Express
Blue Ridge Jerky
4 Elements Art
Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company
Canoe
Blue Ridge Adventure Dog
Dunworkin
Deaf Man Vinyl
Blue Ridge Antique Mall

DINING

• Arby’s

• Blue Jean Pizza & Pasta

• Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ

• Bojangles

• Bumble Bee Café

• Burger King

• Carroll’s BBQ

• Checkers

• Chesters

• Circle J Steakhouse

• Diary Queen

• Ferraro’s Kitchen

• Fightingtown Tavern

• Grace Prime Steakhouse

• Grateful Bread

• Harvest on Main

• Kizuna Sushi & Noodle

• McDonalds

• Mesquite Grille

• Mike’s Trackside BBQ

• Misty Mountain Hops

• Mystic Mountain Pizza

• Papa’s Pizza

• Pete’s Place

• Pizza Hut

• Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen

• Southern Charm

• Sue’s Burgers

• Taco Bell

• The Black Sheep

• The Dogwood

• The General Ledger

• The Pink Pig

• The Yellowphant Café

• Wendy’s

• Whiskey & Water

• Zaxby’s

SHOPS

Three Sisters Fudge
The Sweete Shoppe
34th Degree Wine Merchant

ACTIVITIES

The Escape Room
The Blue Ridge Community Theatre
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

ADVENTURE

• Whitewater Rafting

• Ocoee Rafting

• Raft One

• Rolling Thunder

• Ziplining Canopy Tours

• Horseback Riding

• Fly Fishing

• Boat Rentals

• Tubing

• Mountain Biking

• Hiking Trails

• Benton MacKaye Trail

• Appalachian Trail

• Aska Trails

• Kayaking

• Golf

• Old Toccoa Farm

• Butternut Golf Course

• Copper Basin Golf Course

• Owen Glen Golf Course

• Whitepath Golf Course

• Parks

• Horseshoe Bend Park

• Mineral Springs

• Downtown Blue Ridge Park

• Blue Ridge City Park

• Waterfalls

• Long Creek Falls

• Falls Branch Falls

• Sea Creek Falls

Mountain Towns & Countryside

Arts & Culture

Food Tours

WELLNESS

Serenity in the Mountains
Tea Trees Spa

WINERIES

Grumpy Old Men
Bear Claw Vineyard & Winery
Serenberry Vineyards
Cartecay Vineyards
Great Escape Wine Adventures
Roo Mountain Vineyards

LANDMARKS

THE BLUE RIDGE DEPOT

As the home of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, the historic railroad depot remains the central focus in downtown Blue Ridge. Although the first depot burned, the present station was built in 1906. You can see the train depart the station at 11 a.m. most days in season.

BLUE RIDGE CITY PARK

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park is the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. The park is a popular place for picnics, community gatherings and festivals. Take the kids to the great new playground at the intersection of East Main and Church Streets.

HISTORIC FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE - THE ART CENTER

The historic Fannin County Courthouse, built in 1937, is the home of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association's Arts Center after a complete renovation, much of which was done by volunteers. Be sure to walk through the galleries inside the Art Center, and see the exhibits in the restored court room. The Art Center has rotating exhibits, so there is always something new.

BAUGH HOUSE MUSEUM

The Baugh House Museum, 411 West First Street, is operated by the Fannin County Heritage Foundation. It is open to the public Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00. The home was built by James Baugh in 1890. Baugh was a brick mason and the bricks were made out of clay from the back yard. For more information, call 706-258-2645.

DOWNTOWN BLUE RIDGE VISITOR CENTER

Make your first stop the new Downtown Blue Ridge Visitor Center at 282 West Main Street. The center is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has all the information you need to plan your visit, plus free Wi-Fi, places to sit and relax (or do a little work). There are two public restrooms.