ENJOY OUR MOUNTAIN TOWNS The town of Blue Ridge has an artsy vibe, with a vibrant arts scene and great community theater. There are seven breweries in the area, including Fannin Brewing, Grumpy Old Men and Buck Bald Brewing to name a few, and two wineries, Bearclaw and Serenberry vineyards. Visit Mercier Orchards and pick apples off the tree—a true farm-to-table experience. Local food is an essential part of the trip when you visit Georgia’s Blue Ridge. Eat mountain trout from Toccoa Riverside or Harvest on Main; fried apple pies and apple-cider doughnuts from Mercier’s; and a cupcake from the Sweet Shoppe. Dine at casual, upscale restaurants like Black Sheep or The General Ledger, or at fun eateries like Chester Brunnenmeyer’s, the Boat Dock Bar & Grill on Lake Blue Ridge or the Burra Burra on the river in McCaysville. BLUE RIDGE FOR ADVENTURE Blue Ridge is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Two of the greatest outdoor adventures in the world begin in Fannin County. Both the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye trails start at the top of Springer Mountain, where you can hike to the Southern Terminus. There are more than 300 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails in the area. Hike to one of 16 waterfalls within a short drive of Blue Ridge, including two local waterfalls and nearby Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi. Blue Ridge is the Trout Capital of Georgia with more than 100 miles of great trout-fishing rivers, creeks and streams nearby. You can tube, kayak or raft the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge or McCaysville, rent a pontoon or paddleboard on Lake Blue Ridge or go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. BLUE RIDGE FOR COUPLES For your next romantic getaway, rent a luxury mountain cabin with a big mountain view. Cuddle up to a warm fire and relax in the hot tub. Wake up to cool, quiet mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee and a gorgeous mountain view. After a day of fun and adventure, finish the day in the same place you started, enjoying an amazing mountain sunset. You may never want to leave the cabin, but don’t miss out on the fun of exploring the Georgia mountains. Go for a brisk hike to a local waterfall, or kayak the beautiful Toccoa River or Lake Blue Ridge. Take a guided trout-fishing expedition for two. Reserve a table for a romantic dinner at one of Blue Ridge’s finest restaurants, or go for brunch and a winery tour. The options are limitless! BlueRidgeMountains.com | 800-899-MTNS (6867)
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