While a metropolitan city like Atlanta has a lot to offer when it comes to cosmopolitan pleasures, it can be a bit more difficult to track down the simpler things in life. Blue Ridge, Georgia is located in Fannin County and offers enough scenic experiences to last a lifetime, just about 90 minutes from Atlanta.
Home to breathtaking natural attractions like waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views, the Blue Ridge area is used to welcoming and welcoming city dwellers.
For those interested in exerting energy, there are horseback riding trails, whitewater rafting opportunities, and endless hiking options. However, for those looking to go back in time, enjoy local delicacies, and appreciate handmade crafts, the Blue Ridge Mountain area really shines.
To get your trip off to a good start, consider staying in one of the many rental cabins available in North Georgia. More personal and comfortable than a small hotel, most Blue Ridge Mountain Top vacation rentals feature pleasant decks to encourage you to enjoy nature and bubbling hot tubs to help you relax. Luxurious bedding and an equipped kitchen make staying in a Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia cabin a possibility … but there’s so much to see to do that!
Many of the cabin rentals in North Georgia will put you close enough to enjoy all that Blue Ridge Mountain has to offer. After a good night’s sleep and a relaxing soak in the hot tub in the morning, close the doors of the Blue Ridge Mountain cabins and head to Main Street.
Visit The Art Center, located in the historic Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia Courthouse, where crafts, ceramics and paintings by local artists abound. For one more taste of local artsy flavor, continue to the Blue Ridge Outfitter Mountain Mall to see locally handcrafted furniture, various arts and crafts, and the work of local artists in their individual booths. Continuing down Main St, prepare to see several quilting shops (consider enjoying a quilting class if time permits), as well as an antique store and art galleries. Almost all located, the flavor of Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia is evident in the quaint boutiques and their wares.
Don’t miss the amazing Hampton Square gallery featuring hand-blown glass from over 75 highly respected local, national and international glass artists. This one-of-a-kind store, not far from most of the Blue Ridge Mountain cabins, sparkles and shines with all the delicate hand-blown glass artwork. In a much more solid vein, visit a local smithy gallery to catch a glimpse of traditional and contemporary hand-forged crafts.
After working up an appetite, refrain from heading back to one of the Blue Ridge Mountain Top vacation rentals and head straight to Mercer Orchards. Choose from 20 different varieties of apples, or locally grown peaches, cherries or blueberries, depending on the season. Their bakery is stocked with homemade cakes, breads, fritters, jams, and jellies. Don’t forget to stock up and bring some Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia home! For something more substantial, a cafeteria within the orchard offers regional specialties, the ideal place to enjoy Georgian grits.
This seemingly sleepy mountain town is home to many picturesque delicacies and is the perfect cure for city dwellers weary of city life.