NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, THINGS TO DO
You can hide away from the world in our private cabins and do nothing at all or enjoy an abundance of recreational activities.
The town of Blue Ridge is just 15 minutes from your cabin door. You will fall in love with Blue Ridge. It's a small town with friendly people who love the natural beauty of the area they live in and want to share it with you. In the area are many excellent restaurants that offer everything from country buffets to steaks and freshly caught trout. There are also several large grocery stores, video rentals, churches, etc. Enjoy searching for treasures in the many antique and craft stores in downtown Blue Ridge. By the way, church bells still ring at noon in our charming town.
Nearby Lake Blue Ridge, a pristine lake with over 100 miles of shoreline, has a swimming beach, picnic area and hiking trails. Fish for blue gill, crappie, pike, small mouth bass, striped bass, etc. At the marina you can rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat or jet ski. Lake Nottely, also nearby, has excellent fishing, a swimming beach and canoe & boat rentals at the full service Nottely Marina, 706-745-3638.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains biking or hiking the Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKay Trail, Rich Mountain, the Cohutta Wilderness and the other numerous trails in the area, some to beautiful waterfalls. 52% of our County is National Forest Service land.
Some other activities:
- Tube down the Toccoa, Nottely and Hiwassee rivers.
- Whitewater raft/kayak the famous Ocoee river, site of the Olympics.
- Trout fishing in rivers & creeks or in trout ponds where you are guaranteed to catch a trout.
- Fly fishing
- Canoeing
- Train ride - Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad (1/2 day trip to Tennessee and back).
- Panning for gold/gemstones
- Fairy cross hunting
- Antique shopping
- Arts & Crafts galleries
- Horseback riding, hayrides
- Golf - four courses within driving distance.
- Mountain biking
- Follow the Georgia wine trail visit 7 wineries & tasting rooms
- Get a massage - either at the spa in town or in your cabin
Also close by:
- Drive-in movie
- Roller skating rink
- Bowling
- Blue Ridge city pool (in season)
- Movie theaters
- Planetarium
- 4-wheel vehicle ORV trails
- Motorcycling - Our mountain scenic highways were voted No. 1 by motorcyclists!
- Tennis
- Self-guided driving tours
Attractions: One or two hours from your cabin.
Georgia:
- Brasstown Bald - Highest mountain in Georgia
- Vogel State Park
- Country fairs & festivals - many throughout the year
- Flea markets, outlet stores, craft shops, Christmas shops and specialty stores
- Chattahoochee National Forest
- Helen, Georgia - Alpine Village
- Country music concerts -summer and fall
- Dahlonega Gold Museum
- Anna Ruby Falls, Amicalola Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Helton Creek Falls
North Carolina:
- Cherokee, N.C. - Indian Museum
- Whitewater rafting on Nantahala River
- John C. Campbell Folk School - Classes in basketry, quilting, spinning, etc. Craft shop on premises.
- Harrah's Gambling Casino
- Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Tennessee:
- Cherohala Scenic Parkway
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Bald River Falls
- Tennessee Aquarium / IMAX theater
- Ruby Falls/Lookout Mountain/Rock City
- Lost Sea
- Orr Mountain Winery, Habersham Winery
Especially for kids and the young at heart:
- Babyland General Hospital
- Santa's Land
- Burt's Pumpkin Farm, Burt's Christmas Light Display
- Mayfield Ice Cream factory tours
- Fun World - 83,000 sq ft family entertainment. Laser tag, rock climbing walls, batting cages, video arcade games, go-cart track, miniature golf, foam ball factory, etc.
ABOVE THE REST LUXURY CABINS
P.O. Box 148
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Toll Free ~ 1-877-374-2057 ~~ 706-374-2057
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