Family Fun
Enjoy Hiking, Fishing, Festivals in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Project Chimps
Project Chimps gives lifelong, exemplary care to chimpanzees retired from research at its 236-acre forested sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking trails are open daily. The sanctuary is not open for daily admission, but several special events are hosted throughout the year. Special opportunities exist for private group tours—call to request your tour.
Discovery Days in 2021
May 15-16 & Sept 25-26 (Tickets Available Now!)
Discovery Tours from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
(Call for off-schedule Private Group Tours)
★ DISTANCE: Approx. 5-7 minutes from most of our cabins.
| Location: | 2031 Lowery Road, Morganton, GA 30560 |
| Phone: | 706.374.3675 |
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
An event the whole family can enjoy—relax on a train ride through beautiful North Georgia. Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. Enjoy a one-hour trip to the sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN with a two-hour layover before the return trip.
2021 Schedule
See website for times and schedules and come aboard for nature views, charming towns and nostalgic wonder.
★ DISTANCE: Approx. 15 minutes from most of our cabins.
| Location: | 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: | 877.413.8724 |
Cohutta Cove Mini Golf & Gem Mining – 10% Discount
Fun for all! Play 18 holes of miniature golf located just south of Blue Ridge off HWY 515 next to Cohutta Country Store. Kids will love prospecting for gems—searching for treasure in the sluice. Drinks and snacks are available at the CADDY SHACK.
Show your reservation receipt on your phone from Above the Rest Luxury Cabins and get 10% off golf and gem mining.
★ DISTANCE: See website for location and hours.
| Location: | 64 Dunbarton Farm Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: | 706-946-1920 |
Mercier Orchards
One of the top attractions in the state, Mercier Orchards is a family- and veteran-owned apple orchard now in its fourth generation. They grow strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches and apples. Enjoy U-PICK events, the Bakery & Market Cafe, Market Store, and the Farm Winery. Check the website for upcoming events.
Market & Bakery: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Farm Cafe: Open Friday–Monday 9 AM to 4 PM.
★ DISTANCE: Approx. 15 minutes from most of our cabins.
| Location: | 8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: | 706-632-3411 |
Arts in the Park
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association provides a unique art experience through the Arts in the Park festival series in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, GA.
Fall 2021
Oct 9–10 | Daylight hours. Call for more information.
★ DISTANCE: Approx. 23 minutes from most of our cabins.
| Location: | 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: | (706) 632-2144 |
Georgia Apple Festival
The Georgia Apple Festival is a juried show with a focus on local artists and craftsmen who make original handmade products.
2024 Arts & Crafts Show
Oct 12–13 & Oct 19–20
Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10 | Children 12 and under are FREE.
No dogs allowed (except service dogs).
★ DISTANCE: Approx. 40 minutes from most of our cabins.
| Location: | Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds | 1729 South Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540 |
| Phone: | 706.636.4500 |