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1. Baugh House Historic Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Baugh House Historic Museum
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2. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
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3. Das Kaffee Haus

Das Kaffee Haus
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4. Lake Blue Ridge

Category: Activities
Lake Blue Ridge
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5. Long Creek Falls

Category: Activities
Long Creek Falls
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6. Mercier Orchards

Category: Activities
Mercier Orchards
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7. Tank Town USA

Tank Town USA
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8. The Sweet Shoppe

Category: Shopping
The Sweet Shoppe
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9. Toccoa River Swinging Bridge

Category: Activities
Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
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10. Blue Ridge Adventure Park

Tours
Blue Ridge Adventure Park
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11. Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides

Category: Activities
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides
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12. Grumpy Old Men Brewing

Category: Food & Drink
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
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13. Cartecay Vineyards Wine and Craft

Category: Food & Drink
Cartecay Vineyards Wine and Craft
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14. Vertigo Pinball

Vertigo Pinball
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15. Morganton Point Campground at Lake Blue Ridge

Category: Accommodations
Morganton Point Campground at Lake Blue Ridge
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16. The Lily Pad Village

The Lily Pad Village
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17. Serenity in the Mountains

Category: Activities
Serenity in the Mountains
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18. Willow Creek Falls Lodge

Category: Accommodations
Willow Creek Falls Lodge
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19. Bear Claw Vineyards

Category: Food & Drink
Bear Claw Vineyards
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20. Zip Line Canopy Tours Blue Ridge

Tours
Zip Line Canopy Tours Blue Ridge
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21. 2nd Story Entertainment

2nd Story Entertainment
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22. Escape Blue Ridge

Category: Entertainment
Escape Blue Ridge
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Blue Ridge, GA is a charming mountain town in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest.
  • It is known for a pleasant atmosphere, unique shopping, fantastic hiking trails, and the wonderful scenic Appalachian Railway Train, which winds its way through the Chattahoochee National Forest to several nearby sister towns.
  • The best place to learn about the town’s history is at the Baugh House Historic Museum.
  • Just outside the town is the exciting Blue Ridge Aerial Adventure Park, offering fun for all ages.
  • Indulge in sinful cupcakes at the Sweet Shoppe, the winner of Cupcake Wars.

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Must See:

Long Creek Falls, Toccoa River Swinging Bridge, Bear Claw Vineyards

Restaurants:

Black Sheep Restaurant, The General Ledger, Chester Brunnenmeyer's

Where to Stay:

Hampton Inn Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Inn, Copperhead Lodge & Resort