Things to See & Do
Iconic Attractions
Top Things to See & Do
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
All aboard for a 3.5-hour ride along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. One of the most beloved attractions in the region.
📞 +1 (800) 934-1898
🌐 brscenic.com
Mercier Orchard
Southern Living's favorite roadside apple market. Best fried pies and apple cider anywhere, with seasonal U-pick fruits year-round.
📍 Blue Ridge, GA
📞 +1 (706) 632-3411
🌐 mercier-orchards.com
Swan Drive-In
One of three remaining drive-in theaters in Georgia, first-run movies year-round under the mountain stars.
📞 +1 (706) 632-5235
🌐 swandrivein.com
Tank Town USA
The ultimate heavy equipment playground. Drive a military tank, trucks, or construction equipment.
📍 10480 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA
📞 +1 (706) 633-6072
🌐 tanktownusa.com
Adventure & Outdoors
Get Out and Play
Zipline Canopy Tours
Soar through the treetops on a guided zipline tour through the Blue Ridge forest canopy.
📍 810 Old Cashes Valley Road, Blue Ridge, GA
🌐 zipblueridge.com
Fannin Lanes
Twelve-lane bowling center open 7 days a week. Group rates and birthday parties available.
📍 4115 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fannin County Motocross
1.3-mile track with natural elevation changes. Prepped and watered every weekend. Dirt bikes only.
📍 Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Davenport Mountain OHV Trails
5.9 miles for motorcycles and ATVs with views of Nottely Lake. Fee required.
📍 Blairsville, GA
📞 +1 (877) 444-6777
Culture & Family
Day Trips & Experiences
Ducktown Basin Museum
Tour the historic Burra Burra Copper Mine grounds and mining heritage exhibits.
📍 Ducktown, TN
📞 +1 (423) 496-5778
John C. Campbell Folk School
Traditional mountain music, dance, art, crafts, and folklore. Classes, concerts, and annual Fall Festival.
📍 Brasstown, NC
📞 +1 (838) 837-2775
🌐 folkschool.org
Project Chimps
Lifelong care for 200 former research chimpanzees on 230+ acres of Blue Ridge forest.
🌐 projectchimps.org
Babyland General Hospital
Birthplace of the hand-stitched Original Cabbage Patch Kids.
📍 Cleveland, GA
🌐 cabbagepatchkids.com
Bigger Day Trips
Aquariums, Zoos & Landmarks
The Georgia Aquarium
The largest aquarium in the world with 8 million gallons and 100,000+ animals.
📍 Atlanta, GA
🌐 georgiaaquarium.org
The Tennessee Aquarium
Complete nature park with amphibians, birds, fish, butterflies, mammals, river walks, and 3D IMAX Theatre.
📍 Chattanooga, TN
🌐 tnaqua.org
See Rock City
Overlooks, nature trails, museums, and shows on Lookout Mountain.
📍 Chattanooga, TN
🌐 seerockcity.com
Georgia Mountain Fair
Rhododendron Garden, Bluegrass Festival, and concerts year-round on Lake Chatuge.
📍 Hiawassee, GA
📞 +1 (706) 896-4191
🌐 georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Seasonal & Farm Fun
Orchards, Farms & Festivals
Apple Orchard Alley
Eleven apple orchards spread across a picturesque valley along Georgia Hwy. 52 in Ellijay.
📍 Ellijay, GA
Southern Tree Plantation
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, petting farm, marshmallow roasting, kid's train and pony rides.
📍 Blairsville, GA
📞 +1 (706) 745-0601
Burt's Pumpkin Farm
Pick a pumpkin and take a hayride from September to November.
📍 Dawsonville, GA
🌐 burtspumpkinfarmgeorgia.com
Cate Farms
A local Morganton farm with seasonal activities and fresh mountain produce.
📍 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA
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