Things to See & Do
A list of Unique & Special places in North Georgia, East Tennessee, and western North Carolina.
| All aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a 3 ˝ hour ride along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Call 1-800-934-1898 or visit www.brscenic.com.
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| Toll Free: |
800.934.1898 |
| Southern Living Magazine’s favorite roadside apple market and more – best fried pies and apple cider anywhere. (706) 632-3411 or www.mercier-orchards.com. |
| Location: |
Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: |
706.632.3411 |
| One of three remaining drive-in theaters in Georgia, the Swan offers first run movies year round. |
| Location: |
Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: |
706.632.5235 |
| Tour the grounds of the historic Burra Burra Copper Mine and see exhibits on the mining heritage of the Copper Basin. (423) 496-5778. |
| Location: |
Ducktown, TN |
| Phone: |
423.496.5778 |
| Built for the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom Races, the center includes the Olympic race course, native gardens, paved walkways, hiking and biking trails, pools of water for wading or feeding fish and more. |
| Location: |
Ducktown, TN |
| Phone: |
423.496.5197 |
Apple Orchard Alley
| Eleven of Gilmer County’s apple orchards are spread across this picturesque valley along Georgia Hwy. 52. |
| Location: |
Ellijay, GA |
| Blairsville`s Southern Tree Plantation has lots more than Christmas trees. Visit during October for Fun on the Farm, with pumpkins, hayrides, a petting farm, marshmallow roasting, kid`s train and pony rides and much more. |
| Location: |
Blairsville, GA |
| Phone: |
706.745.0601 |
| Located in the old county courthouse, this museum tells the story of America’s first gold rush. Also in Dahlonega, pan for gold at the Consolidated or Crisson Gold Mine. (706) 864-2257 |
| Location: |
Dahlonega, GA |
| Phone: |
706.864.2257 |
| A national resource for traditional mountain music, dance, art, crafts, nature, gardening and folk lore. John C. Campbell is “A School to Bring Folks Together,” with classes, concerts, contra dances and an annual Fall Festival. |
| Location: |
Brasstown, NC |
| Phone: |
838.837.2775 |
| A Bible park 18 miles west of Murphy, Fields of the Woods features Prayer Mountain, a gigantic Ten Commandments and more.
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| Location: |
Murphy, NC |
| Phone: |
704.494.7855 |
| Home of the Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden, annual Bluegrass Festival, Georgia Mountain Fair and many other concerts throughout the year. The fairgrounds and campground are located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in Towns County Georgia in the north Georgia mountains. |
| Location: |
Hiawassee, GA |
| Phone: |
706.896.4191 |
| Llama Treks, Hiawassee. Lunch with Llamas in the Chattahoochee National Forest. |
| Location: |
Hiawassee, GA |
| Phone: |
706.896.5005 |
| Re-creation of an alpine village, nestled in the Northeast Georgia Mountains, Helen features over 200 specialty shops. Visit during Oktoberfest in September-October. |
| Location: |
Helen, GA |
| Toll Free: |
800.858.8027 |
| Burt’s Farm, Dawsonville. Pick a pumpkin and take a hayride from September to November each year. |
| Location: |
Dawsonville, GA |
| Toll Free: |
800.600.BURT |
| Wildlife conservation and exotic-animals breeding facility with the largest kangaroo collection outside of Australia. Guided tours Tues – Sat. by reservation only. |
| Location: |
Dawsonville, GA |
| Phone: |
706.265.6100 |
| Tour the hatchery and visitor center free of charge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily to learn about the fascinating local natural habitats, fish for trout. Established in 1938 by the U.S. Forest Service, this facility is used to product one million trout per year.
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| Location: |
Suches, GA |
| The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd 2005 and is hailed as the largest aquarium in the world. The Aquarium boasts 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe. You`re sure to see things you have never seen before!
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| Location: |
Atlanta, GA |
| More than an aquarium, this is a complete nature park with brilliant displays of amphibians, birds, fish, butterfiles and mammals. The park also offers river walks and attractions and a huge 3d Imax Theatre showing nature films that make you feel like you`re in the movie, not just watching it.
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| Location: |
Chattanooga, TN |
| Babyland General Hospital, Cleveland, GA
Known the world over as the birthplace of the "hand-stitched" Original Cabbage Patch Kids, BabyLand General Hospital is a very real place. |
| Location: |
Cleveland, GA |
| Spectacluar overlooks, nature trails, museums, shows, and more in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
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| Location: |
Chattanooga, TN |
| The Aska area is full of wonderful hiking trails, outdoor activities, scenery and wildlife. Most people do not realize the number of local businesses, services, artists, artisans and activities this area has to offer. |
| Location: |
Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
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| Location: |
Atlanta, GA |
| Phone: |
(404) 624-WILD |
| You will be launched, through a tree-top tunnel, and shot from the trees where you will find yourself flying over rolling pastures with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views then you will swoop down safely to your landing site. You will have experienced a spectacular adventure ride that many travelers can only dream about. |
| Location: |
Blue Ridge, GA |
| Phone: |
706.946.1010 |
| Suitable For: Motorcycles, ATV`s, and 4x4`s. Many of the trails in this area are classified as difficult to most difficult. Beasley Knob is recommended for expert level riders only.Normally closed January 1 through March 31.)
Scope: 2800 acres |
| Location: |
Blairsville, GA |
| Phone: |
706) 745-6928 |
| The track is 1.3 miles long with natural elevation changes and the soil is loamy. It has many doubles and triples, and they are all built safe and fun. The track is prepped and watered every weekend, and are for dirt bikes only! |
| Location: |
Mineral Bluff, Ga 30559 |
| Phone: |
706-374-2194 |
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| Location: |
810 Old Cashes Valley Road, Blue Ridge, GA |
| Toll Free: |
800.251.4800 |
Blue Ice of Blue Ridge Ice Skating Rink
| Families will love to skate around this state of the art mobile 49x82ft ice skating rink in Blue Ridge. Visitors at Blue Ice can enjoy food and drinks at the concession stand conveniently located near the rink, sponsored by Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola.The Blue Ice of Blue Ridge is open Monday and Thursday from 2:30pm until dark, 10am-8pm Friday and Saturday, and 12pm-7pm on Sunday. Rent your skates at the skating rink and skate for $10, or bring a pair of your own and skate for $8! |
| Location: |
Blue Ridge City Park |
| Fannin Lanes is a twelve lane bowling center with wooden lanes and a large gameroom. Fannin Lanes is open 7 days a week and Holidays. They offer group rates, and birthday parties! |
| Location: |
4115 East First Street Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 |
| Phone: |
706-632-2064 |
| Tank Town USA is the ultimate heavy equipment playground and the #1 thing to do in Blue Ridge, GA...and possibly the world! Whether you want to drive a military tank, military trucks or construction equipment, Tank Town USA has it all. |
| Location: |
10480 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA 30560 |
| Phone: |
706.633.6072 |
| Pedego electric bikes combine the comfort & leisure of the automatic vehicle and the freedom & excitement of a classical bicycle into an intelligently designed, undeniably stylish, and exceptionally crafted piece of machinery. Zipping around on an electric bike from Pedego is sure to become your new favorite way to get around town, simply because it’s a relaxed method of exercise together with a casual form of fun. |
| Location: |
757 East Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone: |
(706) 632-0020 |
