Like many small North Georgia towns, Blue Ridge was laid out in 1886 when the railroad, the this case, the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad expanded to haul lumber back to Atlanta. Today, the mountains, waterfalls, Blue Ridge Lake, fishing, hiking, and even a ride on the old railroad tracks makes this a great family destination!
Wake up to cool, crisp mornings with a cup of coffee on the porch. After a day of fun and adventure, finish the day in the same spot enjoying a glorious mountain sunset with a glass of wine or sweet iced tea. You may never want to leave the porch, but don’t miss out on the fun of exploring the Georgia mountains.
Blue Ridge Ga boasts an average high temperature (August) of only 87 degrees making it highly desirable for both vacation goers as well as year round residents. The year round average temperature is 70 degrees!
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Blue Ridge Georgia dining options!
Here are the top five restaurants in Blue Ridge Georgia according to TripAdvisor!
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| Rum Cake Lady Cuban Food Cafe
Downtown Blue Ridge 205 W First St, Blue Ridge, GA 706-946-4525 10-4 Daily Go to their website |
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| Cantaberry Restaurant 524 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 706-946-7687 11-4(5 on Fri/Sat) No website |
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| Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar &
Grill 733 E Main St Suite a, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-4577 706-487-8850 Go to their website |
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| Mystic Mountain Pizza 4118 E First St, Blue Ridge, GA 706-946-0378 Go to their website |
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| Southern Charm 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 706-632-9090 (closed Sun) Go to their website |
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More about Blue Ridge Ga
The city of Blue Ridge is located south of the center of Fannin County. The city sits on the divide between the Tennessee River watershed to the north (via the Toccoa River) and the Alabama River to the south (via Crooked Log Creek, the Ellijay River, and several downstream rivers).
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in northern Georgia.
Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia it follows the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line along the Toccoa River north to McCaysville, Georgia, and its Twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee. It is a subsidiary of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad, which also operates freight service on the same line. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway started operations in 1998.
Trains generally run Fridays to Mondays from late March to the last weekend in December, daily (except Wednesdays) during spring break (first full week of April), and summer (mid-June to the end of July), and from October until Thanksgiving. A special Christmas train runs Thanksgiving weekend, the weekends following, and the full week prior to Christmas itself. Normal trips resume for the final week of the year.
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We found the Blue Coyote Bar and Grill by looking for a great local bar and eatery - and this is one! The bar tender and wait staff include a mother and two daughters serving up great drinks and very tasty American bar food. Karaoke and trivia nights will make your day complete!
The pet friendly outdoor patio had a variety of guest and equal variety of dogs!
Inside we found Dale Allen, a local artist, painting a beautiful mural all along the back wall and had to have a picture of it shown here. Bottom Line: The Blue Coyote is worth a trip to the bar! (And the men's room - check out the beer keg urinal below!!!)
Fall in love with Georgia's Blue Ridge, where city sophistication meets small town charm. Blue Ridge is filled with upscale restaurants, stylish shops and galleries, orchards, farm wineries, riding stables, beautiful mountains and friendly people.
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We’re exploring a home in north Georgia that I can almost promise is unlike any home you’ve been to before. It’s not a house – it’s not even a building – but it’s absolutely a sanctuary. Welcome to Project Chimps.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Morganton near Blue Ridge, this 6-acre habitat is home to dozens of chimpanzees – all formerly used in laboratory research, and now enjoying a life of enrichment here at Project Chimps.
Get away for a weekend in the north Georgia mountains. It's great in winter with long range mountain views, relaxing in front of a warm fireplace in your luxury rental cabin, and a town full of friendly people, great food and small town shops. And it's a hiker's paradise with nearby waterfalls and the famous Appalachian Trail, where nature sets the scene for good times. Wind down with sudsy sips at local breweries and tasting rooms. Or top off your day with unbeatable Blue Ridge eats, from down home cooking to casual elegance. Get away completely in Georgia's Blue Ridge!
