Light Up Blue Ridge!

It's that special time of year again!  On the day after Thanksgiving, the town of Blue Ridge lights up for Christmas.  Enjoy the beginning of Christmas all day long from 11 a.m. till 8:30 p.m.  Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrive in Blue Ridge around 12:30 on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.  In the gazebo in the park, get free photos with Santa!  Free horse and carriage rides through town.  Live reindeer, children put their letters in the mailbox to Santa, and enjoy holiday entertainment throughout the day.  At 5:30 there's a Christmas Parade, and the Big Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration begins at 6:45!  Shops will stay open until around 9p to get all your shopping in!  Rain or Shine, Christmas begins November 28 in Blue Ridge~Come join the fun!

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway comes by The River's Edge Luxury Lodge

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway comes through our property along the Toccoa River usually once a day. This is a viedo sample of what you will see and hear as the train comes by. This clip was shot from the octagonal deck at The River's Edge, a luxury 5-bedroom lodge on the Toccoa River. Notice the Cherokee Indian Fish Trap in the river, indicated by the large "V" shape. Easy access to the Toccoa River from The River's Edge is possible for endless recreational fun on the river, whether fishing for trout, canoeing, tubing, or kayaking. Come enjoy Summer Fun on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge, GA!

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ...

It's a sightseeing trip through one of the most beautiful places in the South. It’s like going back in time … but mostly, it’s just a whole lot of fun.

It all starts at the historic 100-year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge, and the train heads north from there.

As it winds through the mountains alongside the beautiful Toccoa River, the views are spectacular from both the vintage air-conditioned coaches and from the open-air coaches.

After a leisurely one-hour trip, the train stops in the unique twin-border towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. McCaysville is located on the Georgia-Tennessee state line adjacent to Copperhill, its twin city. You can actually have one foot in Georgia and one foot in Tennessee when you cross the Blue Line marking the place where the states meet (a great photo opportunity).

You’ll have an hour and a half to grab a bite to eat, do a bit of shopping and antiquing, or have a picnic at the pavilion. Then it’s back to Blue Ridge on the train.

My family and I rode the train on July 4th, 2007, and were delighted to be entertained by a group of very talented local musicians who rode in our car, and also performed at the pavilion in McCaysville before the fireworks display that evening. It was truly a memorable occasion and is one of our fondest memories of our stay in Blue Ridge.

Call 1-800-934-1898 or visit Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for more information.