Summer Things to do in Blue Ridge, GA
Spending summer in Blue Ridge, GA is the perfect time for families and friends to get away and experience all the beauty that Blue Ridge offers. Rent a cabin from our collection of luxury Blue Ridge Georgia vacation cabin rentals situated in the North Georgia mountains feature stunning panoramic mountain vistas, beautiful water frontage on lakes, creeks or rivers, or peaceful wooded areas close to all the adventurous activities.
All of our luxury cabin rentals are within 20 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia so that you can experience the breathtaking beauty of summertime not only within your cabin’s surroundings, but also in town exploring shops, restaurants, tasting rooms, and galleries, or outside immersed in the Blue Ridge mountain landscape.
Because the North GA mountains are home to some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams, the most popular summertime activities in Blue Ridge include water! From waterfall hikes, trout fishing, swimming, to tubing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, or boating, you will find so many fun things to do in Blue Ridge that keep you cool on a warm summer's day!
When not on or near any water, the hills of North Georgia abound with so many other great pastimes. Enjoy golf, orchards, a train ride, shopping, restaurants, wineries, breweries, galleries, spas, live theater, festivals, concerts, drive-in movies - Blue Ridge, GA has it all!
So come spend a weekend or a week and fall in love with beautiful Blue Ridge!
Blue Ridge Waterfall Hikes
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Summer Things to do in Blue Ridge, GA
Spending summer in Blue Ridge, GA is the perfect time for families and friends to get away and experience all the beauty that Blue Ridge offers. Rent a cabin from our collection of luxury Blue Ridge Georgia vacation cabin rentals situated in the North Georgia mountains feature stunning panoramic mountain vistas, beautiful water frontage on lakes, creeks or rivers, or peaceful wooded areas close to all the adventurous activities.
All of our luxury cabin rentals are within 20 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia so that you can experience the breathtaking beauty of summertime not only within your cabin’s surroundings, but also in town exploring shops, restaurants, tasting rooms, and galleries, or outside immersed in the Blue Ridge mountain landscape.
Because the North GA mountains are home to some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams, the most popular summertime activities in Blue Ridge include water! From waterfall hikes, trout fishing, swimming, to tubing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, or boating, you will find so many fun things to do in Blue Ridge that keep you cool on a warm summer's day!
When not on or near any water, the hills of North Georgia abound with so many other great pastimes. Enjoy golf, orchards, a train ride, shopping, restaurants, wineries, breweries, galleries, spas, live theater, festivals, concerts, drive-in movies - Blue Ridge, GA has it all!
So come spend a weekend or a week and fall in love with beautiful Blue Ridge!
Blue Ridge Waterfall Hikes
The two most popular waterfall hikes in Blue Ridge, GA are Fall Branch Falls and Long Creek Falls, both family friendly and breathtaking! This waterfall is a double waterfall featuring mountain laurel and rhododendrons blooming along the trail and waterfall...a Blue Ridge treasure trail any time of year.
DIRECTIONS TO FALL BRANCH FALLS: From Hwy 76 at the Ace Hardware, take Aska Road 8 miles to Stanley Creek Road and turn right. Go 3 miles and the trail head will be on your right. You'll see cars parked along the "parking lot". GPS fix: N 34°47.017' W084°18.166'
Long Creek Falls is a very easy 2 mile roundtrip family friendly hike, even for those with shorter legs! Long Creek Falls is accessed via the Appalachian-Benton MacKaye Trails beginning at Three Forks, and follows Long Creek 1.0 miles upstream to a short blue-blazed side trail that leads to the falls. This waterfall hike is about 10 minutes from Serendipity on Noontootla Creek and Cherokee Sunrise on Noontootla Creek.
DIRECTIONS TO LONG CREEK FALLS: From Hwy 76 at the Ace Hardware, take Aska Road to the end (13.5 miles). Turn right onto Newport Road, go 4.5 miles toend. Turn left onto Doublehead Gap Road, cross a concrete bridge and come toa dirt gravel road. Continue on this road .3 miles to the intersection with dirt-gravel FS Road 58, intersecting sharply from the right. Continue east into the forest and uphill 5.3 miles toThree Forks. Noontootla Creek is on the right as you ascend. The trail begins on the north side of the road (on your left) and starts as a gradual hike alongside Long Creek. There are three short ascents before reaching the blueblazed side trail tothe falls at 1.1 miles. GPS fix: N 34°39.815' W084°11.053'.
Fly-fishing in Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA is the Trout Capital of Georgia and for good reason since our North GA mountains contain some of the most pristine lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks. Cabin Rentals of Georgia has partnered with Toccoa River Outfitters where owner Andrew Bruce and his crew can take you on the guided trip of a lifetime! Exploring the big waters of the Toccoa River or private streams, you will be able to hook blue-ribbon bows and browns that will have your friends picking up their jaws from the ground!
Swimming
Our Blue Ridge mountains have some of the coolest natural water parks around. The cool mountain waters provide some of the most exhilarating swimming experiences ever. Lake Blue Ridge is a pristine lake with its crystal clear cool turquoise waters.
Spend a day at "the beach" along the shores of Lake Blue Ridge at Morganton Point Recreation Area. Open April through October, the popular recreation area offers snacks and drinks, public restrooms, with kayak and paddle board rentals nearby at Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters.
Tubing
Enjoy hours of floating fun on the cool mountain waters of the Toccoa River. Several tubing outfitters along the Toccoa provide everything you'll need for a relaxing day on the river.
Whitewater Rafting
If a little more adrenaline is what you're after, the Ocoee River was chosen for the 1996 Olympics for whitewater events. Experience an exhilarating ride on this raging river (Class III and IV) for the thrill of a lifetime. Located just 20 minutes from our Toccoa River Cabin Rentals, and a few more minutes from all our other luxury cabins, whitewater rafting is easily accessible.
Boating
For a slower-paced activity, you can rent pontoon boats at Blue Ridge Boat Rental or you can rent a paddle boat, paddle board, kayak, or pontoon boat at the Lake Blue Ridge Marina and spend the day on the sparkling turquoise waters Lake Blue Ridge.
Golf
Several golf courses drape the landscape of these North Georgia Mountains. Enjoy a round of golf at Old Toccoa Farm where rolling fairways and greens front over 4,000 feet of the Toccoa River. Brasstown Valley Resort, another popular course ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best golf courses in Georgia, is half an hour away.
Orchards
Apple orchards are numerous in the North Georgia Mountains, but none as prestigious and popular as Mercier Orchards, a family-owned business since 1943. Offering seasonal U-pick events of blueberries, strawberries, apples, and more...award-winning fried pies...home decor shops, organic grocery, homemade apple cider, hard cider tasting room. You could spend hours here and enjoy the best of Blue Ridge!
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Take a train ride with Blue Ridge Scenic Railway along the Toccoa River to the twin towns of McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN where shopping, antiques, breweries, and restaurants along the river offer fun entertainment. Stand in two states at one time...enjoying dining along the river...shopping in the unique boutiques in this quaint small town.
Wineries/Breweries
Many vineyards and wineries are making names for themselves in the North Georgia Mountains as the next Napa Valley. Combine the rolling terrain with ideal growing conditions in North Georgia and you get award-winning wines. Enjoy two local wineries and vineyards in Blue Ridge, GA - Bear Claw Vineyards and Serenberry Vineyards.
Enjoy local breweries in Blue Ridge, GA like Grumpy Old Men and Fannin Brewing Company; and in McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN just 9 miles from Blue Ridge enjoy Copperhill Brewery and Buck Bald Brewery.
Blue Ridge Community Theater
Offering live plays and concerts year round, the Blue Ridge Community Theater provides entertainment for young and old.
Blue Ridge, GA Festivals
Blue Ridge hosts many festivals throughout the year with Fire and Ice chili cook off in February, Troutfest in April, Spring Arts in the Park in May, Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival and Blue Ridge Jazz and Wine Festival in June.
4th of July festivities and fireworks in Blue Ridge, GA, McCaysville and surrounding area, BarBQ Festivals in September, Fall Arts in the Park, Halloween Safe-Zone, Light-up Blue Ridge, and Holiday Festivals - there is always something fun to do in Blue Ridge any month of the year!
Swan Drive-in
Catch the latest flick at one of the last remaining drive-ins in Georgia. In operation since 1955, the Swan Drive-in is a fun hangout during summertime - arrive early to get a good spot, bring some lawn chairs, a frisbee, and maybe a picnic...or you can enjoy the concessions stand and be sure to get their fried Oreos!
Fields of the Wood Bible Park
Located in Murphy, NC (30 minutes from Blue Ridge). Claimed the #1 Family Attraction in the Entire Smokies Area. Experience the peacefulness that Fields of Woods Bible Park offers - free to all who enter, from sunrise to sunset - Here you will find the Word of God beautifully engraved in stones all throughout the many acres of this serene park.
Most spectacular of all - Climb the Ten Commandments Mountain where you will find 4feet x 5 feet high concrete letters and numbers, proudly displaying the Ten Commandments on the entire slope of this mountain. At the top you will find a 30 foot Bible, and from that you can view beautiful panoramic views. See Golgotha, go inside a replica of Jesus' tomb, visit the Psalms of Praise, hike the nature trails, climb to the top and pray atop Prayer Mountain, enjoy food, gift shop, picnic area, duck pond and more.
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