![]() ![]() Winter Things To Do in Blue Ridge, GA Plan your winter cabin trip to Blue Ridge, GA and experience the beauty and serenity of the mountains. Wintertime in the North Georgia mountains is a beautiful time of year offering many things to do both inside and outside. The town of Blue Ridge is much more quiet than summer and fall, and it’s the perfect time for a relaxing getaway in a luxury cabin rental, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Look out at a serene sunrise peaking over stunning mountain views from a luxury Blue Ridge cabin with a warm cup of coffee. Enjoy the setting of our multiple large group cabin rentals on the Toccoa River, perfect for large groups, couples retreats, family reunions, and corporate retreats. Many of our Blue Ridge cabin rentals have fire pits and fireplaces perfect for enjoying a warm crackling fire on a crisp wintry night. Visit Downtown Blue Ridge for plenty of day activities, and end it with a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant. Rest and Relaxation in Blue RidgeSpa Day - need we say more! Treat yourself to a massage in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Serenity in the Mountains or Tea Trees Boutique Spa. Or, contact our office, and we can give you references for local massage therapists that will come to your cabin! Shopping, Eating, and Antiquing in Downtown Blue RidgeDowntown Blue Ridge offers some of the most unique shops and boutiques on Main Street that you could easily spend an entire day shopping! Crawford Collections is our favorite women's boutique shop - great ladies and beautifully affordable clothes. For the guys in your group, OAR Finer Goods will be sure to intrigue...offering leather goods, men's fragrances, vintage memorabilia, clothing. For the kids young and old, check out 2nd Story Entertainment - an 18-hole miniature golf course running through different rooms in this 100 year old hotel...or check out Vertigo Pinball which is a blast, and Mountain Man Comics where you could spend hours persuing old and new comic books in a cool building. There are truly shops for everyone in your group to be thoroughly entertained for a day, or even two! Dine at a number of excellent restaurants and shops in Blue Ridge in the winter months. Locally sourced restaurants with seasonal ingredients will satisfy your home cooking cravings, as well as your chicken wing fix or your chocolate attack. Our favorite is OscarChili's Tacoria on 257 E Main St. next door to Pedego Bicycles. Using the freshest ingredients, grass-fed beef, and wild-caught seafood they offer street tacos, fresh margaritas, craft beer, custom cocktails, and sangria. Another favorite is ROE. also located in Downtown Blue Ridge - great spot to hang out in their awesome bar and savor the incredible food and hand-crafted cocktails and wine. For a great after dinner spot to satisfy that sweet tooth, visit Mona Lisa's Dessert House for homemade cakes and pies or martinis and wines. Enjoy a glass of wine at any of Blue Ridge's cozy wine tasting rooms, or a cold glass of beer at a couple of our craft breweries in town. For wine enthusiasts The Vine is a unique wine tasting establishment combined with a small town feel, enveloping you in the warmth of Blue Ridge's friendliness. Grumpy Old Men and Fannin Brewing Company are just a couple of fun breweries to try. Experience small town camaraderie in a cozy atmosphere and feel a part of the heartbeat that is Blue Ridge. Ice Skating in Downtown Blue RidgeIce Skating opens at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market, located next door to The Swan Drive-In. Beginning Friday, November 18th and continuing through January 9th. Opening daily and will have special hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cost is $10.00 and includes skate rental. Concession stand available. For the Blue Ridge Outdoor EnthusiastThe North Georgia Mountains provides some of the most breathtakingly beautiful hikes this side of the Mississippi! We love winter hikes for several great reasons: long-range mountain views are priceless because the leaves are off the trees and you can see forever, plus there are no pesky bugs to contend with! One of the most popular waterfall hikes just under 15 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge is Fall Branch Falls, a family-friendly hike that will take your breath away. Experience the Aska Trails in the same area and experience beautiful mountain country. For more strenuous hikes, the Chattahoochee National Forest in the North GA mountains features gorgeous views and waterfalls. If you want to experience a bit of the Appalachian Trail, Springer Mountain is nearby and even has a 729-foot waterfall - Amicalola Falls - that is a must-see! Geocaching is an adventure game for GPS users, who can use the location coordinates given online to find the caches. You will find a treasure in the cache, and are asked to leave a little fascinating something for the next visitors. Type in our zip code 30513, to find the local caches and begin your treasure hunt! You will hike some great paths that are off the beaten trail around Blue Ridge, and you will learn about some fascinating history where some caches are located - talk to hunters and hikers in the area that know the land like the back of their hand! Fun adventure for families! Guided Fly-fishing Trips on the Toccoa River and Private StreamsBlue Ridge, GA is the Trout Capital of Georgia and for good reason! Our rivers and streams are home to blue ribbon bows and browns and our fishing guides are enthusiastic about helping you land one of these monsters! We have partnered with Toccoa River Outfitters where owner, Andrew Bruce and his crew are passionate about fly-fishing and creating a great time for you and your crew. They can take you out on the Toccoa River or on our private ½ mile stretch of famed trout fishing on Noontootla Creek and create a memory for you that you will not soon forget. During these cool winter months, fishing is at its prime and you are assured of the catch of a lifetime! North GA Mountain Horseback RidingMany horseback riding outfitters dot the North GA mountain canvas and provide awesome rides through the hills. Experience your inner cowboy or cowgirl and fall in love with the surrounding beauty any time of year. Mercier OrchardsFor almost 80 years Mercier Orchards, a family-owned apple orchard open year-round, is the largest and oldest orchard in the South. Providing U-pick events, award-winning pies, home-made apple cider, home decor shops, organic foods and meats, hard cider tasting rooms, and even an event venue, Mercier Orchards is not to be missed! Take a Train Ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in DecemberOn weekends in December in Downtown Blue Ridge, you’ll find The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express. During this 1-hour Santa Express ride your family will hear a Christmas story, hear Christmas songs, meet Christmas characters, and of course, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be plenty of chances to snap the perfect picture, so don't forget your camera. Every child will receive our traditional Christmas bell, a candy cane from Mrs. Claus, and a memory they won't soon forget! Live Performances at the Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue Ridge has its own community theater producing some of the region's best live play performances or live music performances! There is something going on almost every month of the year. Watch a Movie at the Swan Drive-inBlue Ridge, GA's Swan Drive-in is only one of four drive-ins left in Georgia. It was established in 1955, and is cash only. The Swan has regular double features of current films on Fridays and Saturdays, and a single feature on Sundays. Annual Downtown Blue Ridge Fire and Ice FestivalVisit Downtown Blue Ridge for the annual February festival called the Fire and Ice Festival. Taste Chili, vote on your favorite, enjoy ice sculptures, and have a glass of beer or wine from local breweries and craft beer. Expedition: Bigfoot Are you a believer? Explore a family friendly Bigfoot Museum located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. If you love the museum, then stop in at the Expedition Big Foot Adventure Outpost in Downtown Blue Ridge for additional Sasquatch-like oddities. Drive a Tank in Blue RidgeTank Town USA is the ultimate heavy equipment playground for Adventure Sports and Off-Road excursions. Whether you want to drive a Military Tank, Military Trucks or Construction Equipment, Tank Town USA has it all!
#1 Family Attraction in the Blue Ridge MountainsFields of the Wood Bible Park - located in Murphy, NC. 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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| The Memories![]() Cabin was amazing, much more than we expected; it had everything we needed. Great experience for our first family vacation, we plan to make it an annual trip. We did a lot of research on cabins and this company does disappoint!!! Highly recommend this cabin!!! Family can... Cabin was amazing, much more than we expected; it had everything we needed. Great experience for our first family vacation, we plan to make it an annual trip. We did a lot of research on cabins and this company does disappoint!!! Highly recommend this cabin!!! Family can't wait till next time!!! Thank you CROG! ![]() Cabin relaxation + River adventures + horseback riding + zipline tour + lack of cellphone use = great vacation!!
We had an amazing vacation here in Blue Ridge! We traveled 9 1/2 hours from SW Florida and had so much fun here. Lots of relaxing and making great memories.... Cabin relaxation + River adventures + horseback riding + zipline tour + lack of cellphone use = great vacation!! We had an amazing vacation here in Blue Ridge! We traveled 9 1/2 hours from SW Florida and had so much fun here. Lots of relaxing and making great memories. Zip-lining, tubing the river, and walking the train tracks/night hiking. Such good times! We made family dinners and just truly enjoyed our time. We will be back!! ~ The Alvarez Familia |