Blue Ridge, Georgia Activities

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A favorite for families large and small there are so many fun things to do with kids in the great outdoors. Also named as one of the premier retirement towns according to Southern Living, Blue Ridge offers a vast variety of activities and places to explore —from water activities such as tubing, kayaking, fishing and whitewater rafting, to the variety of the winding hiking and biking trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and the countless shops and restaurants to try out. Just 90 minutes north of Atlanta, the Blue Ridge, GA mountains offer something for everyone. Just take a look at the main highlights below!
 

Blue Ridge Water Activities


There are plenty of places in Blue Ridge for you to get your fill of fun water activities. The beautiful Toccoa River offers perfect, clear waters for rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming. Also popular is whitewater rafting on the exciting Ocoee River, compliments of the Ocoee Whitewater Center at the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. And don't forget the beautiful Lake Blue Ridge, where visitors often enjoy pontooning and jet skiing. There is a beautiful picnic area at the Lake Blue Ridge dam that's a popular hang out. Check out our favorite fly-fishing guides, offering beginner instruction and guiding avid veteran fishermen on public and private waters - they are passionate about sharing the joy of fishing with you. 

 

Explore the North Georgia Mountains


Blue Ridge showcases some of nature's most beautiful sights, and they're just waiting for you to come see. From the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge is truly a nature-lover's paradise. Hike the famous Benton-MacKaye Trail, or trek out to see stunning waterfalls. (One of our nearby favorites is Fall Branch Falls!) Anywhere you turn, you'll see breathtaking North Georgia mountain beauty.

Especially for Kids in Blue Ridge GA

In addition to all the fun outdoor activities in the North GA Mountains, kids will love gem mining and outdoor miniature golf through the woods at Lilly Pad Village. If you're staying in our luxury Aska Escape Lodge, you are just a short walk from the Lilly Pad. Head into Downtown Blue Ridge and spend the entire day ~ Vertigo Pinball, Mountain Man Comics, Deaf Man Vinyls, Hucks' General Store (awesome candy selection, games, books, souvenirs), 2nd Story Entertainment where you can play miniature golf and more as the course meanders through various rooms in this 110 year old hotel. For the youngsters, there a cool city park for them to expend a lot of energy. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to twin mountain towns of McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN where you can have more fun shopping and be sure to get a photo of standing in two states at one time!

 

Shop Till You Drop in Blue Ridge, GA


Get lost in the abundance of antique stores, boutiques, and one-of-a-kind specialty shops in downtown Blue Ridge. There is truly something for every shopper, from clothing boutiques, mountain outfitters, bike rentals, shoe shops, home decor, kitchen specialty shops, wine bars, breweries, art galleries, restaurants, and spas. A lot of fun is packed on Main Street and beyond!

 

Wine and Dine, plus Breweries too


Getting a taste of local cuisine is a must-do when you visit Blue Ridge, and with all the restaurants downtown, you might just have to make more than one trip! For foodie fans, enjoy a lovely dining experience at ROE., a favorite local restaurant, or check out Chester's, a popular bar and grill spot. And don't miss out on giving our area award-winning vineyards a try! Serenberry Vineyards and Bear Claw Vineyards are in town, as well as other nearby wineries and vineyards that make perfect day trips. As for microbreweries, Downtown Blue Ridge is sprinkled with the best breweries - Grumpy Old Men, Angry Hops, Fannin Brewing Co. Most offering live music, weekends in Blue Ridge are hoppin'! 

 

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