Surround Yourself!
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Surround Yourself!
Hiking Relaxing Dreaming Fishing Shopping Rafting Antiquing Biking Surround Yourself! Georgia’s Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & W elcome Center 152 Orvin Lance Drive, PO Box 1689 • Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Blue Ridge experience v i s i t o r ’ s g u i d e Surround Yourself 1. # Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences Relaxing. Take a Deep Breath and Relax... Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation and natural fun in Georgia’s Blue Ridge, only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575 and Hwy 515, but a million miles away from the traffic, stress and anxiety of the city. With 106,000 acres located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge is definitely the cure for whatever ails you. Rent a cozy cabin or a luxury mountain home, or stay in a bed & breakfast inn or hotel -- and simply relax. BlueRidgeMountains.com 800-899-mtns Cool Places: Mountains and Countryside - Explore the Blue Ridge mountains and countryside on one of three scenic 2. # Exploring. Enjoy Mother Nature at Her Best. Driving Tours available at the Welcome Center or online at www.blueridgemountains.com Winter, summer, spring and fall, Georgia’s Blue Ridge is simply beautiful. Winter is cool and quiet with occasional snow. Spring is best for trout fishing, wildflower displays, blooming dogwoods and native azaleas. Summer brings a profusion of mountain laurel and rhododendron blossoms, along with warmer water for tubing & rafting. Blue Ridge is the perfect place to celebrate the harvest and the glorious color of fall, or to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. 4. # Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences Dining. Experience Living History. Have a Taste of Blue Ridge. 3. # Shopping. Fall in Love with Blue Ridge. You will fall in love with the authentic mountain towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Blue Ridge was once considered an elite health resort because of its pure mineral waters. It was established as a railroad town, with the depot at its heart. Visitors would ride the train to town, eat dinner and take a leisurely walk to the mineral springs after dinner. Today, visitors still ride the train and take a walk along Main Street, enjoying the antique and specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, small town atmosphere and friendly people. A river runs through the quaint town of McCaysville, twin city with Copperhill, Tennessee. Stand in both states at one time at the Blue Line, which marks the spot where Georgia ends and Tennessee begins. Here the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River, flowing northward into Tennessee. Cool Places The Art Center – Featuring the Galleries on East Main and seasonal rotating exhibits of work by local and regional artists. The Art Center is located in the Historic Fannin County Courthouse in downtown Blue Ridge. Explore the Blue Ridge Art Trail! See their website at www.blueridgearts.net Experiencing local cuisine is part of the trip when you visit Georgia’s Blue Ridge. Now, with the addition of some wonderful new restaurants, the choices of dining spots are simply amazing, from gourmet to traditional Southern cuisine. There are some things you just have to eat when you come to the mountains, including local mountain trout, barbeque and Brunswick Stew, grits and homemade biscuits. But there are also some fabulous eclectic new places to experience. See a full list of restaurants in the Vacation Planner or online at www.blueridgemountains.c om 6. # Restaurants Check out the complete list of great places to eat in the back pages of this Guide. 5. # Riding The Scenic Railway. Cool Places Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market: Don’t miss our local farmers markets, including the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market each Saturday morning beginning in June in Downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Take home some heirloom tomatoes, fresh eggs, bread, flowers, handmade crafts and lots more. Enjoy homegrown— homemade goodies. Buying Local. Buying local fruits, vegetables and homemade goodies is a big part of the Blue Ridge experience, especially when it includes a visit to Mercier Orchards, largest orchard in the southeast and family farm for 65 years. You can pick apples off the tree, buy fresh apple cider Don’t miss the train! Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which runs along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Board the train at the historic depot in Blue Ridge. The view changes with the seasons, wildflowers and mountain laurel in the spring, rhododendron in the summer, gorgeous foliage in the fall and a ride with Santa and his elves for Christmas. Special trips are planned throughout the year, including the Easter Eggspress in the spring and Pumpkin Train in the fall. Open April through December. Call 1-800-9341898 or visit www.brscenic.com and the best fried apple pies – a true farm to table experience. Treat yourself to a farm tractor tour and upick strawberries, sweet cherries, blueberries and apples in season. Also see Mountainview Orchards, a traditional apple orchard and fruit market, and eat good Southern food at the Cider House Café. Cool Places The Blue Line – Find the Blue Line in McCaysville and stand in two states at one time! The line marks the place where Georgia and Tennessee meet. Vacation Planner Look for the Vacation Planner in the back pages of this Guide. 7. # Hiking. Hike the Appalachian Trail to a Local Waterfall Two of the greatest outdoor adventures in the world begin in Fannin County. Both the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye Trails start at the top of Springer Mountain. There are over 300 miles of hiking trails in the area, including short trails suitable for beginning hikers and families. Try this hike to experience the Appalachian Trail and see beautiful Long Creek Falls. Take snacks and lots of water; this is a half-day adventure. Get a map to all our local waterfalls online at www.blueridgemountains.com or at our Welcome Center. Appalachian Trail Hike to Long Creek Falls: From Blue Ridge, go south on Aska Road 13.5 miles to end. Turn right onto Newport Road, go 4.5 miles to end. Turn left onto Doublehead Gap Road and continue on this road about .8 miles to intersection with dirt-gravel USFS Road 58 intersecting sharply from right. Turn onto FS 58 and continue into forest and uphill 5.3 miles to Three Forks. The parking area is on the right at Noontootla Creek, a beautiful trout stream. The trail to Long Creek Falls is on the left. Float the Beautiful Toccoa River. The most popular family pastime in the summer is probably tubing the clear, chilly Toccoa River either above the Lake Blue Ridge dam on Aska Road or below in McCaysville. But there are lots of ways to enjoy our rivers, streams and lakes, including rafting the exciting Ocoee River, renting canoes or kayaks, pontooning or jet skiing on Lake Blue Ridge, or even surfing on the river or the lake. 8. # Rafting & Tubing. Rafting, Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Surfing • Eagle Adventures, 800-288-3245, www.eagleadventures.com • Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, Blue Ridge, 706-258-3479, www.jonrontro.com • Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking, 706-258-2411, www.blueridgemountainkayaking.com • Eagle Adventures, 800-288-3245, www.eagleadventures.com • Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, Blue Ridge, 706-258-3479, www.jonrontro.com • Ocoee Adventure Center, 888-723-8622, www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com • Ocoee Rafting, 800-251-4800, www.ocoeerafting.com • Raft One, 423-505-2954, www.raft1.com • Rolling Thunder River Company, McCaysville, 800-408-7238 or 706-492-5720, www.rollingthunderriverco.com • Southeastern Expeditions, 800-868-7238, www.southeasternexpeditions.com • Surf Blue Ridge, 706-889-8747, www.surfblueridge-sup.com • Toccoa River Adventures, McCaysville, 706-492-5280, www.toccoariveradventures.com • Toccoa Valley Campground, Blue Ridge, 706-838-4317, www.toccoavalleycampground.com • Wildwater LTD., 800-451-9972, 423-496-4904, www.wildwaterrafting.com Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences Marinas & Boat Rentals • Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 5 miles off old US 76, Blue Ridge, 706-632-2618. Fishing, boating supplies, pontoon and jet ski rentals, boat ramp and storage. • Mountain View Marina and Bear Paw Resort, 200 Dean Aldrich Road, Murphy, N.C., 828—644-5451, www.mountainviewmarina.com 9. # Playing in the Water. Discover Natural Water Parks The best water parks are those created by nature. Morganton Point on Lake Blue Ridge is a Chattahoochee National Forest recreation area with camping, fishing, swimming beach and picnic areas. Another favorite spot for families is the Ocoee Whitewater Center just over the Tennessee state line, where the Olympic kayak slalom course is perfect for wading and sliding over the rocks when the river is not Ride Horseback on Mountain T rails Our riding stables specialize in family trail rides for kids of almost all ages. Open year round with seasonal hayrides and evening wagon rides with campfire dinners. Call for reservations and to book special group events. running (weekdays). The Whitewater Center is also a great place for hiking and biking with kids. Be sure to bring water shoes for the kids at either location. 10. Cool Places Morganton Point: From Blue Ridge follow Hwy 515 east toward Blairsville and turn right at the junction with Hwy 60 to Morganton. In Morganton, stay straight until you see the signs to Morganton Point; turn right and go ? mile to the park entrance. Ocoee Whitewater Center: From Blue Ridge, follow Hwy 5 north to McCaysville, turn left at the end and follow Hwy 68 to Hwy 64. Exit to Hwy 64, turn left and drive east about 5 ? miles to the Whitewater Center. Horseback Riding. Riding Stables • -- Adventure Trail Rides, Cherry Log, GA, 706-2582276, www.adventuretrailrides.com -- Blanche Manor Ranch, Copperhill, 706-455-7433, www.blanchemanor.com -- Muletop Mountain Outfitters, 706-632-7055, www.mtmoutfitters.com -- North Georgia Equestrian Tours, 706-455-6780, www.alldaytrailrides.com Catch a Trophy Trout Fannin County is the Trout Capital of Georgia. There are over 100 miles of great trout fishing rivers, creeks and streams in the area, including Jack's River, Conasauga River, Toccoa River, Rock Creek, Noontootla Creek and Cooper Creek. Please consult the Georgia Guide to Trout Fishing, available free at the Welcome Center, for details as to season, creel limits and size restrictions. 11. Top 12 Blue Ridge Experiences Spend Quality Time with Family & Friends. Fishing. Fishing & Outdoor Guides • Blue Ridge Fly Fishing, 706-258-4080, www.blueridgeflyfishing.com • Blue Ridge Fly Fishing & Canoe Guides, Blue Ridge, 706-838-5515, www.blueridgeflyfishingguides.com • Noontootla Creek Farms, 706-838-0585, www.ncfga.com • Reel Angling Adventures, 706-838-5259, www.reelanglingadventures.com • SharperBites, Blue Ridge, 706-632-7051, www.sharperbites.com • Upper River Adventures, Blue Ridge, 800-206-8024, www.upperriver.net Cool Places Great places to try your hand at casting for trout are Tammen Park in Blue Ridge, Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville and the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery in Suches. Fishing for kids: The Lilly Pad on Aska Road. Whether it’s playing Scrabble or Monopoly in your cabin, hiking to a waterfall, going to a festival or the Swan Drive-in, the best thing about visiting Georgia’s Blue Ridge is spending quality time with family and friends. For special occasions, holidays, reunions, weddings or anniversaries, create lasting memories of quality time well spent in the mountains. Let us help you plan your special event–call 1-800-899-mtns. 12. Celebrating. Cool Places Swan Drive-In One of three remaining drive-in theaters in Georgia, offering first run movies on weekends. Call 706-632-5235 to see what’s playing, or see the website at www.swan-drive-in.com. Located at 651 Summit Street in Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge Community Theater Our new theater offers live theater and live music year round. Call 706-632-9223 or see www.blueridgecommunity theater.com for info and reservations. Located at 2591 East First Street in Blue Ridge. F a n n i n Take a Scenic Drive in the Mountains Georgia Mountain Parkway: Approximate Mileage: 65 miles To experience Georgia’s favorite scenic drive, follow Interstate 575 from Atlanta northward on the Georgia Mountain Parkway , which includes the towns of Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Blairsville. Southern Highroads Trail Approximate Mileage: 360 miles Experience the scenic beauty, diversity and rich history found C o u n t y on the Southern Highroads Trail, a loop drive through the mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. www.southernhighroads.org Fannin County Self-Guided Driving Tours Self-guided driving tours through Fannin County and the Copper Basin are available at the Chamber of Commerce W elcome Center in Blue Ridge. www.blueridgemountains.com Georgia’s Blue Ridge Vacation Planner More Cool Places & Things to Do Biking & Mountain Biking Cycle South, Inc. 544 E. Main St., Ste. 3 Blue Ridge 706-635-3533 www.cyclesouth.net Cartecay River Bike Shop 131 North Main Street Ellijay 706-635-2453 www.cartecaybikes.com Bowling Fannin Lanes Bowling Center 4115 E. First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-2064 Family Photos River Junction Olde Tyme Portraits & Family Photos 534 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-7474 Farms & Orchards Vinyards Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market 400 West Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-4552 www.blueridgefarmersmarket.com www.southerntreeplantation.com Cartecay Vineyards 5704 Clear Creek Road Ellijay 706-698-9463 www.cartecayvineyards.com Gem Mining & Putt Putt Golf Huck’s Lost Mine 500 E. Main St., Ste. 101 Blue Ridge 706-258-6463 Blue Ridge Rental Cabins 706-633-3211, www.blueridgerentalcabins.com Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals 877-686-7378, www.mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com A River Retreat 770-509-1043, www.ariverretreat.com River Dwelling 404-309-7248, www.riverdwelling.com Wildlife Tours Blue Sky Cabin Rentals 678-313-1293, www.blueskycabinrentals.com Mountain Paws Cabin Rentals 706-781-3892, www.mountainpawscabinrentals.com A Rooster’s Roost 239-822-6636, www.ngacabin.com Shady Springs Cabin 828-606-9655, www.shadyspringscabin.webs.com A Shady Springs Cottage 706-492-3513, www.shadyspringscottage.com The Lodge at Morganton 770-886-4909, http://tour.getmytour.com/29563 Above The Clouds Cabin Rental 866-328-2267, www.cabininthemtns.com Toccoa House LLC 877-868-5382, www.toccoahouse.com Dewar Wildlife Trust 2031 Lowery Road Morganton 706-374-5109 www.dewarwildlife.org Zip Lines & Canopy Tours The Lilly Pad 24 Adelaide Dr. Blue Ridge 706-534-1317 www.lillypadvillage.com Firewire Zip Lines 1408 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge 706-946-1010 www.firewireziplines.com Ghost Tours The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure 1408 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-46-1010 www.theblueridgecanopyadventure.com Blue Ridge Ghost Tours 706-455-9866 Golf Courses Copper Basin Golf Club 5765 Highway 64 Copperhill 423-496-3599 www.copperbasingolfclub.com Old Union Golf Course 78 Scores Point Blairsville 706-745-4653 www.olduniongolf.com Helicopter Tours Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours 1512 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-633-9391 www.blueridgehelicopters.com Accommodations Cabins & Mountain Home Rentals Vacation Rental Companies 1 My Mountain Cabin Rentals 800-844-4939, www.1mymountain.com 1st Class Cabin Rentals 877-277-5409, www.firstclasscabins.com Mining Museum Above the Rest Luxury Cabins 706-374-2057, www.abovetherestcabins.com Ducktown Basin Museum 212 Burra Burra Street Ducktown, TN 423-496-5778 Acorn and Mountain Escapes Cabin Rentals 877-537-2273, www.mecabins.com Spa & Fitness Centers Aska Toccoa Riverhouses 770-655-5266, www.toccoariverhouses.com Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Hwy 5) Blue Ridge 706-632-3411 www.mercier-orchards.com Bodyplex, LLC 140 Progress Circle, Ste 7 Blue Ridge 706-946-2639 Mountain View Orchards 2984 Mobile Road McCaysville 706-492-7753 Curves for Women 4143 East First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-5977 Hillcrest Orchards 9696 Highway 52 East Ellijay 706-273-3838 www.hillcrestorchards.com Downtown Blue Ridge Fitness 105 Mountain Street Blue Ridge 706-946-3488 Southern Tree Plantation 2531 Owltown Road Blairsville 706-745-0601 Teatrees Boutique Spa 588 East Main St., Ste. E Blue Ridge 706-851-7357 Serenity in the Mountains Hair, Nails & Body Spa 59 McKinney Road Blue Ridge 706-258-2244 www.serenityinthemountains.com Black Bear Cabin Rentals 888-902-2246, www.blackbearcabinrentals.com Blanche Manor Yurts 706-633-7474, www.blanchemanoryurts.com Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins 877-564-2762, www.blueridgemtncabins.com Blue Ridge Mountain Getaway 877-237-1211, www.ablueridgemountaingetaway.com Cabin in the Mountains Vacation Rentals, LLC 706-946-2007, www.cabininthemtns.com Mountain River Cabins 770-977-5391, www.mountainrivercabins.com Cabin Rentals of Georgia 800-609-5170, www.cabin-rentals-of-georgia.com Mountain Top Cabin Rentals, LLC 706-258-6220, www.mountaintopcabinrentals.com Copperhill Country Cabins 423-496-5225, www.copperhillcabins.com Nevaeh Cabin Rentals 706-258-2460, www.nevaehcabinrentals.com Crossrock Cabin Rentals 877-376-5032, www.cabinsinblueridgega.com Paradise Cabins, Resort & Spa 877-745-7483, www.paradise-cabins.com Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals 877-628-3353, www.cuddleupcabinrentals.com Rainbow Cabins 706-258-3678, www.rainbowcabins.com Escape to Blue Ridge 866-618-2521, www.escapetoblueridge.com Sliding Rock Cabins 866-666-2224, www.slidingrockcabins.com Georgia Cabins and Land Rentals 706-455-3109, www.georgiacabinsandland.com Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals 866-422-2467, www.southerncomfortcabinrentals.com Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals 877-656-7368, www.georgiamtncabins.com Starry Night Vacation Rentals 706-851-5197, www.starrynitecabins.com J.P. Ridgeland Cabin Rentals 888-889-0335, www.rentblueridgecabins.com Stress Buster Vacation Rentals & Mgmt. 706-635-3952, www.stressbuster-vacationrentals.com Kaylor Mountain Cabins 706-632-7100, www.kaylormtncabins.com Majestic Mountain Getaways 706-379-9929, www.majesticmountaingetaways.com Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals 706-502-1074, www.morningbreezecabinrentals.com Mountain Adventure Vacations Cabin Rentals, 706-633-0513, www.mountainadventurevacations.co m Mountain Escapes.com 888-908-1161, www.mountainescapes.com Mountain Getaway Cabin Rentals 866-862-2246, www.mtngetawaycabins.com Bellcamp Cabins 877-656-7368, www.georgiamtncabins.com Blue Ridge Luxury Cabin-Solitude 678-462-7911, www.blueridgeluxurycabin.com Blueberry Lane Cabin Rental 706-455-9799, www.cabins-fitness.com Toccoa Pearl 772-299-3129, www.toccoapearl.com Blue Ridge Lodge & RV Park 706-374-0032, www.brlodgervpark.com Comfort Inn & Suites 888-223-7776, www.comfortinnofblueridge.com Days Inn 800-325-2525, www.daysinn.com Douglas Inn & Suites 877-416-3664, www.douglasinn.com Toccoa River Retreat LLC 770-893-4156, www.vrbo/250292 Ramada Ltd. of Blue Ridge 706-632-4444, www.the.ramada.com/blueridge13035 Tuckaway Ridge 954-663-3036, www.tuckawayridge.com Serenity Luxury Suites 706-258-2244, www.serenityinthemountains.com Valhalla, LLC 404-314-8454, www.vrbo.com/97700 Lodges Cabin the Clouds 954-562-6271, www.cabintheclouds.com Wally’s Wonderland 404-784-1683, www.wallyswonderland.com Creekside Cabin Sleeps 8 679-296-8696, www.mycreeksidecabin.com Wilderness Creek Falls Mountain Club 877-606-0004, www.wildernesscreekfalls.com Eskape Rentals LLC 561-866-9350, www.masterpeachcabin.com Vacation Rental Websites Firefly Fishing Lodge & Retreat 706-374-4489, www.fireflyfishinglodge.com Hotels & Motels Home Away www.homeaway.com/vacationrentals/georgia/blue-ridge Whitepath Lodge, Ellijay 706-276-7199, www.whitepathlodge.com Resorts Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 706-379-4600, www.brasstownvalley.com Bed & Breakfast Inns Aska Lodge 706-632-0178, www.askalodge.net Fisherman’s Retreat 706-374-2948, www.vrbo.com/75864 Aska Mountain Mill B & B 888-854-1968, www.mountainmillcabin.com Georgia Luxury Vacation Rentals 706-374-2248, www.georgialuxuryvacationrentals.com Whispering Pines Campground 706-374-6494; www.whisperingpinescampground.com Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast, Blue Ridge, 706-632-0222, www.blueridgeinnbandb.com Hiker’s Cabin 706-455-5323, www.hikerscabin.com Private Campgrounds Cabins by Owner Kandra Lakeside Cabin 877-804-6595, www.vrbo.com/186334 Horse Creek Stable and Lodging 706-455-3060, www.horsecreekstableandlodging.com Blue Ridge Mineral Springs RV Park 706-632-5010, www.blueridgemineralspringsrvpark.com The Company House, Ducktown TN 800-343-2909, www.companyhousebandb.com Jonica Gap Campground 706-374-5465, www.jonicagapcampground.com The Fernbrook Inn 404-272-0080, www.thefernbrookinn.com Toccoa Valley Campground 706-838-4317, www.toccoavalleycampground.com The Hearthstone Lodge, Chatsworth 706-695-0920, www.thehearthstonelodge.com Whispering Pines Campground 706-374-6494, www.whisperingpinescampground.com The Martyn House 706-635-4759, www.themartynhouse.com Sundance Cabin Rentals 877-226-6572, www.cabinsbysundance.com 1 and Only Mountain Blessings 904-797-2091, www.vrbo.com/51162 1-2-1 Cabin Rentals 866-886-9463, www.2-unwind.com 3 Bears Cabin 404-762-5515, www.bluejaycabins.com Little Cabin in the Woods 706-374-3078, www.vrbo.com/320929 Lost Valley Lodge 239-850-8050, www.lostvalleylodge.com Mountain High Living LLC 706-632-3600, www.rentgeorgiacabins.com Restaurants Fine Dining Blue Ridge Brewery 187 Depot Street Blue Ridge 706-632-6611 Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille 588 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-946-5100 Cucina Rustica 76 Forge Mill Crossing Morganton 706-374-7474 Harvest on Main 576 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-964-6164 Serenity Garden Cafe 657 E. Main Street Blue Ridge 706-258-4949 The VH/Blue Orleans Bistro 224 West Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2275 Southern Style Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q 3870 East First Street Blue Ridge 706-632-6996 Bumblebee’s Café 5850 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-946-2337 Cider House Café 2984 Mobile Road McCaysville 706-492-7753 Joe’s BBQ 3365 East First St. Blue Ridge, 706-946-2727 Pete’s Place 83 Dunbarton Farm Road Blue Ridge 706-946-0222 Sister’s Restaurant 65 Josh Hall Road Blue Ridge 706-946-6015 The Village Restaurant 4131 East First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-2277 Yellow Jacket Restaurant 2755 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge 706-492-3475 Fun Eateries Angelina’s Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen 3640 East First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-3354 Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory 11 Mountain St. Blue Ridge 706-632-6503 Danielle’s Great Eats Deli 611 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-3094 Iron Bridge Café & General Store 8436 Aska Road Blue Ridge 706-632-5060 L & L Beanery Bakery Cafe 260 West Main Street, Ste A Blue Ridge 706-632-3242 Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Hwy 5) Blue Ridge 706-632-3411 Sue’s 3855 E. First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-2960 The Vine of Blue Ridge 632 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-946-8463 The Whistle Stop Grill 500 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-946-2466 Bakeries Boo Bear’s Bake Shoppe 3139 Blue Ridge Drive Hwy 5 Blue Ridge 706-964-6554 The Traveling Baker Blue Ridge 706-258-3493 Checkers 6 Windy Ridge Circle Blue Ridge 706-632-2054 DQ Grill & Chill 380 Progress Circle Blue Ridge 706-258-2883 Royal Waffle King Highway 515 & 76 Connector Blue Ridge 706-632-7200 Subway 2800 Scenic Drive Blue Ridge 706-632-6699 Zaxby’s 4017 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-632-5055 Catering/Chef Services Cabin Cuisine 706-633-6734, www.cabincuisine.com Catering By Cindy 706-374-5898, www.cateringbycindy.com In Sister’s Kitchen Chef Nancy Blackadar, RN, BSN www.insisterskitchen.com 706-781-7004 Taste of Joy 678-454-0902 Shopping Antiques Blue Ridge Antiques 733 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-7871 Blue Ridge Professional Merchant 150 West Main St. Blue Ridge 706-455-4183 Sycamore Crossing 531 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-3366 Woodland Express Mini Mall 108 Blue Ridge Drive McCaysville 706-964-6531 Taste of Amish 2460 East First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-8589 Walhala Ridge Furnishings 679B East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-0332 ssShiney Baubles 701 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2683 North Georgia Sports Zone 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd. Blue Ridge 706-632-3700 The Little Shop Big Heart, Inc. Hallmark Cards & Gifts 781 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-3603 Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories U.S. Only LLC 11 Mountain Street Blue Ridge 706-946-4872 N & N Florist & Craft Shop, Inc. 4084 East First Street Blue Ridge 706-632-2446 Adorables Consignment 5900 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-632-6111 Gift & Specialty Shops Out of the Blue, Inc. 647 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-258-2750 Benchmark of Palm Beach 678 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-258-3553 Fishbone Studios 425 West First St. Blue Ridge 706-632-6855 Blue Ridge Adventure Wear 661B East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-3991 High Country Art & Antiques 715 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-6882 Blue Ridge Fly Fishing 490 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-1880 High Country Picture Framing 491 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-258-2987 Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters 500 East Main Blue Ridge 706-258-3232 Multitudes Gallery in Hampton Square 801 B East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-1718 Cohutta Outdoors 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd. Blue Ridge 706-946-5638 The Art Center Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn. Old County Courthouse – 420 West Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-2144 El Rio Mexican Restaurant 23 Ocoee St. Copperhill, Tenn. 423-496-1826 Mountain Decor & Furnishings Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant 5004 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-632-3998 Abernathy’s Complete Home Furnishings 3310 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge 706-492-3071 Burger King 3960 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-632-6790 Mountain Blooms 866- Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge 706-632-6959 Art Galleries & Studios Mexican Arby’s 3997 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge 706-632-0104 Paula’s Wardrobe 500 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-946-6405 Blue Mountain Music & Gems 3397 East First St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2736 Turning Leaf Wood Art 651 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-6625 Fast Food Town & Country Furniture 266 Orvin Lance Drive Blue Ridge 706-632-8280 Design Re-Find 146 Depot Street Blue Ridge, 706-946-2030 Jerry’s Mountain Furniture 1014 Aska Road Blue Ridge 706-632-6467 The Diamond Center 5701 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge 706-632-2299 Gawdy Baubles 135 Roberts Way Blue Ridge 770-402-7828 Glitzy Chicks 723B East Main St. 706-632-3202 Humanity 588 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, 706-632-1850 Majestic Child 624 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-8327 Mountain Casuals Valley Village Center 4199 East First Street Blue Ridge 706-632-7820 Parker’s Clothing 2800 Scenic Drive Blue Ridge 706-632-5151 Blue Ridge Bird Seed 611 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2473 Blue Ridge Knife Company 534 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-946-6634 Christmas is Here 111 Ocoee Street Copperhill, Tenn. 423-496-1166 Cohutta Country Store 83 Dunbarton Road Blue Ridge 706-946-6366 Country Stitches 30 West Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-3070 Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods 534 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-374-4239 Runway Fireworks 400 Ocoee St. Copperhill 423-496-9007 Silks for Le$$ 411 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-9241 Smelter’s Grist Mill 400 Ocoee Street Copperhill 423-496-9007 The Chocolate Express 634 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-6517 The Mercantile at Blue Ridge 636 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-6636 Three Dog Outfitters 11 Mountain Street Blue Ridge Three Sister’s Fudge East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-258-4574 The Sweet Shoppe 576 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-6886 Wrapsody in Blue 652 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2700 E. Quinn Bookseller LLC 691 E. Main St. Blue Ridge 706-258-2665 Fezziwigs 544 East Main St. Blue Ridge 706-632-3399 Floral Creations 270 Summit St. Blue Ridge 706-62-5006 Gatewood Hall Gracious Home 165 Depot Street Blue Ridge 706-946-6246 George’s Butcher Shop 20 Wells Connector Murphy, N.C. 828-837-7878 Huck’s General Store 500 East Main St. Blue Ridge 866-603-HUCK Love Dogs (and Cats Too!) 777 East Main Street Blue Ridge 706-632-8668 Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge 706-632-3411 Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Centers 152 Orvin Lance Drive (on the hill behind CVS Pharmacy) PO Box 1689 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 and Downtown Blue Ridge Depot in the Little Red Caboose 800-899-mtns BlueRidgeMountains.com