Blue Ridge, GA
The Town
Established as a railroad town in 1886, Blue Ridge, GA sits 90 miles north of Atlanta in Fannin County.
Shops
Browse the art galleries, check out the local fly shop, and sample the local beers or wine as you browse Main St. and beyond.
Outdoors
From hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, or golf, Blue Ridge has endless outdoor offerings to explore.
The Town
Ranked by Southern Living as one of The South's Best Mountain Towns, Blue Ridge, GA sits 90 miles north of Atlanta and features hundred of miles of hiking trails and trout streams. Shops, galleries, breweries, wineries, and restaurants add to the exciting offerings of this beautiful mountain town.
Shops
Start your tour of Main St. with a coffee from Das Kaffee Haus then head over to the Cohutta Fishing Company to pick up all your fly fishing needs before you head down the full stretch of Main St. Browse the outdoor stores like Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters and Blue Ridge Adventure Wear or the multiple gift shops in town.
Be sure to stop at Cantaberry for the chicken salad sandwich or apple pecan spinach salad. Headed out for dinner? Check out Harvest on Main or the Black Sheep as you can’t go wrong with anything on their menus.
Below are some solid choices for food and drink.
The Black Sheep
Harvest On Main
Masseria Kitchen
The Pasta Market
The Dogwood
Grumpy Old Men Brewery
Tipping Point Brewing Company
Cantaberry
Outdoors
From the front door, step out onto the Green Mountain Trail of the Aska Adventure Area. Featuring over 16 miles of trails, you can hike, bike, or run trails straight from the front door.
After you explore those trails, you can find countless more miles to explore including the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail. There are also numerous waterfalls to explore.
If fly fishing is of interest, head over to Cooper Creek, Rock Creek, or Noontootla Creek, or the Toccoa for public access. Check out the local fly shop for advise on flies or to book a guide for private waters.
The outdoor options are endless in Blue Ridge.
