Blue Ridge

If you live anywhere in the Southeast, you're within driving distance of Blue Ridge, only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575 on the Georgia-Tennessee-North Carolina line. With 106,000 acres of Chattahoochee National Forest, 300 miles of hiking trails and 100 miles of freshwater streams, this charming mountain town makes it easy to unplug and reconnect.

Ride the Blue Ridge Railway

Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, following the Toccoa River. Departing from the historic downtown depot, the train winds through lush forest landscapes, crossing bridges and meandering beside crystal-clear mountain streams. Riders can hop off in charming sister towns McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, for shopping and dining.

Upscale Mountain Charm

Downtown Blue Ridge is known for its walkable streets lined with upscale boutique shops, art galleries, craft breweries and gourmet eateries. Whether you're in the mood for handcrafted pottery, artisan chocolates or fine dining, Blue Ridge delivers unexpected elegance in a mountain setting.

Ocoee River & Toccoa River Adventures

Blue Ridge is within easy reach of the Ocoee River, one of the Southeast’s premier destinations for whitewater rafting. With Class III and IV rapids, this river promises adrenaline-pumping thrills. For a more laid-back experience, the Toccoa River offers calm paddling, tubing, kayaking and fly-fishing opportunities amid beautiful scenery.

Hike the Appalachian Trail

Blue Ridge is one of the gateway towns to the Appalachian Trail, the legendary 2,190-mile hiking route that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Day hikers and thru-hikers alike can enjoy portions of the trail that wind through the North Georgia mountains, offering panoramic views, wildlife sightings and a sense of peaceful solitude.

Romantic Retreats & Retirement

With cozy cabins, scenic sunsets and seasonal foliage that looks straight out of a painting, Blue Ridge is ideal for those looking to slow down. Wine tastings, peaceful mountain views and porch rocking make this a favorite destination for anniversaries, weekend getaways and retirement. Blue Ridge was ranked by Southern Living Magazine as one of South’s Best Mountain Towns and Top Small Mountain Towns for Retirement.