A Change In Altitude - Blue Ridge, GA
Food Scene
Amazing food & great service! A bit pricey, but great for an adult night out!
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StAmazing food & great service! A bit pricey, but great for an adult night out!
Chesters is fun and a great family-friendly location to grab a quick bite or sit down to watch the game. Great atmosphere and unique menu options!
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StChesters is fun and a great family-friendly location to grab a quick bite or sit down to watch the game. Great atmosphere and unique menu options!
One of my favorite places in all of Blue Ridge! Mercier Orchards is a great place to spend a day picking all different types of fruits throughout the seasons or just to enjoy a great lunch right there in the market! They have an amazing bakery, fantastic experiences, and always friendly staff!
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrOne of my favorite places in all of Blue Ridge! Mercier Orchards is a great place to spend a day picking all different types of fruits throughout the seasons or just to enjoy a great lunch right there in the market! They have an amazing bakery, fantastic experiences, and always friendly staff!
Great wood-fired pizzas, fast & friendly service, and house-made dressings! Casual and budget-friendly. Locally owned-operated!
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Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st StGreat wood-fired pizzas, fast & friendly service, and house-made dressings! Casual and budget-friendly. Locally owned-operated!
Cantaberry
524 E Main StGreat place for lunch. Homemade soups are terrific!
MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs
678 E Main StOur favorite local ice cream place!
The Sweet Shoppe
721 E Main StEntertainment & Activities
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a great family-friendly activity to see the sites of Blue Ridge and north to McCaysville. This can be a bit touristy (shopping especially), but the views make it a worthwhile venture!
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I-Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StThe Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a great family-friendly activity to see the sites of Blue Ridge and north to McCaysville. This can be a bit touristy (shopping especially), but the views make it a worthwhile venture!
A historical landmark (50+ years)...a great place to catch a classic or current blockbuster!
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Swan Drive In
651 Summit StA historical landmark (50+ years)...a great place to catch a classic or current blockbuster!
Vertigo Pinball
500 East Main StreetLake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrEssentials
Walmart Supercenter
97 Commerce DrGrocery store if you need specific items (rather than Wal-Mart)
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Ingles Markets
5679 Appalachian HwyGrocery store if you need specific items (rather than Wal-Mart)
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5025 Appalachian HwyBlue Mountain Bikes
1408 Appalachian HwyBike rental/repair shop
Pedego Electric Bikes Blue Ridge
11 E Main StElectric bike rental
Drinks & Nightlife
Misty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st StParks & Nature
Lake Blue Ridge has it all! On busy festival weekends, it can be packed with groups and tourists enjoying the festivities...or on any given Tuesday you may feel like the only soul on the beach or lake! You can rent boats, there are entry ramps, there are great fishing spots, and much more! Explore and see what Lake Blue Ridge has to offer!
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Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76Lake Blue Ridge has it all! On busy festival weekends, it can be packed with groups and tourists enjoying the festivities...or on any given Tuesday you may feel like the only soul on the beach or lake! You can rent boats, there are entry ramps, there are great fishing spots, and much more! Explore and see what Lake Blue Ridge has to offer!
Great summary by Atlanta Trails: Amicalola Falls is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks, so expect some company on the trail, especially on fair-weather weekends. While this hike explores some of the park’s lesser-traveled areas on this two-trail loop, the waterfall’s crest and stairs can often be busy with hikers and photographers. We usually try to catch the best views and photos of the falls in early mornings before the crowds arrive.
This trail is about 45-60 mins from the cabin. It is more difficult (LOTS of stairs) and not good for dogs (due to the stairs)
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/amicalola-falls/
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Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Amicalola Falls State Park RoadGreat summary by Atlanta Trails: Amicalola Falls is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks, so expect some company on the trail, especially on fair-weather weekends. While this hike explores some of the park’s lesser-traveled areas on this two-trail loop, the waterfall’s crest and stairs can often be busy with hikers and photographers. We usually try to catch the best views and photos of the falls in early mornings before the crowds arrive.
This trail is about 45-60 mins from the cabin. It is more difficult (LOTS of stairs) and not good for dogs (due to the stairs)
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/amicalola-falls/
Great summary from AT: The Appalachian Trail travels through the Three Forks creek valley in the Chattahoochee National Forest, four miles from its Georgia beginning on Springer Mountain. At Three Forks, this two-mile out-and-back hike explores one of the most beautiful stretches of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, exploring a lush valley on the way to Long Creek Falls. The waterfall, one of the few on the southern stretch of the AT, is a beautiful, rushing cascade that flows under a forest canopy of hemlock, tulip poplar, and rhododendron.
This trail is about 60 mins from the cabin and is moderate difficulty and dog-friendly.
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/trails-georgia/
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Long Creek Falls
Great summary from AT: The Appalachian Trail travels through the Three Forks creek valley in the Chattahoochee National Forest, four miles from its Georgia beginning on Springer Mountain. At Three Forks, this two-mile out-and-back hike explores one of the most beautiful stretches of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, exploring a lush valley on the way to Long Creek Falls. The waterfall, one of the few on the southern stretch of the AT, is a beautiful, rushing cascade that flows under a forest canopy of hemlock, tulip poplar, and rhododendron.
This trail is about 60 mins from the cabin and is moderate difficulty and dog-friendly.
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/trails-georgia/
Great summary by AT: This short, beginner-friendly adventure on the Benton MacKaye Trail explores a scenic, lush forest and visits one of Georgia’s most beautiful waterfalls. While the hike to Fall Branch Falls is nearly all uphill, and mildly challenging, it’s well worth the effort: the waterfall’s double cascades are simply beautiful, framed in gnarly-branched rhododendron and mossy, blocky rocks. It’s one of the top easy hikes near Blue Ridge, thanks to its relatively short distance and wonderfully scenic beauty.
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/fall-branch-falls-benton-mackaye-trail/
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Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek RoadGreat summary by AT: This short, beginner-friendly adventure on the Benton MacKaye Trail explores a scenic, lush forest and visits one of Georgia’s most beautiful waterfalls. While the hike to Fall Branch Falls is nearly all uphill, and mildly challenging, it’s well worth the effort: the waterfall’s double cascades are simply beautiful, framed in gnarly-branched rhododendron and mossy, blocky rocks. It’s one of the top easy hikes near Blue Ridge, thanks to its relatively short distance and wonderfully scenic beauty.
More info: https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/fall-branch-falls-benton-mackaye-trail/
Arts & Culture
A great family activity to see the latest play or musical! Often hosts music acts and group-friendly. blueridgecommunitytheater.com
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Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 E 1st StA great family activity to see the latest play or musical! Often hosts music acts and group-friendly. blueridgecommunitytheater.com