Fannin
County calls itself the "gateway to the mountains."
Blue Ridge is located just 1.5 hours north of Atlanta, within
reach for an afternoon drive and close enough for a stress free
weekend getaway.
Lake
Blue Ridge and the Toccoa river both offer great water recreation
in the summertime months. The Cohutta Wilderness, the largest
National Forest Wilderness in the Eastern United States, has over
30,000 acres of forest land for the hiker, four wheeler, hunter
or horse back rider.
The
town of Blue Ridge is a deal-shoppers paradise as downtown is
overflowing with specialty shops. It is well known for it's antique
shops, art galleries and unique furniture stores. The Blue Ridge
Mountains Arts Association offers all kinds of great art classes
and helps promote local artist in the private art galleries in
town, giving the adventurous shopper lots of choices in the many
talented artist of the area.
The train depot is the center piece of the town, listed on the
National Registry of Historical Places, it is the jewel in the
crown of Blue Ridge. Train rides to Copperhill Tennessee and back
have become a weekend tradition here and usually takes place around
the many festivals held in the town park by the depot.
If
you're just looking for something to do one weekend and you live
in Atlanta. Blue Ridge is just a short drive away. You will literally
feel the stress melt away as you head toward the "Gateway
to the Mountains."
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
3990 Appalachian Hwy
Blue Ridge, GA. 30513
Business: 706-632-5680
1-800-899-MTNS (6867)
Fax: 706-632-2241
Email: chamber@blueridgemountains.com
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