Sightseeing
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrBlue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StBlue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdGibbs Gardens is a world class gardens located in Ball Ground, GA, a short drive from Blue Ridge! It’s worth it for a beautiful stroll through gardens of all styles and especially in the springtime when the daffodils bloom!
Check their website for hours as they close in the winter and don’t open again till early spring when the flowers bloom again.
Gibbs Drive
Gibbs DriveGibbs Gardens is a world class gardens located in Ball Ground, GA, a short drive from Blue Ridge! It’s worth it for a beautiful stroll through gardens of all styles and especially in the springtime when the daffodils bloom!
Check their website for hours as they close in the winter and don’t open again till early spring when the flowers bloom again.
Tank Town USA
10408 Appalachian HwyWhen in Georgia. 😂
Be prepared for a winding and bumpy adventure to get to the parking lot, but after you are there, the hike down and over the bridge is awesome! There are plenty of spots along the river to have a picnic, a small fire, or relax after a long hike. 4WD or larger vehicle recommended.
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Be prepared for a winding and bumpy adventure to get to the parking lot, but after you are there, the hike down and over the bridge is awesome! There are plenty of spots along the river to have a picnic, a small fire, or relax after a long hike. 4WD or larger vehicle recommended.
Food scene
Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdChester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StThe Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StBlack Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StSerenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton TrailFannin Brewing Company
3758 E 1st StMasseria Kitchen+Bar
67 Roberts WayGreat pizza and apps with an outdoor space that allows dogs!
Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st StFun atmosphere, local music, yummy pizza!
Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StGood burgers, beers, and outdoor deck that allows dogs!
The General Ledger
Great coffee + lattes + small pastry/breakfast bites. Nice back porch with plenty of seating!
41 locals recommend
Das Kaffee Haus
612 E Main StGreat coffee + lattes + small pastry/breakfast bites. Nice back porch with plenty of seating!
City/town information
A little German inspired town in the North GA mountains, about 1.5 hour drive from Blue Ridge due to the mountain, winding road to get there. A great day trip!
Helen Ga
A little German inspired town in the North GA mountains, about 1.5 hour drive from Blue Ridge due to the mountain, winding road to get there. A great day trip!