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Plan your Blue Ridge Mountain vacation with our easy-to-navigate North Georgia travel blog! We’ll keep you up to date on fun seasonal events, outdoor activities, and the many things to do in this beautiful part of Southern Appalachia. Whether you’re here to celebrate a honeymoon, reconnect with family or friends, treat your staff to a relaxing mountain getaway, or simply get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the North Georgia mountains of Blue Ridge, Ellijay, and Big Canoe have a lot to offer. Hike trails, ride horses, sip moonshine, romance downtown, pick apples, tap to bluegrass beats, shop for antiques, visit scenic vineyards, and unwind at your Blue Ridge cabin with a mountain view!
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Events in Blue Ridge
Cultivate your own good luck for St. Patrick’s Day with a fun getaway to Blue Ridge, Georgia. You can attend…
Explore North Georgia Moonshine Distilleries
During the prohibition years, visitors to Blue Ridge, Georgia, were hard-pressed to find a good bottle of ‘shine…legally, that is….
14 Annual North Georgia Events Worth Planning For!
Blue Ridge Mountain festivals, dazzling parades, bluegrass beats by the Toccoa River, Appalachian arts and crafts, riveting competitions, poppin’ fireworks,…
Kick Back & Enjoy the Ride — Snow Tubing in North Georgia
When winter settles into the North Georgia Mountains, it’s time to grab an inner tube, ride a magic carpet to…
Explore Eagle’s Rest Park on Mt. Oglethorpe
As the original start of the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Oglethorpe delivers natural beauty and Blue Ridge Mountain charm — the…
Quality Time with Family & Friends at Ellijay Cabin Rentals
Stunning mountain vistas, riverside picnics, hot tub soaks, wine sips by a crackling fireplace, and fun games are just the…
Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in North Georgia
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal with a side of gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views, Southern charm, and memorable moments in North…
Watch the Great Tree Light Up Blue Ridge for Christmas!
Elf hats, jingle bells, and festive tunes alert the North Georgia mountains for Light Up Blue Ridge — an annual…
Head to Blairsville for the Sorghum Festival
Homemade syrup, arts and crafts, games, live music, and a heaping great time await YOU at the 54th Annual Blairsville…
The Essential Guide to Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia
For over 50 years, the annual Helen, GA, Oktoberfest has brought wonderful German traditions of Bavaria to the Blue Ridge…
Planning Your Visit to the Ellijay Apple Festival
Colorful autumn hues decorate the Appalachian Mountains as the Ellijay Apple Festival gets ready to wrap up apple season —…