Fictional fantasy worlds meet non-fictional biographies in a mix of genres at the Literary Festival in historic downtown Dahlonega, a…
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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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Wine & Dine at Frogtown Cellars in Dahlonega, GA
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the Dahlonega Plateau — a viticultural area known for its unique…
Savor the Best BBQ in Blue Ridge, GA
Known for fun seasonal events, family-friendly things to do, handmade arts and crafts, out-of-this-world homemade sweets, and outdoor activities in…
Sip & Savor at Wolf Mountain Vineyards
Located less than 60 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery is an award-winning winery offering vineyard cafe…
Enchanting Views at Kaya Vineyard & Winery
Nestled at the top of a picturesque ridge 1,600 feet above elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kaya Vineyard and…
Unlimited Beer at the Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival
Colorful leaves adorn the Blue Ridge Mountains as crisp autumn breezes beckon for a classic fall festival in North Georgia….
Spark Imagination at the Dahlonega Science Festival
Wits and wonder combine at the Dahlonega Science Festival — a brilliant chance to show YOUR kids how cool science…
Sky Entertainment at the Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival in Helen, GA
Look to the skies as colorful and playful designs ascend like floating candies across the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains —…
Dahlonega Gold Museum
Ever visited a museum inside an early 1800s courthouse? Well, as one of the oldest standing courthouse buildings in Georgia,…
Mine Gems, Putt-Putt & Fish at Lilly Pad Village
Kids and kids at heart will fall in love with Lilly Pad Village, a family-friendly outdoor attraction that blends Kids…
Make Memories at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia
Experience local life in the North Georgia Mountains at Meeks Park — established in 1992 and named after Bill Meeks,…
Support Project Chimps by Scheduling a Tour
“Congratulations to the Project Chimps team and its partners on this historic achievement for chimpanzees. I am 100% in support,…