
Fun Drives:
References:
Sherpa Guides to Eastern North Georgia
Scenic Drives of Union County Georgia
Routes:
Richard Russell Highway from Blairsville
Blood Mountain from Blairsville
Richard Russell, Blood Mountain, Swinging Bridge Super Loop
Woody Glenn Highway – Ellijay to Chatsworth ( Hwy 52 – no good map links)
Eye of the Dragon from Sunrise Grocery in Blairsville
Waterfalls and Hikes
GOOD REFERENCES:
Sherpa Guides to Eastern North Georgia
Atlanta Trails to Georgia Waterfalls
LOCAL FALLS:
Amicalola Falls south east of Ellijay
Ana Ruby in Helen
Benton Mackaye Trail – Morganton to Suches area
Blue Hole in Hiawassee
Cupid Falls in Young Harris
Fall Branch Falls in Cherry Log, between Blue Ridge and Ellijay
Helton Creek southeast of Blairsville
High Schoals in Hiawassee
Jack River Falls west of Blue Ridge near Chatsworth (see Woody Glenn Highway)
Little Rock Creek Falls in Blue Ridge
Long Creek Falls southeast of Blue Ridge
Sea Creek Falls south of Morganton and east of Blue Ridge
Wineries
Tours available from:
Blairsville
Visit the Historic Courthouse and enjoy Seasonal Friday Night Music
Farmer’s Market (Tues, Sat, summer only)
Catch a bite at Chill’n’Fill (hours vary by season)
Visit Brasstown Bald (highest point in the state)
Shop at Blairsville Picker’s Barn – tons of fun stuff
Vogel State Park – hike to the falls, beach, swimming, fishing
Get boiled peanuts and local gear at Sunrise Grocery
Visit Mountain Crossings on Blood Mountain – historic hostel and at Mile 30 of the Appalachian Trail
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Vacation App: (Download before your trip to help plan the perfect vacation!)
Blue Ridge Calendar of Events:
Fish for Trout below the Dam and at Tammen Park Boat Launch
Stroll through town, fun shops, great eats
Visit Blue Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Grumpy Old Men Brewing Company
Ellijay
Expedition Big Foot – a great museum
Gibbs Gardens: (south of Ellijay but worth the trip)
Springer Mountain – where the Appalachian trail Begins!
McCaysville GA / Copperhill TN
Morganton
Murphy

Private Cabin
Tour our private cabins and pick your favorite one

Plan an Event
Schedule an event – from formal to casual, from 2 – 200!

Attend a Public Event
Foraging hikes, cooking classes, art classes and more.