Guidebook for Blue Ridge Pony Express Cabin

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Guidebook for Blue Ridge Pony Express Cabin

Food Scene

If you enjoy trout this is the place to go several dishes featuring trout. 8055 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska Rd
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If you enjoy trout this is the place to go several dishes featuring trout. 8055 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Southern Charm has a nice atmosphere, good food (great fried chicken, green fried tomatoes and collard greens and some specialty items all at a very affordable price. Note that they do not serve beer or wine. 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main St
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Southern Charm has a nice atmosphere, good food (great fried chicken, green fried tomatoes and collard greens and some specialty items all at a very affordable price. Note that they do not serve beer or wine. 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Guests have mentioned the Patty Melts and Philly Cheese Steaks are wonderful!
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Serenity Garden Cafe
657 East Main Street
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Guests have mentioned the Patty Melts and Philly Cheese Steaks are wonderful!
Known for Hickory-Smoked Pork, Chicken, Beef and Ribs.3870 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Blue Ridge Mountain Mall
618 E Main St
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Known for Hickory-Smoked Pork, Chicken, Beef and Ribs.3870 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Pizza Eatery. 140 Progress Cir #1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta
140 Progress Cir
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Pizza Eatery. 140 Progress Cir #1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This is a resort that has a wonderful buffet but is expensive. Worth a hike up to the top or take the trolley it is well worth the time. 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582
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Bezoekerscentrum Brasstown Bald
2941 GA-180 Spur
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This is a resort that has a wonderful buffet but is expensive. Worth a hike up to the top or take the trolley it is well worth the time. 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582
Sue's has thick creamy milkshakes and this is also a eatery were you can get burgers and fries as well. 3855 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Sue's Burgers :)
3855 E 1st St
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Sue's has thick creamy milkshakes and this is also a eatery were you can get burgers and fries as well. 3855 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Farm To Table restaurant. Great place for breakfast, farm fresh eggs and fress smoked applewood bacon are brought in daily....yummy. 1150 Pat Haralson Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
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The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson Dr
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Farm To Table restaurant. Great place for breakfast, farm fresh eggs and fress smoked applewood bacon are brought in daily....yummy. 1150 Pat Haralson Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
This restaurant is housed in a historic building wonderful place for a special occasion. We have always been impressed with the quality of the food and choice of menu items. 480 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main St
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This restaurant is housed in a historic building wonderful place for a special occasion. We have always been impressed with the quality of the food and choice of menu items. 480 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
We highly recommend Mike's Trackside BBQ they are right on the way to our cabin so take out is easy. Delicious ribs and be sure to order the apples that are stewed in Mountain Dew. 3950 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Mike's Trackside BBQ
3950 E 1st St
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We highly recommend Mike's Trackside BBQ they are right on the way to our cabin so take out is easy. Delicious ribs and be sure to order the apples that are stewed in Mountain Dew. 3950 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
One of our favorites interesting menu and they use organic produce. Sunday brunch is highly recommended. 576 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main St
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One of our favorites interesting menu and they use organic produce. Sunday brunch is highly recommended. 576 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Yummy, cupcakes shop! 721 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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The Sweet Shoppe
721 E Main St
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Yummy, cupcakes shop! 721 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Really, delicious fudge and lots of different flavors to choose from. 662 E Main St D, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Three Sisters Fudge
662 E Main St
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Really, delicious fudge and lots of different flavors to choose from. 662 E Main St D, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
This is a really great Northern Italian Restaurant. Really nice place for a special occasion dinner. 76 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560
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Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill Rd
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This is a really great Northern Italian Restaurant. Really nice place for a special occasion dinner. 76 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560
Great place to pick up some fried pies and fresh apple cider. 5505 GA-52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
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R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52
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Great place to pick up some fried pies and fresh apple cider. 5505 GA-52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
This café and store is located directly across the street from the big Iron Bridge that crosses the Toccoa River. Great burgers and deserts.
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Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska Rd
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This café and store is located directly across the street from the big Iron Bridge that crosses the Toccoa River. Great burgers and deserts.
Small plates & sharing boards focused on cheese & seafood, plus wines, a patio & live music. 116 W Main St #1d, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Bin 322 Wine and Tapas Bar
116 W Main St
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Small plates & sharing boards focused on cheese & seafood, plus wines, a patio & live music. 116 W Main St #1d, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
On a beautiful sunny day this is the place to go get a bite to eat and enjoy Lake Blue Ridge views from the marina. 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina Dr
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On a beautiful sunny day this is the place to go get a bite to eat and enjoy Lake Blue Ridge views from the marina. 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Simple place to go for breakfast. 5850 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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BumbleBee's Cafe
5850 Appalachian Hwy
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Simple place to go for breakfast. 5850 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
If you are coming to Blue Ridge and don't want to cook and are to tired to go out to eat this place is perfect. You can stop in and check out the cooler or place an order to be delivered. 5850 Appalachian Hwy #3, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Chef Eatz
5850 Appalachian Highway
If you are coming to Blue Ridge and don't want to cook and are to tired to go out to eat this place is perfect. You can stop in and check out the cooler or place an order to be delivered. 5850 Appalachian Hwy #3, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Microbrewery 18 craft beers on tap. Fun and relaxing place the seating outside is also nice to enjoy a beer. 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main St
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Microbrewery 18 craft beers on tap. Fun and relaxing place the seating outside is also nice to enjoy a beer. 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fun spot to experience local Copper Hill nightlife and entertainment. Take your best shot at pool or darts while listening to your favorite jukebox tunes. 123 Grand Ave, Copperhill, TN 37317
JJ's Copper Basin Lounge
123 Grand Ave
Fun spot to experience local Copper Hill nightlife and entertainment. Take your best shot at pool or darts while listening to your favorite jukebox tunes. 123 Grand Ave, Copperhill, TN 37317

Everything Else

Chattahoochee National Forest is located just across the river from our cabin. This outfitter offers custom hikes trips.
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Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
500 E Main St
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Chattahoochee National Forest is located just across the river from our cabin. This outfitter offers custom hikes trips.
Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. Fly fish right from our river bank or contact Blue Ridge Fly fishing they have guides that provides service on the Toccoa River.
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Blue Ridge Fly Fishing
490 E Main St
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Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. Fly fish right from our river bank or contact Blue Ridge Fly fishing they have guides that provides service on the Toccoa River.
Our cabin is located in the heart of the Aska Adventure. The Stanley Gap Trail is the closest trail about 5 miles down the road from us. Visit the chamber for more things to do in Blue Ridge.
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Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center
152 Orvin Lance Dr
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Our cabin is located in the heart of the Aska Adventure. The Stanley Gap Trail is the closest trail about 5 miles down the road from us. Visit the chamber for more things to do in Blue Ridge.
Helen is a charming town that looks just like a Bavarian village.
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Helen
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Helen is a charming town that looks just like a Bavarian village.
This is a real 50's drive in movie theater. Fun to take the kids!
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Swan Drive In
651 Summit St
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This is a real 50's drive in movie theater. Fun to take the kids!
This is a real hometown community theater.
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Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 E 1st St
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This is a real hometown community theater.
Nice beach area
Camp Morganton
236 Camp Morganton Rd
Nice beach area
Guests that are coming for mountain biking or white water rafting this is a good spot as they have great nature trails.
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Nantahala National Forest
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Guests that are coming for mountain biking or white water rafting this is a good spot as they have great nature trails.
Check this out as they have concerts, dance, music, art and events
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John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd
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Check this out as they have concerts, dance, music, art and events
Atlanta Airport
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 N Terminal Pkwy
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Atlanta Airport
This is a very old movie theater that is reasonably priced. Heavenly popcorn it is always really fresh!
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Blairsville Cinema
38 Backyard Ln
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This is a very old movie theater that is reasonably priced. Heavenly popcorn it is always really fresh!
Majestic Massage Therapy
12 Wilson Road
Excellent reviews and easy to book appointments.
MyoSante Massage Therapy
7130 Blue Ridge Drive
Excellent reviews and easy to book appointments.

Parks & Nature

2.9 miles from us. Popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail for hikers, or paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River Canoe Trail swinging bridge over the Toccoa River.
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye Trail
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2.9 miles from us. Popular destination for day-hikers, Benton MacKaye Trail for hikers, or paddlers making the journey down the Toccoa River Canoe Trail swinging bridge over the Toccoa River.
Well worth the drive take a short hike up to see these beautiful falls
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Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek Road
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Well worth the drive take a short hike up to see these beautiful falls
Another great waterfall in the area
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Sea Creek Falls
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Another great waterfall in the area
This is a really nice remote location for hiking.
Big Frog Wilderness
This is a really nice remote location for hiking.
This is a Hiking trail that is remote.
Cohutta Wilderness Area East Cowpen Trailhead
This is a Hiking trail that is remote.
Hiking trail in the Ellijay area. This is a nice hiking trail to take the kids as it is self guided. You can look this hiking trail up on line to get more details.
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Rich Mountain Wilderness
626 Newberry Dr
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Hiking trail in the Ellijay area. This is a nice hiking trail to take the kids as it is self guided. You can look this hiking trail up on line to get more details.
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Springer Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Iconic Blue Ridge swinging Bridge.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
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Iconic Blue Ridge swinging Bridge.

Entertainment & Activities

Lake Blue Ridge Marina has Pontoon Boats and Jet Skies that can be rented for the day.
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Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76
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Lake Blue Ridge Marina has Pontoon Boats and Jet Skies that can be rented for the day.
Marina with boat launch facilities rent a pontoon boat or jet ski
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Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina Dr
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Marina with boat launch facilities rent a pontoon boat or jet ski
We have listed three horseback riding facilities in our guide book. Callihan's we would stay has the most beautiful views and best riding experience wonderful cared for horses and trained staff. They are so popular that it is a must to make a reservation and make sure you count everyone or that person could be left without a horse to ride.
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Callihan's Adventure Trail Rides
933 Cashes Valley Rd
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We have listed three horseback riding facilities in our guide book. Callihan's we would stay has the most beautiful views and best riding experience wonderful cared for horses and trained staff. They are so popular that it is a must to make a reservation and make sure you count everyone or that person could be left without a horse to ride.
18 Hole 6536 yd golf Course. Bent grass greens & Bermuda fairways. Open year round with a full stocked pro shop & Putting greens.
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Butternut Creek Golf Course
129 Union Co Rec Rd
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18 Hole 6536 yd golf Course. Bent grass greens & Bermuda fairways. Open year round with a full stocked pro shop & Putting greens.
White water river rafting trips.
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Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes St
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White water river rafting trips.
Campground and Picnic site. You can also rent Kayaks and Tubes from them..
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska Rd
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Campground and Picnic site. You can also rent Kayaks and Tubes from them..
This is farm and apple orchard where you can pick your own fruit depending on the season. They have events throughout the year like children’s bakery tour and wine tasting.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dr
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This is farm and apple orchard where you can pick your own fruit depending on the season. They have events throughout the year like children’s bakery tour and wine tasting.
Wagon and Fireside Dinners and they have year round hay rides too
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Blanche Manor LLC
160 Blanche Manor Ln
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Wagon and Fireside Dinners and they have year round hay rides too
Fun place to take the kids they have train rides, corn maze, tractor pulls, pony rides and petting zoo.
Kernel Kob Corn Maze
Fun place to take the kids they have train rides, corn maze, tractor pulls, pony rides and petting zoo.
Plan a day trip on this magical railroad trip.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot St
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Plan a day trip on this magical railroad trip.
Sports Clay and Bird Hunting
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Noontootla Creek Farms
3668 Newport Rd
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Sports Clay and Bird Hunting
This is an approved ATV Trail
Beasley Knob
This is an approved ATV Trail
The Upper Tellico Off Road Vehicle area consists of approximately 8000 acres located roughly (literally!) 12 miles northwest of Murphy NC....at the very western-most tip of where TN and Georgia meet.
Tellico Road
Tellico Road
The Upper Tellico Off Road Vehicle area consists of approximately 8000 acres located roughly (literally!) 12 miles northwest of Murphy NC....at the very western-most tip of where TN and Georgia meet.
Family off Road Fun!
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow Road
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Family off Road Fun!
Drive a real Tank, Crash a Car or be a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day
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Tank Town USA
10408 Appalachian Hwy
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Drive a real Tank, Crash a Car or be a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day
Fun place for the family they have ATV's that you can rent and great trails.
Moto Mountain ATV Park
1150 Young Loop
Fun place for the family they have ATV's that you can rent and great trails.
Horseback riding they offer trail rides and canopy tours.
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow
Horseback riding they offer trail rides and canopy tours.
Horse back riding guests have told us they are wonderful with families that are beginners. Beautiful trails and really great horses.
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A Step Above Stables
696 Mauney Cir
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Horse back riding guests have told us they are wonderful with families that are beginners. Beautiful trails and really great horses.
Wonderful State Park for going mountain biking, mountain bike trails and nice place for going hiking.
Fort Mountain State Park Road
Fort Mountain State Park Road
Wonderful State Park for going mountain biking, mountain bike trails and nice place for going hiking.
Rent mountain bikes or go river rafting this was the site of the 1996 Olympics.
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Ocoee Wildwater Centrum
4400 US-64
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Rent mountain bikes or go river rafting this was the site of the 1996 Olympics.
Fun place to go in the fall largest pumpkin farm and hay rides.
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Burts Pumpkin & Popcorn Farm
5 Burts
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Fun place to go in the fall largest pumpkin farm and hay rides.
Guided River Trips
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Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking
56 N River Rd
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Guided River Trips

Drinks & Nightlife

Eatery with great burgers and Brewery in Blue Ridge
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Blue Ridge Brewery
187 Depot St
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Eatery with great burgers and Brewery in Blue Ridge
Micro brewery but best known for making authentic German pretzels
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Black Bear Bier Garten
500 East Main Street
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Micro brewery but best known for making authentic German pretzels
Winery with wine tasting
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek Rd
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Winery with wine tasting
This is a wonderful Brewery with good and they even have homemade condiments. They have a nice deck area too.
Fightingtown Creek
This is a wonderful Brewery with good and they even have homemade condiments. They have a nice deck area too.
Lovely winery located in a charming valley.
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Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard Ln
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Lovely winery located in a charming valley.
For guests that enjoy gambling the casino is just a short drive to Murphy, NC
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Pkwy
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For guests that enjoy gambling the casino is just a short drive to Murphy, NC
Winery with live music on Saturday nights.
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Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek Rd
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Winery with live music on Saturday nights.
Lovely winery in a beautiful setting
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Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton Trail
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Lovely winery in a beautiful setting
Another Blue Ridge favorite Brewery.
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main St
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Another Blue Ridge favorite Brewery.

Sightseeing

Atlanta's Civil War Museum many guests have stopped here on the way up to Blue Ridge.
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Atlanta Cyclorama at Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
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Atlanta's Civil War Museum many guests have stopped here on the way up to Blue Ridge.
Famous Civil war spot. This is one of many along highway 75 for our guests that are civil war buffs coming for this specific purpose.
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Ringgold
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Famous Civil war spot. This is one of many along highway 75 for our guests that are civil war buffs coming for this specific purpose.
There are 10 civil war sites along Hwy 75 from Atlanta beltway to the TN boarder. These sites within a 2 hours drive from our cabin.
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Zuidelijk Museum van de Burgeroorlog en Locomotiefgeschiedenis
2829 Cherokee St NW
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There are 10 civil war sites along Hwy 75 from Atlanta beltway to the TN boarder. These sites within a 2 hours drive from our cabin.
This is for guests that are looking for a day trip.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry St
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This is for guests that are looking for a day trip.
This museum is another interesting day trip for the family.
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali Blvd
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This museum is another interesting day trip for the family.
Another day trip idea plan on about a 2 hour drive from the cabin.
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Ghost Town In The Sky
16 Fie Top Rd
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Another day trip idea plan on about a 2 hour drive from the cabin.
The Biltmore Estate is a little over 2 hours drive from the cabin
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Biltmore
1 Lodge St
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The Biltmore Estate is a little over 2 hours drive from the cabin

Shopping

Local art gallery
Turning Leaf Wood Art
651 E Main St
Local art gallery
Antique Store
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High Country Art
715 E Main St
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Antique Store
This is such a unique store Olive Oil and Vinaigrette tasting just like wine tasting. Hundreds to choose from and really knowledge staff. Shipping home is no problem we do it all the time. Really fun place and outstanding product!
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Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
511 E Main St
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This is such a unique store Olive Oil and Vinaigrette tasting just like wine tasting. Hundreds to choose from and really knowledge staff. Shipping home is no problem we do it all the time. Really fun place and outstanding product!
Pick up a bottle of wine and be sure to get some of the Rustic French bread to go with it.
Blue Ridge Candles
500 E Main St
Pick up a bottle of wine and be sure to get some of the Rustic French bread to go with it.
This shop carries gear for hiking.
Terra Outfitters
801 E Main St
This shop carries gear for hiking.