Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
39 experiences
Lake Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA
Clear mountain lake surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Mercier Orchards
Blue Ridge, GA
Fourth-generation orchard, bakery, and hard-cider tasting room.
AnchorBlue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge, GA
Fannin County's cabin-country hub — Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Toccoa River, and Lake Blue Ridge.
AnchorBlue Ridge Scenic Railway
Blue Ridge, GA
Historic scenic train ride along the Toccoa River from downtown Blue Ridge to McCaysville/Copperhill.
AnchorToccoa River Tubing Co.
Blue Ridge, GA
Lazy float on the Toccoa River — shuttle, tubes, and a cooler tube. Family-friendly summer staple.
Pappy's Trout Pond & Tubing
Suches, GA
Local Toccoa River tubing outpost paired with a trout pond — relaxed, off-the-radar mountain stop.
AnchorMercier Orchards
Blue Ridge, GA
Family-run apple orchard, bakery, hard cider house, and U-pick — a Blue Ridge anchor stop.
AnchorFall Branch Falls
Blue Ridge, GA
Short hike to a wide waterfall in the Aska Adventure Area.
AnchorLong Creek Falls
Suches, GA
Appalachian Trail waterfall near Three Forks.
Lake Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA
North Georgia's marquee mountain lake just outside downtown Blue Ridge.
Toccoa River
Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge's signature river — fly fishing, tubing, and the famous swinging bridge.
Lakes & Rivers
Rock Creek (North Georgia)
Rock Creek (North Georgia)
Suches, GA
Hatchery-supported mountain creek deep in Fannin County's national forest.
Wineries & Culinary
Bear Claw Vineyards
Bear Claw Vineyards
Blue Ridge, GA
Family vineyard in the Blue Ridge mountains with a covered patio and weekend tastings.
Wineries & Culinary
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Blue Ridge, GA
Downtown Blue Ridge craft brewery with a taproom and covered patio.
Wineries & Culinary
Angry Hops Brewing
Angry Hops Brewing
Blue Ridge, GA
East Main craft brewery in Blue Ridge with a taproom and weekend live music.
Wineries & Culinary
Tipping Point Brewing Co.
Tipping Point Brewing Co.
Blue Ridge, GA
West Main brewery in Blue Ridge with a taproom on the walkable downtown strip.
Wineries & Culinary
Blue Ridge Brewery
Blue Ridge Brewery
Blue Ridge, GA
Downtown Blue Ridge brewery and taproom.
Wineries & Culinary
Fannin Brewing Company
Fannin Brewing Company
Blue Ridge, GA
Fannin County brewery just off downtown Blue Ridge with a full taproom.
Wineries & Culinary
Misty Mountain Hops
Misty Mountain Hops
Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge brewery / gastropub pouring house and guest beers.
Wineries & Culinary
Cold Creek Taphouse
Cold Creek Taphouse
Chatsworth, GA
Chatsworth taphouse with a rotating draft list on the Cohutta side of the mountains.
Wineries & Culinary
Fightingtown Tavern
Fightingtown Tavern
Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge tavern pouring local and regional craft beers.
Wineries & Culinary
Etowah Meadery
Etowah Meadery
Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge meadery pouring honey-based meads and tasting flights.
Springer Mountain Trail
Blue Ridge, GA
Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail; popular bucket-list hike for AT hikers and North Georgia visitors.
Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail
Cohutta Wilderness near Epworth, GA
Remote Cohutta Wilderness waterfall hike; longer and more rugged, popular with serious hikers.
AnchorBlack Balsam Knob / Art Loeb Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 420, NC
High-elevation bald hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with huge open views.
AnchorGraveyard Fields Loop
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 418.8, NC
Very popular Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall and meadow loop near Black Balsam.
Craggy Pinnacle Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 364, NC
Short high-reward summit hike near Asheville with rhododendron and long-range views.
Linville Falls Trails
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 316.4, NC
Popular waterfall trail network off the Blue Ridge Parkway with multiple overlooks.
Toccoa Swinging Bridge Trail
Suches, GA
Short hike to a long swinging bridge over the Toccoa River; very popular photo stop.
AnchorBenton MacKaye Trail – Fall Branch Falls
Cherry Log, GA
Short waterfall hike near Blue Ridge with access to the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Crabtree Falls Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 339.5, NC
Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall loop with a dramatic 70-foot falls.
AnchorRough Ridge Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 302.8, NC
Very popular Blue Ridge Parkway boardwalk and rock overlook hike near Grandfather Mountain.
Beacon Heights Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 305.2, NC
Short family-friendly overlook hike near Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Craggy Gardens Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 364.4, NC
Rhododendron-heavy Blue Ridge Parkway hike near Asheville with meadow and mountain views.
Mount Pisgah Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 407.6, NC
Classic Asheville-area summit hike with views from the Mount Pisgah area.
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 409.6, NC
Short gravel-road hike to a historic fire tower with wide views near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Skinny Dip Falls / Yellowstone Falls Area
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 417, NC
Popular waterfall stop off the Blue Ridge Parkway; check current trail conditions.
Devil's Courthouse Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 422.4, NC
Short steep paved trail to a dramatic Blue Ridge Parkway overlook.
Waterrock Knob Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 451.2, NC
Short but steep Blue Ridge Parkway summit hike near Maggie Valley and Cherokee.