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Things to See
This region of North Georgia has a wealth of unique destinations and one-of-a-kind sights to take in while you're here. From the breathtaking Chattahoochee National Forest to the region's many orchards and wineries, this area is a sightseer's dream. Make sure to check with the local operators in advance for details and schedules. Some of these are seasonal operations that might be closed during certain times of the year. Most can be reached by phone, on the web, or through the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Blue Ridge, GA
This world-famous scenic train ride takes passengers alongside the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville.
www.brscenic.com
North Georgia Waterfalls, North Georgia
North Georgia waterfalls are located in Lumpkin, Banks, Dawson, Union, Fannin, Gilmer, Rabun, Towns, Stephens, Habersham, Murray, White, Walker, Pickens and Dade Counties.
www.jjanthony.com/waterfalls/
Mercier Orchard, Blue Ridge, GA
Over 20 varieties of apples and seasonal fruit including peaches, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and locally-grown produce. This is one of the premier stops for visitors to the area. Taste some of the best baked apple bread and fried pies ever made!
www.mercier-orchards.com
Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, Blue Ridge/Suches, GA
Tour the hatchery and visitor center free of charge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily to learn about the fasinating local natural habitats, fish for trout. Established in 1938 by the U.S. Forest Service, this facility is used to product one million trout per year.
http://www.fws.gov/southeast/chattahoocheeforest/
Swan Drive-In, Blue Ridge, GA
Built in 1955, this is one of the three remaining drive-in theatres left in Georgia, offering first-run movies year-round. Check their website for a list of current movies.
www.swan-drive-in.com
Blue Ridge Inn - The Old Kincaid House, Blue Ridge, GA
Beautifully restored Victorian home built in 1890. Fourteen rooms, eight fireplaces, original hand-carved woodwork. This B&B offersseven guest rooms.
www.blue-ridge-inn.com
Baugh House, Blue Ridge, GA
Owned by the Fannin County Heritage Society, open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/GA/Fannin/state.html
Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel State Park and Brasstown Bald, Blairsville, GA
The Chattahoochee National Forest covers almost 750,000 acres and spans 18 Georgia counties. Our part of the forest is home to Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. It contains the headwaters of every major river in North Georgia, and offers hundreds of waterfalls, mountain lakes and dales, and abundant wildlife. Vogel State Park, within the borders of the Chattahoochee National Forest, is Georgia's second oldest state park.
www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec_head.htm
www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/btb_overview.htm
www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel/
Historic McCaysville, GA
Chartered in 1904, located on the Georgia-Tennessee state line adjacent to Copperhill, Tennessee. Tour historic sites, walk the streets lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants
blueridgemountains.com/mccaysville.html
Rock City Gardens, Chatanooga, TN
Spectacluar overlooks, nature trails, museums, shows, and more in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
www.seerockcity.com/Html/index.htm
Babyland General Hospital, Cleveland, GA
Known the world over as the birthplace of the "hand-stitched" Original Cabbage Patch Kids, BabyLand General Hospital is a very real place.
www.cabbagepatchkids.com/pages/blgh_tour/tour_intro-frame.html
Consolidated Gold Mines, Dahlonega, GA
Take a tour and learn about the mines and mining, even pan for your own gold.
www.consolidatedgoldmine.com
Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, TN/Cherokee, NA
Straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. Beautiful flora and fauna, one of the foremost recreation areas in the United States.
www.nps.gov/grsm/
The Tennesee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN
More than an aquarium, this is a complete nature park with brilliant displays of amphibians, birds, fish, butterfiles and mammals. The park also offers river walks and attractions and a huge 3d Imax Theatre showing nature films that make you feel like you're in the movie, not just watching it.
www.tnaqua.org
The Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA
The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd 2005 and is hailed as the largest aquarium in the world. The Aquarium boasts 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe. You're sure to see things you’ve never seen before!
www.georgiaaquarium.org/
Alpine Helen, Nacoochee Village and Habersham Winery, Helen, GA
Habersham Wineries have been producing award winning Georgia Wines since 1983. Located near the charming Austrian-style village of Alpine Helen, the Nacoochee Village is home to the Georgia Winery and many other unique shops and restaurants.
http://www.helenga.org/
www.habershamwinery.com/
Orr Mountain Winery, Madisonville, TN
Offers a free tour, which includes wine tasting and educational presentaitons on the wine-making process. Learn about harvesting, crushing, fermentation, bottling and labeling.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, Dahlonega, GA
Located just five miles north of the historic Town Square of Dahlonega, GA, Wolf Mountain Vineyardsw represents a 25-acre family-owned wine growing estate.
www.wolfmountainvineyards.com
Three Sisters Vineyards, Dahlonega, GA
Located eight miles northeast of Dahlonega, GA on 184 acres, Three Sisters is proud to be "Dahlonega's first family farm winery".
www.threesistersvineyards.com
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