Nate’s Blue Ridge Highlights
Sightseeing
Fantastic family activity! They are famous for their fried pies (supplier for iconic Atlanta restaurant, Varsity) and apple cider doughnuts (personal favorite). Make sure to walk through the apple orchards to soak in the great views!
Apple season: August - December
Go Early - it gets very crowded
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrFantastic family activity! They are famous for their fried pies (supplier for iconic Atlanta restaurant, Varsity) and apple cider doughnuts (personal favorite). Make sure to walk through the apple orchards to soak in the great views!
Apple season: August - December
Go Early - it gets very crowded
Hugely popular scenic train ride. Great for families
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I-Railway Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StHugely popular scenic train ride. Great for families
Fun Activities
Blue Mountain Bikes
1408 Appalachian HwyGreat mountain bike rental shop
Awesome winery with vineyards. Large outdoor seating with lawn and board games to use. Live music on most weekends. Small indoor section as well when the weather is not great.
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Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdAwesome winery with vineyards. Large outdoor seating with lawn and board games to use. Live music on most weekends. Small indoor section as well when the weather is not great.
Axe Throwing Therapy
322 West Main StreetFun for everyone!
Beautiful area on the lake and short hike close to the house!
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Lake Blue Ridge Day Use Area
Beautiful area on the lake and short hike close to the house!
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StFood scene
Great American farm-to-table lunch/dinner option
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StGreat American farm-to-table lunch/dinner option
Nice place for lunch/dinner with a variety of options. Seasonal American dishes & regional beers served in a contemporary, wood- & brick-accented locale
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StNice place for lunch/dinner with a variety of options. Seasonal American dishes & regional beers served in a contemporary, wood- & brick-accented locale
Fantastic poke place. Great fresh fish and unlimited toppings
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Poke' Jon's
3331 East 1st StreetFantastic poke place. Great fresh fish and unlimited toppings
Pub with great food and occasional live music on weekends. Vegan and vegetarian options.
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Misty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st StPub with great food and occasional live music on weekends. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Great setting on the Toccoa River with occasional live music. The trout is the star dish here.
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Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdGreat setting on the Toccoa River with occasional live music. The trout is the star dish here.
Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StFantastic southern food!
Blue Ridge Shops
Tea lovers heaven. Great staff and wide variety of teas to try.
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Tupelo Tea
531 E Main StTea lovers heaven. Great staff and wide variety of teas to try.
Vine
632 E Main StFun place to try local wine
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Crowds
Blue Ridge is exploding in popularity. Make sure to make reservations in advance if you want to eat out and get to town early to grab a parking spot.
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Town Parking
There is usually free parking on the corner of Depot St. and Old US 76. This is not always the case. Get there early to grab a spot!