Thomas & Kristin’s Guidebook for Blue Ridge
Food Scene
We eat Pink Pig almost every weekend. Open Thursday-Sunday. It’s been a family owned restaurant that’s been around for years. Great BBQ, but I always get the grilled chicken with sweet potato fries & garlic salad (made from scratch dressing)!
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Pink Pig
824 Cherry Log StWe eat Pink Pig almost every weekend. Open Thursday-Sunday. It’s been a family owned restaurant that’s been around for years. Great BBQ, but I always get the grilled chicken with sweet potato fries & garlic salad (made from scratch dressing)!
The BEST seafood around. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
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Jolly Roger seafood
2414 E 1st StThe BEST seafood around. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
One of our favorite places to eat! Amazing Japanese food.
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Kizuna Japanese Restaurant
140 Progress CirOne of our favorite places to eat! Amazing Japanese food.
If you’re looking for a nicer place to go one night, this would be my choice. Not really a family place if you have smaller children, but perfect for a special date night.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StIf you’re looking for a nicer place to go one night, this would be my choice. Not really a family place if you have smaller children, but perfect for a special date night.
No one does food like Danny! He and his wife grow a majority of their fruits/vegetables in their own garden! If you’re downtown Blue Ridge, this is the place to go!
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StNo one does food like Danny! He and his wife grow a majority of their fruits/vegetables in their own garden! If you’re downtown Blue Ridge, this is the place to go!
Our second favorite place for BBQ. If you go, get the skillet brownie for dessert—so good!
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Carroll's Barbeque
39 Lance StOur second favorite place for BBQ. If you go, get the skillet brownie for dessert—so good!
Great seafood at a great price in Blairsville.
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Mike's Seafood Market
40 A Butternut CrossingGreat seafood at a great price in Blairsville.
Kenny's Pizza & Subs
64 Toccoa AveOur favorite place to get pizza!
The best burgers in town. Small & family owned in Blue Ridge for years!
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Sue's Burgers :)
3855 E 1st StThe best burgers in town. Small & family owned in Blue Ridge for years!
The only place to eat with a view of Lake Blue Ridge. Very casual. Located at Blue Ridge Marina.
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Boat Dock Bar & Grill
335 Marina DrThe only place to eat with a view of Lake Blue Ridge. Very casual. Located at Blue Ridge Marina.
La Pizzeria at Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdThe General Ledger
My personal favorite restaurant downtown…
The Sweet Shoppe
721 E Main StDESSERT!!!!
Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
Nomad Market
45 Lake DrThe best breakfast and sandwiches
The best biscuit you’ll ever eat…burgers are also 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
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Trailer Drive-In
2691 E 1st StThe best biscuit you’ll ever eat…burgers are also 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Shopping
kAlon Clothing
662 E Main StStop by and see Thomas’ sister for some amazing leggings and cozy clothes!
Owned by two Blue Ridge locals, a great place for cute clothes!
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Juliana's Boutique
671 E Main StOwned by two Blue Ridge locals, a great place for cute clothes!
My kids favorite store in downtown Blue Ridge! Candy & toys—we love Huck’s!
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Huck's General Store
500 E Main StMy kids favorite store in downtown Blue Ridge! Candy & toys—we love Huck’s!
Great place for Blue Ridge branded gear!
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Blue Ridge Cotton Company
550 E Main StGreat place for Blue Ridge branded gear!
Best outfitters store in Blue Ridge! Let Lynda get you geared up for your mountain adventure!
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Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
500 E Main StBest outfitters store in Blue Ridge! Let Lynda get you geared up for your mountain adventure!
Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
511 E Main StMercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrOlive + Pine
I always find cute things here!
Best Blue Ridge t-shirts and sweatshirts!
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Blue Ridge Cotton Company
550 E Main StBest Blue Ridge t-shirts and sweatshirts!
Parks & Nature
Blue Ridge Lake Dam
6408 Old Hwy 76Slalom competition venue for 1996 Olympics
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I-Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Slalom competition venue for 1996 Olympics
Long Creek Falls
Turtletown Creek Falls Trailhead
1239 Farner RdEntertainment & Activities
KC Outfitters is owned by my brother, Kory Chastain. He is hands down the best guide in Blue Ridge, and that’s not just because I am a little biased. He’s fished all over the place, but wanted to come back home & share what he loves.
Visit his website to book:
https://www.kc-outfitters.com/
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Toccoa River
KC Outfitters is owned by my brother, Kory Chastain. He is hands down the best guide in Blue Ridge, and that’s not just because I am a little biased. He’s fished all over the place, but wanted to come back home & share what he loves.
Visit his website to book:
https://www.kc-outfitters.com/
This is the place we would recommend if you’re looking to float down the Toccoa River! Look for the pink tubes!
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Toccoa Valley Campground
11481 Aska RdThis is the place we would recommend if you’re looking to float down the Toccoa River! Look for the pink tubes!
Swan Drive In
651 Summit StBlue Ridge Community Theater
2591 E 1st StI-Railway Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StIf you’ve never rafted down the Ocoee River you are missing out!
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Ocoee Rafting
1548 TN-68If you’ve never rafted down the Ocoee River you are missing out!
Cute little place to take kids with putt putt and gem mining
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The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide DrCute little place to take kids with putt putt and gem mining
Cowgirl Up Stables, LLC
327 Cashes Valley RoadOld Toccoa Farm
Perfect place for a round of golf
Essentials
Ingles Markets
5679 Appalachian HwyWalmart Supercenter
97 Commerce DrFood Lion
4295 Old Hwy 76The Home Depot
10012 Blue Ridge DrWineries/Breweries
Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton TrailBear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdGrumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StFannin Brewing Company
3758 E 1st StRelax
Full service spa! Book a day during your stay & go get pampered.
Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney Rd