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GEORGIA MOUNTAINS ATTRACTIONS






 Attractions and Things to Do


Explore Ellijay brochure link

Ride along the Toccoa River on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad to experience views.  Riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is an exciting ride where you can enjoy shopping for gifts, souvenirs and antiques in North Georgia Mountains quaint villages. If you can't find what you are looking for in Blue Ridge, you may discover in McCaysville, Georgia or Copperhill, Tennessee where train passengers debark for lunch, exploration and  shopping before returning to the Blue Ridge Georgia depot.  The train ride through the scenic Georgia Mountains overlooking the beautiful Toccoa River is a delightful adventure for everybody.
This sightseeing Blue Ridge train ride starts at the historic 100-year-old depot in Blue Ridge GA where you are welcomed aboard one of the vintage open-air cars or an air-conditioned coach.



Consolidated Gold Mine is the site of the Annual World Open Championships for gold panning.  

Crisson Gold  Mine  Dahlonega (706) 864-6363.

Firewire Zip Lines 1408 Appalachian Hwy Blue Ridge, GA

Cartecay River Experience, LLC 2400 Hwy 52 East Ellijay

Boogie Rivers Tubing Co. 522 River St. Ellijay, GA 30540


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Cherokee Valley Ranch
909 Upper Salem Church Road
Behind The Pickens Co.Airport
Jasper, GA 30143
Ph: 706.692.9277
Fun for the entire family - offering Hay Rides, Horseback Riding...
Year-round Tobogganing and Snow Tubing
ZIP LINE TOURS, Gameroom

In the fall, visit  Burt’s pumpkin farm in the secluded North Georgia Mountains where there are thousands of pumpkin you can choose.  Burt's Pumpkin Farm becomes a sea of orange pumpkins with every type of pumpkin, Indian corn, freshly baked pumpkin pies, breads, cookies, candied popcorn and other yummy treats.  Also offering hay rides.  


Miniature Golf and Batting Cages - Gilmer Golf and Games, Hwy 515  south of Walmart. Play mini golf on one of the most scenic miniature golf courses in the entire state of Georgia. The course has been designed with Mother Nature in mind; rock and water hazards create challenging diversions for the skillful player. Features sparkling blue waterfalls, rushing streams, and lovely gardens.
706-698-GOLF


Kamikaze Paintball Ellijay - 5 tournament size speedball fields with pro shop on site.
372 Eller Rd. Ellijay, GA 706-698-5264


Eagle Mountain General Store at the Coosawattee River Tubing Company at the entrance to the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay offers tubing, kayaking rentals, fly fishing clinics.  If you are planning on being in Ellijay on the weekend, join them on the weekend evenings for one of  many special events. They are having lots of fun things happening at the Eagle Mountain General Store. There will be special events like Pickin' on the Porch, Movies Under the Stars, marshmallow roasts, and much more! Visit our Special Events section on the General Store website to see the latest weekend happenings.
706-635-1609


 a fun place where kids can make their own stuffed animal. They pick their own animal, stuff it, dress it and give it a name with a birth certificate and a cool box. 662 East Main St. Blue Ridge, GA 706-632-8944 (Inside "Twigs to Furniture")

Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - Chattanooga The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum offersr a wide variety of rides to suit your needs. For a quick trip, the Missionary Ridge Local takes only 55 minutes but packs all sorts of excitement from a ride through a Civil War era tunnel to a guided tour of the restoration shop. Looking for something a little longer? Try the Chickamauga Turn, a 6 hour roundtrip ride to historic Chickamauga, Ga.

Swan Drive-In, Blue Ridge
The Swan Drive In Theatre highlights a nostalgic experience of days gone by with current first run movies. Watch a movie outside under the stars or in the privacy of your car just like the old days.

Rainbow Nation of Georgia - Animal refuge and sanctuary is home to chinchillas, emus, and exotic birds. Also be sure to visit the newest addition, the Amicalola Deer Park on Hwy 52.
706-265-4278


Bowling  at Fannin Lanes 4115 East 1st Street Blue Ridge 706-632-2064.

Sugar Creek Raceway - Open seasonally from the third Friday in March to the third Friday in September, this raceway offers dirt track car racing every Friday night on a high banked clay oval track. The gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the races start 7:30 p.m. Located on Sugar Creek in between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. From Blue Ridge, take Scenic Drive, then head south on Sugar Creek. From downtown Ellijay, take Boardtown toward Blue Ridge. Boardtown turns into Sugar Creek. 706-632-9083

John C. Campbell  Folk School Brasstown, NC 28902
John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. Located in scenic Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.
Free concerts are held most Friday nights and feature some of the finest regional and national acts performing old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music. We also offer occasional non-Friday concerts of various, entertaining types, so be sure to check this section often for our upcoming schedule.

Celebrate the rich heritage, history and culture of the Appalachian Mountains at the  annual Fall Festival, featuring  200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance on two stages, craft demonstrations, food, kid's activities and much more.
The Folk School offers numerous nature trails open to the public during daylight hours. You'll find many interesting points on the scenic paths: the Rainbow Bridge, the Herb Garden and the Corn Maiden

The Folk School's Craft Shop represents more than 300 juried craftspeople and features an impressive collection of traditional and contemporary Appalachian craft, including jewelry, pottery, wood, fiber, ironwork, basketry and other disciplines. You'll find marquetry earrings, clay serving platters, turned-wood bowls, functional fireplace poker sets and many more unique items. The Craft Shop is also proud to be the home of the world-renowned Brasstown Carvers.

A book room houses hundreds of instructional and celebratory books on everything from Basketry to Writing. Buy a few art supplies or a CD from our collection of traditional Appalachian music. You can take home a Folk School t-shirt, hat or bag as a souvenir. Find the perfect scenic postcard to tell everyone back home about your visit to the Folk School. Hours
Monday-Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm EST
Sunday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm EST


If you’re visiting the school and decide to join them for a meal in the Olive Dame Campbell Dining Hall, you may see students experience a Pavlovian-type response to the traditional ringing of the red, handforged bell tower that signals the serving of each meal. When it rings, they know they’re in for a savory and nutritious meal amid good camaraderie. Join in  non-denominational blessing at the beginning of each meal, then, in  family-style way, pass around heaping bowls and platters of delicious food.

Chef Steve Cipriano and his staff craft nutritious and tasty menus that are varied and well regarded. The  organic garden provides much of the content of our wonderful salads and fresh vegetable dishes. Vegetarian meal options are always available.







Corn maze design in a10 acre corn field with a pumpkin patch and a barn with concessions.





  hay rides, animals, pumpkins, Christmas trees
Located in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains in Blairsville, GA, Southern Tree Plantation features hay rides, animals, pumpkins and Christmas trees and is loaded with fun for the entire family.








Take a trip to Germany while visiting the lovely Bavarian alpine village of Helen which features cobblestone alleys and German alpine village buildings. The Oktoberfest is held from September to early November and features German food, lederhosen, polka dance music and beer.  Enjoy beer and bratwurst at a streamside bier garten in Helen.  Take a day trip to helen where the BMW. the Volkswagon and beer is celebrated.




On the Southern Belle Riverboat! Take a great Chattanooga cruise along the scenic Tennessee River


Rock City Lookout Mountain
Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders.
Rock City will amaze you, it's in our nature. Only six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is 1700 feet above sea level, with a 100-foot waterfall that cascades down the mountain, and the famous Swing-A-Long bridge that spans nearly 200 feet. This self guided tour along the brow of Lookout Mountain gives visiters a birds eye view from hith atop Lookout Mountain.
Some of Rock City's other features include the climbing wall at Lover’s Leap where you can “See Seven States,” the birds of prey shows, Big Rock Grill and the Fairyland Caverns. In addition Rock City host numerous special events and festivals year round including; the Enchanted Maize, the Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rocktoberfest, Shamrock City and m more.
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten Road
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706-820-2531
800-854-0675

3917 St Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, TN
The thrill of riding “America’s Most Amazing Mile” has delighted guests for over a century. The Incline Railway up historic Lookout Mountain is the world’s steepest passenger railway. In operation since 1895, the Incline is a National Historic site and Mechanical Engineering Landmark. Visit the machine room where the giant gears are put into motion.



Chilhowee Gliderport Highway 411 North, Benton TN, (423) 338-2000
Chilhowee Gliderport offering glider rides soaring over spectacular mountain views. Short ride is 20-25 minutes. Longer ride is 30-35 minutes. Also offers glider rentals & instruction.


Ruby Falls  Chattanooga, TN
Visit Ruby Falls and see America’s deepest commercial cave and the highest, most-visited underground waterfall. Enjoy a guided tour through this fascinating attraction with its 145-foot waterfall, and millions of natural geological formation. At the tours conclusion see the panoramic view from the Lookout Mountain Tower, enjoy the newly rennovated gift shops, and relax on the mountainside deck with a snack.


Raccoon Mountain Caverns is Tennessee’s highest rated cave and is located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We invite you to tour our vast cave system, pan for gemstones, enjoy the thrill of a go-kart ride, or relax by a camp fire while taking in the spectacular views of both Lookout Mountain and Raccoon Mountain.



Smelters Grist Mill & Mill Store
400 Ocoee Street
Copperhill, TN, 37317
(423) 496-9007




Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Parkway, SE
Austell, GA  
Phone: 770-948-9290
The South's premier family theme park featuring thrill rides, Broadway-style shows & attractions. Open weekends, spring and fall, daily during summer.

Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Georgia's #1 attraction offers fun for the whole family features the world's largest exposed granite w/Confederate Carving. With entertainers & crafters, Georgia's 1st 4D Theater, Great Barn, Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, Lasershow Spectacular

Located in downtown Atlanta, this 21-acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games features The Fountain of Rings with four shows daily.

121 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
 800-676-2653
World of Coca-Cola, next to the Georgia Aquarium, is the only place you can explore the complete story-past, present and future- of the world's best-known brand. Thrilling 4D cinematic experience, largest collection of Coke memorabilia ever assembled.

Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Parkway, SE
Austell, GA  
Phone: 770-948-9290
The South's premier family theme park featuring thrill rides, Broadway-style shows & attractions. Open weekends, spring and fall, daily during summer.

Inside CNN Tour:  View what the inside of a news studio looks like. Take the Inside CNN Studio Tour in Atlanta. Tourists take a 50-minute CNN studio tour featuring the Control Room Theater, Special Effects studio and Interactive News Desk section.
Reservations not always required except during busy times are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

CNN Studio Tour Contact Information
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA
(404) 827-2300 or 877-4CNNTOUR


The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world, which houses over 500 different species.

The Pool Room has a family atmosphere which contains an interesting collection of history, memorabilia and pictures about Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and also features the early moonshine runners of Dawsonville. The menu includes the world famous Bully Burgers and freshly cut fries. Located in Downtown Dawsonville. (706) 265-2792.






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