Blue Ridge Scenic Railway -
Reservations 800-934-1898 - One of the Great attractions in the
mountain area. Everyone loves the train! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a
26-mile round trip train ride from historic downtown Blue Ridge to
McCaysville, Georgia, runs from the spring through the fall.
www.brscenic.com
Brass
Town Bald Mountain - The pristine wilderness from which
Brasstown Bald rises is in and of itself unique. Below the peak to
the north and east is a "cloud forest," the only one in
Georgia. This environmentally sensitive slope features lichen
covered yellow birch and spectacular wildflower displays.
ngeorgia.com/travel/brasstown.html
Lake Blue Ridge -
Surrounded by the north Georgia mountains, Lake Blue Ridge offers
camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, skiing and fishing.
The 3,290-acre lake is home to bass, bream, catfish, perch and
crappie, which make the area popular with anglers.
www.georgialakeinfo.com/blueridge
Mercier Orchards is
Southern Living Magazine's "favorite roadside apple
market,"
according to the October, 2002 edition. "If you
come for no other reason, you must sample the fried apple pies and
cider," the article says. "The cooks create some of the
most memorable pastries, fried pies, fritters, doughnuts and
dumplings that you will find anywhere."
www.mercier-orchards.com
Wildwater Adventure Center
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Wildwater is widely recognized as one of the finest
whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. Since 1971, our attention
to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry.
Providing high quality experiences is our number one priority. You may not
recognize our state of the art equipment or know of our intense staff
training programs, but you will recognize our commitment to Quality,
Safety, and Service. We service four different rivers with adventure
rafting trips, kayak tours, Jeep tours and Zip lines.
Wild Water Rafting