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Things to do
Horse Back Riding
Kayaking
Local Attractions
White Water Rafting
Tubing
Dowtown Area
Horse Back Riding
Big Bear Ranch
Here at the Big Bear Ranch, our job is to make you forget about yours and enjoy life just like the Cowboys and Cowgirls of long ago, on the back of a horse. So, pull your hat down tight and hold on to your saddle, you’re in for a WILD ride.
Adventure Trail Rides
Horse Back Riding in the beautiful Cashes Valley. All levels of riding from beginner to advanced experience. Many options for a Great ride!
North Georgia Horseback Riding
WIND-RIDER STABLES: Horse camp, lessons, trail rides - great horseback riding company in Blue Ridge, GA
Kayaking
Canoe and Kayak Ventures
Day trips, overnight trips, family trips, kids day camp and so much more! Call us at 706-455-7972. Located on Aska Rd. at Toccoa River outpost.
Local Attractions
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Our regular 3 1/2 hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars. The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN where visitors have an hour and a half, plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream or explore.
Mercier's Orchard
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."
White Water Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Our world-class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers, including the Chattooga, Cheoah, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Pigeon, Learn to paddle from the best in our renowned canoe and kayak paddling school. We also offer adventure travel, mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak touring, flyfishing and hiking.
Tubing
Toccoa valley Campground
Toccoa Valley Campground is located on the banks of the Toccoa River and Big
Creek in the Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
Home of the Pink Tubes!
Rolling Thunder River Co.
The Toccoa River is perfect for those people who just want to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of the water. This river is actually the headwaters of Tennessee’s Ocoee River but changes its name to the Toccoa when it crosses the line into Georgia.
Colorful inner tubes, kayaks and canoes provide a cool and refreshing way to have fun and relax on a hot summer day on the Toccoa River. Our colorful vinyl inner tubes with handles are designed for your comfort. We do not use black tire tubes which can get very hot and uncomfortable in the sun. We also offer "snuggle tubes" which carry two people.
Dowtown Area
High Country Art & Antiques
We are home to almost 1000 pieces of original artwork from over 65 local and regional artists. Our artwork ranges from oil paintings and pottery to wood bowls and everything in-between. Please take your time and look through our web site and come back often as we are adding art to the site daily.
Fishbone Art Studio
Platters, Mosaics, Flower Pots, & much more.
Multitudes Art Gallery
Multitudes Gallery in Blue Ridge, Georgia, features the art of hand blown glass. We represent over 75 nationally and internationally known glass artists from all over the United States.
In addition, we feature the work of regional artists in jewelry, ceramic pottery, iron work, photography, wood working, stain glass and oil/acrylic/watercolor painting.
Twigs to Furniture
Custom twig furniture created at reasonable prices by Doug Little in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. His artistry and creativeness gives a unique touch to each handcrafted piece. To personalize your own piece, he will be happy to work with you in the design of your custom order.
Betty's Boutique
Linens from many makers and Vintage articles. Very Unique store.
Silk Road Traveler
Silk Road Traveler, nestled in the mountain resort of Blue Ridge, Georgia invites you to come and discover this enchanting specialty store, designed to be a lovely shopping experience. We offer lanterns and candles to light your cabin, natural lotions and soaps to soothe your body, incense to enhance your well-being. Along with fine gifts, gleaming jewelry, fair trade artifacts and chimes, and other unique items, we carry aromatherapy oils and homeopathic remedies. There are beautiful greeting cards, exquisite journals and fine writing papers. We carry many helpful books, videos and CD's all by cutting-edge new thought authors and artists.
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