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Surround yourself with the beauty, relaxation and natural fun that are uniquely Georgia’s Blue Ridge Experience. Blue Ridge, Georgia is the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, located right on the North Carolina – Tennesee line. We’re only 1 ½ hours north of Atlanta on I-575- Ga. Hwy 515, within easy reach of the best attractions the Georgia mountains, western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee foothills have to offer.

Enjoy a spectacular mountain view from the porch of one of our cozy mountain cabins or luxury vacation homes. Renew your spirit on a day hiking to nearby waterfalls or horseback riding on forested trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Looking for quiet romance or peace of mind? Try spending the day watching the sun glimmer across the aqua blue waters of Lake Blue Ridge or crystal clear Toccoa River.

Or perhaps you’re looking for a little more excitement. Bring the family and discover the thrill of an Ocoee or Nantahala River whitewater rafting adventure or a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Catch a trout in one of our clear mountain rivers and streams; Blue Ridge is the trout fishing capital of Georgia. Spend a day exploring our mountain art and culture, past and present, in the many galleries across the region or browse for antiques in the shops that line the mountain towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville.

After a day spent outdoors, choose from a variety of dining experiences to cap off your night. Whether you stay for a day, a weekend, a month or a lifetime, you will surround yourself with the memories and the magic of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Experience.

Make sure our new Fannin County Chamber Visitor Center in Blue Ridge, Ga is your first stop on a vacation in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Fannin County Guides
See our Fannin County Guide to learn more about living and playing in Georgia's Blue Ridge.


Weather

You may think we're a little biased, but the weather in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains is simply stunning. Warm days and cool nights during the summer mean a break from hot cities. Spring and autumn offer the most variety in temperatures, with early spring lows frequently dipping to the 30's and highs in the 60's. Late spring brings much warmer temps with highs in the 70's and low 80's. The By the start of autumn our highs peak in the 70's, but even late in the season reach the 60's. During the winter our highs are in the 50's, dropping below the freezing mark at night. Snow blankets our mountains 3 or 4 times a year.

Fannin County Guides
Click on Information Please for information on Blue Ridge and the surrounding area, plus our Chamber Business Director

Maps

Our new map of Fannin County is now available online, thanks to our partner, Southwinds Technologies.