Georgia's Blue Ridge
Late Summer 2006

:::  Blue Ridge Bests
:::  Cool Events
:::  Summer Top 10

The Cool Calendar:

Aug 4-20 "Foxfire" Blue Ridge Community Theater

Aug 18-19
Kiwanis Rodeo

Aug & Sept (Thurs) Pickin' in the Park

Sept 4 - Labor Day Barbeque

Sept. 16 & 17
Wildlife & Nature
Arts Festival

STOP BY THE VISITORS CENTER!
for Blue Ridge info.
1-800-899-MTNS

Blue Ridge Bests by
Kay Kendall, local:

Merciers Orchards - great family fun, shops, yummy treats and U-pick (as in apples) every weekend in September. 706-632-3411

Swan Drive-In - great family evening with lawn chairs, movies in evening breezes. 888-469-1955

HELPFUL HINTS:
Over 800 rental cabins are available in the mountains around Blue Ridge. You can find one from luxury to rustic in every price range. For information click right here.

The Fannin County Visitors Center is loaded with info and helpful guides to help in planning your fun. We're open 9AM-5PM, and on Sun 1-5PM. We're right behind United Community Bank on Hwy 515.

INFO LINKS:
Fannin Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge Business Association

USDA Forest Service Chattahoochee NF

Top 10 Cool Experiences 1 Lake Blue Ridge - Tammen Park, Dam  F 2 Lake Blue Ridge - swim Morganton Point  F 3 Toccoa River Rapids - easy family fun   F 4 Fall Branch Falls - cool falls, 1 mile hike   F 5 Toccoa River Canoe Trail - 14 mi. paddle  S 6 Long Creek Falls - 2 mi. hike, great falls   A 7 Ocoee River Whitewater - visitors center   F 8 Jacks River Trail - deep wilderness hike   S 9 Jacks River Fields- rough road, get info   A 10 Jacks River Falls - 6 mile hike, get info   S F - Family Activity A - Adventurous Activity S - Strenuous Outdoor Activity Please do not exceed your level of experience and fitness when undertaking any activity, especially in wilderness areas. These Top 10 activities are not ranked in order of importance. For detailed directions: click THIS LINK

© 2006 The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Lake Blue Ridge - swim at Morganton Point. Very scenic. Rent a pontoon boat at the marina or bring yours. 706 632-2618

Main Street - lots of shopping and food spots. Head over to the park and see chickens roost at the gazebo.

L&L Beanery - locals stop for a cappucino & treats. 706-632-3242

Ocoee Whitewater - Make the Whitewater Center your first stop. Go whitewater rafting or bring a picnic. 423-496-5197

World Class Hiking - The Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye, Aska Trails and Cohutta Wilderness are top rated for hikers. Get USFS maps, carry the 10 essentials, and please, leave no trace.