Blue Ridge, GA
Surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Blue Ridge is located in Fannin County where it serves as the county seat. With so much to see and explore, including the Chattahoochee National Forest, it is no surprise that Blue Ridge is an incredible place to live.
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Once inhabited by the Cherokee and other indigenous people for thousands of years, the city of Blue Ridge, GA was founded in 1886. Though not originally the county seat of Fannin County, Blue Ridge was settled along the line of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad which allowed the city to rise in popularity due to its accessibility quickly.
Can't Miss
Take a relaxing train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – one of North Georgia’s loveliest experiences. Operating out of the historic depot in Blue Ridge, the train travels for four hours and covers 26 miles. The ride includes a two-hour layover in McCaysville, GA, and Copperhill, TN allowing for plenty of time to eat, shop, and explore.
Hot Spots
- Go fishing -- Blue Ridge is the trout fishing capital of Georgia!
- Hike the Appalachian Trail
- Enjoy tubing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting
- Explore Lake Blue Ridge
- Visit Blue Ridge Adventure Park
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