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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.

Click Here for More on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway!

 

Community Theater

The Blue Ridge Community Theater and Our 2007 Season

Our beautiful new playhouse is located in the renovated Hampton Square building in downtown Blue Ridge. 
The theater group has a full season of drama, comedy, and musical productions.

"THE 2007 MAIN STAGE SEASON"

The Odd Couple (Female Version):  February 23 —March 18
     Glass Menagerie: May 25 — June 17
     Nunsense: August 24 — September 16
     Seein Stars in Dixie: November 9— December 2

Season tickets -  for all four shows are $50, and are on sale now.

Performance times - Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

For information - Call - 706-632-9223 or
E-mail us at info@blueridgecommunitytheater.com  

Contact - Elizabeth Hunt,
Blue Ridge Community Theater,
11 Mountain Street - Hampton Square -
Blue Ridge , GA 30512

Golf Courses

Brasstown Valley Resort

706-379-9900 www.brasstownvalleyresort.com
M-TH $73/Fri, Sat, Sun $83/Twilight starts at 2 p.m.
M-TH $45, Fri, Sat, Sun after 3 p.m. $55/Senior Day Mon thru Thurs $45
Bucket of Balls (Driving Range) $5

Butternut Creek Golf Course

706-439-6097
M-TH $34.24, Senior rate $31/Fri, Sat, Sun and Holidays $41.77, No Senior rate
Twilight starts at 4 p.m. M-TH $24/Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays $30.50
Extra cart fee - $14.98 per person

Copper Basin Golf Club

M-TH 18 holes $25/9 Holes $16.50
Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays 18 Holes $27 and 9 Holes $22

Whitepath Golf Club

M-TH $34 Fri, Sat, Sun $44
Fannin & Gilmer residents contact Pro Shop for special rates.
Driving Range Bucket $5
Extra Cart $14 for 18 holes and $8 per person for 9 holes.
Twilight after 4 p.m. M-TH $25 and Fri, Sat & Sun $35.

Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club

Harshaw Road
Murphy, North Carolina
1-800-334-3905 or 828-837-5853
18-hole Golf Course - 6,324 yards
Full-service pro shop, driving range and practice area.
M-TH $28.71; Fri-Sun $$33.91
Includes tax and cart
Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Ridges at Mountain Harbor, Hayesville, NC, 828-389-1141. Call for fees.

Chatuge Shores, Hayesville, NC, 828-389-8940. Call for fees.

 

Hiking Trails

In addition to the two long trails in Fannin County (the Appalachian Trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail) there are a number of shorter day hikes and overnighters that cover every skill level. Here is a list of our favorites:

Lake Blue Ridge Loop Trail-This easy trail begins as a hike along the shore of Lake Blue Ridge, then meanders through the woods on the return trip.Distance .6 miles

Green Mountain Trail - An easy to moderate trail, it leaves from Deep Gap in the Aska Adventure Area, climbs Green Mountain where seasonal views of Lake Blue Ridge are possible, then descends to a second trailhead. On the return trip a slightly different trail can be taken.

Stanley Gap Trail - This moderate to difficult point-to-point trail is 4.6 miles and if you want to day hike, it will take two cars, one parked at Deep Gap, the other at Stanley Gap. From Deep Gap the trail climbs Davenport Mountain, then joins the Benton MacKaye for a brief stretch as it climbs Rocky Mountain. From the top of this mountain the trail descends rapidly (read steeply) into Stanley Gap.

Tipton Mountain - This steep, difficult 2.6 mile in-and-out climb on the Benton MacKaye Trail from Highway 60 at Wilscot Gap will reward you with some excellent year-round views.

Benton MacKaye -Appalachian Trail Loop - This is a 5.5 mile moderate loop trail. From the Springer Mountain Day Use parking area, take the combined Appalachian/Benton MacKaye Trail north, climbing Rich Mountain. After following the ridge, take the Appalachian Trail down to Stover Creek and over to Three Forks. On the return trip, follow the Benton MacKaye.

Jacks River Trail - This moderate 16.9 mile trail will require at least one night under the stars, but its worth the trip. Just slightly more that halfway through the trip are the incredible Jacks River Falls. The trailhead is at Dally Gap and it ends at the Alacusy Valley on the other side of the Cohutta Wilderness. Requires two cars.