The Birdsong Guide
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Shopping and sightseeing.
Ranked year after year by Southern Living Magazine as one of the South’s Best Mountain Towns, the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia is a year-round destination enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. Whether your an outdoor enthusiast, epicurean, antiques-hunter or wanderlust, this town and the surrounding region boast a variety of activities for the young and young at heart. Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge offers hundreds of miles to explore hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. For more leisurely outdoor activities, we recommend visiting one of the many apple orchards or wineries especially during harvest season. Downtown Blue Ridge offers a charming main street lined with antique shops, boutiques, general stores and restaurants. Want to get off your feet? Take a scenic ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or a scenic drive on Hwy 2 to head back to the cabin where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
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Blue Ridge
Ranked year after year by Southern Living Magazine as one of the South’s Best Mountain Towns, the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia is a year-round destination enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. Whether your an outdoor enthusiast, epicurean, antiques-hunter or wanderlust, this town and the surrounding region boast a variety of activities for the young and young at heart. Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge offers hundreds of miles to explore hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. For more leisurely outdoor activities, we recommend visiting one of the many apple orchards or wineries especially during harvest season. Downtown Blue Ridge offers a charming main street lined with antique shops, boutiques, general stores and restaurants. Want to get off your feet? Take a scenic ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or a scenic drive on Hwy 2 to head back to the cabin where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
The charming Copper Basic town of McCaysville, Georgia is a popular destination for visitors who want to be in two places at once - the town sits along the Tennessee-Georgia state line. Connected to Copperhill, Tennessee by the historic steel truss bridge, you can also stand where the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River. Take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway from Blue Ridge to McCaysville for a round trip experience, or head there on your own to discover the twin towns and their riverfronts.
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McCaysville
The charming Copper Basic town of McCaysville, Georgia is a popular destination for visitors who want to be in two places at once - the town sits along the Tennessee-Georgia state line. Connected to Copperhill, Tennessee by the historic steel truss bridge, you can also stand where the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River. Take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway from Blue Ridge to McCaysville for a round trip experience, or head there on your own to discover the twin towns and their riverfronts.
Play and Explore
Enjoy the variety of resources and activities, outdoors and in, our local area has to offer.
Our go-to for horseback riding. Choose from 1 or 2 hour trail rides, group or private. Ask for Luke to be your trail guide, he’s got great stories about the area and a very knowledgeable guide.
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Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdOur go-to for horseback riding. Choose from 1 or 2 hour trail rides, group or private. Ask for Luke to be your trail guide, he’s got great stories about the area and a very knowledgeable guide.
Aska Mining Company
8346 Aska RdFun gem mining spot for families.
Outdoor family fun including aerial obstacle course, ropes course, zip line and more.
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The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow RoadOutdoor family fun including aerial obstacle course, ropes course, zip line and more.
Enjoy views of the Toccoa River from one of the open air cars or closed coaches and visit two towns and states in one train ride.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StEnjoy views of the Toccoa River from one of the open air cars or closed coaches and visit two towns and states in one train ride.
Blue Ridge Tubing
8436 Aska RdSeasonal tubing. Call for operating dates and times.
Jacks River Falls is popular waterfall hike in Georgia’s Cohutta Wilderness. Explore the Falls via the Beech Bottom Trail & Jacks River Trail.
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Jacks River Falls
Jacks River Falls is popular waterfall hike in Georgia’s Cohutta Wilderness. Explore the Falls via the Beech Bottom Trail & Jacks River Trail.
Rated No.2 among USA Today's top orchards in the country. Visit during the harvest season for U-Pick in the orchards or anytime of the year to enjoy the fried pies, hard cider and other apple goods found inside the store.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrRated No.2 among USA Today's top orchards in the country. Visit during the harvest season for U-Pick in the orchards or anytime of the year to enjoy the fried pies, hard cider and other apple goods found inside the store.
Golf along the Toccoa. Old Toccoa Farm is a private, members only community that offers public use of it's golf course for a fee. Contact Old Toccoa Farm in advance for tee times and reservations.
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Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch RoadGolf along the Toccoa. Old Toccoa Farm is a private, members only community that offers public use of it's golf course for a fee. Contact Old Toccoa Farm in advance for tee times and reservations.
The Lilly Pad Village offers family fun, especially for families with young children, including gem mining, fishing and mini golf.
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The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide DrThe Lilly Pad Village offers family fun, especially for families with young children, including gem mining, fishing and mini golf.
Vertigo Pinball
500 East Main StreetPinball bar on Main Street.
2nd Story Entertainment
733 E Main StBeautiful falls hike. Can keep short (under 2 miles) or make longer by continuing onto the Benton MacKaye Trail. See our hiking maps at the cabin or download the All Trails app.
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Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek RoadBeautiful falls hike. Can keep short (under 2 miles) or make longer by continuing onto the Benton MacKaye Trail. See our hiking maps at the cabin or download the All Trails app.
North Georgia Equestrian Tours at Cohutta Stables offers horseback riding adventures into the mountains of the
Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Spend the day horseback exploring 13 miles of trail. Recommended for experienced riders only. Not suitable for young children.
North Georgia Equestrian Tours at Cohutta Stables
North Georgia Equestrian Tours at Cohutta Stables offers horseback riding adventures into the mountains of the
Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Spend the day horseback exploring 13 miles of trail. Recommended for experienced riders only. Not suitable for young children.
The Folk Collaborative (fka a Deep Roots Orchard) is a small, family owned and operated orchard with cider house, bakery and apothecary.
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Deep Roots Orchard
2984 Mobile RdThe Folk Collaborative (fka a Deep Roots Orchard) is a small, family owned and operated orchard with cider house, bakery and apothecary.
Savor the Food Scene
The Black Sheep is a local favorite for dinner or brunch. Request indoors for more formal dining, and outdoors for a more casual experience. Reservations recommended.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StThe Black Sheep is a local favorite for dinner or brunch. Request indoors for more formal dining, and outdoors for a more casual experience. Reservations recommended.
Just off Main Street, this unassuming pizza joint hides all its charm behind its doors. Great pizza, billiards and arcade games. A great spot for guests with kids.
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Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st StJust off Main Street, this unassuming pizza joint hides all its charm behind its doors. Great pizza, billiards and arcade games. A great spot for guests with kids.
The Dogwood
520 West Main StreetLight bites and brews.
Harvest on Main is a family-friendly upscale dining with indoor and covered patio seating. Put your name on the waitlist while you browse the shops of main street.
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StHarvest on Main is a family-friendly upscale dining with indoor and covered patio seating. Put your name on the waitlist while you browse the shops of main street.
Delicious menu in a cozy environment near the train depot. Be sure to save room for the cast iron cookie!
The General Ledger
Delicious menu in a cozy environment near the train depot. Be sure to save room for the cast iron cookie!
Tucked behind the historic Blue Ridge Inn in Downtown Blue Ridge, you'll find a modern yet cozy coffee lounge offering artisan coffees, teas, and bakery items from Folk Collaborative. Enjoy your cup of joe or Mountain Mama latte next to the fire or take it to go. Live music and morning happy hour specials on select days.
Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge
Tucked behind the historic Blue Ridge Inn in Downtown Blue Ridge, you'll find a modern yet cozy coffee lounge offering artisan coffees, teas, and bakery items from Folk Collaborative. Enjoy your cup of joe or Mountain Mama latte next to the fire or take it to go. Live music and morning happy hour specials on select days.
Grace Prime Steakhouse
Upscale steakhouse in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge.
Stock Up
Local full-scale grocery store. Firewood also sold here. Recommend signing up for a free Ingles card to save on your purchases.
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Ingles Markets
5679 Appalachian HwyLocal full-scale grocery store. Firewood also sold here. Recommend signing up for a free Ingles card to save on your purchases.
THE PASTA MARKET
11 Mountain StGourmet foods for cooking and ready to eat.
The best selection of wine in town at a range of price points. Fun tasting events and great service. Owner Emily is very knowledgeable and help you select the perfect pairing.
34th Degree Wine Merchant
146 Depot StreetThe best selection of wine in town at a range of price points. Fun tasting events and great service. Owner Emily is very knowledgeable and help you select the perfect pairing.
Less than 2 miles from Birdsong, Mountainside Market is our local general store offering a quick stop for food essentials as well as sandwiches and snacks. The Market's grill and cafe make a great stop for lunch on the weekends.
Mountainside Market
Less than 2 miles from Birdsong, Mountainside Market is our local general store offering a quick stop for food essentials as well as sandwiches and snacks. The Market's grill and cafe make a great stop for lunch on the weekends.
Taste and Brew
The North Georgia mountains offer a rich variety of vineyards and breweries.
Local Georgia winery that hosts live music and events. Check website for hours and schedule. https://bearclawvineyards.com/
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Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdLocal Georgia winery that hosts live music and events. Check website for hours and schedule. https://bearclawvineyards.com/
Copperhill Brewery
105 Ocoee StTap room/Local brewery in McCaysville.
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StHire a Guide or Gear
Take a boat on the lake, ride the trails on a mountain bike or fly fish the Toccoa. These rental shops will have you covered.
Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrBlue Mountain Bikes
1408 Appalachian HwyMountain bike rentals for riding the trails.
Guided fly fishing trips to Blue Ridge's best unknown fishing spots as well as custom rod making and gear store. Ask for Drew!
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Cohutta Fishing Company
490 E Main StGuided fly fishing trips to Blue Ridge's best unknown fishing spots as well as custom rod making and gear store. Ask for Drew!
Toonz of Blue Ridge
Kayak and SUP rentals for a day on Lake Blue Ridge.
Boat rentals including pontoon, lake and ski boat for day use on Lake Blue Ridge.
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Blue Ridge Boat Rentals
7715 Old Hwy 76Boat rentals including pontoon, lake and ski boat for day use on Lake Blue Ridge.
Sporting clays, guided fly fishing and quail hunting.
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Noontootla Creek Farms
3668 Newport RdSporting clays, guided fly fishing and quail hunting.
Pamper Yourself
Book a med spa appointment or participate in a pilates class while overlooking gorgeous views.
Willow Creek Falls Med Spa
Book a med spa appointment or participate in a pilates class while overlooking gorgeous views.
Yoga Over Blue Ridge
Group yoga classes in Downtown Blue Ridge.