| While a metropolitan city like Atlanta has much to | | | | artistic flavor, continue to the Blue Ridge Outfitter |
| offer in the way of cosmopolitan pleasures, it can | | | | Mountain Mall to see locally handcrafted furniture, |
| be a bit more difficult to track down the simpler | | | | various arts and crafts, and the work of local |
| things in life. Blue Ridge, Georgia is located in | | | | artists in their individual booths. Continuing down |
| Fannin County and offers enough quaint | | | | Main St, prepare to see several quilting shops |
| experiences for a lifetime, only about 90 minutes | | | | (consider enjoying a quilting class if time allows), |
| outside of Atlanta. | | | | as well as an antique store and art galleries. |
| Home to stunning natural attractions like waterfalls | | | | Almost all localized, the flavor of Blue Ridge |
| and breathtaking mountain views, the Blue Ridge | | | | Mountain North Georgia is evident in the quaint |
| area is accustomed to receiving city dwellers and | | | | boutiques and their wares. |
| welcomes them nicely. | | | | Don't miss out of the amazing Hampton Square |
| For those interested in exerting energy, there are | | | | gallery featuring hand blown glass from over 75 |
| horseback riding trails, whitewater rafting | | | | highly respected local, national and international |
| opportunities and endless hiking options. For those | | | | glass artists. This unique shop, not far from most |
| looking to step back in time though, to enjoy | | | | Blue Ridge Mountain cabins, sparkles and glistens |
| homegrown delights and appreciate handmade | | | | from all the delicate hand blown glass works of |
| crafts, the Blue Ridge Mountain area really shines. | | | | art. In a much sturdier vein, pay a visit to a local |
| To start the trip off right, consider staying in one | | | | blacksmith gallery to take a peek at |
| of the many North Georgia cabin rentals available. | | | | contemporary and traditional hand-forged |
| More personal and comfortable than a small hotel, | | | | ironwork. |
| most Blue Ridge Mountain Top vacation rentals | | | | After working up an appetite, refrain from |
| feature pleasant decks to encourage enjoying the | | | | heading back to one of the Blue Ridge Mountain |
| wilderness and bubbling hot tubs to assist with | | | | Top vacation rentals and make a beeline for |
| unwinding. Luxurious linens and a stocked kitchen | | | | Mercer Orchards. Choose from among 20 |
| make holing up in a Blue Ridge Mountain North | | | | different apple varieties, or locally grown peaches, |
| Georgia cabin a possibility... but there's too much | | | | cherries or blueberries, depending what's in season. |
| to see to do that! | | | | Their bakery is stocked with homemade pies, |
| Many of the cabin rentals in North Georgia will | | | | breads, fritters, jams and jellies- don't forget to |
| place you close enough to enjoy all that Blue | | | | stock up and bring a bit of Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Ridge Mountain has to offer. After a good night's | | | | North Georgia home! For something more |
| sleep and relaxing morning jacuzzi soak, shut the | | | | substantial, a cafe inside the orchard offers |
| doors to the those Blue Ridge Mountain cabins and | | | | regional food specialties, the ideal place to enjoy |
| head to Main Street. | | | | some Georgia grits. |
| Check out The Art Center, located in the historic | | | | This seemingly sleepy mountain town is home to |
| courthouse of Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia, | | | | many quaint delights, and is just the right cure for |
| where crafts, pottery and paintings from local | | | | city-dwellers tired of city life. |
| artists abound. For a further taste of the local | | | | |