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Georgia's Blue Ridge

Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation and natural fun in Georgia’s Blue Ridge.

Relax in a mountain cabin overlooking peaceful ridges and valleys. Explore charming mountain towns. Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Discover our rivers, streams, lakes and waterfalls. Hike, fish, shop or simply relax....read on....

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Ellijay, East Ellijay and Gilmer County Georgia

Explore Ellijay • East Ellijay • Gilmer County Georgia

One hour north of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta via I-575, the communities of Ellijay and East Ellijay welcome visitors to relax and enjoy a place of quaint mountain towns, friendly folks and genuine southern mountain culture.

Go Directly to Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Web Site
Jackson County North Carolina

Jackson County is for Mountain Lovers...

Enjoy the outdoor wonderland that is Jackson County, N.C. We have "mom-approved" rafting, scenic hiking trails, great fly fishing, friendly downtowns and a nice selection of inns, lodges and mountain cabins.

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Cherokee County

Murphy • Andrews • Brasstown

Our Mountain Top is serenely beautiful and adventure abounds. Choose from championship golf, hiking, horseback riding, spas, dining and boating & fishing on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy arts, crafts, antiquing, concerts, fairs and festivals and much more.

Go Directly to Cherokee County's Web Site
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

If new visitors know anything about us, they know Chimney Rock - the epic, ancient bit of granite that stands majestically over some of the most beautiful terrain you'll find. The views it offers across Hickory Nut Gorge are jaw-dropping....read on...

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Fox Fire Museum and Historical Center

Visitors to the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City, GA, can imaginatively re-create the works and days of southern Appalachia in the 1800s.

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John C. Campbell Folk School

John C Campbell Folk School offers creative, learning vacations for adults in a beautiful natural setting. With classes in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.

Discover why Rand McNally Atlas named the Folk School one of the top 30 U.S. destinations for a day’s visit in their Best of the Road listing. Numerous walking trails meander the 300-acre campus, including the Rivercane Walk, a creekside trail with art honoring the strong Cherokee heritage of the Appalachian area....read on...

Go Directly to John C. Campbell Folk School Web Site
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