The Grounds and Surrounding Area
Blue Ridge and the Surrounding Area
Enjoy the splendor and exhilaration of a day hiking to nearby waterfalls, horseback riding on forested trails, or whitewater rafting on a local river of unspoiled mountain beauty.
Local Attractions
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
At 729 feet, Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters," is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. In addition, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys.
Horseshoe Bend River Park
Fish, hike, picnic or just relax on the banks of the Toccoa River. Playground area, picnic shelters, grills, restrooms and volleyball courts available.
Lake Blue Ridge Marina
Rent our pontoon boat and enjoy a day on Lake Blue Ridge. The Marina also offers jetski rentals and a supply store.
Horseback Riding
A Step Above Stables
A Step Above Stables is a full service horse facility located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains of Blairsville.
Adventure Trail Rides
Adventure Trail Rides of Cashes Valley offers guided horseback riding.
Cohutta Wilderness Stables
Horseback riding on beautiful Fort Mountain. 10 Trails totaling over 65 miles in the tranquility of the Cohutta Wilderness.
Trackrock Stables
Horseback riding on over 250 acres bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Restaurants
The Cabin Grille
The Cabin Grille is a comfortable, rustic, log cabin atmosphere restaurant right around the corner from The Toccoa House Properties.
The Cast Iron Cafe
The Cast Iron Cafe provides great southern cooking.
The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
Steak, fresh trout, chicken, ribs, and the best salad bar in the mountains.
Additional Resources
The following websites will provide more information about Blue Ridge and the surrounding area.
General Information:
- Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
an excellent source for everything about the area - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Georgia State Parks
- TVA: Tennessee Valley Authority
Things to do:
Lake Blue Ridge offers boating, skiing, fishing, and more.
Experience some of the best hiking the country has to offer... right in our back yard!
The Ocoee River, host of the 1996 Olympics, provides a world-class whitewater adventure.
Take a brisk hike through the mountains and arrive at the natural beauty Long Creek Falls.