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  North Georgia Cabin Rentals Blue Ridge Railway
Nestled in the mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family.
Rent a cabin, climb a mountain, hike a trail and ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ticket office is located at 241 Depot Street in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia.
www.rentgeorgiacabins.com /blue-ridge-railway.html   (232 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway :: North Georgia Mountains
Nestled in the North Georgia mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family.
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ticket office was originally the L and N Railroad Depot built in 1905.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is pleased to offer discounts to groups of fifteen of more paying passengers.
www.blackbearcabinrentals.com /blue-ridge-scenic-railroad.asp   (311 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Blog | Blue Ridge, GA USA » Will the Train Pull Out of the Station One Last Time?
The railway is an integral part of the charm of Blue Ridge and it would be immensely detrimental to the local economy if it were to close.
The railway claims to have polled their customers about a fare increase, and the response was overwhelmingly something to the effect of, “it’s already too high”.
The reason i bought in Blue Ridge was the fact that the Rail Road added an additional charm to the area and as such the whole atmosphere of Blue Ridge.
www.blueridgegeorgia.us /archives/17   (3373 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Cohutta Mountains to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east are occasionally visible.
Blue Ridge is a small town (1,336 people, 1990 U.S. Census) in north-central Georgia that, until 1998, was most famous for its growing antique shopping area.
They felt that the downtown area, including the Blue Ridge depot, would be helped by having a local tourist attraction, although none of them foresaw success the railroad would have.
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 Blue Ridge Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Its purpose was to provide a crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains for the Virginia Central Railroad.
As a corporate entity, the Blue Ridge Railroad ceased to exist when the tunnels were completed, becoming part of the Virginia Central Railroad.
The Blue Ridge Railroad and the former Virginia Central Railroad are both now part of CSX Transportation and are operated under lease by the Buckingham Branch Railroad.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Ridge_Railroad   (334 words)

  
 Blue Ridge depot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The former Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Blue Ridge was constructed in 1906.
It now serves as the ticket office for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Blue Ridge is a town of 1200 in north Georgia near the North Carolina border.
www.railga.com /Depots/blueridge.html   (51 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Georgia Vacation Rentals - Vacation Homes, Condo Rentals
Blue Ridge Georgia (GA) Vacation rentals by owner are private vacation rental homes, villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cabins, and lodgings all available to you at a tremendous value.
In 1886, the Marietta and Northern Railroad came to Fannin County, and in 1887, the town of Blue Ridge was born.
Blue Ridge, GA Vacation Cabin Rentals ~The Melancholy Moose Lodge Cabin Rental~ is a privately owned and managed Upscale Luxury Vacation Rental on 2.5 private wooded acres with awesome year round mountain views and approximately 3 miles from the quaint to...
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 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad is preparing to leave from the depot in downtown Blue Ridge to make the 3-hour round trip journey to McCaysville on the Georgia-Tennessee border, then back to the depot.
Built between the 1870's and the 1890's the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad brought unparalleled growth to the towns it touched, from Woodstock and Canton to Ellijay and Blue Ridge.
The choice of Blue Ridge sparked a feud over the location of the county court and soon the county's political infrastructure was making a one-time trek west to Blue Ridge, lock, stock and courthouse.
ngeorgia.com /attractions/blue_ridge_scenic_railway.html   (771 words)

  
 Blue Ridge, Georgia home to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Appalachian Trail and More
The Scenic Railway departs from the old depot in downtown Blue Ridge.
Lake Blue Ridge is formed by the TVA dam, where boating and fishing are favorite activities of visitors.
Once the river leaves Lake Blue Ridge, it travels down the valley known as the McCaysville Basin.
www.rentblueridgecabins.com /area.htm   (466 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Georgia Cabin Rentals
The Blue Ridge Mountains are some of the most beautiful in the world.
Come and enjoy the town of Blue Ridge, which was once considered an elite health resort because of its pure mineral waters.
Blue Ridge is a small town in north-central Georgia that, until 1998, was most famous for its growing antique shopping area.
www.rentblueridgecabins.com   (381 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Vacation rentals and Cabins in Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, incorporated on October 24, 1887, is named for the southern reach of the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches into Fannin County, Georgia.
A number of events are held in Blue Ridge, including the Arts in the Park Festival, a Labor Day Barbecue and a Mountain Harvest Sale at the Blue Ridge State Farmer's Market.
Blue Ridge is the starting point of the excursion train, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, at the Historic Train Depot and Red Caboose Visitors Center.
www.ovrentals.com /dirp/USA/GA/BlueRidge.html   (511 words)

  
 Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge
The Ramada Limited located in Blue Ridge, GA is just steps to the shores of Lake Blue Ridge and nestled in the North Georgia Mountains.
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Historic Downtown Blue Ridge are within 1 mile of the Ramada Limited of Blue Ridge.
Conveniently located in Blue Ridge, GA the Ramada Limited is your perfect hotel choice for a wonderful trip to the North Georgia Mountains and Lake Blue Ridge Region.
www.hotels-rates.com /hotels_reservations/property/27292   (626 words)

  
 Southern Highroads
In Fannin County the Cohuttas rise in the west and the Blue Ridge to the south and east.
The town of Blue Ridge was once considered an elite health resort because of its pure mineral waters.
Lake Blue Ridge is the only small-mouth bass lake in Georgia and the only lake in the state where you can catch a Muskie, a game fish of the Pike family.
southernhighroads.org /aboutus.asp?ID06=133   (853 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Real Estate
Blue Ridge, Georgia is located just one and a half hours North of Atlanta and is easily accessible from highway 515/575.
Blue Ridge is known for its beautiful Mountain views, greenspaces, trout-filled streams and rivers, and 3,290 acre Lake Blue Ridge.
The beauty of Blue Ridge has caused the area to become a popular vacation spot, with many activities to support the vacation atmosphere.
www.myvirtualblueridge.com   (74 words)

  
 Tuckaway Ridge Home Page - www.tuckawayridge.com
Tuckaway Ridge is located less than 4 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, GA.
Blue Ridge is a quaint little town that is definitely gaining an “upscale” reputation and has often been compared to what Highlands, NC was many years ago.
There is also the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (which travels along the Toccoa River), Whitewater River Rafting on the Ocoee River (the 1996 Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Olympic Site), 300 miles of hiking trails (40% of the county where Tuckaway Ridge is located is National Forest), apple orchards, and three nearby 18-hole golf courses.
www.tuckawayridge.com   (633 words)

  
 A guide to Blue Ridge and Fannin County on the Georgia Mountain Parkway
Downtown Blue Ridge – The historic downtown features many antique and specialty stores, the Blue Ridge Depot (home of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway) built in 1906, the Fannin County Courthouse* built in 1936, and a lovely City Park with picnic areas, playground and gazebo.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Enjoy a 26 mile roundtrip along the scenic Toccoa River, spring through fall.
Lake Blue Ridge – Located in the center of Fannin County, this is a recreational lake with a full service marina.
georgiahighcountry.org /gmp/fannin_county.html   (450 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Real Estate by Blue Ridge Realty
Raft the wild Ocoee River, tube the scenic Toccoa or pontoon on Lake Blue Ridge.
Relax in the serene mountain area of Blue Ridge and our mountain communites.
When visiting the Blue Ridge area, you will have to drive by and see the prized "Fightingtown Creek", a most splendid waterway that is larger than most rivers in the area.
www.blueridgerealtyga.com /blueridge.htm   (244 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Scenic Railway resumes operation on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday through May; also running in April on the 4, 5, 6, 7,& 8th and June, July, and October with full schedules.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway passengers arriving in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, now have an hour and a half layover, allowing time to have lunch, do some shopping, or just to explore the two cities.
Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia and includes a stop in McCaysville which permits passengers to disembark and stretch their legs while exploring the downtown communities of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
www.1800mtncabins.com /SpecialsDetail.aspx?ID=15   (723 words)

  
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2006 - GEORGIA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 26-mile round trip along the beautiful Toccoa River, with seasonal changes and holiday special events.
Blue Ridge Carriage Service - Available most weekends in downtown Blue Ridge, or call Rex Smith at 760-492-7152.
in the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Community Center, corner of Jones and Austin Streets, Blue Ridge.
www.blueridgeparkway.org /Calendar_GA.htm   (437 words)

  
 Johnny Watson Photography - Blue Ridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway train crossing a trestle between McCaysville and Blue Ridge, GA.
Railway Station of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway rounds a curve between Blue Ridge, GA and McCaysville, GA.
www.mindspring.com /~watsonphoto/blueridge.html   (118 words)

  
 RIVER SPIRIT- GEORGIA BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS RIVERFRONT ELLIJAY GEORGIA LOG CABINS
Decorated with casual, rustic elegance, this exclusive secluded Blue Ridge Mountain log cabin is the perfect romantic getaway, fishing trip, family vacation, or an escape from the stresses of life.
For those planning a Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain getaway, perhaps the most popular accommodation choice of all is a Georgia mountain cabin.
The Blue Ridge Georgia Mountains are only an hour drive from Atlanta but truly a whole relaxing world away from the noise, traffic, pollution, stress and crowds.
www.ellijaycabin.com   (3425 words)

  
 Atlanta Kids - Family Attractions and Activities - Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge Mountains await you, nestled in the mountains of Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest.
The railroad was built more than 100 years ago, and is the only one of its kind in the state.
Each trip begins at the depot in Blue Ridge and stops in McCaysville, where passengers can explore the town and the neighboring one of Copperhill, Tennessee.
atlantakids.net /atlantakids_attractions/blue_ridge_scenic_railroad.htm   (245 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Real Estate in the North Georgia Mountains - Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals and North Georgia M
Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ - Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q serves authentic southern Bar-B-Q. Slow hickory-smoked ribs, pork, beef and chicken; and rich, thick Brunswick Stew.We also offer flexible, affordable catering services.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - Nestled in the mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family.
The Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race - In the spring of 1998, the first Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race started as Georgia's first adventure race.
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 georgia.gov - City of Blue Ridge
Region 1 » Fannin County » City of Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge participates in the Better Hometown Program run by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
According to 2000 Census, the City of Blue Ridge had a population of 1,210 persons.
blueridge.georgia.gov /05/home/detail/0,2232,9005134,00.html   (105 words)

  
 MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Rest on a sun-baked rock and listen to the rush of the Cartecay River, the flowing song of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.
River Majesty is centrally located to many activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.
Don't miss a picturesque train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway through the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains along the scenic Toccoa River from Blue Ridge, Georgia to Copperhill, Tennessee.
www.georgiablueridgecabins.com /georgiamountainactivities.htm   (1798 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Real Estate for North Georgia Cabins and Lake Property
We help Blue Ridge Real Estate customers find spectacular mountain view cabins, lakefront cabins, cabins on crystal clear rivers and streams, secluded mountain cabins, undeveloped lots or acreage and investment properties here in the peaceful and beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Heritage rich Blue Ridge and Ellijay, Georgia are also home to exciting and fun local festivals where you will meet a colorful mix of local folk and talent, savor good food, and spend a day enjoying arts, crafts, music, friends and family.
Don't miss the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway running along the Toccoa River between Blue Ridge and McCaysville.
www.buyblueridgerealestate.com   (574 words)

  
 UTU: News
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. -- Visitors to Blue Ridge this month are in for a special treat!
They'll have the first chance this year to climb aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for the opening of its eighth season on March 18, according to this release issued by the railway.
Visitors to Blue Ridge can kick off Spring Break on April 2 during Cabin Fever Getaway Weekend where they can take a train ride at dusk to the Copperhill Basin and listen to live music, shop late, and taste authentic southern cuisine.
www.utu.org /worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=20115   (272 words)

  
 Backwoods Rental Cabins, Blue Ridge Vacations Rentals
From rustic to luxurious, fully equipped cabin rentals in the mountains of blue ridge, Ga. Choose from spectacular mountain views or serene water side cabins to make your time away from home a time you'll cherish.
Your “Backwoods” log rental cabin, is only minutes to the historic towns of blue ridge and Ellijay, featuring numerous shopping venues including antiques, apparel, arts and crafts, eateries, and specialty shops.
Hiking, biking, whitewater rafting/tubing, train rides, horseback riding, blue ridge Scenic Railway, Trout fishing, Swan drive-in theater (one of only four left in the state) or just plain takin' it easy...
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 Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn. Wildlife Art Festival
Blue Ridge is located approximately 90 miles north of Atlanta and 90 miles south of Chattanooga.
The historic downtown area is home to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a large selection of antique and specialty stores and distinctive art galleries.
The festival is presented by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a non-profit arts council.
www.blueridgedigest.com /fall02/articles/wildlife-art.html   (332 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a short heritage railway in northern Georgia.
Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia, it follows the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line along the Toccoa River north to McCaysville, Georgia, and its twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee.
A special Christmas train runs usually from the weekend before Thanksgiving to the weekend before Christmas, but on Saturdays and Sundays only during December.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Ridge_Scenic_Railway   (201 words)

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