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ummer in North Georgia is all about sunshine and water — whether it’s the Sspray of whitewater on the Ocoee River, the cool splash of tubing or kayaking on the Toccoa River or a scenic boat ride on Lake Blue Ridge. In this issue, you’ll find some of the area’s premier marinas, rafting & kayaking outfitters, and tubing companies ready to set you up with everything you need for a fun day on the river or lake. Do-it-yourself nature lovers will find plenty of summertime adventures to whet their appetites. Start by visiting the Fannin Explore! County Chamber of Commerce website (blueridgemountains.com) for free downloadable PDF maps that guide you to river, hiking trail and waterfall access points around the area. You can also stop by the Caboose Visitor Center (downtown Union County Farmers Market by the train depot), the McCaysville Visitor Center (near the bridge) or the main Welcome Center behind CVS for other free maps and guides. Summer is also a season for celebrations and festivals — from the Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Blue Ridge and Independence Day fireworks displays around the area, to the Butternut Creek Festival, the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Mercier Orchards Hard Cider & Craft Beer Festival and the Blues & BBQ Festival. And don’t miss all the plays and concerts at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. Plus there’s fresh produce and arts & crafts at the Union County Farmers Market and Downtown Blue Ridge Market. See pages 39-43 for special offers on attractions. Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River Blues & BBQ Festival 10 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 11 55 Things you gotta Do! #1 Rock out (Aska Gem Mining Co., p. 18 / Cohutta Cove Mini Golf, p. 38 / Lilly Pad Village, p. 11 / Wagon- Master Ranch, p. 15) — When is a bucket of dirt more than … well, a bucket of dirt? When it’s loaded with gems! Tap your inner prospector and join the hunt for gemstones — including moonstone, orange calcite, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald and kid- Lilly Pad Village favorite Dalmatian Jasper. Let’s ture and flatten a car with #2 Paddle Faster 17 tons of military steel. (Aska Adventure Kayaking, Go! p. 18 / Blue Ridge Mountain #4 Climb Higher Kayaking, p. 20 / Jon Ron Toccoa (Blue Ridge Adventure Park, p. 14 / River Outfitters, p. 19 / Lake Blue Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tours, p. 4 Ridge Marina, p. 21 / Toccoa Valley / Zip Blue Ridge, p. 84) — Experi- Campground, p. 3) — Pick your pad- ence high-flying fun at Blue Ridge dle — kayak, canoe, raft or stand-up Adventure Park, where you’ll surf the paddleboard — and our experienced “Flying Kayak” and tackle obstacles local outfitters will get you pointed while 30 feet in the air. Or, experience downstream! Prefer not to “work” on the mountains from the treetops with your vacation? Rent a tube, kick up your Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tours or Zipline feet and float lazily down the Toccoa. Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge (be sure to ask about raft & zip combos for a full day #3 Shoot ’em Up of adventure). (Tank Town USA, p. 1) — Tank Town has added some firepower to the menu #5 Go To Market with an M-1919 machine gun. Sign up for (Downtown Blue Ridge Market / 100 rounds of fully automatic fun. Then, Union County Farmers Market, thunder around the track in a fully func- p. 79) — There’s nothing better than tional tank. There are plenty of bumps, homegrown and handmade — and that’s dips and humps (and if it’s rained recently exactly what you’ll find at our local Coupon page 41 … mud!). Add a car crush to your adven- farmers markets. Shop for honey, baked goods, fresh produce, handmade arts & crafts and much more. The Downtown Blue Ridge Market sets up on Saturday mornings in front of the Fannin County courthouse. In Blairsville, the Union County Farmers Market is open Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings through October. Toccoa Valley Campground 12 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 13

Before venturing out, contact merchants Blue Ridge Fun Bikes to verify hours of operation. Please tell Fannin County Recreation Complex our advertisers (highlighted in color) 370 Tom Boyd Road 706-455-0366 that you saw their ad in DIRECTIONS! Blue Ridge Motorsports Park Adventure 2252 Sugar Creek Road 706-632-3936 A Family Fun blueridgemotorsportspark.com 2nd Story Entertainment Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 733 East Main Street 241 Depot Street 706-633-0466 877-413-8724 2ndstoryentertainment.com brscenic.com Aska Mining Company Cohutta Cove Mini Golf 8436 Aska Road 64 Dunbarton Farm Road 706-258-4854 706-946-1920 askaminingcompany.com cohuttacoveminigolf.com Blue Ridge Adventure Park Daffodil Hill Farm & Carriage 2087 East First Street 53 Fox Run 800-251-4800 706-851-4430 blueridgeadventurepark.com daffodilhillcarriage.com Blue Ridge Electric Fun/Pedego Escape Room Blue Ridge 257 East Main Street 389 West First Street 706-632-0020 706-258-3803 blueridgeelectricfun.com escaperoomblueridge.com Escape the Line Escape Room 115 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 423-436-1520 escapethelinecopperhill.com

Coupon page 39 Coupon Expedition: Bigfoot Museum 19473 Highway 515 South, Cherry Log Also: 721 East Main Street 706-946-2601 expeditionbigfoot.mdom.mobi Fannin Lanes 4115 East First Street 706-632-2064 bowlfanninlanes.com Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Road, Hiawassee 706-970-0011 hamiltongardens.org Hike the Ridge 706-455-2496 facebook.com (Hike The Ridge) Lilly Pad Village, The 24 Adelaide Drive 706-534-1317 lillypadvillage.com 14 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 15

Moto X Adventures Arts A 404-276-0179 motoxadventures.com Entertainment Blue Ridge Community Theater Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tours 2591 East First Street 888-723-8663 706-632-9191 ocoeecanopytour.com blueridgecommunitytheater.com Tank Town USA Blue Ridge Mountains Arts 10408 Appalachian Highway, Association (The Art Center) Morganton 420 West Main Street 706-633-6072 706-632-2144 tanktownusa.com blueridgearts.net WagonMaster Adventure Ranch Fannin County Heritage Foundation Looking for a family day trip? 359 Adventure Ranch Road, Murphy, NC 411 West First Street 828-494-9521 706-258-2645 www.wagonmasterranch.com WagonMaster Ranch in nearby Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Wing N It Seaplane Adventures Highway 76 W, Hiawassee Murphy, NC, is an affordable 678-971-9922 706-896-4191 wingnitadventures.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com family fun park, with great Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge Kiln & Crafts Painting Studio 800-251-4800 11 Mountain Street discount packages available zipblueridge.com Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tours 706-946-5456 kilnandcrafts.com for multiple activities. Paint the Town Blue 5800 Appalachian Highway 706-258-2220 paintthetownbr.com Reece Heritage Farm 8552 Gainesville Highway, Blairsville 706-745-2034 page 39 Coupon reecefarm.org Swan Drive-In 651 Summit Street 706-632-5235 swan-drive-in.com Farm Markets A U-Picks Downtown Blue Ridge Market Blue Ridge City Park facebook.com/DowntownMarketBlueRidge Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Highway 5) 706-632-3411 mercierorchards.com 16 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 17

Mountain View Orchards Old Toccoa Farm Cowgirl Up Stables 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville 596 Curtis Switch Road, Mineral Bluff 336 Shadow Lane 706-492-7753 706-946-4653 706-258-2276 theciderhousecafe.com oldtoccoafarm.com cowgirlupstables.com Coupon page 41 Coupon Union County Farmers Market 148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville Horseback Riding Spas A Massage 706-439-6043 Appalachian Trail Rides Lisa Mitchell Hair Design & Nails ucfarmersmarket.com 4130 Cutcane Road, Mineral Bluff 245 East Main Street 706-374-0362 706-632-8824 appalachiantrailrides.com Golf Courses Indulge Luxury Med Spa Butternut Creek Blanche Manor Horseback Riding 287 Church Street Street Downtown Blairsville Copperhill, TN 706-946-7546 706-439-6076 706-455-7433 indulgeluxurymedspa.com butternutcreekgolf.com blanchemanor.com Serenity in the Mountains Copper Basin Golf Club Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides Spa & Luxury Suites Highway 64, Ducktown, TN at Hells Hollow 59 McKinney Road 423-496-3579 319 Hells Hollow Road 706-258-2244 | serenityinthemountains.com copperbasingolfclub.com 706-408-7433 blueridgemountaintrailrides.com Teatrees Boutique & Spa 3293 East First Street 561-889-7499 “Come out and play” with an entertaining night (or afternoon) of teatreesmassage.com theater or music at the Blue Ridge Community Theater.

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Water Sports, Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters Shallowford Bridge Tube Rental Hunting A Fishing 12166 Morganton Highway, Morganton 70 Shallowford Bridge Road 706-900-4004 706-632-2462 Aska Adventure Kayaking lakeblueridgeoutfitters.com shallowfordbridgetubing.com 8436 Aska Road 706-632-4700 | facebook.com Noontootla Creek Farms Southeastern Expeditions (Aska Adventure Kayaking) 3668 Newport Road 7350 Highway 76 East, Clayton, GA 706-838-0585 | ncfga.net 800-868-7238 Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking southeasternexpeditions.com 56 North River Road Ocoee Rafting 706-258-2411 1548 Highway 68, Ducktown, TN Thunder Valley Tubing & Kayak blueridgemountainkayaking.com 800-251-4800 Rental (at Van Zandt’s) ocoeerafting.com 103 Newport Road | 706-838-5577 Capt’n Joe’s Lake Adventures facebook.com/VanZandtsRiverwalk 706-632-2165 Ocoee Whitewater Center captnjoeslakeadventures.com Hwy 64, Copperhill, TN Toccoa Tubing 423-496-5197 340 Toccoa Avenue, McCaysville Chattahoochee Forest National fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee 706-492-5280 | toccoatubing.com Fish Hatchery 4730 Rock Creek Road, Suches Raft One Toccoa Valley Campground 706-838-4723 4599 Highway 64 West, Ducktown, TN 11481 Aska Road fws.gov/ChattahoocheeForest 888-723-8663 706-838-4317 Cohutta Fishing Company raft1.com toccoavalleycampground.com 490 East Main Street Reel Angling Adventures Toccoa Wilderness Tubing 706-946-3044 706-838-5259 8436 Aska Road cohuttafishingco.com/blue-ridge reelanglingadventures.com 706-455-6496 Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters toccoawildernesstubing.com 15 Black Ankle Creek Road 866-857-8758 Rent a kayak at Aska jonrontro.com Adventure Kayaking, mention Lake Blue Ridge Marina 335 Marina Drive the ad below and get a 706-632-2618 FREE 12" pepperoni pizza for lakeblueridgemarina.com each kayak rental! Coupon page 39 20 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 21

Fall Branch Falls Area. Turn off onto Forest Service This multi-level waterfall lies an Road 4 to access two creeks, Cooper Get wet and cool off! easy .5-mile round-trip hike from Creek and nearby Mulky Creek, both the parking area off Stanley Creek perfect for trout fishing or wading. Or n a hot summer day, there’s day swimming in the lake or playing Road. You can’t swim here, but you take the short hike to the double cas- onothing better than getting wet on the beach (yes, there’s even sand!). can enjoy the cool breeze coming off cades of Sea Creek Falls. (fs.usda.gov) in a creek, river, lake or even a water- There are picnic tables and a covered the falls! fall! If you’re looking for a place to pavilion, plus a boat ramp. Day use Helton Creek Falls cool off, consider a visit to one of fee is $5 per vehicle, and campsites Deep Hole Rec. Area A rock slide for the kids and a these popular areas and attractions: are available. (cfaia.org) There’s plenty to do here, off Hwy. veil of water to stand behind make 60 south of Morganton, including Helton Creek Falls a must-do activity Lake Blue Ridge Toccoa River fishing, camping, picnicking and in nearby Blairsville. A short hike Ready to get out on the lake for You’ll find several Toccoa River canoeing (Deep Hole is the start of the allows you to explore the beauty of a day of boating, skiing or just relax- access points along the Aska Road Toccoa River Canoe Trail). Day use both the upper and lower falls. ing? Head over to Lake Blue Ridge area, including the Toccoa River fee is $3 per vehicle, plus camping is Perfect for a hot summer day! Marina (lakeblueridgemarina.com) Rapids, Shallowford Bridge and available onsite. (fs.usda.gov) to inquire about renting a pontoon Sandy Bottoms. Below the dam, Map it Out boat or a stand-up paddleboard for access areas include Tammen Park Cooper Creek Rec. Area a fun day out on the water. and Horseshoe Bend Park. Several & Sea Creek Falls Stop by any Visitor Center for outfitters can put you in tubes, kay- Continue driving on Hwy. 60 a maps of waterfalls and water access Morganton Point Rec. Area aks or canoes most anywhere along few miles beyond Deep Hole and points. Or download from the web- This is the perfect spot to spend a the river. you’ll come to the Cooper Creek Rec. site (blueridgemountains.com). Coupon page 41 22 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 23 Two Towns, one Stop The twin towns of McCaysville and Copperhill hold Copper Basin finds new life plenty of treasures for visitors who “cross the line.” The area is currently undergoing a revitalization effort, and seeing an influx of new stores and restaurants as a result. A group of locals and wo states’ worth of food, fun, Ride the Rails (or investors, for example, recently pres- Tshopping and history await you Hop in the Car) sure-washed the bridge, and plans in one adventure-packed corner of If you’re riding the Blue Ridge to install more than two dozen park the mountains. Whether you’re trav- Scenic Railway, these twin towns are benches around town. eling by train or car, it’s a great place the “end of the line” — the place Other improvements include new to spend the day exploring. where passengers disembark for a streetlights, landscaping, and copper The locals call this area the Copper bite to eat and an amble through mining artifacts and signage to share Basin due to the long history of cop- quaint shops filled with antiques, the area’s history with visitors. A 4- Area Fast Facts per mining in the area. The historic clothing, jewelry, artwork, gifts and acre park with exercise equipment, → McCaysville population = 996; steel truss bridge, built in 1911, marks arts & crafts. walking paths and pavilions is also Copperhill population = 511. planned for the area. the spot where the gentle-flowing Of course, you don’t have to ride → McCaysville, Copperhill & Ducktown Toccoa River becomes the whitewater the train to visit the Copper Basin. are known collectively as the powerhouse Ocoee River as it flows To spend a whole day, just hop in Riverwalk Shops Copper Basin. northward from Georgia into Tenn the car and make the quick drive Small businesses are doing their → Copperhill & Ducktown were settled essee. It also divides the two states from Blue Ridge (it’s 10 miles via GA part to draw tourists and locals back around 1843 when copper was dis- and two cities (McCaysville in Hwy. 5) or Morganton (11 miles via to the area. Meanwhile, the old mall covered in the area. It was mined Georgia, Copperhill in Tennessee). GA Hwy. 60). was completely renovated and until the late 1980s. turned into the new Riverwalk Shops. → Open smelting, timber harvesting Designed to capture the spirit of and the release of harmful gases Copper Basin’s mining history, the severely denuded the hills around individual stores were built within Copperhill. In 1939, the TVA and the Tennessee Copper Company began multiple conjoined structures, some a long-term reforesting project to dating back to the city’s earliest years. help restore the area. Reconstruction of the building stretch → The Toccoa River flows north from ing a full city block began in 2016. Blue Ridge to McCaysville. When it Inside the Riverwalk Shops you’ll crosses into Tennesse, it becomes find three riverfront restaurants and the Ocoee River, known for chal- 12 indoor boutique retail stores — lenging whitewater rafting rapids. offering plenty of possibilities to eat → The Ocoee Whitewater Center off and shop, whether you come via Hwy. 64 was the site of the 1996 train or car. Olympic Summer Games Canoe & continued on next page Kayak Slalom competition. 24 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 25 Riverwalk Shops and the old steel bridge

8 Reasons You Gotta Visit the Copper Basin

#1: Great Shops — Inside the Blue Ridge Adventure Wear and Riverwalk Shops, there’s a full assort- The Owl’s Nest. Just down the road ment of stores, including River Laurel is Mountain Attitude Designs, as Gifts & Boutique and Red Hand well as Habanero’s Fresh Tex Mex Artisan, plus second locations of and Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe. Downtown Blue Ridge favorites,

Coupon page 43 #2: Craft Beer — Copperhill Brewery blends passion with profes- sion, brewing high-quality, diverse and exceptional-tasting craft beers. Visit the taproom and experience the best in flavor and fellowship. Buck Bald Brewing aims for a fun, friendly atmosphere, while bringing award- winning IPAs, pale ales and other original craft beers to the tri-state area.

#3: The Blue Line — Take a “selfie” as you straddle the blue line and stand in two states at once! The

blue line runs from the IGA grocery Coupon page 43 store parking lot and across Toccoa/ Ocoee Streets.

#4: McCaysville Park — This small riverside park is a hidden treasure, with a playground, picnic tables and a boat ramp. 26 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 27

#5: Horseshoe Bend Park #8: Whitewater — Located on the Toccoa River, this Rafting — Be sure to ride is a favorite spot for picnics, fishing the rapids with Raft One or and relaxing. There are several cov- Ocoee Rafting for an unfor- ered picnic shelters, a playground gettable day on the world- and restrooms. From May through famous Ocoee River. Rafting September, the park hosts “Pickin’ in on this dam-controlled river happens five days per week the Park,” a gathering of musicians in June, July and August, and on Thursday evenings. both outfitters offer a variety of safe trips. #6: Ducktown Basin Museum & Burra Burra Cross the Line! Mine — Tour the historic mine and Be sure to stop in the take a fascinating journey through McCaysville Visitor Center 150 years of copper mining and the at 53 East Market Street to everyday life of the Tennessee view historic pictures and Copper Company. (ducktownbasin exhibits, and find local infor- museum.com) mation. And please visit our Enjoy a good beer and a little down many Copper Basin advertis- #7: Ocoee Whitewater ers while you’re there. time at Copperhill’s two breweries. Center — The OWC was specifi- Coupon page 43 cally constructed for the 1996 Blue Ridge Adventure Wear Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tours Discover the new Riverwalk Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville 1548 Highway 68, Ducktown, TN competitions. Today, this 4-acre recre- RiverWalk Shops Suite #111 888-723-8663 Shops, where history, 706-964-3771 ocoeecanopytour.com ation area includes a visitors center, blueridgeadventurewear.com Owl’s Nest environmental education programs, rivers and states meet Buck Bald Brewing 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville gift shop, hiking & biking trails, and 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN RiverWalk Shops Suite #104 restaurants, retail and fun! waterplay area. (fs.fed.us) buckbaldbrewing.com facebook.com (Owls Nest of Blue Ridge) Copperhill Brewery Raft One 105 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 4599 Highway 64 West, Ducktown, TN 423-548-3030 888-723-8663 | raft1.com copperhillbrewery.com Red Hand Artisan Habanero’s Fresh Tex Mex 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville 120 Ocoee St., Copperhill, TN RiverWalk Shops Suite #114 423-548-2111 706-965-4263 facebook.com/habs.tn facebook.com/redhandartisan Mountain Attitude Designs River Laurel Gifts 115 Ocoee Street, Copperhill,TN 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville 706-455-6145 RiverWalk Shops Suite #108 facebook.com/MountainAttitudeDesigns 706-964-1210 riverlaurelgifts.com Ocoee Rafting 1548 Highway 68, Ducktown, TN Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café 800-251-4800 111 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN ocoeerafting.com 423-548-2253 | rumcakelady.com 28 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 29 Old Toccoa Farm New ways to live and play in Georgia’s Blue Ridge 596 Curtis Switch Road ituated perfectly between moun- A new teaching pro will join the Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 Stain and river, Old Toccoa Farm staff this summer to assist members oldtoccoafarm.com provides for an endless variety of with their game, and work closely Tours, Sales & Membership: pursuits, including golfing, hiking, with the local high school golf team 706-946-4663 fly fishing and paddling. But it’s the and Special Olympics golf team. charm and graciousness of Blue Plans are also being finalized for Tee Times: Ridge’s only golf and river commu- construction of the pro shop/bar 706-946-4653 nity that truly welcomes you in. grille and river pavilion. Well, that and the completion of the final nine holes of the stunning A new Vision Increasingly, buyers in Old Toccoa Linger Longer golf course! When fully open, the Springs to Life Farm are looking to make their new Make plans to visit — play a round par-70 Dan Proctor, Dave Axland Just as noteworthy is the thought- mountain retreat their “dual primary of golf and tour the community to learn and Bunker Hill-designed links-feel fully designed community springing home” for now — and eventually, more about life at Old Toccoa Farm, course will run 6,850 yards through to life inside the gated property. Nine their full-time residence. They stretch including the latest real estate offers 125 acres of rolling hills, wildflower custom homes have already been out their weekends to three or four and membership opportunities. meadows and riverside greens. completed, with five more currently days because they fall in love with Even better, contact Escape to under construction. An additional the area’s culturally-rich programs Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals (see page nine homes will break ground this and social activities, both on and off 85) to reserve your stay at Ambleside summer, and 10 one-and two-bed- the Farm. With Atlanta and Chatta Cottage. This exquisitely appointed room cottages with high-end finishes nooga only a 90-minute drive away, home accommodates up to 16 guests, of stone and cedar shake are cur- staying longer is a much easier deci- sits between the 7th and 8th holes, and rently in design review. sion to make. overlooks the Toccoa River below. 30 | ACTIVITIES DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM ACTIVITIES | 31

Where to celebrate the 4th Keep it farm fresh! July 4: Blue Ridge Freedom 5K & 10K — Start your day with a scenic run through downtown Blue Ridge. Stay after the race for a post-race celebra- here’s just no beating “farm tion with awards, refreshments, music and more. (runsignup.com/Race/ T fresh” — whether you’re pick- GA/BlueRidge/BlueRidgeFreedom5K10K) ing plump blueberries at a local berry patch or choosing vine-rip- July 4: Pancake Breakfast — Grab some pancakes AND a prime location to ened tomatoes at a bustling farmers watch the Old Timers Parade! Breakfast held at Faith Presbyterian Church; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. (hfhfanningilmer.org) market. You’ll find plenty of fresh- off-the-vine opportunities here in Mountain View Orchards July 4: Old Timers 4th of July Parade — Line the North Georgia. Of course, there’s no 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville streets of downtown Blue Ridge for an old- rushing Mother Nature, so be sure 706-492-7753 theciderhousecafe.com fashioned parade, complete with floats, to check with local orchards and classic cars and tons of fun! The parade farmers markets for up-to-the-min- Nomad Market of Morganton begins at 10am. (bestofblueridge.biz/ 12166 Morganton Highway, Morganton old-timers-parade) ute picking schedules and hours of 706-633-3749 | facebook.com/ operation. NomadMarketofMorgantonGA July 4-6: Riverfest Weekend — Celebrate Downtown Blue Ridge Market Taste of Amish th the 4 in McCaysville with arts & crafts, Blue Ridge City Park 1412 Appalachian Highway music & food all three days! (facebook. Saturdays 8am-Noon 706-632-8989 com/pg/GoCopperBasin/events) facebook.com/DowntownMarketBlueRidge tasteofamish.com Folk Apothic Union County Farmers Market July 5: Copper Basin Fireworks — The skies 3586 East First Street, Suite 302 148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville over Copper Basin will light up on Friday 702-907-4372 Tuesdays 2pm-6pm & Saturdays 7am-1pm night. You can view the show anywhere folkapothic.com ucfarmersmarket.com downtown, or even ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway’s Firecracker Express Mercier Orchards (brscenic.com). Enjoy a street festival 8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Highway 5) with music, food vendors and a fair 706-632-3411 mercierorchards.com starting at 6pm. (blueridgemountains. com/events/mccaysville-fireworks)

July 5: Miners Homecoming — Step back in time at the Miners Homecoming is it ripe, Yet? celebration in nearby Ducktown. Be sure June-August Late Summer to visit the Ducktown Basin Museum, which SWEET CHERRIES: PEACHES: displays the copper mining heritage of the SOUR/TART CHERRIES: Mid-July- Pick your peaches with just a little region. (ducktownbasinmuseum.com) August — Cherries have a short stor- “give” when gently pressed. They age time, so eat them within 3 days don’t ripen much after picking. July 6: Fireworks & Family Picnic — Head to the of picking or purchasing. Riverstone Medical Campus from 7pm-10pm for music, barbecue, games and more. (fannin.gafcp.org/files/ APPLES: Late July-November Fireworks-flyer-1.pdf) BLUEBERRIES: July-September Apples ripen from the outside of the Once picked, blueberries do not con- tree toward the center, so apples on July 6: Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks — The lake is the place for the best “Fire in the Sky” beginning at dusk. (lbrca.org/ tinue to ripen, so choose only berries the outer branches are ready first. A fireworks-for-2019) that are solid blue with no hint of red. wide choice of varieties are available. 32 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM DINING | 33

p 2 Killer ’Que (Carroll’s Barbeque, 39 Lance St.) Adventures Dining — Piled-high meats, serious sides and decadent deserts make this the must-stop From groovy pizzas to fall-off-the-bone spot for barbecue lovers. Pulled pork and chicken, brisket, turkey and ribs are ribs, Danish specialties and hand-crafted smoked out back and served with classic sides — Brunswick Stew, mac & cheese, sandwiches, you’ll discover delectable dining here! greens, fried okra and more. Save room for the Brownie or Cookie Skillet Sundae! And did you know? You can enjoy ix a little mountain air with r beer, wine and mixed drinks at select 3 Groovy Pizza some outdoor activity and, (Mystic Mountain Pizza, 4118 E. First M Fannin County restaurants (even on suddenly, what’s for dinner (or St.) — Swing by the grooviest pizza joint breakfast or lunch!) becomes Sundays in the city of Blue Ridge). in town, where the pizza is oak-fired, the most important question and tie dye is always welcome! This is of the day. Turns out, altitude does Eat out w Dine in the place for specialty pizza, fresh salads affect appetite! While you’ll definitely want and an unbeatable vibe. For something Fortunately, the Blue to visit the restaurants in Blue different, try a signature gourmet all- Ridge mountains are beef frank or the free-range chicken Ridge, Morganton and the wings with an order of garlic-infused home to some truly Let’s Copper Basin, don’t forget Grateful Bread. inspired chefs. Home- that many local stores also grown favorites include Eat! sell fresh produce, specialty p 4 Danish Delights the proverbial meat-and- meats, cheeses, wines and other (Hansen’s Grill, 560 E. Main St.) — three, as well as smoky barbecue, delicacies to bring back to the cabin Savor Southern cuisine with a European twist at this cozy Main Street eatery. delectable pasta and fresh trout. And — or take on a picnic. several cutting-edge chefs from across Start your day with Salmon Eggs Bene- dict, then dig into a lunch menu that fea- the South have heeded the call of the See pages 39-43 for tures a Danish open-faced sandwich. mountains and brought fine dining to Or, enjoy a dinnertime Wienerschnitzel our area with tantalizing appetizers special dining offers. or Angus ribeye. You can dine inside or and full-course meals. outside on the terrace. Things you gotta TRY! r 5 Hand-Made Healthy 5 (Bread & Bleu, 257 E. Main St.) r 5 — 1 Rockin’ Eats & Drinks (Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 E. First The folks at this new and unique “sandwich shop” combine a passion for good St.) — From the concert posters on the food with top-shelf ingredients, and wall to the records on the turntable, this make everything in-house, including the is the place for music lovers. Listen to Greek yogurt mayo. You’ll have a hard some tunes, eat some wings or grab a pub time choosing between menu items like a burger, and wash it all down with an ice Grilled Sweet Potato Sandwich, Orzo Pasta cold Tootla Creek Blonde Ale or other local Salad, “Gangster” Acai Bowl and Nutella brew (mixed drinks are also available). & Toasted Marshmallow Frozen Custard. 34 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM DINING | 35

Before venturing out, please call ahead Blue Ridge Brewery Harvest on Main Got the late-night munchies? Open ’til for hours of operation. Please tell our 187 Depot Street 576 East Main Street midnight every day, you can enjoy live advertisers (highlighted in color) you 706-632-6611 706-946-6164 music inside or dine with your dog out- saw their ad in DIRECTIONS. blueridgebrewery.com harvestonmain.com side. Wings, burgers and sandwiches, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner; L/D, W/B/C L/D, W/B plus 38 beers on tap. W/B=Wine & Beer, C=Cocktails L/D, W/B/C Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill Toccoa Riverside Restaurant (See ad below) 8055 Aska Road Blue Ridge Dining Services 733 East Main Street 706-632-7891 Mountain 706-258-2539 toccoariversiderestaurant.com Blue Ridge Mountain Food Tours Bar-B-Q 931 East Main Street chestersblueridge.com L/D, W/B Popular bar & grill features high-quality (See coupon page 41) 706-851-7565 Treo 3870 East First Street blueridgemountainfoodtours.com food, impressive wine list, signature cocktails and regionally crafted beer. 588 East Main Street 706-632-6996 Catch a game on one of the big-screen 706-946-5200 blueridgemountainbbq.com Upscale Dining TVs. L/D, W/B/C treoblueridge.com Authentic wood-smoked bar- L/D, W/B/C becue, pulled pork, ribs and chicken, Black Sheep Restaurant Cowanee plus delicious chicken salad. L/D 480 West Main Street, Blue Ridge 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville A 706-946-3663 Casual Blue Smoke World Famous Barbeque 706-400-6675 3365 East First Street blacksheepblueridge.com cowanee.com Family Style 706-946-2024 D, W/B/C Opening soon! Blue Coyote, The bluesmokeblueridge.com Grab a cold brew, watch a Cucina Rustica (See ad page 53) 76 Forge Mill Crossing, Morganton 500 East Main Street (trackside) game and enjoy a night out 706-374-7474 | cucinarustica-ga.com 706-946-2466 Don’t miss Prime Rib Saturday facebook.com/thebluecoyoteyip with friends at Chester’s. D, W/B at Carroll’s Barbeque! Coupon page 41 36 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM DINING | 37

Boat Dock Bar & Grill BumbleBee’s Café Now (See ad page 46) (See ad page 46) 335 Marina Drive 5850 Appalachian Highway open! 706-946-2620 706-946-2337 facebook.com/boatdockbarandgrill facebook.com/bumblebeescafe Open for the season, this fun spot on the blueridgega lake offers casual dining, mixed drinks Enjoy a variety of tasty breakfast and and great views. L/D, W/B/C lunch dishes, including eggs benedict and BLTs! B/L Bradford’s BBQ 761 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN Burra Burra Seafood Co. 423-548-2723 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville facebook.com (Bradford’s BBQ) 706-400-6660 A Chef-driven establishment using only clean, top-shelf burraburraseafood.com ingredients with unexpected ﬂ avors. Sandwich parlor Bread & Bleu (See ad next page) C•Bolts Restaurant & Malt Shop by day, culinary extravaganza by night. 257 East Main Street (See ad page 50) 257 EAST MAIN ST., SUITE A | BLUE RIDGE, GA | 706.946.5560 706-946-5560 644 East Main Street facebook.com/BreadandBleu 706-258-4585 Now open, this chef-driven restaurant facebook.com/CBoltsRestaurant uses only clean, top-shelf ingredients Come for the best burgers in town; stay with unexpected flavors. Sandwich for handmade malts, floats & shakes. L parlor by day; culinary extravaganza by night. L/D, W/B Cantaberry Restaurant 53 Roberts Way 706-946-7687 | cantaberry.com continued on page 46

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Carroll’s Barbeque The Copper Grill Misty Mountain Hops (See ad page 35) 109 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN (See ad page 37) 39 Lance Street 423-548-1530 3300 East First St. 706-946-1126 facebook.com/thecoppergrill 706-946-8620 Coupon page 39 Coupon carrollsbarbeque.com mistymtnhops.com Open only Thursday-Saturday, be sure to Fightingtown Tavern This music-centric restaurant is the try the fried pickles, Tater Hill stuffed pot 511 East Main Street perfect place to gather with friends for an ato, pulled pork plate or classic ribs. Top 706-946-2006 evening of good music, cold drinks and it off with a Cookie Skillet Sundae! L/D fightingtowntavern.com tasty food. L/D, W/B/C Hansen’s Grill Cider House Cafe Morganton Grill 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville (See ad page 37) 45 By-Pass Road, Morganton 706-492-7753 560 East Main Street 706-900-1909 theciderhousecafe.com 423-761-0261 morgantongrill.com hansensgrill.com Circle J Family Steak House Stop in this cozy spot downtown, where Ocoee River Cafe 4004 East First Street you can enjoy Southern cuisine with a 205 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 706-632-5955 European twist, thanks to the Danish 423-496-3714 owners. L/D Concetta’s Riverside Bakery & Cafe Pat’s Kountry Kitchen 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville Hi-5 American Drive-Thru 1256 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville 706-400-6677 | concettasbakery.com 2909 Blue Ridge Drive 706-492-5477 706-964-1974 Spending time on the lake? Be Mike’s Trackside BBQ Serenity Garden Café serves sure to stop by the Boat Dock 3950 East First Street up large portions of breakfast, 706-258-2533 Bar & Grill for a cold one! lunch and dinner! Coupon page 41 48 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM DINING | 49

Pete’s Place Restaurant Mystic Mountain Pizza Mesquite Grill (See ad page 36) (See ad previous page) 4860 Appalachian Highway 2460 East First Street 4118 East First Street 706-632-6911 706-946-0222 706-946-0378 facebook.com (Mesquite Grill) Coupon page 41 Coupon facebook.com (Pete’s Place) mysticmountainpizzaco.com Stop in for a meat-and-three or get your Get your groove on at this fun eatery Monte Alban Greek or pizza fix. L/D, W/B where the pizza is baked in an oak- (See ad previous page) fired brick oven and the vibe is always 5004 Appalachian Highway Sue’s Best Burgers tie-dye cool! L/D, W/B 706-632-3998 3855 East First Street Local favorite for fast, fresh Mexican 706-632-2960 Papa’s Pizza To Go fare at affordable prices. L/D 140 Progress Circle Serenity Garden Café 706-632-8551 Rod’s Rockin Rolls (See ad page 47) papaspizzatogo.com 327 Main St., Ducktown, TN 657 East Main Street 423-761-5000 706-258-4949 Sal’s Brooklyn Pizza facebook.com/rodsrockinrollsSouthe facebook.com (Serenity Garden Cafe) 121 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café Quaint restaurant with good food and 423-284-4866 endless choices — a locals favorite for (See ad page 53) breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bring your International Blue Ridge: 205 West First Street pooch and sit on the patio out front. 706-946-4525 B/L/D, W/B Black Bear Bier Garten Copperhill, TN: 111 Ocoee Street 500 East Main Street 423-548-2253 Southern Charm 706-946-4440 rumcakelady.com 224 West Main Street facebook.com/blackbearbeirgarten Stop in for the best Cuban food this side 706-632-9090 of Miami — Cuban sandwiches, rice eatsoutherncharm.com The Boro Inn & Pub bowls, plantains, Cuban coffee … and 150 West Main Street delicious rum cakes! B/L/D, B/W The Trailer Drive-In 706-455-7686 | boroinn.com 2631 East First Street 706-632-3444 El Manzanillo 5705 Appalachian Highway The Village Restaurant 706-946-0093 4131 East First Street El Rio

Coupon page 43 Coupon 706-632-2277 page 43 Coupon 113 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro 423-496-1826 632 East Main Street 706-946-VINE Habanero’s Fresh Tex Mex thevineofblueridge.com (See ad at right) 120 Ocoee St., Copperhill, TN A 423-548-2111 | facebook.com/habs.tn Pizza Italian Made-from-scratch fresh Tex Mex (a Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta little American, a little Mexican, all 11 Mountain Street delicious!). L/D, B/W 706-632-6503 Las 2 Hustecas bluejeansblueridge.com 4114 East First Street Kenny’s Pizza & Subs 706-632-2121 64 Toccoa Avenue, McCaysville Margo’s Polish Bistro & Deli 706-964-1040 11 Mountain Street La Pizzeria at Cucina Rustica 706-946-2243 | margosbistro.com 76 Forge Mill Crossing, Morganton Masseria 706-374-3700 67 Roberts Way lapizzeria-ga.com 706-946-1511 | masseria-kitchen.com 50 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM DINING | 51

Tin Loong C•Bolts Restaurant & Malt Shop Iron Bridge Cafe Morganton Grill 5771 Appalachian Highway (See ad below) (See ad page 18) 45 By-Pass Road, Morganton 706-632-6090 644 East Main Street 8436 Aska Road 706-900-1909 706-258-4585 706-632-4700 morgantongrill.com facebook.com/CBoltsRestaurant ironbridgegscafe.com Breakfast, Deli, Nomad Market Come for the best burgers in town; stay After a fun day on the water or gem Sandwiches, Take for handmade malts, floats & shakes. L mining, take a break at this comfy cafe (See ad page 53) A down by the river, serving everything from 12166 Morganton Highway, Morganton Out Sweets The Chocolate Express 706-633-3749 | facebook.com/ breakfast burritos to tuna melts. B/L Angelina’s Deli & Gourmet Market 634 East Main Street NomadMarketofMorgantonGA (See ad next page) 706-632-6517 | thechocolateexpress.com Mercier Orchards (Farm) Stop in for a quick breakfast or lunch, then 3640 East First Street #205 Concetta’s Riverside Bakery & Cafe (See ad back cover) pick up some local produce, honey, soaps and other regional goods. B/L 706-632-3354 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville 8660 Blue Ridge Drive angelinasdeli.com 706-400-6677 706-632-3411 | mercierorchards.com MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs Made-to-order deli sandwiches and The cafe inside Mercier’s serves soups and 594 East Main Street daily soup specials perfect for lunch, or Danielle’s Cafe sandwiches, plus fried pies for dessert! 706-946-2622 take it to go on a hike or picnic. L/D 611 East Main Street Be sure to shop the market, taste-test moobearsicecream.com 706-632-3094 BumbleBee’s Café some hard cider and grab some fresh Katz’s New York Deli DQ Grill & Chill apples, too. B/L, W/B (See ad page 46) 32 Toccoa Avenue, McCaysville 5850 Appalachian Highway (See ad page 45) Mercier Orchards Downtown 352-391-2222 706-946-2337 | facebook.com/ 380 Progress Circle | 706-258-2883 (See ad back cover) katznydeli.com bumblebeescafeblueridgega facebook.com/BlueRidgeDQ 260 West Main Street Enjoy a variety of tasty breakfast and The locals know where to go for a quick 706-946-3411 | mercierorchards.com Sips & Bites lunch dishes, including eggs benedict bite at a great price. Stop in for the 5 Buck Breakfast and lunch served daily, plus a 678 East Main Street and BLTs! B/L Lunch, or visit anytime for a delicious bakery, hard cider tasting and store — all facebook.com/SipsAndBitesBlueRidge Blizzard or other frozen treat. B/L/D in a new downtown location! B/L, W/B Coupon page 39 52 | DINING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 53

Sweet & Southern Sugar Co. Blue Ridge Brewery 108 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 187 Depot Street 706-851-5110 706-632-6611 facebook.com/SweetandSouthernSugarCo blueridgebrewery.com Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café Blue Ridge Cellars (See ad top right) 500 East Main Street #206 Blue Ridge: 205 West First Street 706-946-1416 | blueridgetastingroom.com 706-946-4525 The Boro Inn & Pub Copperhill, TN: 111 Ocoee Street 423-548-2253 150 West Main Street rumcakelady.com 706-455-7686 Taste of Amish Buck Bald Brewing 1412 Appalachian Highway (See ad page 26) 706-632-8989 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN tasteofamish.com buckbaldbrewing.com The Sweet Shoppe of the South Copper Ale Station 567 East Main Street 120 Grande Avenue, Copperhill, TN 706-632-6886 706-946-1416 | copperalestation.com thesweetsouth.com Copperhill Brewery Three Sisters Fudge (See ad page 25) 662 East Main Street 105 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 706-258-4574 423-548-3030 3sistersfudge.com copperhillbrewery.com Tupelo Tea Fannin Brewing Company 531 East Main Street #101 3758 East First Street 706-946-8327 706-258-2762 tupelotea.com fanninbrewingcompany.com Van Zandt’s Riverwalk Grill Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery 103 Newport Road 161 Pappy’s Plaza, Blairsville 706-838-4158 706-781-1829 vansriverwalk.com grandaddymimms.com Grumpy Old Men Brewing Pubs, Breweries, 1315 East Main Street A 706-946-2739 Coupon page 43 Wineries More grumpyoldmenbrewing.com Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery Mercier Orchards 2281 Tennis Court Road (See ad back cover) 706-223-3750 8660 Blue Ridge Drive bearclawvineyards.com Also: 260 West Main Street Black Bear Bier Garten 706-632-3411 500 East Main Street mercierorchards.com 706-946-4440 Serenberry Vineyards facebook.com/blackbearbeirgarten 450 Tipton Trail, Morganton The Blue Coyote 706-623-8463 (See ad middle right) serenberryvineyards.com 500 East Main Street (trackside) The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro 706-946-2466 632 East Main Street facebook.com/thebluecoyoteyip 706-946-VINE | thevineofblueridge.com 54 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 55

p 2 What Men Want (OAR, 701 E. Main St.) — OAR is a Shopping Around curated accessory store for the modern gentleman — which is a fancy way of From fresh produce to leather goods, saying that they’ve got the stuff guys love: rustic-yet-sophisticated bags, belts, unique gifts, native crafts and even writing sets, flasks and more. Select lifestyle brands include Fulton & Roark, bicycles, there’s something for everyone! Brackish Bowties, Studebaker Metals and Canoe leather goods.

troll downtown Blue Ridge or local, regional and national artists in r 3 Smart & FUn Sdrive around Fannin County, every medium imaginable. You can (River Laurel Gifts & Boutique, and you’ll find something often meet the artist, then take 100 Blue Ridge Dr., McCaysville) — If it’s unique, quirky and cool, it’s at special waiting around home an original work or a River Laurel. How about a Mandle every corner! From Let’s fine giclée. Many a gracious (because men like candles, too!)? magical to magnificent, Southern home features fab- There’s fun stuff for dog (and cat) peo- our boutiques and spe- ulous furnishings from shops ple, stylish reversible umbrellas and all cialty shops reflect their Shop! along Main Street and around things wine — decanters, glasses and owners’ eclectic passions. North Georgia — unique furniture, stoppers. PLUS the amazing Swedish Dishcloth (one dishcloth is equivalent The fashionista in you will revel in luxury linens, beautiful dishes and to 15 rolls of paper towels). vintage couture treasures and fash- cozy cabin furnishings. And snackin’ ion-forward accessories. Crazy for was never so good than with delicious p 4 Native Artifacts antiques? You’ll discover classics and goodies from our specialty grocery (Red Hand Artisan, 100 Blue Ridge collectibles from a bygone era. Plus and variety stores — take-home Dr., McCaysville) — This stylish new there are gifts and treasures for wines, regional microbrews and local store is a celebration of quality hand- crafted goods. One-of-a kind finds are every shape and size. favorites like smoked trout dip and inspired by the West, including tur- Our shops and galleries are brim- grass-fed beef. quoise jewelry, fine art by DeLuna and ming with incredible works from See pages 39-43 for special Native American-influenced home décor. Stop by for a unique gift — or maybe shopping offers. just a little something for yourself! Things you gotta Buy! r 5 Electric Toys r 5 (Blue Ridge Electric Fun, 257 E. Main 1 Fresh5 & Local (Nomad Market, 12166 Morganton Hwy., St.) — Your new favorite way to get Morganton) — Sure, they make a mean around is waiting for you at Blue Ridge Monté Cristo sandwich, but there’s more Electric Fun. Pedego Electric Bikes, Seg- than good eats and fresh produce here. Like way Transporters, Ninebot Kickscooters shelves full of locally sourced goods — every and Cricket Golf Carts are the exciting thing from JumpinGoat Coffee and ROOTS and environmentally safe way to incor- organic juices to pies from Aunt Pearl’s porate exercise with outdoor exploration. Porch, handmade soaps and even a jewel- Kick the tires, take a test ride and get weed salve that whisks away poison ivy! ready to have some electric fun! 56 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 57

Before venturing out, please contact Crawford Collections River Laurel Gifts merchants for hours of operation. Please 500 East Main Street, Suite 204 100 Blue Ridge Drive #108, McCaysville tell our advertisers (highlighted in color) 706-946-0772 706-964-1210 that you saw their ad in DIRECTIONS. crawfordcollections.net riverlaurelgifts.com Dunworkin Southerndipidy Antique Stores 588 East Main Street, Suite B 801-B East Main Street Ain’t What It Used to Be 706-946-5665 | dunworkin.life 706-946-0392 facebook.com/southerndipidyblueridge 304 West First Street Humble Pie Boutique 706-455-7508 636 East Main Street aintwhatitusedtobe.com 706-946-3311 April’s Attic facebook.com/humblepieforever 6850 Appalachian Highway Juliana’s Boutique 706-374-1300 671 East Main Street aprilsatticantiques.com 706-946-SHOP | shopjulianas.com Blue Ridge Mountain Mall Owl’s Nest 618 East Main Street 709 East Main Street 706-632-1063 706-946-6378 facebook.com (Blue Ridge Mountain Mall) Also: 100 Blue Ridge Drive #104, Jeff’s Antiques McCaysville 1924 Highway 515 South facebook.com (Owls Nest of Blue Ridge) 770-365-3955 Qinti – The Peruvian Shop kimbleconcepts.com 531 East Main Street #102 706-502-2077 Boutiques A artisansilvergifts.com Blue Ridge Adventure Wear Clothing Shops Allie Harper 624 East Main Street 706-258-4409 facebook.com/AllieHarper.Style Ballard’s of Blue Ridge 679-A East Main Street 251-455-6210 facebook.com (Ballards-of-Blue-Ridge) Blue Ridge Adventure Gear 342 East Main Street 706-946-2080 blueridgeadventuregear.com Blue Ridge Adventure Wear 661 East Main Street | 706-632-3991 Also: 100 Blue Ridge Drive #111, McCaysville | 706-964-3771 blueridgeadventurewear.com Broken Bull 531 East Main Street, Suite 106 706-889-6920 facebook.com/brokenbullinc 58 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 59

Gift, AccessorY Blue Ridge Electric Bikes/Pedego A Specialty Shops 257 East Main Street Yay! 706-632-0020 Summer A Bridge Between Worlds blueridgeelectricfun.com 100 Blue Ridge Drive #107, McCaysville Time to make tracks to 828-557-7880 Blue Ridge Kitchen Specialties 577-B East Main Street Afrika Corner 706-258-4594 100 Blue Ridge Drive #103, McCaysville 954-232-7109 Blue Ridge Knife Company facebook.com/afrikacorner 497 East Main Street 706-946-6634 Ballard’s of Blue Ridge facebook.com (Blue Ridge Knife Co) 679-A East Main Street 251-455-6210 Blue Ridge Mountain Mall facebook.com (Ballards-of-Blue-Ridge) 618 East Main Street 706-632-1063 The Bear Store facebook.com (Blue Ridge Mountain Mall) 601 East Main Street 706-258-3703 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Gift Shop BEAR ACCESSORIES bearstorebr.com 241 Depot Street 706-455-5088 GIFTS • CABIN DECOR Big Frog Music SIMPLY SOUTHERN SHIRTS 577 East Main Street Blush 809 Boutique 706.258.3703 706-632-9291 705 East Main Street (706) 258-3703 706-633-4288 601 1 E. MAIN STREET Blue Ridge Adventure Gear blush809.com 601-1 E. Main St., Downtown Blue Ridge 342 East Main Street DOWNTOWNfacebook.com/thebearstore BLUE RIDGE 706-946-2080 Canoe blueridgeadventuregear.com 624 East Main Street 706-258-2999 Blue Ridge Bath & Body Company canoelook.com Pick up some strappy 611 East Main Street, Unit C 706-400-8158 | facebook.com/ Christmas Is Here! new sandals for summer blueridgebathandbodycompany 100 Blue Ridge Drive #115, McCaysville 423-496-1166 fun at Ballard’s in downtown Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company christmasishere.net 611 East Main Street Blue Ridge. 706-258-2473 blueridgebirdseed.com Coupon page 39 Blue Ridge Booksellers 691 East Main Street 706-258-2665 facebook.com/BlueRidgeBooksellers Blue Ridge Coin Shop 1901 Appalachian Highway 706-632-3127 blueridgecoinshop.com Blue Ridge Cotton Company 550 East Main Street 706-632-8990 Also: 35-B Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville 706-745-6639 blueridgecottoncompany.com 60 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 61

Cohutta Country Store Gather OAR Painted Pony Trading Company 83 Dunbarton Farm Road 544 East Main Street 701 East Main Street 108 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 706-946-6366 706-946-1100 706-946-3050 423-548-5158 cohuttacountrystore.com gatherblueridge.com paintedponytradingcompany.com Owl’s Nest Cohutta Fishing Company Glitzy Chix 709 East Main Street Pezrok 490 East Main Street 723B East Main Street Also: 100 Blue Ridge Drive #104, 524 East Main Street 706-946-3044 706-632-3202 McCaysville (Riverwalk Shops) Also: 500 East Main Street (trackside) cohuttafishingco.com glitzychix.us 706-946-6378 706-632-6036 facebook.com (Owls Nest of Blue Ridge) pezrok.com Copperhill Rock & Mineral Havana Day Dreaming Cigars 100 Blue Ridge Drive #110, McCaysville 1901 Appalachian Highway, Suite 101 Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods Pic N Vine 706-964-5000 706-946-2442 494 East Main Street 104 S. Grande Avenue, Copperhill, TN havanadaydreamingcigars.net 706-374-4239 770-371-9083 Design Re•Find oysterbamboo.com melissab459.wixsite.com/picnvine 146 Depot Street Jumping Mouse Beads 706-946-2031 781 East Main Street designrefind.com 706-276-1215 jumpingmousebeads.com Love Dogs (And Cats, Too!) 757 East Main Street 706-632-8668 facebook.com/lovedogsandcatstoo Mountain Attitude Designs 115 Ocoee Street, Copperhill,TN 706-455-6145 facebook.com/MountainAttitudeDesigns Mountain Man Comics 771-B East Main Street 706-946-4400 mountainmancomics.com Mountain Mist Vape Shop 27 Roberts Way #102 706-946-0050 Love Dogs & Cats Too! Coupon page 41 62 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 63

Red Hand Artisan 100 Blue Ridge Drive #114, McCaysville 706-965-4263 facebook.com/redhandartisan River Laurel Gifts & Boutique 100 Blue Ridge Drive #108, McCaysville 706-965-1210 riverlaurelgifts.com Silk Road Traveler 611 East Main Street 706-946-6294 silkroadtraveler.com Home Furnishings Anasazi Coupon page 41 641 East Main Street 706-632-7661 Blind & Shutter Worx 146 Depot Street 706-455-2606 blindshutterworx.com Design Re•Find 146 Depot Street 706-946-2031 designrefind.com Jerry’s Mountain Furniture 1014 Aska Road 706-632-6464 jerrysmountainfurniture.com New Blue Home & Gift 531 East Main Street #103 706-455-3873 newbluehome.com Pezrok 524 East Main Street 706-632-6036 pezrok.com Walhala Ridge Furnishings 679-B East Main Street 706-632-0332 Wrapsody in Blue 652 East Main Street 706-258-2700 facebook.com (Wrapsody in Blue) 64 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM SHOPPING | 65

Galleries Multitudes Gallery Mountain Mem’ries Photography A Studios 723 East Main Street 706-781-4053 706-632-1718 scottmichaelanna.smugmug.com Coopers Creek Sculpture multitudesgallery.com 28252 Morganton Hwy., Suches Studio Trimble Interior Design 706-258-7699 Picture Place on the River, The 146 Depot Street cooperscreekpottery.com 100 Blue Ridge Drive #106, McCaysville 706-946-2030 706-455-9255 studiotrimble.com Galleries on West Main thepictureplaceontheriver.com (at The Art Center) Violet’s Doggy Daycare 420 West Main Street Turning Leaf–A Fine Art Gallery 23 Carter Street 706-632-2144 651 East Main Street 706-633-9085 blueridgearts.net 706-632-6625 violetsdoggydaycare.com turningleafwoodart.com High Country Art Gallery 715 East Main Street Variety, Grocery 706-632-6882 Misc. Services A Food Stores highcountryart.com Blind & Shutter Worx Angelina’s Deli & Gourmet Market 146 Depot Street High Country Picture Framing 3640 East First Street #205 706-455-2606 706-632-3354 491 East Main Street blindshutterworx.com 706-258-2987 angelinasdeli.com Gather highcountrypictureframing.com Blue Ridge Beef You’ll find some tasty mixes - 1901 Appalachian Highway Nature’s artistry is always on display at Pezrok - 706-633-7469 and unique kitchenware to facebook.com/blueridgebeefinc home to unique treasures from the around the world. serve them in - at Gather! 66 | SHOPPING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM REAL ESTATE | 67

Blue Ridge Olive Oil Mercier Orchards Mountain Real Estate Report: 511 East Main Street 8660 Blue Ridge Drive Also: 121 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN Also: 260 West Main Street 706-946-OILS 706-632-3411 The market is moving blueridgeoliveoil.com mercierorchards.com Chester’s Provisions Nomad Market of Morganton (and so should you!) 733 East Main Street 12166 Morganton Highway, Morganton 706-258-4907 706-633-3749 | facebook.com/ chestersblueridge.com NomadMarketofMorgantonGA Phil Ross, Realtor Coldwell Banker High Country Realty Folk Apothic Out of the Blue 3586 East First Street, Suite 302 647 East Main Street here’s never been a better time 702-907-4372 706-258-2750 | outofzbleu.com to make the move to the moun- folkapothic.com T Pasta Market, The tains. Today’s housing inventory is Gather 100 Blue Ridge Drive #105, McCaysville solid, with plenty of new construction 544 East Main Street 727-463-1911 706-946-1100 mountainpasta.com and existing homes to choose from. gatherblueridge.com Choices run from cozy weekend cab- Taste of Amish Huck’s General Store 1412 Appalachian Highway ins to soaring prow-front homes with market that’s near big-city conve- 500 East Main Street 706-632-8989 plenty of glass and wraparound niences, but worlds apart from the 706-946-4825 tasteofamish.com decks to take in the beautiful, layered hustle and bustle. hucksgeneralstore.com Tupelo Tea mountain views. 531 East Main Street #101 Local builders are running at The Time is Now 706-946-8327 | tupelotea.com capacity, and savvy buyers are mak- If you’re ready to make the move, ing their move on these homes early I invite you to call or stop by and in the construction process — when visit me, Phil Ross, or my partner, they can still make design decisions Mark Engledow. We’re a couple of (in essence, getting a semi-custom friendly, full-time professionals home for a spec-home price). backed by Coldwell Banker, one of They’re also getting a relaxed, the oldest and most trusted real comfortable lifestyle in an affordable estate firms in the world. 68 | LODGING DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM LODGING | 69 kick back A relax Cozy is the best way to stay - enjoy a creek, lake or mountain view from the deck of a comfy rental cabin, hotel room or B&B

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Horse Creek Stable B&B Morning Escapes Cabin Rentals Authentic Old Farmhouse The Modern Inn horsecreekstableandlodging.com mountainescapesproperties.com vrbo.com/461437 facebook.com/themoderninn 706-455-3060 877-537-2273 404-630-0242 706-258-4800 Lilly Pad Cottage Mountain Getaway Cabin Rentals The Blue Ridge Lodge Morganton Point Campground (See ad page 11) (See ad page 71) by Comfort Inn & Suites & Recreational Area lillypadcottage.com mtngetawaycabinsbr.com comfortinnofblueridge.com cfaia.org | 706-374-1645 706-534-1317 866-862-2246 888-223-7776 | 706-946-3333 The Oyster Cast & Blast Inn Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals Blue Ridge Mineral Springs oysterbamboo.com Cabin Rental mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com RV Park & Tent Camping 706-374-4239 Companies 877-686-7378 blueridgemineralspringsrvparkandtent camping.com | 706-632-5010 Reid Ridge Lodge #1 My Mountain Cabin Rentals Mountain Paws Cabin Rentals reidridgelodge.com 1mymountain.com mountainpawscabinrentals.com Blue Ridge Treehouse 706-632-4444 800-844-4939 877-307-3367 blueridgetreehouse.com 706-223-3750 Serenity Luxury Suites Above the Rest Luxury Cabins Mountain Top Cabin Rentals serenityinthemountains.com abovetherestcabins.com mountaintopcabinrentals.com Blue Ridge Treehouse Rentals 706-258-2244 877-374-2057 866-40-CABIN / 706-258-6220 brtreehouses.com 813-679-0707 Toccoa Valley Campground Blue Rock Cabin Rentals Nevaeh Cabin Rentals (See ad page 3) bluerockcabinrentals.com (See ad next page) Douglas Inn & Suites toccoavalleycampground.com 706-258-2586 nevaehcabinrentals.com douglasinnblueridge.com 706-838-4317 800-488-1644 706-258-3600 Blue Sky Cabin Rentals Whispering Pines Campground blueskycabinrentals.com Paradise Hills Cabin Rentals & Spa Jonica Gap Campground whisperingpinescampground.com 888-786-4102 paradisehillsga.com jonicagapcampground.com 706-374-6494 877-745-7483 706-374-5465 Cabin Rentals of Blue Ridge cabinrentalsofblueridge.com Southern Comfort 877-229-8585 Downtown Blue Ridge Rentals (See ad page 2) Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals DowntownBlueRidgeRentals.com cuddleupcabinrentals.com 706-258-3737 877-628-3353 Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals Escape to Blue Ridge (See ad page 2) (See ad page 85) SouthernComfortCabinRentals.com escapetoblueridge.com 706-258-3737 866-618-2521 Vacasa Getaway Blue Ridge vacasa.com www.getawayblueridge.com 256-276-9389 Wyndam Vacation Rentals (See ad page 70) Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals wvrblueridge.com (See ad page 82) 855-297-9564 georgiamtncabins.com 877-656-7368 Hotels, Camping JP Ridgeland Cabin Rentals A Other Lodging rentblueridgecabins.com 706-633-9777 America’s Best Value Inn redlion.com Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals 706-632-2100 morningbreezecabinrentals.com 888-875-5669 74 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM CALENDAR OF EVENTS | 75

Ongoing Most Saturdays 1 (Saturday) Motorsport Races Concert: Gene Watson & John Conlee Designated Weekends Blue Ridge Motorsports Park Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee U-Pick, Tractor Tours & Hard Cider blueridgemotorsportspark.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Tasting Tours (call ahead or check online) Thursday Evenings 7 (Friday) Mercier Orchards Pickin’ in the Park Seniors Fishing Rodeo 706-632-3411 Horseshoe Bend Park, Mineral Bluff Chattahoochee Fish Hatchery, Suches mercierorchards.com fannincountyga.com/recreation- fws.gov/southeast/chattahoochee-forest department Thursdays-Mondays 7 (Friday) Train Trips Tuesdays & Saturdays Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Union County Farmers Market Fannin County Public Library 877-413-8724 148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville mountainregionallibrary.org brscenic.com ucfarmersmarket.com 7-9 (Friday-Sunday) Days Vary Saturdays Live Music Is Better: Bergonzi Quartet Whitewater Rafting Downtown Blue Ridge Market Blue Ridge Community Theater Ocoee Rafting: ocoeerafting.com Blue Ridge City Park blueridgecommunitytheater.com RaftOne: raft1.com facebook.com/DowntownMarketBlueRidge 8 (Saturday) Southeastern Expeditions: southeasternexpeditions.com Kids Fishing Rodeo July 11-28: Chattahoochee Fish Hatchery, Suches Blue Ridge Community Theater Fourth Fridays June fws.gov/southeast/chattahoochee-forest Ga Mtn Classics Cruise-In 1 (Saturday) 8 (Saturday) DQ Grill & Chill Burra Burra Kids Carnival georgiamountainclassics.weebly.com Ducktown, TN Concert: Happy Together Tour 21 (Friday) ducktownbasinmuseum.com Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Concert: The Temptations & the Tams georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee 8-9 (Saturday & Sunday) georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Blairsville Scottish Festival 22 (Saturday) & Highland Games Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival Meeks Park, Blairsville Mercier Orchards Pavilion blairsvillescottishfestival.com blueridgewineandjazz.com 10-23 22-23 (Saturday & Sunday) Sunny D Children’s Theater Camp Ride the Rails Festival Blue Ridge Community Theater Historic Depot, Mineral Bluff blueridgecommunitytheater.com tsmri.org 15 (Saturday) 28-29 (Friday & Saturday) Live Music: Jacob Martin, Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Buck & Oz, Kurt Thomas Band Association Rally Lake Blue Ridge Concert Series Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee lakeblueridgeconcertseries.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 15-July 14 29 (Saturday) Exhibit: Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Live Music Is Better: Carl Pruitt & The Art Center | blueridgearts.net the Crossroads Band 18-July 12 Blue Ridge Community Theater blueridgecommunitytheater.com Summer Youth Art Camp The Art Center | blueridgearts.net 29-30 (Saturday & Sunday) 21 (Friday) Made in Georgia Festival Towns County Rec. Center, Young Harris Movie: Smallfoot madeingeorgia.net Fannin County Public Library mountainregionallibrary.org continued on next page 76 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS DIRECTIONSGA.COM DIRECTIONSGA.COM CALENDAR OF EVENTS | 77

11-13 (Thursday-Saturday) 9 (Friday) Oct. 5 Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-in Concert: Vince Gill Blue Ridge Homebuilders Showcase Hiawassee, GA Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Downtown Blue Ridge City Park gammoonshinecruizin.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com georgiahighcountryba.com 11-28 (Thursdays-Sundays) 15-Sept. 1 (Thursdays-Sundays) Oct. 5-6 A Funny Little Thing Called Love Everybody Loves Opal Indian Summer Festival Blue Ridge Community Theater Blue Ridge Community Theater Woody Gap School, Suches blueridgecommunitytheater.com blueridgecommunitytheater.com suches.com/festivalinfo.htm 13 (Saturday) 24 (Saturday) Oct. 5-6 Live Music: Singing in the Mountains Hard Cider & Beer Festival Folk School Fall Festival First Baptist Church of McCaysville Mercier Orchards | mercierorchards.com John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC myfirstbaptist.net folkschool.org 31 (Saturday) 13 (Saturday) Concert: Sawyer Brown & Exile Oct. 11-19 Concert: Grass Roots, Box Tops & Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Georgia Mountain Fall Festival August 24: Mercier Orchards the Association georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee georgiamountainfairgrounds.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com July Oct. 12-13 19 (Friday) Looking ahead Fall Arts in the Park Festival See page 30 for more 4th of July Movie: Incredibles 2 Sept. 2 Downtown Blue Ridge City Park celebrations & events Fannin County Public Library Annual Labor Day Barbecue blueridgearts.net mountainregionallibrary.org Downtown Blue Ridge City Park 4 (Thursday) Oct. 12-20 Blue Ridge Freedom 5K & 10K 19-27 (Friday-Saturday) Sept. 12-14 Sorghum Festival Downtown Blue Ridge City Park Georgia Mountain Fair Concert: Dailey & Vincent Landfest Meeks Park, Blairsville runsignup.com/Race/GA/BlueRidge/ Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee blairsvillesorghumfestival.com BlueRidgeFreedom5K10K georgiamountainfairgrounds.com georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 4 (Thursday) 20-21 (Saturday & Sunday) Sept. 19-Oct. 6 Old Timers Day Parade Butternut Creek Festival A Facility for Living Downtown Blue Ridge Meeks Park, Blairsville Blue Ridge Community Theater bestofblueridge.biz/old-timers-parade butternutcreekfestival.com blueridgecommunitytheater.com 5 (Friday) 27 (Saturday) Sept. 20 Movie: Mary Poppins Returns Live Music: Mark Wills, Greg Erwin, Friday Night Blues Crawl Fannin County Public Library Steven Phillips & Hunter Flanagan Downtown Blue Ridge mountainregionallibrary.org Lake Blue Ridge Concert Series blueridgebluesandbbq.com lakeblueridgeconcertseries.com 5 (Friday) Sept. 20 Firecracker Special Train Ride 27-August 25 Rotary Blues Train Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Exhibits: 3-D Off the Wall + Blue Ridge Scenic Railway brscenic.com National Juried Photography Show rotarybluestrain.com The Art Center | blueridgearts.net 5 (Friday) Sept. 21 Copper Basin Fireworks Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN Downtown Blue Ridge City Park blueridgemountains.com/events August blueridgebluesandbbq.com 2 (Friday) 5 (Friday) Sept. 28-29 Lake Blue Ridge Boat Parade Concert: Blood, Sweat & Tears Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee Ride the Rails Festival Lake Blue Ridge Old Depot, Mineral Bluff | tsmri.org lbrca.org georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Sept. 28-29 6 (Saturday) 3 (Saturday) Discovery Days Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks Live Music Is Better: Fred Johnson Blue Ridge Community Theater Project Chimps Sanctuary Lake Blue Ridge projectchimps.org lbrca.org blueridgecommunitytheater.com 78 | USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTIONSGA.COM

Information A Emergencies Emergency — Dial 911 Poison Control 800-282-5846 AA 706-374-2366 U.S. Forest Service aageorgia.org/district-15.html 706-745-6928 Al-Anon U.S. Postal Service 706-635-4843 | ga-al-anon.org 273 Orvin Lance Drive 706-258-3337 Blue Ridge Business Association bestofblueridge.biz Transportation Blue Ridge Coin Laundry A Towing 3761 East First Street A2B Transit 706-946-2646 a2btransit.limo Blue Ridge Police Department Action Towing 706-632-3451 706-632-8697 Blue Ridge Walk-in Clinic Fannin Wrecker Services 101 Riverstone Vista | 706-258-4100 706-632-2222 blueridgemedicalgroup.com Grape Escape Wine Adventures Fannin County Chamber of Commerce / Welcome Centers grapeescapeadventures.com See page 7 | blueridgemountains.com Mountain Transportation Fannin County Library 706-851-9465 | mountaintransportation.org 400 West Main Street A 706-632-5263 Vets Pet Services Cohutta Animal Clinic Fannin County Recreation Dept. 83 Dunbarton Farm Road #101 706-632-7696 706-946-7387 | cohuttaanimalclinic.com Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Copper Basin Vet Clinic 706-632-2044 163 East Tennessee Street, McCaysville Fannin Regional Hospital 706-492-4234 | copperbasinvetclinic.com 2855 Old Highway 5 North Mountain Emergency Animal Center 706-632-3711 1163 Windy Ridge Road fanninregionalhospital.com 706-632-7879 | meacenter.com Fire Department Ocoee Animal Clinic 706-632-4711 88 All Creatures Place Georgia State Patrol 706-632-7387 | ocoeeanimalhospital.com 706-632-2215 Violet’s Doggy Daycare McCaysville Police Department 23 Carter Street | 706-633-9085 706-492-4636 violetsdoggydaycare.com

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