Blue Ridge
About 1 hr 45 min by car from Atlanta
Mountain cabins, a scenic railway and a clear lake.
Why locals go
The default cabin weekend.
Visiting Atlanta?
At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Atlanta for your flight home.
What to book
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Apple orchards (fall)
- Lake Blue Ridge paddle
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Cabin with a hot tub
- Scenic railway ride
With friends
- Big cabin with a fire pit
- Toccoa River tubing
When to go
Year-round, fall color in October.