Welcome all newcomers to Blue Ridge, Georgia, is the time to be a tourist in your own town and discover all this area has to offer. A great place to start is by treating yourself to a train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.

Hidden in the majestic mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, experience a train ride along the scenic Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Starting from the old station in the historic Blue Ridge, the scenic railway travels 3 1 / 2 hours walk (26 miles round trip) to downtown McCaysville, Georgia, right on the border of Copperhill, Tennessee.

Choose your seat on one of the cars closed climate control or on a good day, try one of the cars outside. During the journey will be entertained with bits of local history of Fannin County, including details their activities moon legend. All the while enjoying the views of the Cohutta Mountains to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains, south and east. Once in McCaysville, enjoy a 1 1 / 2 layover time, long enough for ice cream and an antique store or local crafts. In addition, make sure to cross the Blue Line where Toccoa Avenue (Georgia) meets Ocoee Street (Tennessee) – the road splits into two states. This tour has a little something for everyone, appealing to travelers of all ages.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Events:

Pumpkin Picking Trips: Wear your Halloween costume and take a field trip to the pumpkin.

Mounting the engine: Looking for a new experience, how about mounting the engine?

Rail & ferry or train and underground: Start with the classic train journey McCaysville where they will be left in Rolling Thunder Rafting, you can choose a tube ride on the lazy river or a tidal Toccoa wild adventure rafting on the Ocoee River.

The Hiwassee Loop 2008: same train, different route as it moves past McCaysville and Copperhill, explore the Cherokee National Forest and eventually descend into the gorge of the River Hiwassee. Call for details and reservations not, this trip is to be missed!

The Express All aboard for Christmas!

The whole family can enjoy of these festive holiday train rides complete with carols, Christmas stories, elves and a visit from Santa.

Call for details and reservations: 1-800-934-1898 or 1-706-632-9833 e-mail: info@brscenic.com

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Location:

241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30,513

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