This was the first time these events were held on a natural river and it was appropriate the Ocoee should be chosen as the site as it was already one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world.

Ocoee Whitewater Center - The Ocoee Whitewater Center (OWC) site was constructed for the purpose of holding the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom competitions.

The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN where visitors have a two hour layover plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, visit the Operating Model Railroad display or explore.

North Georgia Railway - North Georgia Railway features a 4 hour, 26 mile round trip that winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars.

Everything from their famous “Fried Apple Pies” to “Fresh Apple Cider,” 'U-Pick Apples' and the best North Georgia Apples you can get! Mercier Orchards - Mercier Orchards is a a family owned and operated Apple Orchard nestled in the North Georgia Mountains of Blue Ridge, GA doing business for more than “60 years.” Mercier Orchards offers the best selection of Mercier Quality apples and products.Currently exhibiting over 300 kangaroos of 9 species, our Center has successfully bred and cared for over a dozen different species of marsupials in the past 24 years. Kangaroo Conservation Center - dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species thru captive breeding and public education.This is a piece of a unique time in America's past that is almost long gone, captured by local high school students who truly valued their heritage.

Take a walk through the past at The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center. Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center - If you’re traveling anywhere near the mountains of northeast Georgia, plan a visit to Mountain City.Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains: They are definitely a place where your furry baby can feel at home with the rest of the family. They are also a great place to hold a reunion, a church retreat, or to sleep a wedding party.īig pet friendly cabins offer the same amenities as other cabins. Our four and more bedroom Pet Friendly Cabins North Georgia Mountains are perfect for a fun family getaway. Four and More Bedroom Pet Friendly Cabins

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