Places to Stay in Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a mountain town in the North Georgia mountains, about two hours north of Atlanta. Its walkable downtown has shops, restaurants and the depot for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and most visitors stay in a cabin on the surrounding ridges, many with hot tubs, decks and long mountain views.

Where to stay

• Close to downtown keeps you a short drive from restaurants, shops and the scenic railway.
• Around Lake Blue Ridge puts you near the water for boating, paddling and lake views.
• Along the Toccoa River and Aska Road has cabins in the woods near trout fishing, tubing and the trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Best times to visit

• Fall colors: October and early November are the busiest weeks; book early.
• Apple season: Late summer through fall, nearby orchards like Mercier Orchards are open for apple picking.
• Winter: Quiet, cozy and the lowest cabin rates of the year.
• Weather to know: Mountain roads and steep cabin driveways can be slick after rain or a rare snow; check whether a cabin suggests four-wheel drive.

Getting there

Most visitors drive up from Atlanta, Chattanooga or Knoxville. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the closest major airport.

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Tips for booking

View cabins sit on ridges with winding gravel roads, so read each listing’s directions. Each card shows the drive to downtown Blue Ridge, and it pays to compare the nightly rate and the total with fees before you book.