Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
From the cabin, go down to Aska Road, turn left – and it’s on your right, about a quarter of a mile down. Great for dinner – but also great for a cocktail overlooking the river!
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Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdFrom the cabin, go down to Aska Road, turn left – and it’s on your right, about a quarter of a mile down. Great for dinner – but also great for a cocktail overlooking the river!
Located right at the bottom of Swiss Lane, this little restaurant and general store is a gem. Tell Charlie and Kim I sent you! After a great meal or snack, be sure to walk across the street and enjoy the gorgeous views of the Toccoa River from the Shallowford Bridge!
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Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store
8436 Aska RdLocated right at the bottom of Swiss Lane, this little restaurant and general store is a gem. Tell Charlie and Kim I sent you! After a great meal or snack, be sure to walk across the street and enjoy the gorgeous views of the Toccoa River from the Shallowford Bridge!
DELICIOUS pizzas and salads! Many guests love to get their food to go and enjoy at the cabin; definitely call ahead because their wait for to-go can be 45+ minutes. Worth the wait!
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Mystic Mountain Pizza
4118 E 1st StDELICIOUS pizzas and salads! Many guests love to get their food to go and enjoy at the cabin; definitely call ahead because their wait for to-go can be 45+ minutes. Worth the wait!
A lovely upscale restaurant in town! Sunday brunch is particularly popular among locals -- with $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys! Reservations are the way to go for indoor dining -- but they have a wonderful outdoor bar area that is first-come, first-serve -- and you can eat at the bar/surrounding tables.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StA lovely upscale restaurant in town! Sunday brunch is particularly popular among locals -- with $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys! Reservations are the way to go for indoor dining -- but they have a wonderful outdoor bar area that is first-come, first-serve -- and you can eat at the bar/surrounding tables.
Owned by the great folks who own Black Sheep (and located next door), this is a great place with an awesome outdoor patio and a fantastic bar. They also do fantastic breakfast (Bigfoot Biscuit) from 7am - 12pm daily.
The Dogwood
Owned by the great folks who own Black Sheep (and located next door), this is a great place with an awesome outdoor patio and a fantastic bar. They also do fantastic breakfast (Bigfoot Biscuit) from 7am - 12pm daily.
Ferraro's Kitchen Blue Ridge
One of the best new restaurants in town - simply amazing Italian!
A great spot for cocktails (awesome bar in the back room) and/or a great meal!
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Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
187 Depot StreetA great spot for cocktails (awesome bar in the back room) and/or a great meal!
This is Blue Ridge's newest restaurant - and everyone is RAVING about it! Reservations might be a must-have -- so call in advance.
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Roe Raw Oyster Bar
588 East Main StreetThis is Blue Ridge's newest restaurant - and everyone is RAVING about it! Reservations might be a must-have -- so call in advance.
AMAZING pizza and salads -- and you can get a pie to go and take it upstairs to the Tipping Point Brewery (see below)!
Cucinella's Pizzeria
AMAZING pizza and salads -- and you can get a pie to go and take it upstairs to the Tipping Point Brewery (see below)!
A great little spot in downtown Blue Ridge, one street behind Main for a bit of a quieter pace. I especially love the little pup-friendly patio area for outside dining!
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Masseria Kitchen+Bar
67 Roberts WayA great little spot in downtown Blue Ridge, one street behind Main for a bit of a quieter pace. I especially love the little pup-friendly patio area for outside dining!
This is a lovely bar on top of the Hampton Inn, with a great atmosphere and patio.
Hook & Eye at Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
This is a lovely bar on top of the Hampton Inn, with a great atmosphere and patio.
A great restaurant and a favorite for locals -- especially on Tuesday nights for "Singo" (a mix of Bingo and great music).
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Misty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st StA great restaurant and a favorite for locals -- especially on Tuesday nights for "Singo" (a mix of Bingo and great music).
This little gem has great sit-down -- but also incredible grab-and-go pastas, cheeses and wines. FABULOUS charcuterie boards that are fun to take back to the cabin to enjoy the sunset (call ahead to ask them to prepare one for you!)
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THE PASTA MARKET
11 Mountain StThis little gem has great sit-down -- but also incredible grab-and-go pastas, cheeses and wines. FABULOUS charcuterie boards that are fun to take back to the cabin to enjoy the sunset (call ahead to ask them to prepare one for you!)
An often overlooked (and therefore often more peaceful) great place for fantastic homemade soup and sandwiches!
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Cantaberry
524 E Main StAn often overlooked (and therefore often more peaceful) great place for fantastic homemade soup and sandwiches!
Delicious old-fashioned Southern cooking ... made-from-scratch biscuits with apple butter are a must!
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Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StDelicious old-fashioned Southern cooking ... made-from-scratch biscuits with apple butter are a must!
An awesome guy named Denver runs this great little place in a beautiful little spot. From the cabin, go to Aska Road, turn right – go to the stop sign (about 4 miles), turn left – and it’s on your right. Great people, great food – and kayak/tube rentals.
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Van Zandt's Riverwalk Grill & Grocery
103 Newport RdAn awesome guy named Denver runs this great little place in a beautiful little spot. From the cabin, go to Aska Road, turn right – go to the stop sign (about 4 miles), turn left – and it’s on your right. Great people, great food – and kayak/tube rentals.
I’m a vegetarian, so I have not personally tried Sue’s Burgers — but apparently they are INCREDIBLE!!! Friends rave about this little spot!
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Sue's Burgers :)
3855 E 1st StI’m a vegetarian, so I have not personally tried Sue’s Burgers — but apparently they are INCREDIBLE!!! Friends rave about this little spot!
Another off-the-beaten path unassuming place ... authentic, delicious Mexican food including oh-so-yummy house made guacamole!
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Las Dos Huastecas
4114 E 1st StAnother off-the-beaten path unassuming place ... authentic, delicious Mexican food including oh-so-yummy house made guacamole!
Again, I’m a vegetarian and have not been to Carroll’s — but many recent guests RAVE about it. Many have particularly enjoyed getting it “to go” and having a picnic on the cabin porch/deck — especially those who like a beer with their BBQ because the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
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Carroll's Barbeque
39 Lance StAgain, I’m a vegetarian and have not been to Carroll’s — but many recent guests RAVE about it. Many have particularly enjoyed getting it “to go” and having a picnic on the cabin porch/deck — especially those who like a beer with their BBQ because the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
The Yellowphant Cafe
Incredible soups and sandwiches!
Sightseeing
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. Buy tickets early because it sells out fast!
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StStarting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. Buy tickets early because it sells out fast!
This 270-foot-long bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River and is an incredible adventure (complete with a three-mile drive on a service road to get there) – but worth it.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverThis 270-foot-long bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River and is an incredible adventure (complete with a three-mile drive on a service road to get there) – but worth it.
An incredible spot – with pontoon boat, kayak and paddle board rentals – and a SO FUN Boat Dock Bar & Grill.
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Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrAn incredible spot – with pontoon boat, kayak and paddle board rentals – and a SO FUN Boat Dock Bar & Grill.
If you want a GORGEOUS drive and spectacular long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, take a drive on Highway 60 to Woody Gap. You'll be treated to lots of switchbacks, breathtaking views of the river - and a couple of great BBQ joints along the way! About an hour's drive from the cabin.
Woody Gap
If you want a GORGEOUS drive and spectacular long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, take a drive on Highway 60 to Woody Gap. You'll be treated to lots of switchbacks, breathtaking views of the river - and a couple of great BBQ joints along the way! About an hour's drive from the cabin.
A Lovely Spa!
A simply LOVELY spa – friends and I have had many great experiences for facials and massages. They have a beautiful “quiet room” that you can enjoy … be sure to bring-your-own wine/prosecco if you are so inclined!
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Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney RdA simply LOVELY spa – friends and I have had many great experiences for facials and massages. They have a beautiful “quiet room” that you can enjoy … be sure to bring-your-own wine/prosecco if you are so inclined!
Golf
I am not a golfer, but friends RAVE about the course at Old Toccoa Farms! Apparently it's been listed as one of the top 100 courses in the country!
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Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch RoadI am not a golfer, but friends RAVE about the course at Old Toccoa Farms! Apparently it's been listed as one of the top 100 courses in the country!
Hiking
Benton MacKaye Trail (known by locals as 'BMT') is a footpath/hiking trail nearly 300 miles long in the Appalachian Mountains, with access from several places in Blue Ridge – including off of Skeehah Gap (about six miles away). Just gorgeous!
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye TrailBenton MacKaye Trail (known by locals as 'BMT') is a footpath/hiking trail nearly 300 miles long in the Appalachian Mountains, with access from several places in Blue Ridge – including off of Skeehah Gap (about six miles away). Just gorgeous!
A great little hike to gorgeous waterfalls - about three miles from the cabin
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Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek RoadA great little hike to gorgeous waterfalls - about three miles from the cabin
It’s a bit of a drive (maybe 45 minutes) — but many recent guests say it is definitely worth it! The park has several claims to fame, including a spectacular 729-foot waterfall, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The park also boasts a rather strenuous 8.5 mile hike to Springer Mountain, the start of the famed Appalachian Trail.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadIt’s a bit of a drive (maybe 45 minutes) — but many recent guests say it is definitely worth it! The park has several claims to fame, including a spectacular 729-foot waterfall, the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The park also boasts a rather strenuous 8.5 mile hike to Springer Mountain, the start of the famed Appalachian Trail.
I have not yet personally been here - but it is top on my "to do" list! I think it's about a 2-mile out-and-back hike whose claim to fame is being on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in Georgia. The waterfall, one of the few on the southern stretch of the AT, is apparently stunningly beautiful and tumbles over 50 feet -- and is surrounded by hemlock trees, rhododendrons and a sharp, sheer rock face.
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Long Creek Falls
I have not yet personally been here - but it is top on my "to do" list! I think it's about a 2-mile out-and-back hike whose claim to fame is being on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in Georgia. The waterfall, one of the few on the southern stretch of the AT, is apparently stunningly beautiful and tumbles over 50 feet -- and is surrounded by hemlock trees, rhododendrons and a sharp, sheer rock face.
The start of the famed 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail (which goes from Georgia to Maine) is in Fannin County at Springer Mountain - gorgeous hiking!
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Springer Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe start of the famed 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail (which goes from Georgia to Maine) is in Fannin County at Springer Mountain - gorgeous hiking!
For Kids
From the cabin, go down to Aska Road, turn left – and this little family-friendly spot for fishing, gem mining and miniature golf is about a mile down on your right.
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The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide DrFrom the cabin, go down to Aska Road, turn left – and this little family-friendly spot for fishing, gem mining and miniature golf is about a mile down on your right.
Literally at the bottom of Swiss Lane, this is run by Charlie and Kim (who also own/run the Iron Bridge Cafe) -- they are SO WONDERFUL! They’ll transport you to Sandy Bottom for a 60-90 minute float, and take-out is back at Shallowford Bridge (right at the cabin). At last check, it’s $9 per person (cash only).
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Blue Ridge Tubing
8436 Aska RdLiterally at the bottom of Swiss Lane, this is run by Charlie and Kim (who also own/run the Iron Bridge Cafe) -- they are SO WONDERFUL! They’ll transport you to Sandy Bottom for a 60-90 minute float, and take-out is back at Shallowford Bridge (right at the cabin). At last check, it’s $9 per person (cash only).
Located in Blairsville, Meeks Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the North Georgia Mountains. It has one of the area's only outdoor pools/splash pads (open seasonally), along with spectacular walking trails, a dog park and tennis courts.
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Meeks Park
490 Meeks Park RdLocated in Blairsville, Meeks Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the North Georgia Mountains. It has one of the area's only outdoor pools/splash pads (open seasonally), along with spectacular walking trails, a dog park and tennis courts.
A gorgeous spot on Lake Blue Ridge with a designated swimming area.
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Morganton Point Recreation Area
475 Lake DriveA gorgeous spot on Lake Blue Ridge with a designated swimming area.
Fishing
A local favorite for canoe rentals/fishing trips down the Toccoa River
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Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters
15 Black Ankle Creek RdA local favorite for canoe rentals/fishing trips down the Toccoa River