Guidebook for Blue Ridge
Parks & Nature
Breathtaking Falls. There is a decent hike and stairs if you want to hike it. Around 800 steps or so all the way to the top. Alternatively you can drive to the top of the falls. A great place for pictures.
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas Amicalola
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdBreathtaking Falls. There is a decent hike and stairs if you want to hike it. Around 800 steps or so all the way to the top. Alternatively you can drive to the top of the falls. A great place for pictures.
Awesome white water rafting. Season generally runs May-September. There is some class 4 rapids.
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Ocoee Rafting
1548 TN-68Awesome white water rafting. Season generally runs May-September. There is some class 4 rapids.
Milder white water rafting on the beautiful Nantahala (Cherokee word for the Noon Day Sun. Meaning the river does not see the sun till noon because it is between the mountains). Beautiful scenery and a great time.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Milder white water rafting on the beautiful Nantahala (Cherokee word for the Noon Day Sun. Meaning the river does not see the sun till noon because it is between the mountains). Beautiful scenery and a great time.
Food Scene
Chesters has excellent food and a good vibe. They usually have a daily special. They are known for the chicken wings which are fantastic. On weekends you may have to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated.
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StChesters has excellent food and a good vibe. They usually have a daily special. They are known for the chicken wings which are fantastic. On weekends you may have to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated.
Great place to eat. Reservations are a good idea with limited seating. Expect to pay between $15-$40 per a person for a meal.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StGreat place to eat. Reservations are a good idea with limited seating. Expect to pay between $15-$40 per a person for a meal.
High end orchard that sells Apples and other produce. They have delicious apple juice and the fruit pies are great.
420 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrHigh end orchard that sells Apples and other produce. They have delicious apple juice and the fruit pies are great.
Drinks & Nightlife
Last Stop is generally a local bar. However it is popular with tourist groups coming through. Also a very popular place for bachelorette parties. They serve food as well, but it is mostly bar type food. Last call is usually around 11:30pm.
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The Blue Coyote
500 E Main StLast Stop is generally a local bar. However it is popular with tourist groups coming through. Also a very popular place for bachelorette parties. They serve food as well, but it is mostly bar type food. Last call is usually around 11:30pm.
Fightingtown Tavern is an upscale bar that caters mostly to tourist. Food is also served. Typically last call is around 11:30pm.
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Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main StFightingtown Tavern is an upscale bar that caters mostly to tourist. Food is also served. Typically last call is around 11:30pm.
Cool Brewery in a Metal Building.
Basically you buy a token for $5 the token can get 1 full beer or 2 half beers. Allows you to try different beers available.
OPEN FROM 1-5 PM ON THURS, FRI, AND 1-6 ON SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAY 1-5
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StCool Brewery in a Metal Building.
Basically you buy a token for $5 the token can get 1 full beer or 2 half beers. Allows you to try different beers available.
OPEN FROM 1-5 PM ON THURS, FRI, AND 1-6 ON SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAY 1-5
Entertainment & Activities
Swan Drive In movie theater is a great place to watch a flick. A lot of nights they will do a double feature, so you get 2 movies for the price of 1. The concessions are very good and the sell deep fried oreos.
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Swan Drive In
651 Summit StSwan Drive In movie theater is a great place to watch a flick. A lot of nights they will do a double feature, so you get 2 movies for the price of 1. The concessions are very good and the sell deep fried oreos.
Getting Around
This scenic Railroad goes to Mckayesville (14 miles away) and back.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StThis scenic Railroad goes to Mckayesville (14 miles away) and back.
Essentials
Nice grocery story that you can get quality food. Also has a deli.
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Ingles Markets
5679 Appalachian HwyNice grocery story that you can get quality food. Also has a deli.
Great place to purchase anything in the store for $1. Great for utensils, plastic cups and plates, etc.
Dollar Tree
4157 E 1st StGreat place to purchase anything in the store for $1. Great for utensils, plastic cups and plates, etc.