things to do in Blue Ridge, GA

Get hands-on with heavy machinery

Paddle a scenic stretch of the Lower Toccoa River with shuttle service included

Float back to your camper after a shuttle to the river launch

Pair Georgia wine with the haunted history of Dahlonega’s square

Discover Dahlonega's spooky side with playful stories made for kids

Navigate Class 2 rapids on a self-guided Hiwassee River float

Float the river at your own pace with an upstream shuttle

A 150 HP pontoon rental for a day on the lake

Relax on a guided raft float along the Lower Ocoee

Ride the Banana Bus for guided sanctuary exploration and private chimp viewing

Ride an open-air coach along the Toccoa River on a 2-hour, 26-mile round-trip

Tackle Olympic-section Class III & IV rapids on the Upper Ocoee

Swap the steering wheel for tank controls

Launch your own craft and shuttle your vehicle for a six-mile river float

Fish Carters Lake from a 50 HP pontoon

Celebrate Halloween with a family walk through a sanctuary for former research chimpanzees

Ride the 2-hour Blue Ridge Express train along the Toccoa River (adults only)

Build confidence on a guided, shaded rappel wall for beginning and intermediate climbers

Cruise Carters Lake on a 115 HP pontoon with an onboard slide

Create art above a chimpanzee habitat while supporting retired research chimps

Take on three climbing routes and aerial obstacles in a wooded setting

Ride 26 miles along the Toccoa River with a 2-hour layover in McCaysville/Copperhill

Enjoy holiday music, a Christmas story, and a chance to see Santa aboard the train

Scale a 30-foot climbing wall with routes for every skill level