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- Blairsville GA. Size: 1.11 square miles • Population: 526 • Official Website. Located 85 miles from north metro Atlanta, the tiny town of Blairsville GA is a haven for outdoor recreation.
- Blue Ridge GA. Size: 2.68 square miles • Population: 1,244 • Official Website. The North Georgia town of Blue Ridge has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years, with excellent Blue Ridge restaurants, lots of cool shops and boutiques, an Art Center, and even a historic drive-in theater.
- Cartersville GA. Size: 28.74 square miles • Population: 23,222 • Official Website. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Cartersville GA offers an awesome assortment of museums, restaurants, and shops for visitors to explore.
- Clayton GA. Size: 3.39 square miles • Population: 2,035 • Official Website. Located in the northeast Georgia mountains, the small town of Clayton GA is filled with charm, restaurants, shops, and lots of outdoor activities.
Jun 11, 2024 · 10 Charming Small Towns to Visit Along the Appalachian Trail. These are the best mountain towns in Georgia for outdoor adventures, family-friendly trips, and unforgettable weekend retreats.
- Lydia Mansel
Apr 5, 2023 · Although the mountains of Georgia aren’t quite as tall as the ones out west, there are still plenty of beautiful and blissful mountain towns that are perfect for disconnecting from the world and getting in touch with nature.
Use the interactive Georgia scenic drives map below to get an idea of where to find Georgia’s most scenic mountain roads and plan your scenic road trip! Hint: use the map menu (top left) to hide/display different routes or points of interest.
- Kennesaw
- Blairsville
- Helen
- Blue Ridge
- Dahlonega
- Dillard
- Sky Valley
Known for its scorching summers and pleasant winters, Kennesaw in Georgia's Cobb County is a beautiful Southern town the whole family can genuinely enjoy. Just a 30-minute drive from Atlanta, visitors can explore Kennesaw Mountain (at an elevation of 1,808 feet) or just marvel at the peaks of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. If...
Blairsville has a population of just over 600 residents, and yet this seat of Union County is a place any nature lover would not want to miss. Visit the nearby Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest peak, or Vogel State Park (some 11 miles away), where hiking trails, picnic areas, bike paths, campsites, and cabin rentals are available. Blairsville is ad...
Situated on the shores of the Chattahoochee River, the 531-resident-town of Helen is a perfect place for a day trip in the Georgia mountains. Around 90 miles from Atlanta, the town is affectionately known as Georgia’s Alpine Village, which resembles a Bavarianmountain resort. All the buildings have a unique southern German architectural style, maki...
Sharing a name with the mountain range, the town of Blue Ridge is a beautiful and welcoming example of a small town in America (infused with an extra bit of Georgia charm). Home to 1,200, visitors to Blue Ridge will find an assortment of great local restaurants, boutique shops, small galleries, and of course, genuine Southern hospitality. Situated ...
Dahlonega is a unique history-filled Georgia town, where the first modern Gold Rushin America began in 1829. Just 65 miles from Atlanta, this town of under 8,000 citizens is a charming and fascinating spot for history and nature lovers. Visit the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum, housed in the Lumpkin County Courthouse (1836). There, you can learn ab...
Near the border with North and South Carolina, the town of Dillard is a great place to enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Though it has a population of only 337 permanent residents, Dillard is a welcoming place with plenty of warm hospitality. Visitors can enjoy an assortment of local restaurants, shops, and charming Main Street facades. Among the most ...
Just 7 miles from Dillard is Sky Valley, the northernmost settlement in Georgia. Nestled within the slopes of Rabun Bald (the second highest peak in the state), this mountain valley town has perfect scenery, warm summers, and mild winters. Home to the Sky Valley Country Club, visitors can enjoy pristine golf courses, beautiful tennis courts, swimmi...
- Michael Vecchio
In fact Ellijay, Helen and Blue Ridge Georgia are some of our favorite Blue Ridge Mountain towns. Throughout this guide, we will explore even more top Georgia mountain towns, restaurants, accommodations, attractions, hiking trails, and hidden gems in the north Georgia mountains.
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Jul 31, 2024 · North Georgia Mountains. Check out our extensive guides to the best things to do in the North Georgia Mountains, including overviews of the best mountain towns, restaurants, hiking trails, attractions, wineries, resorts, and cabin rentals.