Set smack-bang in the middle of town, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is impossible to miss. Attracting close to 80,000 riders every year, this must-ride heritage railway was established in 1998 and travels along a 26-mile stretch of the old Marietta and North Georgia Railroad.
The hour-long outward journey begins at the historic Blue Ridge Depot and follows the Toccoa River to McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill in Tennessee. A two-hour break provides ample time to explore these towns before you’re picked up for the hour-long ride home again. In addition to pretty river views, you’ll enjoy vistas of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains.
For an even more memorable experience, consider booking one of the fun seasonal rail specials. These include a spectacular fall colors excursion, a festive “Holiday Express” Christmas outing, as well as trips during Thanksgiving. You can also upgrade your experience with a “Premier Class” ticket, which includes unlimited soft drinks, sweet treats, and snacks, plus comfy reclining seats.
A new addition to the attraction that’s worth checking out enables parties of up to four people to literally peddle a railbike along a 5.5-mile section of the rail line. If visiting in peak season and special occasions, be sure to book this and other rail experiences in advance online to avoid disappointment.
Address: 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Official site: https://brscenic.com