| Welcome all newcomers to Blue Ridge, Georgia, | | | | (Georgia) meets Ocoee Street (Tennessee) - the |
| it's time to be a tourist in your own town and | | | | street that divides into two states. This day trip |
| discover all this area has to offer. A great place | | | | has a little something for everyone, appealing to |
| to start is by treating yourself to a train ride on | | | | travelers of all ages. |
| the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. | | | | Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Events: |
| Tucked away in the majestic mountains of | | | | Pumpkin Picking Trips: Wear your Halloween |
| Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, | | | | costume and take a ride to the pumpkin field. |
| experience a train ride alongside the scenic | | | | Ride the Engine: Looking for a new experience, |
| Toccoa River from Blue Ridge to McCaysville. | | | | how about riding the engine? |
| Departing from the old station in historic Blue | | | | Rail & Raft or Rail & Tube: Begin with |
| Ridge, the Scenic Railway travels 3 1/2 hours | | | | the classic train ride to McCaysville where you will |
| return (26 miles round trip) to downtown | | | | be dropped off at rolling Thunder Rafting, there |
| McCaysville, Georgia, right on the border of | | | | you can choose either a lazy tubing ride down the |
| Copperhill, Tennessee. | | | | Toccoa River or a wild white water rafting |
| Choose your seat from one of the enclosed, | | | | adventure down the Ocoee river. |
| climate controlled cars or on a nice day, try one | | | | The Hiwassee Loop 2008: Same train, different |
| of the open air cars. During the ride you will be | | | | route as you go past McCaysville and Copperhill, |
| entertained with tidbits of local history of Fannin | | | | exploring the Cherokee National Forest and |
| County, including details of its legendary | | | | eventually descending into the Hiwassee River |
| moonshine activities. All the while enjoying views | | | | Gorge. Call for details and reservations, this trip is |
| of the Cohutta Mountains to the west and the | | | | not to be missed! |
| Blue Ridge Mountains to the south and east. Once | | | | All Aboard The Christmas Express! |
| in McCaysville, enjoy a 1 1/2 hour layover, just | | | | The whole family will enjoy these festive holiday |
| enough time to grab an ice cream and shop for | | | | train rides complete with carols, Christmas stories, |
| antiques or local crafts. Also, make certain you | | | | elves and a visit with Santa. |
| cross the Blue Line where Toccoa Avenue | | | | |
