Blue Ridge, Georgia was incorporated in 1887, and serves as the county seat of Fannin County. It is named for the southern reach of the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches into Fannin County. Blue Ridge developed as a center for business activity in the region, as a result of the arrival of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. The city also gained recognition as a choice health resort because of its pure mineral waters. Galleries, antique shops, bookstores and cafes that are the mainstay of downtown Blue Ridge's Main Street are worth a look. For those looking for adventure, the short trip to Blue Ridge Lake is worth it. The lake features 100 miles of shoreline, with beaches, camping, and fishing.

Clarkesville, Georgia is a small, simple town. This is the kind of place to go when you honestly want to escape it all and relax. Wooden storefronts in the historic downtown house typical business such as a coffee shop, bakery, bookstore, antique store, and caf‚. A self-guided walking of this historic area is enchanting. Nearby Moccasin Creek State Park is nestled along the shores of a nearly 3,000-acre lake, Lake Burton.

Dahlonega, Georgia is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Dahlonega serves as the hub for bicycling in the north Georgia Mountains, and as the finish site for the nationally recognized Tour De Georgia mountain stage. Golfers will take pleasure in the first-rate courses found nestled in the rolling hills that identify this region of Georgia. A walking tour of Dahlonega will ;provide looks of . many historic structures endless shopping opportunities.

Gainesville's lovely downtown features a highly regarded downtown square, and a substantial amount of 19th century Victorian homes. Gainesville's pretty location at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the shores of popular Lake Lanier make it a popular recreation destination. Lake Lanier offers over 500 miles of shoreline, golf courses, horseback trails, campgrounds, and even a water park- perfect for families.