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November 24th, 2007Categories: Blue Ridge Georgia Real Estate reVIEWS, Georgia Mountain Community reVIEWS, Georgia Mountain Real Estate VIEWS

Blue Ridge is on the map again! Trip Advisor, one of the world’s largest travel survey community on the Internet, has ranked Blue Ridge Georgia as #5 in the Top 10 United States Tourist Destinations!

Jan Hackett of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce was quoted in The News Observer as saying “This is great news for our community, and yet another way to get the Blue Ridge name out to the tourists.”

According to the Trip Advisor survey, the major trends travelers value include cleanliness, which is rated above all else, and an environmental friendly community.

If you have never been on the forum of Trip Advisor, I would suggest you check it out. It is amazing to me just how many folks are on the forum discussing everything from dining reviews to North Georgia Cabin Rentals, and from things to do to places you have got to see, all concerning the North Georgia Mountains including Blairsville, Ellijay and practically the whole world.

 Here are the rest of the Top 10 2008 U.S. Tourist Destinations.

1. Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
2. Kitty Hawk in the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
3. Seward, Alaska.
4. Kailua, Hawaii.
5. Blue Ridge, Georgia.
6. Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania.
7. San Marcos, Texas.
8. Pasco Robles, California.
9. Rockport, Texas.
10. Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Welcome to Blue Ridge, Georgia. A quaint and charming town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge is located just 90 minutes north of Atlanta, Georgia and about 90 minutes southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee. With an abundance of shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, antiques and hospitality, it is a place that welcomes you. Hike to your heart’s content. There’s horseback riding on quiet, secluded mountain trails. Go boating on the beautiful Lake Blue Ridge, or be more adventurous with Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River. You could always come and just relax while listening to the sound of a rushing creek lying in your hammock, rock your worries away on the Front Porch of a cabin with a million dollar view, or take a leisurely ride aboard the legendary Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. You are sure to enjoy your stay here in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Please don’t forget, if you come to Blue Ridge and enjoy your stay here in the North Georgia Mountains and think you might like to buy a cabin here for yourself or possibly for an investment, please be sure to shoot me an email or give me a call.

Tags: Blue+Ridge, Trip+Advisor, Top+10, Detination, North+Georgia, Real+Estate, Tourism, Cabin

Written by Chad Lariscy//

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1. Paula, Indianapolis Real Estate said at November 25th, 2007 at 6:04 am

   Chad – Great news for your community. A cabin in The Blue Ridge Mountains sound like a perfect get-away to me.

2. Scott said at November 25th, 2007 at 8:00 am

   Chad, you have convinced me. I plan on bringing my family to Blue Ridge Georgia for a camping trip. We usually bring a pop up so we won’t need a cabin. I am sure my son would enjoy the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Congrats on ranking number 5!

3. Chad said at November 25th, 2007 at 3:01 pm

   Paula,

   Thanks for your comment, it is really good news for our community. When you are ready to come to Blue Ridge, be sure to let me know your coming!

   Chad

4. Chad said at November 25th, 2007 at 3:02 pm

   Scott,

   Look forward to your visit. I would be glad to let you know where all the good camping spots are up here in the North Georgia Mountains. Thanks for coming up on the Porch!

   Chad

5. Clearwater Beach Condos said at November 25th, 2007 at 10:17 pm

   Chad – that’s exciting news – I know I love the change of scenery I get from Clearwater Florida to there and the nice part is the Blue Ridge mountains are so centrally located – it’s a great getaway even on a long weekend. – Cyndee Haydon

6. Marty, Wasilla Real Estate said at November 25th, 2007 at 10:49 pm

   That’s pretty cool. I’ll have to visit North Georgia when I get back that way. It’s not often I do that.

   I checked on google maps, it’s a 4,251 mile drive.

7. Port Orange Juice said at November 26th, 2007 at 7:15 am

   Congratulations to North Georgia’s Blue Ridge! Your neck of the woods is truly beautiful and the scenery is awesome. Close enough for us Port Orange FL folks to get away for the weekend!

8. Mary De Luca said at November 26th, 2007 at 10:27 pm

   Having that front porch view says it all. I can see why Blue Ridge, GA made the list.

9. Albuquerque NM Real Estate said at November 27th, 2007 at 1:26 am

   Chad – what a great place to live in! You get to enjoy it year round. – Ashley

10. ChicoHomeSearch.net- Sandi Bauman said at November 28th, 2007 at 12:36 pm

    Wow- if all the views in North Georgia’s Blue Ridge are that gorgeous, I just might have to find me a cabin with a front porch!

11. South Charlotte Real Estate said at November 28th, 2007 at 9:35 pm

    Congrats to all! Blue Ridge Georgia, looks like a great place to buy or invest. Are log cabins big there? What about golf? Thanks Chad. Terry McDonald

12. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    Cyndee,

    Love to have you come to the North Georgia Mountains. Blue Ridge is a really neat place!

    Chad

13. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:29 pm

    Hey Marty,

    Don’t worry about coming to the North Georgia Mountains, I rarely get over near your neck of the woods in Wasilla, Alaska!

    Chad

14. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    Janis,

    We would love for you to come on up to the North Georgia Mountains. You are right, it is beautiful and it is only a short days drive away from Port Orange, Florida.

    Chad

15. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:32 pm

    Mary,

    I would really like to meet you. Come on down from the Beltway to the North Georgia Mountains, and I will treat you to a view and a “Cup of Joe!”

    Chad

16. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:33 pm

    Ashley,

    It truly is a great place to live. Blue Ridge, Georgia has always been home and I consider myself truly blessed!

    Chad

17. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:35 pm

    Sandi,

    I know it would be a long haul from Chico, California, but if you ever make it to the North Georgia Mountains, I love to show you around!

    Chad

18. Chad said at November 29th, 2007 at 5:38 pm

    Terry,

    There are some unbelievable invetment opportunities available here in the North Georgia Mountains. I doubt we have as much golf as you have to choose from in Charlotte, North Carolina, but we have some pretty nice courses within an half an hour drive. Log cabins are our specialty, there are tons of log cabins in rental properties and for second home owners. Log cabins and mountains just seem to go hand in hand!

    Thanks for the post.

    Chad

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20. Doug M. said at February 4th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Chad,

    We are coming up this weekend of Feb 8th to view multiple cabins from Blueridge to Hiawassee. Any preferences to area you can give other than those on your site?? thanks so much, we are excited! Congrats on 5th site in the US by Trip Advisor. I guess we better look GOOD at Blue Ridge!!

    Doug

21. Chad said at February 4th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Doug,

    Having been raised here in Blue Ridge and living here nearly all of my life, I have many personal preferences. One of the most highly desirable areas around Blue Ridge is the Aska Adventure Area. However, Mineral Bluff is becoming a hot spot with all the great new developments taking off out there. Please give me a call at 706.633.8186, I would be grateful to be able to speak to you about our beautiful mountains.

    Chad

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