Stay, Play and Save
Area Attractions, Waterfalls and Hiking Info
Mountain Escapes Properties in the Blue Ridge/North Georgia area offer access to hiking, zip-lining, rafting, wineries, scenic train rides, and waterfall chasing, plus on-site fun like fire pits and games, often with a "Stay, Play, Save" perk providing free daily activity admissions for guests to enjoy outdoor adventures or relax with mountain views and hot tubs.
Outdoor Adventures
- Hiking: Explore the
- Water Activities: Go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River Or tubing on the Toccoa river.
- Ziplining & Horseback Riding: Try adventurous activities like ziplining or trail rides, with complimentary first admissions often available.
- Biking: Find routes for all skill levels on mountain roads and forested paths.
- Waterfalls: Visit nearby falls like:
- Ocoee River Area: Various smaller falls and cascades can be found throughout the Cherokee National Forest near the Ocoee River.
Other Regional Waterfalls (Within 1-2 Hours)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Features iconic, higher-elevation waterfalls like
- Laurel Falls
- Abrams Falls
- located about 1.5 to 2 hours away.
- Foster Falls
- (South Cumberland State Park): A 60-foot waterfall in a popular recreation area.
- Lowry Falls
- (Polk County): Located off Highway 30, this is a quick hike (0.25 miles) to a beautiful falls, with the trailhead being a small pull-off.
- Benton Falls
- (Cherokee National Forest): A well-known 65-foot waterfall, often described as a nice, accessible hike.
- Turtletown Falls Trail
- (Farner, TN): A popular trail featuring both upper and lower falls, offering scenic views of the water, though the road to the trailhead may require a high-clearance vehicle.
- Relaxation & Local Charm
- Cabin Amenities: Enjoy private hot tubs, fireplaces, decks with views, and billiards.
- Local Towns: Explore downtown Blue Ridge for shopping, dining, and the
- Wineries: Visit local wineries for tastings.
- State Parks: Discover
- Family & Fun
- Mercier Orchards: Enjoy fruit picking and farm-to-table experiences.
- Yard Games: Play cornhole, badminton, or gather around fire pits for s'mores.
- Scenic Train Rides: Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
- Exclusive Guest Perks (Mountain Escapes Properties)
- $100 Free Daily Activities: Get one complimentary admission daily for activities like rafting, ziplining, or trail rides.
Parks and Rivers Nearby
- Vogel State Park
- Unicoi State Park
- Tallulah Gorge
- Black Rock Mountain State Park
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Toccoa Falls
- Hurricane Falls
- Angel Falls
- Ocoee River
- Toccoa River
Or enjoy boating and fishing on
Or hiking on.
and more, with trails accessible from the cabins.
