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Raise a glass and cheers with your favorite drink at the best bars in Blue Ridge, GA. This charming mountain town has several venues to find a good drink when visiting our local cabin rentals. Taste locally-made craft brews, try signature cocktails inspired by the area, and experience some of the best views in town. The local bars are more than just a place to drink. They’re a place to brush...

North Georgia getaways hold the potential for limitless recreation and amusement for the whole family. Whether you crave the inspiration of original art, the excitement of creative discovery, or the spectacle of natural wonder, you’ll find it here. From mountains to waterways, and everything in-between, with heaping helpings of Southern charm, here are our picks for the best attractions in the Blue Ridge area.   Blue Ridge Mountain Food Tours...

The FIFA World Cup 26 is coming to Atlanta, and you don’t have to fight for overpriced downtown hotel rooms to be part of history. Fans attending matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium can stay in Ellijay and nearby North Georgia mountain towns, trading cramped city accommodations for spacious cabin rentals with hot tubs, mountain views, and plenty of space for your whole crew. Ellijay sits about an hour by car from...

These trails are blazed with lime green rectangles for hikers and yellow diamonds for bikers. The trails have varying lengths ranging from 1.0 miles to 5.1 miles and are open during the entire year. The trails ascend 3200 feet and provide plenty of gorgeous views of the mountainsides, and they also descend to the shores of Blue Ridge Lake. The paths are a combination of tread ways and old logging...

Blue Ridge’s Arts in the Park 2025 is the must-visit event of the year in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Happening annually in May and October, this bi-annual festival celebrates art with over 170 artists, live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly activities. We’d love to host you at Blue Sky Cabin Rentals when you visit for the Arts in the Park festival. Here’s what you can expect and how to plan your visit to...

The Appalachian Trail is arguably the most famous and well-known hiking trails both in the United States and the world. At just under 2,200 miles long and stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, on through North Carolina and Virginia, and up to Mount Katahdin in Maine, the trail is no joke in regard to its length and intensity. For those few who think they can hike the...

Amicalola Falls State Park is located between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, just 75 miles from Atlanta. Nestled on the threshold of the North Georgia Mountains within the Chattahoochee National Forest, it’s an area of outstanding American natural beauty and is the perfect location for an outdoor adventure. From our Ellijay vacation rentals, you’ll be just a short drive away from the park’s entrance and a variety of outdoor activities. Amicalola Falls is a...

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE To All of Our Blue Sky Family, We want to start off by letting you know, that we are here for YOU. Our Team is facing something new along with the rest of the world. Each day we are working around the clock to ensure we are still able to deliver an unforgettable experience for you and your family. We are striving each day to make sure...

Thinking of booking a vacation to the North Georgia Mountains and aren’t sure whether you should stay in a hotel or cabin rental?  Let Blue Sky Cabin Rentals be your guide to help you understand why these 6 reasons are a sure-fire way to assure you’ll book through us and not a hotel. 1. A True Home Away From Home When staying in a hotel, your thought process is” it’s just a...