Why Blairsville?!
Blairsville, Georgia has a long list of outdoor activities that will appeal to visitors of all ages, group sizes, and vacation needs. The highlights of the local area are the beautiful luscious mountains and local lakes. For our trail lovers, we are minutes away from Vogel State Park, the summit of Georgia's tallest mountain - Brasstown Bald, and the Appalachian Trail. For a consolidated of all things Blairsville be sure to check out our curated Explore/Essentials & Experiences List. This list includes not only things to do, but also includes a list of services, restaurants and stores in our area.
If you are looking to have some water fun on a sunny day, we are located between Notely Lake and Chatuge Lake, both offer fun-filled activities. Visit our uncongested lakes and rent a boat, go canoeing, fishing, kayaking, or whitewater rafting. You can also spend the afternoon swimming, swinging from Davenport Mountain's swing, or for the wild ones - cliff jumping. The outdoor and local activities available to visitors are boundless.
For our guests seeking a good spa and rejuvenating trip, we recommend visiting the local spas, vineyards, and pamper yourself with fine wine and luxury massages. When you are rested, hit the golf course and let the stress melt away as you nail those hole-in-ones. Misty Mountain Inn is the perfect place to Rest, Renew, & Trail On.
Blairsville Town
The quaint but lively town of Blairsville offers a range of activities such as live theater performances at the Blue Ridge Community Theater, a train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, or downtown shopping and dining.
Local highlights are their annual festivals like the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games, the Wine Stomping Winery Festival, and the Indian Summer Festival. For local festivals and activities, visit the
Hiking Trails & Mountain Tops
We are minutes away from many stunning hiking trails, the Vogel State Park, Chattahoochee National Forest, Meeks Park, & Brasstown Bald - the highest point in the U.S. state of Georgia. For more info: check out the U.S. Forest Service map for more outdoor fun activities within the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Chasing Waterfalls
The TLC song says, "don't go chasing waterfalls" but in this case it is so worth the chase when you see the waterfall views! In the local area you can find the popular Helton Creek Falls, Trahlyta Falls, and DeSoto Falls. Happy waterfall chasing!
Lakes & Water-fun
Visit the hidden gems Notely Lake and Chatuge Lake to rent a boot, canoe, or paddle board for some lake action. You can also go fishing, whitewater rafting, or just tube on the water and enjoy the mountains views.
Horseback Riding
Riding a horse through the mountains and hills is a unique and soothing experience. We are minutes away from riding stables that offer guided tours. Stables even offer horse camps, moonlight rides, hayrides, and wilderness rides through the mountains.
Golfing
If you are a golfing enthusiast you are in the right place as North Georgians love their golf courses. You can visit the popular and highly ranked Butternut Creek Golf Course. It is open to the public and provides an 18-hole golf course with beautiful mountains in the backdrop.
Sip & Spa
What better way to spend your vacation then unwinding with locally grown wine, a detoxifying herbal soak, and a deep tissue massage. The closest winery is Crane Creek Vineyards and sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. The perfect combination to a relaxing week starts here at Misty Mountain Inn.
