![]() For lunch or snacks, stop by Arbor Cafe near the gift shop. Don't miss the Japanese Maples Colorfest from October through mid-November where you'll see over 300 varieties of Japanese maples. Since weekends can be crowded, it's best to purchase tickets online. Gibbs Gardens boasts beautiful autumn colors amidst 24 ponds, 16 waterfalls, and 16 gardens. ![]() Check the schedule for the 5K race, car show, and parade, and don’t miss Apple Arts on the Square held downtown during the same time. In addition to over 200 vendors selling crafts, you’ll get your fill of apple treats. If you can’t get enough of apple season, attend the annual Georgia Apple Festival on the weekends of October 8-9 and October 14 – 15 at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds. ![]() Go apple picking in Ellijay, the "Apple Capital of Georgia" for a wonderful fall day trip. Favorite spots include Hillcrest Orchards and Farms and B.J. Reece Apple House and Orchards, which offer wagon rides, petting farms, pig races, cow milking activities, and other activities. Ellijay, Georgiaĭistance from downtown Atlanta: 1.25 hours Be sure to watch the short film at the visitor center and walk through the reconstructed Printer’s Shop, Council House, and other buildings. Next, tour New Echota State Historical Site, which served as the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 through 1838. For lunch, feast on tender, tasty barbeque items at Dubb’s High on the Hog. Visit Calhoun Rock Garden to see famous landmarks built out of small rocks, glass, and seashells. Without a doubt, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is the major draw! From September 22 through November 7, reserve a spot for the Fall Foliage trip along the Toccoa River up to Copperhill, Tennessee. Kids will delight in the one-mile hike to the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge. Stop at Mercier Orchards for apple picking and tractor tours -adults can sample hard cider, while the kids fill up on apple treats! Afterward, head to downtown Blue Ridge to meander through art galleries, shops, and restaurants, making sure to try a cupcake at The Sweet Shoppe of the South, winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Outdoor enthusiasts love Blue Ridge for the waterfalls and hiking trails. Distance from downtown Atlanta: 1.5 hours
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