Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, GA

"All Aboard! All Aboard!"

Who doesn't thrill to the call of the old train conductor as he calls for you to board the train traveling back through history?

A train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway certainly qualifies as a thrill-producing experience. Enjoy not only the scenic views but also the history of the area as you travel along. Listen to the older folk reminisce while the youngsters stare wide-eyed at the surrounding sights. Watch the children throw conductor-provided carrots out to mules seen along the way. Experience the unbelievably fast speed of nearly 10 miles per hour over the better parts of the trip!

Once you reach McCaysville, you have time for lunch or browsing in the intriguing nearby shops before the train whistle again summons you for the return trip to Blue Ridge. You'll see a different view on the return trip as the sun sets and casts shadows on the landscape. You can also watch the fishermen pull their trout catches from the Toccoa River. All too soon the train pulls into the station at Blue Ridge, and once again you must face the reality of our modern world -- that is, unless you can spare a little more time to visit the antique shops near the depot!