The North Georgia region has some fantastic small towns to explore throughout the year. Many travel to the area in the spring to see the beautiful wildflowers, or in the summer to escape the heat farther south. Even more are drawn in the autumn to see the most stunning fall foliage in the Peach State. One season that is sometimes overlooked here is winter, but this is an absolutely gorgeous region and many of these mountain towns come alive in the winter months. One of our favorite winter towns in Georgia is the little city of Blairsville. This town is at the very northern border of the state and is one of the best places to celebrate winter in Georgia.
Blairsville is the county seat of Union County, but this small town only has a population of around 600. You might think that means that there isn’t a lot going on here, but you’d be wrong.
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The scenery here at any time of year is second to none. The city is located within the Chattahoochee National Forest, a massive natural preserve that has no shortage of mountain vistas.
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The area is rural and provides a wonderful escape from city life. It feels like a trip back in time to simpler days here.
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There are plenty of areas to enjoy a good hike. Blood Mountain is one of the most popular mountains in the region.
Anish Patel/Flickr Blood Mountain, Georgia 30512, USA
You’ll also find Brasstown Bald here. This is Georgia’s highest natural point, and can be reached by car or foot.
Stephen Rahn/Flickr Note that the wintertime may find roads occasionally closed due to vehicular traffic, so always check weather conditions before heading up to the peak. Brasstown Bald, Georgia 30546, USA
Fans of Southern cuisine won’t want to miss the best boiled peanuts in Georgia, available at the beloved Sunrise Grocery.
C.L. T./Google Local Sunrise Grocery & River Cabins, 7568 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
There are plenty of other great stores in Blairsville, like one-stop-shop Alexander’s Store.
Visit Blairsville GA/Facebook Alexander’s Store, 4482 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
Finish off your weekend getaway with a visit to Vogel State Park, which looks amazing covered in snow.
John Mark “Mark” Hester/Google Local Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
This is such a great winter town in Georgia! Have you ever visited Blairsville in the winter? Share your experiences and favorite attractions in the comments!
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Blood Mountain, Georgia 30512, USA
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Note that the wintertime may find roads occasionally closed due to vehicular traffic, so always check weather conditions before heading up to the peak.
Brasstown Bald, Georgia 30546, USA
C.L. T./Google Local
Sunrise Grocery & River Cabins, 7568 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
Alexander’s Store, 4482 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
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Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
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Address: Blairsville, GA 30512, USA
