

Helton Creek Falls is a series of two beautiful waterfalls in the Chattahoochee National Forest of close-by Blairsville. Any of these breathtaking and beautiful waterfalls are fantastic spots to take a great photo.Īmicalola Falls is the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River at 729 feet! Located in Amicalola Falls State Park, it may be a hike to get there but I promise the views are worth the trip to see this huge waterfall up close! Located on the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Duncan Ridge National Recreation Trail in Fannin County, make sure to put this experience on your list of must-sees! The Falls Photo Courtesy of Blue Ridge we are lucky enough to have 4 stunning waterfalls nearby Amicalola Falls, Helton Creek Falls, Fall Branch Falls, and Long Branch Falls.

And with the beautiful river flowing freely down below, it really is a fantastic spot. The bridge over the Toccoa River is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River, spanning 270 feet long! It’s surrounded by the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest so there are trees all around, and at this time of year, the trees are sure to be at peak color. Not only is this iconic bridge a perfect place to explore while hiking or kayaking but it’s also a great location for a photo-op! It’s become a staple of the most liked photo spots in Blue Ridge and it’s not hard to see why. And after you grab the picture check out the Mountain Mall for all things antiques and collectibles! The Bridge Photo Courtesy of Mari Ortiz How cute are these friendly bears? Located at the entrance of the Blue Ridge Mountain Mall, this welcoming bear is a perfect addition to your photo. After you take the picture be sure to explore all Downtown Blue Ridge has to offer from its fantastic shops, great art scene, and its delicious restaurants! The Bears Photo Courtesy of Chanel Josephson Located on the corner of Mountain and East First Street, this is the perfect backdrop for all your fun photo-ops! This backdrop is a fantastic representation of Blue Ridge and a great way to start off your trip. When visiting the area it’s a MUST to take pictures in front of the Blue Ridge wall in Downtown Blue Ridge. Cover Photo Courtesy of Wall Photo Courtesy of Gabrielle Perlman.Be sure to share anything you take with us, we love to see how much fun you’re having and which places are your favorite! Next time you escape to Blue Ridge be sure to stop by some of these famous sites and take some great photos. We have so many fun and unique places that you can’t find anywhere else, which make for amazing photo ops! So, we’ve comprised a list of the 10 best selfie/photo-op spots here in Blue Ridge! In this modern age of social media and iPhones, photo-ops and selfies have become a part of everyday life.īeing a small town, tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains sure has its benefits.

An outing with your friends? Take a photo. Who doesn’t love a good photo-op? On a family trip? Take a photo.
