Named For The Blue Ridge Mountains, the southern reach of the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches into Fannin County of which Blue Ridge is the County Seat Most People Don't Know You can take a tractor ride and pick your own apples at Mercier Orchards, including Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Rome, Stayman, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Fuji and more Notable Natural Features Lake Blue Ridge, the Toccoa River Top Annual Events Arts in the Park Festival Don't Miss A ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Nearby Whitewater boating on the Ocoee River Helpful Websites Blue Ridge Chamber of Commerce