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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Blairsville

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Blairsville, Georgia

Updated December 16, 2020
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Brasstown Bald Historical Marker

Blairsville, Georgia

Brasstown Bald

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.
The Appalachian Trail Shoe Tree

Blairsville, Georgia

The Appalachian Trail Shoe Tree

An eerie site of reverence for those who have completed an epic journey.
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John C. Campbell Folk School. 

Brasstown, North Carolina

John C. Campbell Folk School

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.
11 miles from Blairsville

Hiawassee, Georgia

Bell Mountain

Catch beautiful views at the graffitied observation deck on this mountain top.
14 miles from Blairsville
Original historic features of the facade of this building built in 1899

Murphy, North Carolina

First Bank of Murphy

This remarkable 125-year-old building has survived a bank heist, a rooftop dragon, and more than a century of changing businesses; today, it lives on as FairyCross Bottle Shop.
15 miles from Blairsville
The Swinging Bridge

Suches, Georgia

Toccoa River Swinging Bridge

They call this long foot bridge a swinging bridge, but really it's the bouncing you have to watch out for.
15 miles from Blairsville
Harriett and Lucky

Morganton, Georgia

Project Chimps

A chimpanzee sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains giving former research chimps a new chance at life.
15 miles from Blairsville
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