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Two Towns,
The twin towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN
hold treasures for visitors who “cross the line.”
Cross the river on the historic
steel bridge to find cold brews, Asian
cuisine and plenty of shopping —
including unique antiques and oneof
a-kind rustic décor.
Venture across the concrete
bridge to discover boutiques, and tea
and coffee shops serving light fare.
You’ll also find antiques, top-of-theline
consignments, jams and jellies,
crystals and salt lamps, books, collectibles
and African décor.
Throughout the McCaysville/
Copperhill area, in fact, you’ll find
plenty of great eats, including barbecue,
Tex-Mex, Mexican, steaks, burgers,
pizza and sweets galore.
You’ll also find a variety of unique
shops featuring knives, flags, collectibles,
handmade Native American
jewelry, poured candles, holiday
décor, outdoor gear and more.
More Reasons
to Visit
While you’re visiting the Copper
Basin area, check out the region’s
popular local attractions:
→ The Blue Line — Take a
family “selfie” as you straddle the
blue line and stand in two states at
the same time!
Two states’ worth of food, fun
and shopping await you in one
adventure-packed corner.
The locals call this area the Copper
Basin due to the long history of copper
mining in the area. Here, two
bridges (one steel, the other concrete)
separate two states, and one river
has two names (the Toccoa on the
Georgia side, the Ocoee on the
Tennessee side).
Ride the Rails (or
Hop in the Car)
If you’re riding the Blue Ridge
Scenic Railway, these twin towns are
the “end of the line” — the place
where passengers disembark for a
bite to eat and an amble through
quaint shops filled with antiques,
clothing, gifts and arts & crafts.
Of course, you don’t have to ride
the train to visit. It’s a quick drive
from Blue Ridge (just 10 miles on
GA Hwy. 5) or Morganton (11 miles
on GA Hwy. 60).
Pick a Side,
Any Side
You’ll find treasures on both sides
of the state line — from quaint boutiques
and interesting shops to great
eats and cold drinks.
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