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Two Towns,
The twin towns of McCaysville and Copperhill
hold plenty of treasures for visitors who “cross the line.”
where passengers disembark for a
bite to eat and an amble through
quaint shops filled with antiques,
clothing, jewelry, artwork, 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).
Copper Basin
finds new life
The area is currently undergoing a
revitalization effort, and seeing an
influx of new stores and restaurants
as a result. A group made up of
locals and investors, for example,
Two states’ worth of food, fun,
shopping and history await you
in one adventure-packed corner of
the mountains.
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
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