39% off (Sale price $82.00, Reg. Price $135.15) :: Hotel at a Glance: The Ridges Resort MarinaThe Ridges Resort sits on the shores of Lake Chatuge, surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Its setting and agreeable climate make it a popular place for outdoor activities year-round, with a full-service marina, plus pontoon boats, kayaks, and canoes. You can also go fishing off the lakefront pier or hike the nearby Appalachian Trail. Where youll stay: Resort-view rooms feature private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Get cozy and eat some marshmallows by the outdoor fire pit. Fuel up for the day: Select option of this Getaway includes a $25 breakfast credit, per stay.Lake Chatuge, Georgia: Hiking and Fishing amid Blue Ridge ForestLocated about two hours from Atlanta, The Ridges Resort Marina is sandwiched between the Nantahala and Chattahoochee National Forests. Its a fine spot to go hiking or mountain biking, and you can access a number of scenic trails within 5 miles of the resort. If you walk up to the summit of Brasstown Bald, Georgias highest peak, you can see four states—Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. You can also fish for trout in the nearby Hiwassee River any time of year.In the nearby town of Hiawassee, charming galleries and stores display quilts and crafts by local artists and artisans. A handful of wineries in the area offer samples in intimate countryside tasting rooms.
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