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Lights! Camera! Christmas?! Warm up this holiday season with these Southern happenings, including train rides with Santa and lights, lights and more lights! The holiday season marches off to a spirited start in Blue Ridge, about 90 minutes north of Atlanta off Interstate-575. Wrap up touching memories you will talk about for years to come. With just the right amount of chill in the air, cozy up with the family at charming celebrations.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will parade through town November 26 for Light up Blue Ridge. Enjoy festivities throughout the day, including live band performances, caroling, refreshments and the lighting of the great Christmas tree in the downtown area.
Shop the Holiday Art Show and Sale, an event produced by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and pick out regional art and handmade crafts for the special ones on your list. The Sale runs from November 19–January 3. For more information, call (706) 632-2144.
You’re sure to be “laughing all the way” aboard the Santa Express Train through the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Chug along through the Blue Ridge Mountains and on your way to lasting Christmas memories. While on board, hear “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” sing Christmas carols and, of course, enjoy a meet and greet with the Jolly Ol’ St. Nick! The train takes off November 27 and rides throughout December.
If you go
From lake-view with a mountain vista and room for 20 to cabins hidden away and built only for two (hot tub included!) find links to cabin rental companies atwww.BlueRidgeMountains.com.
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, www.BlueRidgeMountains.com, 1-800-899-MTNS.