As the path of the sun begins its slide toward the Southern Hemisphere and days become shorter, the sweltering heat of summer starts to subside and the Georgia mountains exhibit a slow but spectacular change. With kids back in school, quiet calm takes over, which allows birds, wildlife and fish to again appear in greater numbers. Football is again a part of the weekly routine, and receding waters have many people putting their boats in storage until next spring. For folks who love the peace and quiet, are interested in diverse flora and fauna or simply enjoy the fall season, this is the best time of year to visit The Ridges Resort at Lake Chatuge (888-834-4409 or www.theridgesresort.com).
In less than two hours from anywhere in the Atlanta area, couples or families can be comfortably nestled in a friendly atmosphere with superb amenities on a gorgeous lake that is completely surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Though originally built in 1987 as the Fieldstone Inn, a completely renovated Ridges Resort and Marina has retained the friendly Southern atmosphere and added so much more. The grounds and flora are colorful and immaculate, resort staff will do anything within reason to make each visitor’s stay memorable and cuisine at The Oaks Restaurant on resort grounds is diverse and mouthwatering.
Just across the cove from the resort is another unique place to eat that serves those coming in from the lake as well as from the road or resort property. The Blue Otter offers casual dining and a sports bar with great food and a magnificent view of the lake. This restaurant is operated by the same folks who run The Oaks, so they know what people want.
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