3 Best Day Trips from Atlanta

"Blue Ridge is known as the “Trout Capital of Georgia,” and for good reason: it’s fly fishing heaven. For would-be fishermen (and women) who don’t know where to start, Cohutta Fishing Company is the place. This bright, independently owned shop on the end of downtown’s main drag has everything you need to catch your first fish—from gear and apparel to poles and flies. Score a fishing license and ask the experts about lures and guides. The friendly staff is likely to tell you what the trout (rainbow, brook, and brown) are biting. If you’re really nice, they might share their favorite fishing hole locations." - Jennifer Bradley Franklin