The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is the town’s most popular attraction, and the depot sits right in the heart of downtown. That means once your train pulls back in, a great glass of wine is just a short walk away. Here is how to pair the railway with a relaxed tasting on Main Street.
Is there wine tasting near the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway?
Yes. The railway depot is right downtown, and Doghobble Cellars, a cozy tasting room at 598 E Main St, is an easy walk from it. After your ride, you can stroll over and settle in with a flight of Georgia wine without ever getting back in the car. It is one of the most convenient tasting rooms to pair with the train.
How far is Doghobble Cellars from the railway depot?
Both sit in the compact, walkable core of downtown Blue Ridge, so getting from the depot to the tasting room is a short walk down Main Street. This is part of what makes Blue Ridge so easy to enjoy: the train, the shops, and the wine are all clustered together, no driving required between stops.
What is the best way to combine the train and a tasting?
The two pair naturally into a relaxed half-day. A simple plan: –
Ride first.- Take the Scenic Railway’s round-trip ride along the Toccoa River and enjoy the layover before heading back.
Taste after– Walk over to Doghobble Cellars and unwind with a wine flight and small plates once you are back downtown.
Linger– Grab a spot on the patio overlooking Main Street and let the afternoon stretch out.
After a few hours on the rails, a comfortable seat and a good glass of wine is exactly the right way to land. For the bigger picture, see our guide to things to do in downtown Blue Ridge »
What wine will I find at Doghobble Cellars?
Doghobble Cellars pours 15 craft wines by the glass, flight, or bottle, from Doghobble Wine Farm, an 80-acre vineyard on the Dahlonega Plateau. The lineup runs across red, white, sparkling, and sweet, including the signature Norton, the crowd-favorite Lomanto, and the surprisingly dry Carlos muscadine. A flight is the perfect way to sample several after your ride. Explore the range in the complete guide to Doghobble’s wines »
Is there food near the railway too?
Yes. Along with wine, Doghobble Cellars serves baked empanadas and shareable small plates, plus seasonal wine slushies and cocktails, so you can refuel after the train without a full sit-down meal. It is tapas style and easy, ideal for a post-ride afternoon before dinner elsewhere in town.
When is Doghobble Cellars open?
The tasting room is open Monday to Saturday 12 to 7pm and Sunday 12:30 to 6pm, which lines up well with the railway’s daytime schedule. Walk-ins are welcome, so you can head over whenever your train gets back. Always check the railway’s own timetable in advance, since it varies by season.
Can I taste wine near the railway without visiting the vineyard?
Yes, and that is the beauty of it. Doghobble Cellars brings the wines of Doghobble Wine Farm right into downtown Blue Ridge, so you can taste them steps from the depot without driving out to the vineyard in Dahlonega. If you would rather make the countryside vineyard its own trip, here is the difference between the two locations »
Doghobble Cellars
598 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 725-4125
Monday to Saturday 12 to 7pm · Sunday 12:30 to 6pm · Walk-ins welcome
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