Lynn & Ron’s FERNWOOD guidebook
Historic Place
Beautiful home and furnishings from the Early Cherokee time in North Georgia.
Covers History of Cherokees in the area in the early 1800's.
6 locals recommend
Chief Vann House Historic Site
82 GA-225Covers History of Cherokees in the area in the early 1800's.
This is the location of the first Cherokee Capital in the United States.
7 locals recommend
New Echota Historic Site
1211 GA-225This is the location of the first Cherokee Capital in the United States.
Sightseeing
Carters Lake
Renting pontoons and jet skis at Marina.
Has the best overlook in the State, Many overlooks in park and on Scenic Highway 52 that leads to park. Fernwood is located on Scenic Highway 52.
64 locals recommend
Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain State Park RdHas the best overlook in the State, Many overlooks in park and on Scenic Highway 52 that leads to park. Fernwood is located on Scenic Highway 52.
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadOne of Georgia's top three state parks.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StGreat fun for Children
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StWineries and Vineyards
One of the first vineyards in the area.
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnLive entertainment and great wines
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyEspecially appeals to the younger people.
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdOne of the first vineyards in the area.
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdClose by other vineyards only 13 miles from Fernwood.
Excellent vineyard by the person who started and built most of the vineyards in the Ellijay area. Excellent sandwiches and snacks to go with wine pairings.
102 locals recommend
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdExcellent vineyard by the person who started and built most of the vineyards in the Ellijay area. Excellent sandwiches and snacks to go with wine pairings.
We are a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in the North Georgia Mountains. The vineyard was established in 1995 on the 26 acre estate and looks upon the beautiful Sharp Mountain. At 1500 feet, the 5 acre vineyard is ideally suited for its purpose: to produce the best quality wines possible.
20 locals recommend
Sharp Mountain Vineyards
110 Rathgeb TrailWe are a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in the North Georgia Mountains. The vineyard was established in 1995 on the 26 acre estate and looks upon the beautiful Sharp Mountain. At 1500 feet, the 5 acre vineyard is ideally suited for its purpose: to produce the best quality wines possible.
Ellijay River Vineyards
111 River Birch LnGreat winery close to Ellijay proper.
Food scene
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareInteresting entree's and craft beers, live music in Ellijay.
River Street Tavern
40 River StBest bar and grill in Ellijay.
Tacos Roble
2120 US-76Highly rated Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Chatsworth.
Charlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross StreetBest Italian and Ambiance in Ellijay.
Cajun Depot Grill
67 Depot StExcellent Authentic Cajun Food in the mountains in Ellijay.
Edna's
1300 US-411Best home cooking in Chatsworth area.
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StOwners favorite pizza place.
Ably Asian Cuisine
744 Noah DrBest Asian food, located in Jasper, GA
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StGreat food choices and excellent stocked bar.
Bigun's Barbeque
362 Carns Mill RdBest barbeque south of Ellijay.
Pink Pig
824 Cherry Log StFavorite place of former US Presidents. excellent Q.
New bar with great views of downtown Ellijay and surrounding mountains
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StNew bar with great views of downtown Ellijay and surrounding mountains
Neighborhoods
Great downtown area on square, with antique shops, clothing shops, restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, specialty stores, with hometown ambiance.
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Great downtown area on square, with antique shops, clothing shops, restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, specialty stores, with hometown ambiance.
One of the oldest counties and town in the State of Georgia. Visited by James Monroe in 1804.
7 locals recommend
Chatsworth
One of the oldest counties and town in the State of Georgia. Visited by James Monroe in 1804.
Blue Ridge
Many Antique shops, restaurants, Bars & Grills.
Outdoor adventures
The best whitewater rafting in the S.E., home of the 1996 Olympic rafting competition.
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64The best whitewater rafting in the S.E., home of the 1996 Olympic rafting competition.
34,000 acre Wildlife Management Area with many trails, scenic overlook, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, flora and fauna.
7 locals recommend
Cohutta Wilderness Trailheads
34,000 acre Wildlife Management Area with many trails, scenic overlook, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, flora and fauna.
Family friendly operation that is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Novice and Intermediate rides, Sunset Ride, Picnic Ride, Romantic and Valley River rides.
26 locals recommend
Cowgirl Up Stables, LLC
327 Cashes Valley RoadFamily friendly operation that is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Novice and Intermediate rides, Sunset Ride, Picnic Ride, Romantic and Valley River rides.
Offers one and two hour rides from beginners to advanced. Located on 250 pristine privately-owned acres with creeks and abundant wildlife. Open every day by reservation.
54 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdOffers one and two hour rides from beginners to advanced. Located on 250 pristine privately-owned acres with creeks and abundant wildlife. Open every day by reservation.
Food Stores
Ingles Market
962 G I Maddox PkwyBest wide selection of produce, groceries, meats, deli, drugstore and wines in Ellijay
Best wide selection of produce, groceries, meats, deli, drugstore and wines in Chatsworth
Ingles Market
962 G I Maddox PkwyBest wide selection of produce, groceries, meats, deli, drugstore and wines in Chatsworth
Best wide selection of produce, groceries, meats, deli, drugstore and wines in Highlands Crossing-East Ellijay
39 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
88 Highland CrossingBest wide selection of produce, groceries, meats, deli, drugstore and wines in Highlands Crossing-East Ellijay