Megan And John’s guidebook
Family Fun
This place is great for Family fun, Apply picking in the fall, and local treats. Across the street is a cidery with awesome local Hard ciders and kids games galore.
99 locals recommend
B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52This place is great for Family fun, Apply picking in the fall, and local treats. Across the street is a cidery with awesome local Hard ciders and kids games galore.
Enjoy all the local favorites at this long time establishment.
16 locals recommend
Mack Aaron's Apple House
2801 Lower Cartecay RoadEnjoy all the local favorites at this long time establishment.
Follow the Yellow trail down the river, and enjoy the natural rock slide, either on your bottom or bring a tube! Great Family fun!
10 locals recommend
Blackberry Mountain Clear Creek Trail Head
867 Blackberry Mountain RdFollow the Yellow trail down the river, and enjoy the natural rock slide, either on your bottom or bring a tube! Great Family fun!
Ellijay is home to one of the best rivers to Kayak in the whole SE, the Cartecay. Head on down the road to Ellijay River Outfitters to Kayak and site-see on this landscape. If kayaking is a little too intimidating, sit back and enjoy the day on a tube instead
47 locals recommend
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdEllijay is home to one of the best rivers to Kayak in the whole SE, the Cartecay. Head on down the road to Ellijay River Outfitters to Kayak and site-see on this landscape. If kayaking is a little too intimidating, sit back and enjoy the day on a tube instead
Want several options for hikes ranging from easy and family friendly to several miles with steep terrain? check out this park and all of its many trails.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadWant several options for hikes ranging from easy and family friendly to several miles with steep terrain? check out this park and all of its many trails.
City/town information
This is the heart of what we love about North GA. A quaint town, with great local art, sweet treats, great eats, and some local adult beverages! There is so much to explore in downtown Ellijay.
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
This is the heart of what we love about North GA. A quaint town, with great local art, sweet treats, great eats, and some local adult beverages! There is so much to explore in downtown Ellijay.
Blue Ridge is 30 miles from the cabin and has some outstanding restaurants, shops, family activities, and sites that are sure to give you the feel of North GA. The drive is about 35-45 minutes, and you can make a whole day in this neat little town.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is 30 miles from the cabin and has some outstanding restaurants, shops, family activities, and sites that are sure to give you the feel of North GA. The drive is about 35-45 minutes, and you can make a whole day in this neat little town.
Food scene
This little sandwich shop has some of the best eats in downtown Ellijay. Make sure you get there early, sometimes a seat is hard to come by!
132 locals recommend
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareThis little sandwich shop has some of the best eats in downtown Ellijay. Make sure you get there early, sometimes a seat is hard to come by!
Enjoy some great food and a beer at this local pizza shop. The apps and artisan pizza are truly outstanding!
102 locals recommend
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StEnjoy some great food and a beer at this local pizza shop. The apps and artisan pizza are truly outstanding!
Great food, great atmosphere and its great being on the roof in nice weather!
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StGreat food, great atmosphere and its great being on the roof in nice weather!
Local Flare
Want to see where we got our lovely table, chairs, and bed set? Pop into Beds Etc. in downtown Ellijay and support this great local business.
Beds Etc
16 N Main StWant to see where we got our lovely table, chairs, and bed set? Pop into Beds Etc. in downtown Ellijay and support this great local business.
Dispite its name, this reiver is actually located right on the Coosawattee River. Come enjoy some local beers and bring the kids and furry friends, the brewery is packed with games for the kids and this place is Dog friendly!
76 locals recommend
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceDispite its name, this reiver is actually located right on the Coosawattee River. Come enjoy some local beers and bring the kids and furry friends, the brewery is packed with games for the kids and this place is Dog friendly!
This is just one of many antique and collectables stores in the downtown area. Let this little shop take you into the history of the North GA mountains.
7 locals recommend
Main Street Antiques
66 N Main StThis is just one of many antique and collectables stores in the downtown area. Let this little shop take you into the history of the North GA mountains.
Sightseeing
Ever wanted to see where the Appalachain trail ends? Check out this lovely park area and hike located about 30 minutes from the cabin.
29 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
Appalachian Approach TrailEver wanted to see where the Appalachain trail ends? Check out this lovely park area and hike located about 30 minutes from the cabin.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Woodstove
a. Put a thick layer of balled-up/twisted newspaper across the bottom of the
woodstove.
b. On top of the thick layer of newspaper, make a couple of rows of good kindling.
You can use broken branches and limbs, "starter sticks" from the store, or just
take some of your firewood and carefully whack off small chunks with a
manageable hatchet or a small axe. We like to put it in a criss-cross pattern to
catch fire most effectively. Light the newspapers and kindling, and when the
kindling catches fire go to the next step. Good, dry kindling is key to starting
a fire!!!
C.
Now, put a few small piece