Guidebook for Ellijay
Sightseeing
Ellijay
Awesome views and hikes
Carters Lake
Camping, hiking, boating. Deepest lake in Georgia.
What can I say, gorgeous! Hike the AT approach trail to Springer mountain.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdWhat can I say, gorgeous! Hike the AT approach trail to Springer mountain.
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Tubing, kyaking etc.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTrain ride to Copper Hill, TN
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64rafting
Conasauga Lake
Georgias highest elevation lake
Damsite Recreation Area
amazing dam with hikes
Franklin
Beautiful drive
Hiawassee
Beautiful drive and lots of antique shops along the way
Several stunning overlooks hairpin turns with amazing views. Stop at Ft Mountain along the way.
66 locals recommend
Blairsville
Several stunning overlooks hairpin turns with amazing views. Stop at Ft Mountain along the way.
Everything Else
36,000 sq miles of wilderness area inside Chatahoochee Forest with bundles of hiking trails including the Pinhotti. Forest Service Roads take you there!
15 locals recommend
Cohutta Wilderness
2694 Old Hwy 236,000 sq miles of wilderness area inside Chatahoochee Forest with bundles of hiking trails including the Pinhotti. Forest Service Roads take you there!
Springer Mountain Shelter
Appalachian National Scenic TrailSouthern terminus of the AT. Hike to the top.
Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdFarm animals, organic food store, delicious ice cream!
Cartecay Bike Shop
493 N Main StBike shop for all your biking needs
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdAnother winery
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdBeautiful winery with terrific hosts. Great wines and snacks
Absolutely beautiful easy, short hike to where the Coosawatee river enters Carter's lake. Lot's of whitewater and falling water.
66 locals recommend
Tumbling Waters Trail
Absolutely beautiful easy, short hike to where the Coosawatee river enters Carter's lake. Lot's of whitewater and falling water.
A great short hike to Georgia's second largest Gennet Poplar tree and back with many stream crossings. You can continue further on the Pinhotti trail or Bear creek loop for more experienced hikers.
42 locals recommend
Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp RdA great short hike to Georgia's second largest Gennet Poplar tree and back with many stream crossings. You can continue further on the Pinhotti trail or Bear creek loop for more experienced hikers.
Essentials
Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdApple picking, hay rides etc
Ingles Markets Inc.
100 Old Orchard SquareGrocery store with Starbucks.
Walmart Supercenter
88 Highland CrossingParks & Nature
Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye TrailAlmost 300 miles of trails in Georgia alone.
Terrific hikes with fantastic overlooks. Part of the Cohutta wilderness area. Gahutti trail, Bike trails, Picnic facilities, trading post, beach, camping, miniature golf etc.
Fort Mountain State Park Road
Fort Mountain State Park RoadTerrific hikes with fantastic overlooks. Part of the Cohutta wilderness area. Gahutti trail, Bike trails, Picnic facilities, trading post, beach, camping, miniature golf etc.
Big Frog Mountain Trailhead
Long Creek Falls trailhead
Forest Srv RoadBenton McKaye Trail meets AT Beautiful waterfall.
Cartecay River Run
Cartecay River RunBike and hiking trail
Drinks & Nightlife
127 Lakeview Rd
127 Lakeview RoadEngleheim Vineyards!
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard Lnwinery, music
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard Wywinery with great views
River Street Tavern
40 River Stgreat cocktails, sports bars, food,patio
Shopping
R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52Apples!
North Georgia Mountain Outfitters
14244 GA-515All the gear you need to go hiking, camping, fishing etc.
Blue Ridge
shopping, antiques, restaurants
Black Bear Antiques
240 Old Orchard SquareHuge antique mall
The North Star Emporium
10 Northside SquareLots of antique booths.
Outback Antiques
58 River StAntique mall
Misty Hollow Antiques
34 N Main StAntiques
Finders Keepers Resale Boutique & Consignment
Upscale clothing and odds and ends consignment shop.
Faith Hope & Charity Inc
872 Big Creek RdHuge thrift store. All proceeds go to local charities.
Stop at the Suches General historic store. Clothing, cheese, candy, hiking supplies, books etc.
Suches
Stop at the Suches General historic store. Clothing, cheese, candy, hiking supplies, books etc.
Dahlonega
Visit the beautiful town square
Food Scene
Lee's on Riverstreet at The 1907
Wonderful upscale dining on the square.
Fab coffee! Wi Fi, lounge with fireplace. Music venue, Farm to table price fix on weekend. Reservations needed.
104 locals recommend
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StFab coffee! Wi Fi, lounge with fireplace. Music venue, Farm to table price fix on weekend. Reservations needed.
Cornerstone Café
76 N Main Stbreakfast and lunch
Charlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross StreetGreat local Italian Restaurant. Serves great food!