North Georgia Mountain Getaway
Sightseeing
Hike or drive to the top. Beautiful views and fresh air!
At the top is the Maple Restaurant https://themaplerestaurant.business.site/
$5 entry fee per car
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdHike or drive to the top. Beautiful views and fresh air!
At the top is the Maple Restaurant https://themaplerestaurant.business.site/
$5 entry fee per car
Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain State Park RdHiking, Biking, horse trails.
$5 entry fee per car.
Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp RdTrails located in the Chattahoochee National Forest
Big Acorn Trail, Tumbling Waters Nature Trail, Fishing, Boating rentals.
$5 entry fee per car
50 locals recommend
Carters Lake
Big Acorn Trail, Tumbling Waters Nature Trail, Fishing, Boating rentals.
$5 entry fee per car
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StScenic Train Ride
Cartecay River Experience-River Left
1554 Lower Cartecay RdTubing and Kayaking
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdTubing and Kayaking
City/town information
Ellijay
Small Norman Rockwell type town with great southern hospitality.
Blue Ridge is about a half hour away. Take the scenic railroad or enjoy the many small shopping stores.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is about a half hour away. Take the scenic railroad or enjoy the many small shopping stores.
Local Wineries
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdClosest local winery to the cabins.
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdLocal Winery with excellent views!
Beautiful property with great atmosphere
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnBeautiful property with great atmosphere
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyAmazing views
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdAward winning wines! Great place to visit
We are blessed with breath-taking views and a great selection of wines at Roo.
1497 Old Flat Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
We are blessed with breath-taking views and a great selection of wines at Roo.
Food scene
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareA local favorite
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StRoof views over our little town
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StHigh quality food and service
Cajun Depot Grill
67 Depot StCajun food!
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StGreat brick oven pizza
El Rey Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
177 Highland CrossingAuthentic Mexican food
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StA really cozy and hip coffee shop
Poole's Bar-B-Q
164 Craig StBeen in business since June 1989
The shack of Ellijay
118 N Main StPoke Bowls
Apple Houses and Orchards
B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52Local Orchard (seasonal, call ahead)
R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52Local Orchard (seasonal, call ahead)
Local Orchard (seasonal, call ahead)
Wonderful pies and very friendly owners
9 locals recommend
Aaron Family Orchards
8350 GA-52Local Orchard (seasonal, call ahead)
Wonderful pies and very friendly owners
Breweries
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGreat Beer and atmosphere, Blue Ridge
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceGreat beer and location
Fannin Brewing Company
3758 E 1st StGerman Tradition Beers
Local Shops
Black Bear Antiques
240 Old Orchard SquareLocal Antiques and resale shop
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Interesting little local museum
Artful Ellijay
10 N Main StHome Goods Shop
Main Street Antiques
66 N Main StDowntown Antiques
Beds Etc
16 N Main StAmish Log Furniture
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters - Ellijay
28 River StLocal Outfitters
Misty Hollow Antiques
34 N Main StLocal Antiques