Shannon’s guidebook to Ellijay
Restaurants
Call ahead for quicker seating. The patio has an amazing view and the drinks are great! They have the best Old Fashioned, and the food is delicious. The boiled peanuts are my favorite! They just installed water misters along the patio to keep you cool, but if it's too hot, the inside has a great ambiance!
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The Roof Ellijay
16 River StCall ahead for quicker seating. The patio has an amazing view and the drinks are great! They have the best Old Fashioned, and the food is delicious. The boiled peanuts are my favorite! They just installed water misters along the patio to keep you cool, but if it's too hot, the inside has a great ambiance!
This restaurant is just off the beaten path as you enter Downtown Ellijay. The service is amazing, the food is very New Orleans (and they have the best Gumbo I've ever had), and they have drink specials and a full bar.
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Cajun Depot Grill
67 Depot StThis restaurant is just off the beaten path as you enter Downtown Ellijay. The service is amazing, the food is very New Orleans (and they have the best Gumbo I've ever had), and they have drink specials and a full bar.
As the name implies, this is the place to sit a while and get a drink! They do bar food very well and they have good service. Great burger and they even have a children's menu.
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River Street Tavern
40 River StAs the name implies, this is the place to sit a while and get a drink! They do bar food very well and they have good service. Great burger and they even have a children's menu.
They have an amazing patio with sunset views. The margaritas and mojitos are the best, and the food is high quality, delicious, and plentiful!
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La Catrina Tacos&Margaritas
101 S Main StThey have an amazing patio with sunset views. The margaritas and mojitos are the best, and the food is high quality, delicious, and plentiful!
Cool space to connect to wifi and work, or just to get a great cup of coffee. Right downtown and free parking.
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Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StCool space to connect to wifi and work, or just to get a great cup of coffee. Right downtown and free parking.
Small local pub on the Boardwalk (Ellijay's designated area to have drinks outdoors) with a very laid back atmosphere. Where the locals go to get a pretzel and a pint.
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Boardwalk Pizza & Pub
25 S Church StSmall local pub on the Boardwalk (Ellijay's designated area to have drinks outdoors) with a very laid back atmosphere. Where the locals go to get a pretzel and a pint.
Das Kaffee Haus
2 N Side SquareCute shop with tasty coffee, pastries, and authentic bagels overnighted from NYC!
Delicious Sushi, Friendly staff, tasty drinks, and a cool atmosphere make this one of my favorite restaurants in Ellijay!
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Kasei Sushi and Sake
10 River StDelicious Sushi, Friendly staff, tasty drinks, and a cool atmosphere make this one of my favorite restaurants in Ellijay!
Authentic Italian wood-fired pizza with delicious toppings and amazing flavors! Full bar and draught/canned beer. If you get there before lunch is over, you can get an amazing hot pressed sandwich (the roast beef is my favorite) that will make you want to go back every day!
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Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StAuthentic Italian wood-fired pizza with delicious toppings and amazing flavors! Full bar and draught/canned beer. If you get there before lunch is over, you can get an amazing hot pressed sandwich (the roast beef is my favorite) that will make you want to go back every day!
Outdoor Activities
Great to accommodate families or groups of any size! Great reviews and I've never heard a complaint. Knowledgeable guides and nice horses!
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Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides
319 Hells Hollow RdGreat to accommodate families or groups of any size! Great reviews and I've never heard a complaint. Knowledgeable guides and nice horses!
This place is back up and running! Check them out on Facebook to find out their schedule or call ahead. They apparently have fireworks, too. You would just turn left out of the driveway and be there in 15 minutes.
Blue Ridge Motorsports Park
2252 Sugar Creek RdThis place is back up and running! Check them out on Facebook to find out their schedule or call ahead. They apparently have fireworks, too. You would just turn left out of the driveway and be there in 15 minutes.
Great hike with a beautiful waterfall. You can follow the signs for a more difficult hike up the mountain, or stay on the lower portion and go to the waterfall. Free parking, well marked and maintained trails, and just gorgeousness! There are several entrances, but the Cherry Log entrance is the only one I have started on. GPS is very good at directing you to the parking lot that is quite off the beaten path.
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye TrailGreat hike with a beautiful waterfall. You can follow the signs for a more difficult hike up the mountain, or stay on the lower portion and go to the waterfall. Free parking, well marked and maintained trails, and just gorgeousness! There are several entrances, but the Cherry Log entrance is the only one I have started on. GPS is very good at directing you to the parking lot that is quite off the beaten path.
Take a very chill ride down the Cartecay River on the Lazy River or ask to go to a more challenging section of the river. Very affordable, relaxing, and beautiful! A must-do while you're in town during the warmer months! They'll let you take coolers and beverages (even though the website technically says no), but just no glass. A quick 10 minute ride from Pink Door Farmhouse! My 3 year old loved her first tubing adventure here!
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Take a very chill ride down the Cartecay River on the Lazy River or ask to go to a more challenging section of the river. Very affordable, relaxing, and beautiful! A must-do while you're in town during the warmer months! They'll let you take coolers and beverages (even though the website technically says no), but just no glass. A quick 10 minute ride from Pink Door Farmhouse! My 3 year old loved her first tubing adventure here!
If it's apple picking time, you have to go the Reece Orchards!
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B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52If it's apple picking time, you have to go the Reece Orchards!
35 min beautiful drive into Chattahoochee National Forest
6.4 mile loop that can be done in shorter sections
Features many stream crossings that will likely get you wet, recommend hiking counterclockwise from parking, and about a mile in there's an old Genner Poplar, which is the 2nd largest tree in Georgia. Lots of fresh pine as well
*Shared trail with mountain bikers
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Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp Rd35 min beautiful drive into Chattahoochee National Forest
6.4 mile loop that can be done in shorter sections
Features many stream crossings that will likely get you wet, recommend hiking counterclockwise from parking, and about a mile in there's an old Genner Poplar, which is the 2nd largest tree in Georgia. Lots of fresh pine as well
*Shared trail with mountain bikers
Just a 15 minute drive from the house
3.4 mile loop great trail that runs alongside the river for a lot of the trail, some steep elevation change but generally easy overall
You will park in a small parking area located off of Martin Road in Ellijay, Georgia. This is a Wildlife Management Area so a day pass is required. You can purchase one online before you go. They will not be available on site. You can take the wrong trail when this trail begins so listen up! From the parking area, you will walk around a "Road Closed" gate. You will walk along a gravel road until it comes to a fork. At this point, be certain to keep left. The trail will lead you through an open field and eventually down to the river.
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Cartecay River
Just a 15 minute drive from the house
3.4 mile loop great trail that runs alongside the river for a lot of the trail, some steep elevation change but generally easy overall
You will park in a small parking area located off of Martin Road in Ellijay, Georgia. This is a Wildlife Management Area so a day pass is required. You can purchase one online before you go. They will not be available on site. You can take the wrong trail when this trail begins so listen up! From the parking area, you will walk around a "Road Closed" gate. You will walk along a gravel road until it comes to a fork. At this point, be certain to keep left. The trail will lead you through an open field and eventually down to the river.
3633 Woodring Branch Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
About a 30 minute drive from the house. 3.6 mile moderate but fairly easy loop that borders Carters Lake and has a few access points to swim. Beautiful hike that opens up to breathtaking water views along the Army Corps of Engineers pristine shoreline.
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Amadahy
3633 Woodring Branch Rd3633 Woodring Branch Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
About a 30 minute drive from the house. 3.6 mile moderate but fairly easy loop that borders Carters Lake and has a few access points to swim. Beautiful hike that opens up to breathtaking water views along the Army Corps of Engineers pristine shoreline.
Highest Alpine lake in Georgia, about 1 hr drive from the house. Scenic and beautiful, AWD recommended.
There's a beautiful loop around the lake as well as many other trails. Lush area, great for swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Lake Conasauga Picnic and Swim Site
Tibbs TrailHighest Alpine lake in Georgia, about 1 hr drive from the house. Scenic and beautiful, AWD recommended.
There's a beautiful loop around the lake as well as many other trails. Lush area, great for swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Near Helen, GA (worth a day trip to see the Alpine Village known for Oktoberfest). Beautiful hike out and back in the Chattahoochee National Forest that features a cascading waterfall and follows alongside rushing water.
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Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyNear Helen, GA (worth a day trip to see the Alpine Village known for Oktoberfest). Beautiful hike out and back in the Chattahoochee National Forest that features a cascading waterfall and follows alongside rushing water.
Gorgeous 729-foot waterfall that’s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. There's a paved trail at the top of the falls or you can hike up the trail and take hundreds of steps up the mountain beside the waterfall. It's about a 30 minute drive from the house.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdGorgeous 729-foot waterfall that’s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. There's a paved trail at the top of the falls or you can hike up the trail and take hundreds of steps up the mountain beside the waterfall. It's about a 30 minute drive from the house.
Beautiful area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Stay to the left and the trail brings you to one of the most beautiful and usable river spots you’ll ever hike to. It is a WMA so you need fishing, hunting, or day use pass: 626 Newberry Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
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Rich Mountain Wilderness
626 Newberry DrBeautiful area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Stay to the left and the trail brings you to one of the most beautiful and usable river spots you’ll ever hike to. It is a WMA so you need fishing, hunting, or day use pass: 626 Newberry Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
Wineries and Breweries
Just 10 minutes from the Pink Door Farmhouse, this place is a hidden gem. The website says you need reservations, but you really don't! They're only open on the weekends, so be sure to check the hours. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and you can bring your own picnic lunch/dinner and eat and drink alongside the banks of the Ellijay River. There's a beautifully manicured lawn between the vineyards and the river where people play corn hole, kick a soccer ball, hang out on the swings and hammock, and play fetch with dogs!
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Ellijay River Vineyards
111 River Birch LnJust 10 minutes from the Pink Door Farmhouse, this place is a hidden gem. The website says you need reservations, but you really don't! They're only open on the weekends, so be sure to check the hours. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and you can bring your own picnic lunch/dinner and eat and drink alongside the banks of the Ellijay River. There's a beautifully manicured lawn between the vineyards and the river where people play corn hole, kick a soccer ball, hang out on the swings and hammock, and play fetch with dogs!
Great place to hang out with friends and listen to live music on a patio or a picnic table. Laid back large venue with great wine and food trucks. Just turn left out of the driveway of the Pink Door Farmhouse, and you'll be there in 20 minutes. You can arrange a tour for large groups, too!
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Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdGreat place to hang out with friends and listen to live music on a patio or a picnic table. Laid back large venue with great wine and food trucks. Just turn left out of the driveway of the Pink Door Farmhouse, and you'll be there in 20 minutes. You can arrange a tour for large groups, too!
Adorable converted barn hosts the tasting room, and all the wine is made from grapes grown in the vineyards. Live music on weekends. Very laid back atmosphere! I highly recommend the Chimney Red. If you can't make it to the actual vineyard, there is a Cartecay River Wine and Craft tasting room in Downtown Ellijay on Main St that also serves beer.
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Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdAdorable converted barn hosts the tasting room, and all the wine is made from grapes grown in the vineyards. Live music on weekends. Very laid back atmosphere! I highly recommend the Chimney Red. If you can't make it to the actual vineyard, there is a Cartecay River Wine and Craft tasting room in Downtown Ellijay on Main St that also serves beer.
Wonderful beer selection, kid friendly, and pet friendly! Very affordable and they have La Catrina Food Trucks there on the weekend. Great live bands play on the massive covered patio overlooking the Cartecay River!
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Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceWonderful beer selection, kid friendly, and pet friendly! Very affordable and they have La Catrina Food Trucks there on the weekend. Great live bands play on the massive covered patio overlooking the Cartecay River!
Brand new Cidery with (alcoholic) cider tasting and local beers. They have food trucks and live music, so check out the calendar online to plan a trip. It's about a 25 minute drive from the house toward the apple orchards.
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Reece’s Cider Company
9110 Georgia 52Brand new Cidery with (alcoholic) cider tasting and local beers. They have food trucks and live music, so check out the calendar online to plan a trip. It's about a 25 minute drive from the house toward the apple orchards.
I haven't been yet, but friends and guests rave about the views and the wine!
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Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnI haven't been yet, but friends and guests rave about the views and the wine!
Gorgeous vineyard with a restaurant, wine tasting and full bar. Every direction has a vista that is photograph-worthy. The Rose' is delicious! Look in to a chartered trip to enjoy the drinks and not worry about drinking and driving.
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Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard
400 Blueberry HillGorgeous vineyard with a restaurant, wine tasting and full bar. Every direction has a vista that is photograph-worthy. The Rose' is delicious! Look in to a chartered trip to enjoy the drinks and not worry about drinking and driving.
I haven't made it to this winery yet, but the wine is tasty!
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Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyI haven't made it to this winery yet, but the wine is tasty!
When in Northeast Georgia, one may feel obliged to go on a wine tour! Kid friendly, food trucks, and beautiful 360 degree mountain views make this a must visit while in town!
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Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdWhen in Northeast Georgia, one may feel obliged to go on a wine tour! Kid friendly, food trucks, and beautiful 360 degree mountain views make this a must visit while in town!
Neighborhoods
Turn LEFT out of the driveway and go straight for about 25 minutes (Boardtown Rd turns into Sugar Creek at the county line) until the road dead ends onto Scenic Dr, turn RIGHT and you will be in Downtown Blue Ridge! You can visit Grumpy Old Men Brewery, Mercer Orchards, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and tons of restaurants along Main St.
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Blue Ridge
Turn LEFT out of the driveway and go straight for about 25 minutes (Boardtown Rd turns into Sugar Creek at the county line) until the road dead ends onto Scenic Dr, turn RIGHT and you will be in Downtown Blue Ridge! You can visit Grumpy Old Men Brewery, Mercer Orchards, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and tons of restaurants along Main St.
Sightseeing
Turn LEFT out of the driveway until the road dead ends, turn RIGHT onto Scenic Dr, LEFT at the first traffic light onto HWY 515, then take a QUICK LEFT onto Blue Ridge Drive, which dead ends at McCaysville. Known for the historic copper mining, the town has been revived with cool restaurants overlooking the Toccoa River, Breweries, Karaoke, and Pick'n in the Park at Horseshoe Bend on Thursdays in the Summer-Fall. Visit our NEWEST AIRBNB in McCaysville on your next trip!
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McCaysville
Turn LEFT out of the driveway until the road dead ends, turn RIGHT onto Scenic Dr, LEFT at the first traffic light onto HWY 515, then take a QUICK LEFT onto Blue Ridge Drive, which dead ends at McCaysville. Known for the historic copper mining, the town has been revived with cool restaurants overlooking the Toccoa River, Breweries, Karaoke, and Pick'n in the Park at Horseshoe Bend on Thursdays in the Summer-Fall. Visit our NEWEST AIRBNB in McCaysville on your next trip!