Ellijay Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Ellijay Square
Downtown Ellijay has many shops, restaurants and places to walk around and visit.
Blue Ridge
Downtown has many restaurants and shops to enjoy.
Food scene
River Street Tavern
40 River StGreat place to grab a drink and a bite to eat.
Great place for fresh local produce and baked goods. Definitely try the Apple donuts!
16 locals recommend
Penland's Apple House
41 Talona Spur RdGreat place for fresh local produce and baked goods. Definitely try the Apple donuts!
Great for fresh baked goods and homemade ice cream!
47 locals recommend
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdGreat for fresh baked goods and homemade ice cream!
Great place to grab a beer and hang out right next to the river.
76 locals recommend
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceGreat place to grab a beer and hang out right next to the river.
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StRed Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdB.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52The Smokehouse Country Grill
941 Maddox DrCornerstone Café
76 N Main StAdventure
Tumbling Waters Trail
Nice easy dog friendly hiking trails
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge Rd
Epic Slingshot Rentals
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdCowgirl Up Stables, LLC
327 Cashes Valley RoadGolfing
Whitepath Golf Club
1156 Shenendoa DrGreat municipal golf course close to the area.
A little further North but one of the best public golf courses in the area.
24 locals recommend
Old Toccoa Farm
Curtis Switch RoadA little further North but one of the best public golf courses in the area.
Sightseeing
The Tabor House has many Cherokee and military historical artifacts from the area.
12 locals recommend
Gilmer County Historical Society
138 Spring StThe Tabor House has many Cherokee and military historical artifacts from the area.
Enjoy the country’s largest permanent display of genuine Bigfoot artifacts and stop buy the gift shop for souvenirs.
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Enjoy the country’s largest permanent display of genuine Bigfoot artifacts and stop buy the gift shop for souvenirs.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StVineyards
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdOtt Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdEngelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdChateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnGrapes And Ladders Winery
2317 GA-382Arts & Crafts
Fun art studio for all ages and abilities. Walk ins or have a party.
Come to Color My Nest located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge! We are a birdhouse painting PLAYSHOP! You book your day and time online. When you arrive, you choose your birdhouse (I have 67 different ones from which to choose!), then your paint colors (I have over 60), and I have lots of accessories to decorate it with if you choose.  I have 24 seats for painters and welcome kids 5 yrs old and up! You have two hours to create your mountain memory to take home! It really is so fun! I have all 5 star reviews!
Chosen Best of Georgia!
Color My Nest
Come to Color My Nest located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge! We are a birdhouse painting PLAYSHOP! You book your day and time online. When you arrive, you choose your birdhouse (I have 67 different ones from which to choose!), then your paint colors (I have over 60), and I have lots of accessories to decorate it with if you choose.  I have 24 seats for painters and welcome kids 5 yrs old and up! You have two hours to create your mountain memory to take home! It really is so fun! I have all 5 star reviews!
Chosen Best of Georgia!
BEAU-tiful Creations