Morning Breeze’s guidebook to the North Georgia Mountains
Food scene
Excellent high end restaurant with nice drink selections and food menu. Several seating options including indoors, large outdoor patio and lawn seatings as well. Beautiful bar area with plenty of seating.
241 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StExcellent high end restaurant with nice drink selections and food menu. Several seating options including indoors, large outdoor patio and lawn seatings as well. Beautiful bar area with plenty of seating.
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StGreat food and drinks in the heart of downtown Ellijay.
A meal with a view of downtown Ellijay. Excellent selections of food and drinks!
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StA meal with a view of downtown Ellijay. Excellent selections of food and drinks!
High end cuisine in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. Excellent food and speciality drinks. Be sure to make reservation well in advance.
221 locals recommend
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StHigh end cuisine in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. Excellent food and speciality drinks. Be sure to make reservation well in advance.
Cantaberry's has two locations, one in downtown Blue Ridge and one in the middle of the round about in Ellijay. Homemade daily soups, salads and sandwiches. Outdoor seating in Ellijay on the oversized deck is the place to be!
47 locals recommend
Cantaberry
524 E Main StCantaberry's has two locations, one in downtown Blue Ridge and one in the middle of the round about in Ellijay. Homemade daily soups, salads and sandwiches. Outdoor seating in Ellijay on the oversized deck is the place to be!
Upscale family restaurant and bar with a nice variety of food and drinks. Located in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge.
197 locals recommend
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StUpscale family restaurant and bar with a nice variety of food and drinks. Located in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge.
Seasonal American dishes & regional beers served in a contemporary, wood- & brick-accented locale. Fun atmosphere!
54 locals recommend
Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
187 Depot StreetSeasonal American dishes & regional beers served in a contemporary, wood- & brick-accented locale. Fun atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Fun 3 hour train ride from downtown Blue Ridge to McCaysville, TN. Several options for seating including open air(most fun for kids), indoor climate controlled and first class. Perfect for all ages!
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StFun 3 hour train ride from downtown Blue Ridge to McCaysville, TN. Several options for seating including open air(most fun for kids), indoor climate controlled and first class. Perfect for all ages!
By far the best Apple Orchard in the North Geogia Mountains. The fried pies are second to none and the kids can enjoy "you pick", hayrides and fishing in the pond. The rest of the family can enjoy exploring the enormous store which features everythings from a restaurant, wine tasting, general store, tasting areas and a huge bakery. Fun for the whole family!!
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrBy far the best Apple Orchard in the North Geogia Mountains. The fried pies are second to none and the kids can enjoy "you pick", hayrides and fishing in the pond. The rest of the family can enjoy exploring the enormous store which features everythings from a restaurant, wine tasting, general store, tasting areas and a huge bakery. Fun for the whole family!!
The Toccoa River is a great place for fishing or tubing down on a hot summer's day. Ideal family activity!
22 locals recommend
Toccoa River
The Toccoa River is a great place for fishing or tubing down on a hot summer's day. Ideal family activity!
Lovely vineyard in Ellijay. Testing room and live music on the weekends. Gorgeous scenery!
150 locals recommend
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdLovely vineyard in Ellijay. Testing room and live music on the weekends. Gorgeous scenery!
Incredible views and great wine plus live music on the weekends.
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnIncredible views and great wine plus live music on the weekends.
Fall is the high season for this wonderful family owned Orchard. Just minutes from downtown Ellijay, be sure to try the cider and an apple cake.
47 locals recommend
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdFall is the high season for this wonderful family owned Orchard. Just minutes from downtown Ellijay, be sure to try the cider and an apple cake.
This high end luxury spa in Blue Ridge has it all!! Plan a girls trip and enjoy massages, facial, mani-pedi and a relaxing 20 minutes in the salt cave. Reserve well in advance.
42 locals recommend
Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney RdThis high end luxury spa in Blue Ridge has it all!! Plan a girls trip and enjoy massages, facial, mani-pedi and a relaxing 20 minutes in the salt cave. Reserve well in advance.
Perfect place to visit with the kids. They offer fishing, hiking, gem mining and miniature golf. Off of Aska Road in Blue Ridge.
56 locals recommend
The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide DrPerfect place to visit with the kids. They offer fishing, hiking, gem mining and miniature golf. Off of Aska Road in Blue Ridge.
Up for some excitement while visiting the Georgia Mountains!! Rolling Thunder offers guided ride down the Ocoee River, Toccoa and Nantahala Rivers. Fun for the whole family.
61 locals recommend
Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes StUp for some excitement while visiting the Georgia Mountains!! Rolling Thunder offers guided ride down the Ocoee River, Toccoa and Nantahala Rivers. Fun for the whole family.
Fishing is one of the highlighted activities in the North Georgia Mountains. Welch's Guide will take you out on any of the local lakes, including Nottely, Blue Ridge, Chatuge and Burton. Try your hand at catching smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and spotted bass.
Fishing Guide: Welch's Guide Service
845 No 20 Mine RoadFishing is one of the highlighted activities in the North Georgia Mountains. Welch's Guide will take you out on any of the local lakes, including Nottely, Blue Ridge, Chatuge and Burton. Try your hand at catching smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and spotted bass.
Escape Blue Ridge
644 W First StFun and exciting escape room for the entire family to enjoy!
Get the guys together for this testosterone filled day of crushing cars beneathe the wheels of real tank. Located about 15 minutes north of downtown Blue Ridge.
39 locals recommend
Tank Town USA
10408 Appalachian HwyGet the guys together for this testosterone filled day of crushing cars beneathe the wheels of real tank. Located about 15 minutes north of downtown Blue Ridge.
Incredible hiking for the whole family. Easy loops to a full day of strenous hiking to see some of the most amazing mountain views in North Georgia.
27 locals recommend
ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska RoadIncredible hiking for the whole family. Easy loops to a full day of strenous hiking to see some of the most amazing mountain views in North Georgia.
This is a must see for those visiting the Georgia Mountains. The park is home to Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall that is the highest in Georgia. You can hike the trail alongside the falls or drive to the top to experience the spectacular mountain views. There's a delicious restaurant in the Lodge which features traditional American and Southern classic cuisine accompanied by stunning Amicalola Falls State Park view.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdThis is a must see for those visiting the Georgia Mountains. The park is home to Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall that is the highest in Georgia. You can hike the trail alongside the falls or drive to the top to experience the spectacular mountain views. There's a delicious restaurant in the Lodge which features traditional American and Southern classic cuisine accompanied by stunning Amicalola Falls State Park view.
It is about a 90 minute scenic drive to Tallulah gorge but well worth it!! is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. You can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or apply for a day permit to hike to the gorge floor (only 100 per day, so be sure to reserve early. Not available during water releases). There is also a suspension bridge that sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. A must see for the whole family!!
74 locals recommend
Tallulah Falls
It is about a 90 minute scenic drive to Tallulah gorge but well worth it!! is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. You can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or apply for a day permit to hike to the gorge floor (only 100 per day, so be sure to reserve early. Not available during water releases). There is also a suspension bridge that sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. A must see for the whole family!!
City/town information
Lovely mountain town with many restaurants and speciality shops which include art galleries, jewelry and outdoor gear. There are several big events that are held downtown including "Arts in the Park" and "Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ". Definitely worth a trip so you can experience what a upscale small town has to offer.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Lovely mountain town with many restaurants and speciality shops which include art galleries, jewelry and outdoor gear. There are several big events that are held downtown including "Arts in the Park" and "Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ". Definitely worth a trip so you can experience what a upscale small town has to offer.
Adorable little North Georgia town with several "mom and pop" restaurants as well as some newer upscale eateries. Great antique shopping as well as boutiques and speciality stores. Just minutes from the fairgrounds where the "North Georgia Apple Festival" is held each year.
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Adorable little North Georgia town with several "mom and pop" restaurants as well as some newer upscale eateries. Great antique shopping as well as boutiques and speciality stores. Just minutes from the fairgrounds where the "North Georgia Apple Festival" is held each year.