Shops
QINTI - The Peruvian Shop
531 E Main StA nice, elegant shop to venture into!
Misty Hollow Antiques
34 N Main StA great antique shop with some rare finds!
Union County Farmer's Market
290 Farmers Mkt WyTake a stroll and find some great deals!
Vineyards
Has hammocks & outdoor seating by the river. A nice, chill vineyard to sit back, relax, & sip.
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Ellijay River Vineyards
111 River Birch LnHas hammocks & outdoor seating by the river. A nice, chill vineyard to sit back, relax, & sip.
A wonderful vineyard in Blue Ridge! Enjoy some wine here before or after visiting downtown. Or go before AND after. ;)
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Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
2281 Tennis Court RdA wonderful vineyard in Blue Ridge! Enjoy some wine here before or after visiting downtown. Or go before AND after. ;)
Wonderful wine & a beautiful setting whether you choose indoor or outdoor seating!
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Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdWonderful wine & a beautiful setting whether you choose indoor or outdoor seating!
Brand new to Ellijay! Our very own cider house! Try the flight of ciders ranging from sweet to tart...each one is delicious! Also offers beer & wine for those that aren't hard cider fans.
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Reece’s Cider Company
9110 Georgia 52Brand new to Ellijay! Our very own cider house! Try the flight of ciders ranging from sweet to tart...each one is delicious! Also offers beer & wine for those that aren't hard cider fans.
Eats
A delicious, woman owned restaurant! We love supporting Boss Babes & getting delicious barbecue! It's a win-win!
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Pink Pig
663 Cherry Log StA delicious, woman owned restaurant! We love supporting Boss Babes & getting delicious barbecue! It's a win-win!
Fantastic food, drinks, & views! Go at sunset to see beautiful colors in the mountainscape.
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The Roof Ellijay
16 River StFantastic food, drinks, & views! Go at sunset to see beautiful colors in the mountainscape.
The best way to end a day out exploring the mountains!
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Cartecay River Pizza Company
2400 GA-52The best way to end a day out exploring the mountains!
Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a family meal, this pasta place is a must-visit for any food lover!
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THE PASTA MARKET
11 Mountain StWhether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a family meal, this pasta place is a must-visit for any food lover!
Happy Bear Ice Cream & Treats
100 Blue Ridge DrHave a sweet treat!
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StFresh and tasty right in Blue Ridge!
Rib Country BBQ (Blairsville, GA)
21 Kousins DrGet some good ol' Georgia BBQ!
Farms
A wonderful apple orchard that offers plenty of other produce & goods as well. A delicious kitchen making stews & such as well! Their facebook page stays very active, check it for updates on what's in season!
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R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52A wonderful apple orchard that offers plenty of other produce & goods as well. A delicious kitchen making stews & such as well! Their facebook page stays very active, check it for updates on what's in season!
From fried pies to fresh fruit, you won't want to miss out!
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Mack Aaron's Apple House
2801 Lower Cartecay RoadFrom fried pies to fresh fruit, you won't want to miss out!
A wonderful U-Pick orchard with beautiful rolling hills, large slide for kids, & petting farm. Check website for details.
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B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52A wonderful U-Pick orchard with beautiful rolling hills, large slide for kids, & petting farm. Check website for details.
A wonderful farm, but is a little crowded as it's a great spot to bring kids. Offers a petting farm, slide, u-pick, & more!
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Hillcrest Orchards
9696 GA-52A wonderful farm, but is a little crowded as it's a great spot to bring kids. Offers a petting farm, slide, u-pick, & more!
The BEST homemade, grassfed ice cream! Offers beautiful scenery with rabbits & cows roaming about. The store carries natural foods & grassfed meats. If you're looking to cook dinner at "home" & make it healthy...stock up here!
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Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdThe BEST homemade, grassfed ice cream! Offers beautiful scenery with rabbits & cows roaming about. The store carries natural foods & grassfed meats. If you're looking to cook dinner at "home" & make it healthy...stock up here!
A beautiful sunflower farm! Make sure to visit their website to see their current season before stopping by.
https://www.fausettfarmssunflowers.com/
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FAUSETT FARMS SUNFLOWERS
11336 GA-136A beautiful sunflower farm! Make sure to visit their website to see their current season before stopping by.
https://www.fausettfarmssunflowers.com/
Outdoors
Tubing & kayaking on the river! If you're here in the warm months, this is an experience you won't want to miss!
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Tubing & kayaking on the river! If you're here in the warm months, this is an experience you won't want to miss!
A beautiful local park with a walking track, views of the river, & historic barn. Offers local events occasionally. Check their facebook for details.
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Harrison Park Ellijay
McCutchen StreetA beautiful local park with a walking track, views of the river, & historic barn. Offers local events occasionally. Check their facebook for details.
A very short hike with a beautiful waterfall. Check out trail info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/fall-branch-falls-trail--2
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Fall Branch Falls Trailhead
Rock Creek RoadA very short hike with a beautiful waterfall. Check out trail info here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/fall-branch-falls-trail--2
Cohutta Overlook
Georgia 52A beautiful photo op!
A wonderful trail that isn't too long of a trek. Offers areas to dip in & swim a bit or even kayak / paddle board!
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Tumbling Waters Trail
A wonderful trail that isn't too long of a trek. Offers areas to dip in & swim a bit or even kayak / paddle board!
A 729 ft waterfall (highest in Georgia) with a 3-ish mile hike, but offers options to drive & hike just short distances to the overlook. Has a pond for fishing, restaurant, picnic area, & more.
Note that if you hike the whole way, there is 604 steps to take which can be a little taxing if you aren't prepared.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadA 729 ft waterfall (highest in Georgia) with a 3-ish mile hike, but offers options to drive & hike just short distances to the overlook. Has a pond for fishing, restaurant, picnic area, & more.
Note that if you hike the whole way, there is 604 steps to take which can be a little taxing if you aren't prepared.
Off-road & motorcross park! Bring your own or rent theirs for the day!
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Iron Mountain Park
116 Iron Mountain ParkwayOff-road & motorcross park! Bring your own or rent theirs for the day!
A great spot if you're a biker! Get gear, local recommendations, & even sign up for a meetup ride.
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Cartecay Bike Shop
493 N Main StA great spot if you're a biker! Get gear, local recommendations, & even sign up for a meetup ride.
Falls Branch Wasserfälle
Stanley Creek RoadBeautiful for views and hiking!
Brasstown Bald
Great views, amazing photo ops, plus some history!
Fun
A really fun museum if you're up for an adventure! Learn about all the local lure, sightings, & speculations from all over the world about Sasquatch.
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EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! Das Sasquatch-Museum
1934 GA-515A really fun museum if you're up for an adventure! Learn about all the local lure, sightings, & speculations from all over the world about Sasquatch.
Learn about local history at the Tabor House Museum! Check website for hours.
https://gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org/
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Gilmer County Historical Society
138 Spring StLearn about local history at the Tabor House Museum! Check website for hours.
https://gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StEnjoy a train ride with AMAZING views!
Byron Herbert Reece Society
8552 Gainesville HwyEnjoy some GA history!