Ridgecrest Guidebook
Things to do
Great little museum and gift shop! I took my 6-year-old nephew and twin 11-year-old sons and they loved it. Out of the 4 of us, 1 11-year-old and the 6-year-old are now officaly believers ;)
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Great little museum and gift shop! I took my 6-year-old nephew and twin 11-year-old sons and they loved it. Out of the 4 of us, 1 11-year-old and the 6-year-old are now officaly believers ;)
We love everything about this place, especially walking the orchard itself.
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrWe love everything about this place, especially walking the orchard itself.
Ellijay River Vineyards
111 River Birch LnThe best setting to enjoy a glass of wine!
Cartecay Wine & Craft-Blue Ridge
598 E Main StLove this wine and craft beer spot!
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Tube the Cartecay River
Appalachian Anglers
6045 Mobile RoadFish in Georgia’s Trout capital
Located along the Georgia/Tennessee line and is home to a few unique shops and restaurants.
17 locals recommend
Riverwalk Shops
100 Blue Ridge DrLocated along the Georgia/Tennessee line and is home to a few unique shops and restaurants.
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides
319 Hells Hollow RdHike the world-famous trail right from our neighborhood! Trail access points can be found on the corner of Little Bushyhead Road and Arrow Pass or on the corner of Cherry Lake Drive and Lakeside Drive.
Benton Mackaye Trail Headquarters
Hike the world-famous trail right from our neighborhood! Trail access points can be found on the corner of Little Bushyhead Road and Arrow Pass or on the corner of Cherry Lake Drive and Lakeside Drive.
Located just outside of Ellijay, this orchard offers fun activities for children, u-pick apples, and a market.
39 locals recommend
Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdLocated just outside of Ellijay, this orchard offers fun activities for children, u-pick apples, and a market.
More of an event than just an orchard. Includes lots of activities for the younger children, from a petting zoo to playgrounds, but there's an admission for the fun. You'll find a bakery & farm market here too.
51 locals recommend
Hillcrest Orchards
9696 GA-52More of an event than just an orchard. Includes lots of activities for the younger children, from a petting zoo to playgrounds, but there's an admission for the fun. You'll find a bakery & farm market here too.
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdSample wine from locally grown grapes.
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdBeautiful views from this winery.
Buckley Vineyards
Try the Corinne wine if you are in the apple mood!
Cohutta Fishing Company is Blue Ridge's fly shop, guided fly fishing service, and travel service. They also offer schools and classes for fly fishing and fly tying.
16 locals recommend
Cohutta Fishing Company
490 E Main StCohutta Fishing Company is Blue Ridge's fly shop, guided fly fishing service, and travel service. They also offer schools and classes for fly fishing and fly tying.
Food scene
Whiskey & Water - Seafood and Bourbon Bar
187 Depot StreetGreat food and drinks!
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGreat brewery with great atmosphere!
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StDine with fantastic scenery
Misty Mountain Hops
3300 E 1st StDelicious food, especially their sandwiches.
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StGreat spot for a pizza and salads!
It's a fantastic place to eat with so much charm and a great weekend brunch. Call ahead for reservations.
241 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StIt's a fantastic place to eat with so much charm and a great weekend brunch. Call ahead for reservations.
Iconic Blue Ridge restaurant. You will need reservations.
221 locals recommend
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StIconic Blue Ridge restaurant. You will need reservations.
Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StGreat southern food!
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StTry the house margarita and wings!
ROE. Raw Oyster Bar & Steak
If you are looking for seafood, this is a great spot.
River Street Tavern
40 River StGreat place for burgers and beer!
Sightseeing
Cross this beautiful swinging bridge on the Bent MacKaye Trail. To access quickly (and for a short 1 mile hike): From the parking lot on FS Road 816 a short hike will cross the swinging bridge, a 1977 marvel built by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club and the US Forest Service.
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Cross this beautiful swinging bridge on the Bent MacKaye Trail. To access quickly (and for a short 1 mile hike): From the parking lot on FS Road 816 a short hike will cross the swinging bridge, a 1977 marvel built by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club and the US Forest Service.
Hiking
Start early for parking to hike this gentle waterfall.
18 locals recommend
Fall Branch Falls Trailhead
Rock Creek RoadStart early for parking to hike this gentle waterfall.
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
Appalachian Approach TrailHike the falls to the connecter trail to the famous Appalachian Trail! This state park is about a 50-minute drive from the cabin, but well worth it.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdHike the falls to the connecter trail to the famous Appalachian Trail! This state park is about a 50-minute drive from the cabin, but well worth it.
Mountain Biking
ASKA TRAILS MTB AND HIKING
Aska RoadHiking and biking trails around 17 miles long.