Guidebook for Ellijay
Parks & Nature
Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp Rd Visit the second largest living Gennett Poplar tree in Georgia!
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdTake a scenic drive to Nantahala and experience one of my favorite places in North Carolina to reflect, relax, and dip your toes into the river. The NOC is best known for rafting and kayaking with friends and family. I highly suggest visiting during the spring and summer.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Take a scenic drive to Nantahala and experience one of my favorite places in North Carolina to reflect, relax, and dip your toes into the river. The NOC is best known for rafting and kayaking with friends and family. I highly suggest visiting during the spring and summer.
Food Scene
Our dear friends opened this wonderful coffeeshop, serving Dancing Goats coffee, fantastic sandwiches, sweet treats, and regional artisan goods!
104 locals recommend
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StOur dear friends opened this wonderful coffeeshop, serving Dancing Goats coffee, fantastic sandwiches, sweet treats, and regional artisan goods!
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 SGet the cuban sandwich for lunch!
The lasagna is fantastic with a glass of the house chianti.
37 locals recommend
Charlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross StreetThe lasagna is fantastic with a glass of the house chianti.
Great weeknight specials that you can find posted on their Facebook page, plenty of high quality TV's to catch your favorite game while enjoying dinner.
8 locals recommend
The PUB
941 Maddox DrGreat weeknight specials that you can find posted on their Facebook page, plenty of high quality TV's to catch your favorite game while enjoying dinner.
High quality olive oil and vinegars for the cooks in your family. Sample before you buy and leave happy!
7 locals recommend
Blueridge Olive Oil Co.
24 S Main StHigh quality olive oil and vinegars for the cooks in your family. Sample before you buy and leave happy!
Visit during the peak apple season and get a peck or two of apples, don't forget to get a loaf of the apple bread...it is perfect with coffee!!! Pink lady apples and Arkansas Black are two of my favorites. Book your stay at the Verde Guest House the second or third weekend of October during the Ellijay Apple Festival.
47 locals recommend
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdVisit during the peak apple season and get a peck or two of apples, don't forget to get a loaf of the apple bread...it is perfect with coffee!!! Pink lady apples and Arkansas Black are two of my favorites. Book your stay at the Verde Guest House the second or third weekend of October during the Ellijay Apple Festival.
Shopping
Main Street Antiques
66 N Main St2 story antique shop right off the Ellijay Square, fantastic!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local beer, wings, live music, and the game on the TV?! Fantastic spot for a brew and a bite.
139 locals recommend
River Street Tavern
40 River StLocal beer, wings, live music, and the game on the TV?! Fantastic spot for a brew and a bite.
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdCartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdChateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnEntertainment & Activities
One of the oldest farms in Ellijay raising heritage breed pigs and grassfed beef. The store has a great selection of speciality regional items to take back home with you. Pick up some farm eggs and pork sausage here for a fantastic breakfast back at the Verde Guest House.
40 locals recommend
Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdOne of the oldest farms in Ellijay raising heritage breed pigs and grassfed beef. The store has a great selection of speciality regional items to take back home with you. Pick up some farm eggs and pork sausage here for a fantastic breakfast back at the Verde Guest House.