Exploring North Georgia
Downtown Ellijay
Closest Downtown area to the cabin. It is around 15 minutes away. This area has several wonderful shops and restaurants.
Great place to stop to get recommendations from the locals. Great public parking lot behind the building. It’s easy walking distance to the rest of downtown Ellijay. Located in the middle of the square.
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Downtown Welcome Center - Ellijay, GA
10 Broad StGreat place to stop to get recommendations from the locals. Great public parking lot behind the building. It’s easy walking distance to the rest of downtown Ellijay. Located in the middle of the square.
Our favorite restaurant in North Georgia. They are open for lunch most days and dinner on a select few. Sit inside or out and enjoy people watching all of downtown Ellijay. It is around 15 minutes from the cabin.
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Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareOur favorite restaurant in North Georgia. They are open for lunch most days and dinner on a select few. Sit inside or out and enjoy people watching all of downtown Ellijay. It is around 15 minutes from the cabin.
Not to be missed for an after lunch or dinner treat. Located in downtown Ellijay.
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Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
24 S Main StNot to be missed for an after lunch or dinner treat. Located in downtown Ellijay.
Our favorite restaurant to visit when we are celebrating a special occasion. Reservations are recommended but can be made on their website or by calling. Located 15 minutes from the cabin in downtown Ellijay.
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Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StOur favorite restaurant to visit when we are celebrating a special occasion. Reservations are recommended but can be made on their website or by calling. Located 15 minutes from the cabin in downtown Ellijay.
Downtown Blue Ridge
One of the largest downtown areas in the North Georgia Mountains. It is around 30 minutes from the cabin but worth the trip.
One of our favorite restaurants in downtown Blue Ridge. It is about 30 minutes away from the cabin. They are usually very busy. We like to put our name on the list then walk around the many shops until our table is ready.
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Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
733 E Main StOne of our favorite restaurants in downtown Blue Ridge. It is about 30 minutes away from the cabin. They are usually very busy. We like to put our name on the list then walk around the many shops until our table is ready.
Excellent classic southern cooking restaurant in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. It is about 30 minutes from the cabin.
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Southern Charm Restaurant
224 W Main StExcellent classic southern cooking restaurant in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. It is about 30 minutes from the cabin.
Wineries
Lively winery with a wonderful view. Buckley vineyards is located on the same road and also worth stopping by. They are located about 25 minutes from the cabin. Be sure to check their social media pages for more info on music and food trucks offerings!
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Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdLively winery with a wonderful view. Buckley vineyards is located on the same road and also worth stopping by. They are located about 25 minutes from the cabin. Be sure to check their social media pages for more info on music and food trucks offerings!
Train
Scenic train ride located in downtown Blue Ridge. Be sure to check their website for descriptions of rides and for tickets. They do sell out during high season.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StScenic train ride located in downtown Blue Ridge. Be sure to check their website for descriptions of rides and for tickets. They do sell out during high season.
Apple Houses
No trip to Ellijay to complete without a stop by one of the apple houses. Be sure to check their website for hours and you pick dates!
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B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52No trip to Ellijay to complete without a stop by one of the apple houses. Be sure to check their website for hours and you pick dates!
Great Apple house offering farm tours and u-pick during apple season.
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Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdGreat Apple house offering farm tours and u-pick during apple season.
Large apple house and market that is open year-round. It is located just a few miles from downtown Blue Ridge.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrLarge apple house and market that is open year-round. It is located just a few miles from downtown Blue Ridge.
Tubing
One of two outfitters in Ellijay for tubing the rivers.
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52One of two outfitters in Ellijay for tubing the rivers.
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdSightseeing
Georgia state park that is not to be missed. It is located around 40 minutes from the cabin. This state park has one of the largest waterfalls in all of Georgia. At the top is the Lodge which offers stunning views. Be sure to stop at one of the many apple houses or wineries in Ellijay on the way back to the cabin. The state park also offers Zip Lining!
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418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadGeorgia state park that is not to be missed. It is located around 40 minutes from the cabin. This state park has one of the largest waterfalls in all of Georgia. At the top is the Lodge which offers stunning views. Be sure to stop at one of the many apple houses or wineries in Ellijay on the way back to the cabin. The state park also offers Zip Lining!
A Georgia state park that has excellent hiking trails and a lake for swimming. It is around 40 minutes from the cabin towards Chatsworth. The drive up the mountain offers some amazing views. Be on the lookout for bears! They are often seen in the area.
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Fort Mountain State Park Road
Fort Mountain State Park RoadA Georgia state park that has excellent hiking trails and a lake for swimming. It is around 40 minutes from the cabin towards Chatsworth. The drive up the mountain offers some amazing views. Be on the lookout for bears! They are often seen in the area.
Fun hike located on Carters Lake in Ellijay. Trail head is about 30 minutes from the cabin.
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Tumbling Waters Trail
Fun hike located on Carters Lake in Ellijay. Trail head is about 30 minutes from the cabin.
Cowgirl Up Stables, LLC
327 Cashes Valley RoadLocal stables for horseback riding.