Rushing River Lodge's Guide Book
Food scene
A new roof top restaurant with a wonderful owner, great food and atmosphere.
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StA new roof top restaurant with a wonderful owner, great food and atmosphere.
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StDelicious pizza!
A nice place for a special dinner. Reservations required currently.
95 locals recommend
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StA nice place for a special dinner. Reservations required currently.
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StA bit of a drive but a great menu!
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StDelicious coffee and great paninis
Good bar feel, great place to watch a game and enjoy yummy wings.
139 locals recommend
River Street Tavern
40 River StGood bar feel, great place to watch a game and enjoy yummy wings.
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 SOwned by Tony. A wonderful man! Try the cuban plate. Yum!
MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs
40 River StThe shack of Ellijay
118 N Main StA beautiful restaurant right on the river, great fresh trout.
164 locals recommend
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdA beautiful restaurant right on the river, great fresh trout.
One of our all time favorite bbq restaurants.
The mac and cheese and fried okra are SO good. Don't forget to try their homemade banana pudding too!
30 locals recommend
Bigun's Barbeque
362 Carns Mill RdOne of our all time favorite bbq restaurants.
The mac and cheese and fried okra are SO good. Don't forget to try their homemade banana pudding too!
Poole's Bar-B-Q
164 Craig StAnother great bbq option
Make sure you get yourself some cheese dip. My favorite!
42 locals recommend
La Catrina Tacos&Margaritas
101 S Main StMake sure you get yourself some cheese dip. My favorite!
Back Porch Bistro
10 North Side SquareCharlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross Street
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StThree Sisters Fudge
662 E Main StMouth watering fudge and sweets
Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
24 S Main StCantaberry
5 S Side SquareA great meat/sides home cooked meal. Really good! I love the fried green tomatoes.
9 locals recommend
Mike's
351 Tails Creek RdA great meat/sides home cooked meal. Really good! I love the fried green tomatoes.
Pink Pig
824 Cherry Log St
Das Kaffee Haus
2 N Side SquareGood coffee and quiche
Wineries
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyBeautiful views!
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdNear the Apple Orchards off of highway 52
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdAmazing, estate grown wines with a lovely view.
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnA nice family feel. Great wine.
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdThe newest Vineyard in the area with lovely views.
Grapes And Ladders Winery
2317 GA-382Buckley Vineyards
Breweries
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StCartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceBlue Ridge Brewery
187 Depot StHiking Trails
Approximately a 2 mile hike with lovely views of Carter Lake
35 locals recommend
Talking Rock Nature Preserve
1846 Carns Mill RoadApproximately a 2 mile hike with lovely views of Carter Lake
1.3 miles, out and back, moderate difficulty, family friendly
34.651, -84.608 Ellijay, GA 30540
66 locals recommend
Tumbling Waters Trail
1.3 miles, out and back, moderate difficulty, family friendly
34.651, -84.608 Ellijay, GA 30540
2.6 miles, out and back, moderate difficulty
3060 Rock Creek Rd, Cherry Log, GA
144 locals recommend
Falls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek Road2.6 miles, out and back, moderate difficulty
3060 Rock Creek Rd, Cherry Log, GA
Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp Rd6.4 mile loop, good for mountain biking as well
4.6 mile loop, moderate difficulty, beautiful views around the fingers of Carter's Lake. Also great for beginner mountain bikers.
14 locals recommend
Amadahy
3633 Woodring Branch Rd4.6 mile loop, moderate difficulty, beautiful views around the fingers of Carter's Lake. Also great for beginner mountain bikers.
Family Fun
R & A Orchards
5505 GA-52One of the best orchards
Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdB.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52Wonderful for families! It's an orchard made for kids, with pig races, petting zoo, and miniature golf. LOTS of fun!
51 locals recommend
Hillcrest Orchards
9696 GA-52Wonderful for families! It's an orchard made for kids, with pig races, petting zoo, and miniature golf. LOTS of fun!
Carter’s Lake Boat Ramp
A fun place to fish, have a picnic or hike or bring your boat
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrLasso the Moon Alpaca Farm
106 Agape DrA bit of a drive but a fun day trip
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadOne of our favorite State parks in GA
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Another great river tubing or kayaking option
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdA bit of a drive but one of our favorite state parks in GA. It's lovely!
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdA bit of a drive but one of our favorite state parks in GA. It's lovely!
Mountain Cinemas
312 Highland PkwyA fun place for families to go pan for gems and gold. Our 3 kids loved this.
63 locals recommend
Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdA fun place for families to go pan for gems and gold. Our 3 kids loved this.
Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdPanorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdVets Memorial Park- Ellijay
2150 Old Hwy 5A small little park with a playground
Eagle Mountain Recreation Center
126 Mango LaneCowgirl Up Stables, LLC
327 Cashes Valley RoadBlue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StEllijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdCartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse
135 N Dalton StGolf
Whitepath Golf Club
1156 Shenendoa Dr