Ellijay, GA Guidebook
City/town information
Mountain town with quality restaurants, outdoor activities, hiking, antiquing and more.
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Mountain town with quality restaurants, outdoor activities, hiking, antiquing and more.
Mountain town with quality restaurants, outdoor activities, hiking, antiquing and more. Has a few more up-scale restaurants if you'd like a fancier night out!
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Mountain town with quality restaurants, outdoor activities, hiking, antiquing and more. Has a few more up-scale restaurants if you'd like a fancier night out!
Food scene
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareRiver Street Tavern
40 River StReservation Recommended for dinner time
Cornerstone Café
76 N Main StReservation recommended for dinner time
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StReservation recommended for dinner time
Closest restaurant to the Walnut Mountain Neighborhood. Plan for a bit of a wait in line!
7 locals recommend
Smokin E's BBQ
322 West Main StreetClosest restaurant to the Walnut Mountain Neighborhood. Plan for a bit of a wait in line!
Great for quick and affordable sack lunch to take on a hike or out on an adventure. Cold cut sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc. Has a simple and very affordable breakfast. Has a drive-through!
Eastside Grill
3748 GA-52Great for quick and affordable sack lunch to take on a hike or out on an adventure. Cold cut sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc. Has a simple and very affordable breakfast. Has a drive-through!
Cartecay River Pizza Company
2400 GA-52Very close to our home and easy to take home!
La Catrina Tacos&Margaritas
101 S Main StReservation recommended for dinner time
Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
24 S Main StEllijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StIf you need special coffee, this is your place in Ellijay!
Starbucks
60 Highland Crossing SFor those who can't go without.... there's one in East Ellijay!
Grocery & Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
88 Highland CrossingFresh Foods
140 Old Orchard SquareThe Ingles Pharmacy
100 Old Orchard SquareClosest and best produce
Local Favorite Activities
Wonderful family visit, lots of local treats to try and souvenirs, seasonal u-pick. Best known for apple season in fall
47 locals recommend
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdWonderful family visit, lots of local treats to try and souvenirs, seasonal u-pick. Best known for apple season in fall
Good wine, lovely view, relaxing atmosphere, best for adults
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnGood wine, lovely view, relaxing atmosphere, best for adults
Buckley Vineyards
708 Henry Evans RoadLocal vineyard with calm atmosphere and wine tastings
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdLovely vineyard with calm atmosphere and wine tasting
Blueridge Olive Oil Co.
24 S Main StLocal olive oils!
One of my personal favorite antique stores, well organized and local goods.
23 locals recommend
Black Bear Antiques
240 Old Orchard SquareOne of my personal favorite antique stores, well organized and local goods.
One of many antique stores in the round about area of downtown Ellijay, walk around and discover many more!
TJ & Co Antiques
12 Northside SquareOne of many antique stores in the round about area of downtown Ellijay, walk around and discover many more!
Closest antique shop to our home on Hwy-52. Great local finds and well organized.
14 locals recommend
Southern Flare Antiques And Interiors
1362 GA-52Closest antique shop to our home on Hwy-52. Great local finds and well organized.
Roo Mountain Vineyards
Outdoor Activities
The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure
319 Hells Hollow Roadzipline courses and obstacle courses
Closest river tubing and kayak rentals to our home! Great spot with lunch nearby
82 locals recommend
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Closest river tubing and kayak rentals to our home! Great spot with lunch nearby
tubing, kayaking and other outdoor activities on the river
47 locals recommend
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge Rdtubing, kayaking and other outdoor activities on the river
Wonderful waterfall hike. About 30 minutes from our home in Dawsonville area.
34 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Amicalola Falls State Park RoadWonderful waterfall hike. About 30 minutes from our home in Dawsonville area.
The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide Drmine for gems, fishing, mini golf
Sightseeing
Local train rail experience. Tickets available for train excursions.
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StLocal train rail experience. Tickets available for train excursions.
Special Accommodations
The shack of Ellijay
118 N Main StGet pampered and take a spa day in Ellijay!