Food Scene
BBQ and yummy fried pies. Don't miss the music on Friday nights from local artists, great bluegrass and folk music! A must see!
Walker's Fried Pies Barbeque
2183 Georgia 52BBQ and yummy fried pies. Don't miss the music on Friday nights from local artists, great bluegrass and folk music! A must see!
Bigun's Barbeque
362 Carns Mill RdGreat BBQ!
MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs
40 River StIce cream plus gourmet hot dogs
Jolly Roger
716 Industrial BlvdHole in the wall seafood restaurant. Fish caught weekly on the coast!
Chili Dog
962 Industrial BlvdOnly the best chili dogs in town!!
The Woodbridge Inn Restaurant
44 Chambers StGreat menu with gluten free and other dietary options
61 Main
49 S Main StCute farm to table restaurant
Fun atmosphere, open later into the evening with dinner and drink specials.
139 locals recommend
River Street Tavern
40 River StFun atmosphere, open later into the evening with dinner and drink specials.
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdDelicious freshly caught trout and river views!
Open for breakfast and lunch. Great Cuban sandwiches and rotating specials!
24 locals recommend
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 SOpen for breakfast and lunch. Great Cuban sandwiches and rotating specials!
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareGreat soups, salads and sandwiches! They usually close around "4ish."
Best coffee and tea! The vibe and atmosphere of the coffeehouse is just wonderful! They also have fantastic paninis and a great salad!
101 locals recommend
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StBest coffee and tea! The vibe and atmosphere of the coffeehouse is just wonderful! They also have fantastic paninis and a great salad!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fannin Brewing Company
3758 E 1st StGreat beer!
Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGreat beer!
Great wine and mountain views, and yes, there are real Fainting Goats!
131 locals recommend
Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyGreat wine and mountain views, and yes, there are real Fainting Goats!
Fun atmosphere and great wine and mountain views!
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnFun atmosphere and great wine and mountain views!
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdA quick drive from the property plus great wines!
Sightseeing
Carters Lake Dam is a beautiful place to view the sunset!
24 locals recommend
Carters Lake Marina & Resort
575 Marina RdCarters Lake Dam is a beautiful place to view the sunset!
Parks & Nature
Amadahy
3633 Woodring Branch Rd3 mile loop along Carters lake, for hiking or mountain biking!
Beautiful, easy hike to falls near the lake. Hike is about 1.3 miles
66 locals recommend
Tumbling Waters Trail
Beautiful, easy hike to falls near the lake. Hike is about 1.3 miles
Hike approximately 1 mile and see the second largest living tree in the state of Georgia! A beautiful and mighty Gennett Poplar (hike is 2 miles total, 1 mile to the tree, 1 mile back to the car). Note: road is gravel but maintained, just take caution!
42 locals recommend
Bear Creek Trail
241 Bear Creek Camp RdHike approximately 1 mile and see the second largest living tree in the state of Georgia! A beautiful and mighty Gennett Poplar (hike is 2 miles total, 1 mile to the tree, 1 mile back to the car). Note: road is gravel but maintained, just take caution!
Beautiful but long drive to Lake Consauga. Lake Consauga is the highest in elevation in the state of Georgia!
9 locals recommend
Conasauga Lake
Beautiful but long drive to Lake Consauga. Lake Consauga is the highest in elevation in the state of Georgia!
Beautiful waterfall and beautiful views! Be prepared to walk up almost 600 steps!
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdBeautiful waterfall and beautiful views! Be prepared to walk up almost 600 steps!
Arts & Culture
Gilmer Arts
207 Dalton StPouting Cow Folk Art
294 S Main StFun, unique, and local!
Essentials
Ingles Markets Inc.
100 Old Orchard SquareWalmart Supercenter
88 Highland CrossingKroger
115 Bill Wigington PkwyIngles Market
1449 W Church St