Food scene
Located on the downtown Ellijay Square. Best views of Ellijay and mountains. Very cool, casual brewery.
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StLocated on the downtown Ellijay Square. Best views of Ellijay and mountains. Very cool, casual brewery.
More upscale, family-owned with seasonal and regional plats, reservations are encouraged.
94 locals recommend
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StMore upscale, family-owned with seasonal and regional plats, reservations are encouraged.
River Street Tavern
40 River StComfortable with a cool vibe and bar-type food favorites.
BEST local breakfast, excellent atmosphere and live music on the weekends. It gets crowded - so get there early.
36 locals recommend
Cornerstone Café
76 N Main StBEST local breakfast, excellent atmosphere and live music on the weekends. It gets crowded - so get there early.
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StCool atmosphere with trendy cocktails and delish pizza.
Wineries
Beautiful views and ambiance. Live music on the weekends. Call for hours.
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnBeautiful views and ambiance. Live music on the weekends. Call for hours.
Beautiful views and cute shop. Live music on Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun. Kid friendly. Call for hours.
102 locals recommend
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdBeautiful views and cute shop. Live music on Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun. Kid friendly. Call for hours.
More of a modern vibe with beautiful views. They also sell micro-brewery beer. Call for hours and live music schedule.
37 locals recommend
Buckley Vineyards
708 Henry Evans RoadMore of a modern vibe with beautiful views. They also sell micro-brewery beer. Call for hours and live music schedule.
Apple Capital of Georgia - Apple Picking
Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek RdApple picking is prime August - March.
Hillcrest Orchards
9696 GA-52Historic - must see.
B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 GA-52Things to See & Do
Get set up for tubing, kayaking and access to 5 acres of direct river access.
47 locals recommend
Ellijay River Outfitters
88 Holt Bridge RdGet set up for tubing, kayaking and access to 5 acres of direct river access.
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Float or paddle your day away with Cartecay.
Whitepath Golf Club
1156 Shenendoa DrCarters Lake
Deepest reservoir in GA. Call to rent boats or fish on the lake.
Cartecay River Loop - 3.4 mile trail around the river. Use All Trails app for directions and map.
16 locals recommend
Cartecay River
Cartecay River Loop - 3.4 mile trail around the river. Use All Trails app for directions and map.
Year-around venue for musical and theatrical entertainment - as well as monthly jam sessions. Call for schedule of events.
10 locals recommend
George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse
135 N Dalton StYear-around venue for musical and theatrical entertainment - as well as monthly jam sessions. Call for schedule of events.
Kid-Friendly Fun
This interactive museum provides an immersive experience with displays, photos and documentaries running continuously explaining the Bigfoot mystery and global sightings. There's also an area that provide headphones for Bigfoot communications.
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515This interactive museum provides an immersive experience with displays, photos and documentaries running continuously explaining the Bigfoot mystery and global sightings. There's also an area that provide headphones for Bigfoot communications.