Honeywood Hideaway Guidebook
Wineries
Enjoy breathtaking views, delicious wine, and small bites. Located 12 miles from the cabin.
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Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnEnjoy breathtaking views, delicious wine, and small bites. Located 12 miles from the cabin.
Another great one! There is usually a food truck available in case you want a bit to eat.
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Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdAnother great one! There is usually a food truck available in case you want a bit to eat.
Cartecay Vineyards rests just outside of Ellijay, GA in the beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy live musical entertainment, with local and regional artists on the weekends.
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Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdCartecay Vineyards rests just outside of Ellijay, GA in the beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy live musical entertainment, with local and regional artists on the weekends.
Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdBeautiful winery with delicious charcuterie boards.
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Grapes And Ladders Winery
2317 GA-382Beautiful winery with delicious charcuterie boards.
Beautiful vineyard located about 20 miles from the cabin.
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Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyBeautiful vineyard located about 20 miles from the cabin.
Breweries
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceFood scene
While not in Ellijay, this place is just 30 min away in Blue Ridge and a great place for a special occasion night out!
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StWhile not in Ellijay, this place is just 30 min away in Blue Ridge and a great place for a special occasion night out!
Grab a cup of coffee and feel free to lounge around.
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Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StGrab a cup of coffee and feel free to lounge around.
A lot of locally sourced options Nice Sunday brunch, but call ahead.
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Emily's Bar & Restaurant
296 River StA lot of locally sourced options Nice Sunday brunch, but call ahead.
Best Mexican food in the area and superb Margaritas!
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La Catrina Tacos&Margaritas
101 S Main StBest Mexican food in the area and superb Margaritas!
Smokin E's BBQ
322 West Main StreetIt's all in the name - Smokin BBQ!
Just up 52. Good pizza. Best to call way ahead of time since they wood fire each pizza and it can take a while.
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Cartecay River Pizza Company
2400 GA-52Just up 52. Good pizza. Best to call way ahead of time since they wood fire each pizza and it can take a while.
Cornerstone Café
76 N Main StThe shack of Ellijay
118 N Main StDelicious poke bowls
Downtown restaurant with nice views and southern comfort food.
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The Roof Ellijay
16 River StDowntown restaurant with nice views and southern comfort food.
River Street Tavern
40 River StPub and tavern
Charlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross StreetItalian restaurant that local’s love
Back Porch Bistro
10 North Side SquareSandwiches, salads and soups
Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StBest pizza downtown
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 SGood breakfast
Shane's Rib Shack
289 Highland CrossingBarbeque
Markets
Apples, pumpkins, gourds, ciders, candy, fruits and veggies
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Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdApples, pumpkins, gourds, ciders, candy, fruits and veggies
Fresh Foods
140 Old Orchard SquareFood Lion
130 Fowler StGrass fed meat, sweet animals roaming the farm, yummy ice cream!
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Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdGrass fed meat, sweet animals roaming the farm, yummy ice cream!
Appalachian Beverage
399 Mountain View DrMercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrVariety of pick-your-own seasonal fruits.
Penland's Apple House
41 Talona Spur RdFruits & veggies
Walmart Supercenter
88 Highland CrossingHiking, Waterfalls, and Outdoor Beauty
Enjoy some of the best views in Georgia. The hiking trail is about a 1.5-hour drive from the cabin, but if you are exploring the area it's definitely worth the visit.
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I-Centre ye-Brasstown Bald Visitors
2941 GA-180 SpurEnjoy some of the best views in Georgia. The hiking trail is about a 1.5-hour drive from the cabin, but if you are exploring the area it's definitely worth the visit.
You can choose from a short or long hike up to the falls. It's a simple hike for kids. Located about 40 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Amicalola Falls
You can choose from a short or long hike up to the falls. It's a simple hike for kids. Located about 40 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Hike the Benton MacKaye Trail near Blue Ridge, Georgia to a long suspension bridge over the Toccoa River and a small waterfall on the opposite bank. 2 miles round trip moderate hike. Located about an hour and 15 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverHike the Benton MacKaye Trail near Blue Ridge, Georgia to a long suspension bridge over the Toccoa River and a small waterfall on the opposite bank. 2 miles round trip moderate hike. Located about an hour and 15 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Explore tumbling waterfalls crossing a towering bridge and hiking through a beautiful lush forest on the Tumbling Waters Nature Trail. One mile round trip, easy to moderate hike. There's a whole lot of beauty packaged into this relatively short hike on the Tumbling Waters Nature Trail. This is an absolute must-hike. Located about a half-hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Tumbling Waters Trail
Explore tumbling waterfalls crossing a towering bridge and hiking through a beautiful lush forest on the Tumbling Waters Nature Trail. One mile round trip, easy to moderate hike. There's a whole lot of beauty packaged into this relatively short hike on the Tumbling Waters Nature Trail. This is an absolute must-hike. Located about a half-hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
Hike the Benton MacKaye Trail in a short half-mile roundtrip, exploring the cascading Fall Branch Falls waterfall and shady, mossy forest near Blue Ridge. This short, beginner-friendly adventure explores a scenic, lush forest and visits one of Georgia's most beautiful waterfalls. While the hike to Fall Branch Falls is nearly all uphill, and mildly challenging, it's well worth the effort. The waterfall's double cascades are simply beautiful, framed in gnarly-branched rhododendron and mossy, blocky rocks. It's one of the top easy hikes near Blue Ridge, thanks to its relatively short distance and wonderfully scenic beauty. This trail is just under an hour away from the Honeywood Hideaway.
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Benton MacKaye Trail
Benton MacKaye TrailHike the Benton MacKaye Trail in a short half-mile roundtrip, exploring the cascading Fall Branch Falls waterfall and shady, mossy forest near Blue Ridge. This short, beginner-friendly adventure explores a scenic, lush forest and visits one of Georgia's most beautiful waterfalls. While the hike to Fall Branch Falls is nearly all uphill, and mildly challenging, it's well worth the effort. The waterfall's double cascades are simply beautiful, framed in gnarly-branched rhododendron and mossy, blocky rocks. It's one of the top easy hikes near Blue Ridge, thanks to its relatively short distance and wonderfully scenic beauty. This trail is just under an hour away from the Honeywood Hideaway.
Hike the kid-friendly scenic Lake Trail loop at Fort Mountain State Park, exploring a shady forest and beautiful views from the lake's shore. Fort Mountain State Park's spacious, soaring mountaintop features stunning views, tumbling waterfalls, and mile after mile of horse trails, mountain biking trails, and hiking trails. Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Fort Mountain Lake
Hike the kid-friendly scenic Lake Trail loop at Fort Mountain State Park, exploring a shady forest and beautiful views from the lake's shore. Fort Mountain State Park's spacious, soaring mountaintop features stunning views, tumbling waterfalls, and mile after mile of horse trails, mountain biking trails, and hiking trails. Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Hike the Jacks River Trail in North Georgia's lush, remote Cohutta Wilderness, trekking and wading from Dally Gap to a series of beautiful waterfalls on a crystal-clear river. 9-18 mile more difficult hike. Located just under two hours from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Jacks River Falls
Hike the Jacks River Trail in North Georgia's lush, remote Cohutta Wilderness, trekking and wading from Dally Gap to a series of beautiful waterfalls on a crystal-clear river. 9-18 mile more difficult hike. Located just under two hours from Honeywood Hideaway.
Enjoy some awesome views! Located about an hour and a half from Honeywood Hideaway.
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I-Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdEnjoy some awesome views! Located about an hour and a half from Honeywood Hideaway.
The most southern section of the Appalachian Trail featuring a plaque and submit with scenic views. Located about an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
Appalachian Approach TrailThe most southern section of the Appalachian Trail featuring a plaque and submit with scenic views. Located about an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
Barnes Creek Falls
Edge of the World Trail
7000 Hwy 53Sea Creek Trail is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Suches, Georgia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Located just over an hour from the cabin.
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Sea Creek Falls
Sea Creek Trail is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Suches, Georgia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Located just over an hour from the cabin.
Bear Creek Overlook
Old CCC Camp RoadFalls Branch Falls
Stanley Creek Road
Blackberry Mountain Clear Creek Trail Head
867 Blackberry Mountain RdPine Log Creek Trailhead
4031 GA-140Hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming
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Fort Mountain State Park Road
Fort Mountain State Park RoadHiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming
Appalachian Trail Rides
4100 Cutcane RdFamily Fun
Your mountain adventure starts here at North Georgia's newest family attraction where entertainment meets education. See the countries largest permanent display of genuine bigfoot artifacts, life sized exhibits, photos, sketches, large up to date sighting maps, and the World's only Bigfoot Research and Tech Vehicle on display in over 4,000 sq ft complex. Enjoy The "Sasquatch Theater", browse the Gift shop, or relax in our Bigfoot Reference Library. Join us for a day you will never forget. Located about half an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
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EXPEDITION: BIGFOOT! Imuze yaseSasquatch
1934 GA-515Your mountain adventure starts here at North Georgia's newest family attraction where entertainment meets education. See the countries largest permanent display of genuine bigfoot artifacts, life sized exhibits, photos, sketches, large up to date sighting maps, and the World's only Bigfoot Research and Tech Vehicle on display in over 4,000 sq ft complex. Enjoy The "Sasquatch Theater", browse the Gift shop, or relax in our Bigfoot Reference Library. Join us for a day you will never forget. Located about half an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
Grab your bag and start prospecting! You never know what you will find. Our bags included: aventurine, topaz, smokey, sodalite, quartz, rose quartz, moonstone, calcite, peridot, crystal points, amethyst, citrine, ruby, sapphire, emerald, pyrite, raspberry quartz, obsidian, flourite and garnet. Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Cohutta Cove Mini Golf
64 Dunbarton Farm RdGrab your bag and start prospecting! You never know what you will find. Our bags included: aventurine, topaz, smokey, sodalite, quartz, rose quartz, moonstone, calcite, peridot, crystal points, amethyst, citrine, ruby, sapphire, emerald, pyrite, raspberry quartz, obsidian, flourite and garnet. Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
The Lilly Pad Village, located in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area, is designed around a beautiful mountain setting with picturesque views and sounds of nature. Enjoy gem mining, fishing, miniature golf, fun gifts, friendly staff, beautiful property, kids and pet-friendly environment, picnic tables and a fun destination.
Imitated but never duplicated, the Lilly Pad Village offers precisely what you are looking for when visiting our beautiful mountains: A piece of Heaven, away from highways, parking lots, and traffic. It is a place of tranquility, restfulness, and positive energy. A destination for laughter and smiles where you can spend an hour or an entire day, leaving stress behind.
Visit https://www.lillypadvillage.com/ for location, hours and pricing.
Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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The Lilly Pad Village
24 Adelaide DrThe Lilly Pad Village, located in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area, is designed around a beautiful mountain setting with picturesque views and sounds of nature. Enjoy gem mining, fishing, miniature golf, fun gifts, friendly staff, beautiful property, kids and pet-friendly environment, picnic tables and a fun destination.
Imitated but never duplicated, the Lilly Pad Village offers precisely what you are looking for when visiting our beautiful mountains: A piece of Heaven, away from highways, parking lots, and traffic. It is a place of tranquility, restfulness, and positive energy. A destination for laughter and smiles where you can spend an hour or an entire day, leaving stress behind.
Visit https://www.lillypadvillage.com/ for location, hours and pricing.
Located about 45 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Lake Chatuge Lodge
653 US-76Play with the animals and explore. Located about 10 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Build an Ark Animal Rescue
27 Eagle Mountain DrivePlay with the animals and explore. Located about 10 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Escape Blue Ridge is an adventure game in which players are "locked" in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. The games are physical versions of "escape the room" video games. Located about 30 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Escape Blue Ridge
644 W First StEscape Blue Ridge is an adventure game in which players are "locked" in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. The games are physical versions of "escape the room" video games. Located about 30 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Sightseeing
Take a scenic four-hour trail ride into North Carolina. Located about half an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
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I-Railway Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTake a scenic four-hour trail ride into North Carolina. Located about half an hour from Honeywood Hideaway.
Come experience the fall season at Burt’s Farm in the secluded North Georgia mountains! The only thing more beautiful than the fall foliage is the sea of orange created by thousands of Burt’s pumpkins. Located about 40 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
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I-Farm kaBurt
5 Burts Pumpkin Farm RdCome experience the fall season at Burt’s Farm in the secluded North Georgia mountains! The only thing more beautiful than the fall foliage is the sea of orange created by thousands of Burt’s pumpkins. Located about 40 minutes from Honeywood Hideaway.
Think of beautiful Monet paintings brought to life! This world-class garden attraction has water features, season showings, and beautiful mature trees covering a rolling topography. The property 292 acres and the house and gardens include 220 acres, making it one of the nation's largest residential estate gardens. Located just an hour away from Honeywood Hideaway.
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I-Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrThink of beautiful Monet paintings brought to life! This world-class garden attraction has water features, season showings, and beautiful mature trees covering a rolling topography. The property 292 acres and the house and gardens include 220 acres, making it one of the nation's largest residential estate gardens. Located just an hour away from Honeywood Hideaway.
Feel like you're in the Alpine when visiting this quaint town. Helen features over 200 specialty shops and offers hiking, tubing, and kayaking plus so many other activities. Their big attraction is Octoberfest which runs through September and October. Visit https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/helen to learn more about Helen.
Helen is located around an hour and a half from Honeywood Hideaway.
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Helen
Feel like you're in the Alpine when visiting this quaint town. Helen features over 200 specialty shops and offers hiking, tubing, and kayaking plus so many other activities. Their big attraction is Octoberfest which runs through September and October. Visit https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/helen to learn more about Helen.
Helen is located around an hour and a half from Honeywood Hideaway.