Guidebook for Ellijay
Food Scene
There is a ton of good food to be found in Ellijay! Whether you are looking for a quiet coffeehouse, an upscale dinner, or some delicious smoked BBQ, there is something for you here.
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main StCantaberry
5 S Side SquarePoole's Bar-B-Q
164 Craig StRiver Street Tavern
40 River StLocal farm to table spot for a more upscale food experience
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The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StLocal farm to table spot for a more upscale food experience
An upscale dining experience in nearby Blue Ridge - I would call this "elevated soul food".
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Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StAn upscale dining experience in nearby Blue Ridge - I would call this "elevated soul food".
Amazing neapolitan-style pizza on the town square.
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Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StAmazing neapolitan-style pizza on the town square.
This is our favorite local breakfast spot in Ellijay, located just off the town square.
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Cornerstone Café
76 N Main StThis is our favorite local breakfast spot in Ellijay, located just off the town square.
Parks & Nature
A must see with the tallest waterfall in Georgia! The Appalachian Trail starts in this park as well.
Carters Lake Visitor Center
1850 Carters Dam RdGeorgia DNR-managed trail for hiking and mountain biking. This is a beautiful loop 3 or 6-mile loop trail that takes you by the Cartecay River. Just note - hiking and mountain biking are only allowed from 10AM-dark.
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Rich Mountain Wilderness
626 Newberry DrGeorgia DNR-managed trail for hiking and mountain biking. This is a beautiful loop 3 or 6-mile loop trail that takes you by the Cartecay River. Just note - hiking and mountain biking are only allowed from 10AM-dark.
Park here for the best mountain biking in North Georgia on the epic Pinhoti trails! There is a $5 parking fee.
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Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way
400 Mulberry Gap RdPark here for the best mountain biking in North Georgia on the epic Pinhoti trails! There is a $5 parking fee.
Fort Mountain State Park has family-friendly hikes and incredibly views of the Cohutta Wilderness.
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Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd Fort Mountain State Park has family-friendly hikes and incredibly views of the Cohutta Wilderness.
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadDrinks & Nightlife
North Georgia is known for its gorgeous vineyards and unique grapes that grow here. All the local wineries offer tastings, or you can enjoy a glass on a patio over looking the mountains! We also love to give local wine as gifts to friends and family.
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard LnFainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard WyEngelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdOtt Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdCartecay Wine & Craft
19 S Main StEssentials
Ingles Markets Inc.
100 Old Orchard SquareWalmart Supercenter
88 Highland Crossing