Guidebook
City/town information
When you first arrive, the downtown square reminds you of a town from an earlier time. Check out historic Ellijay for excellent shopping and dining.
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Ellijay
When you first arrive, the downtown square reminds you of a town from an earlier time. Check out historic Ellijay for excellent shopping and dining.
Downtown Blue Ridge is just 25 minutes away. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or enjoy a fancy dinner at The Black Sheep.
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Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge is just 25 minutes away. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or enjoy a fancy dinner at The Black Sheep.
Food scene
Southern rooftop kitchen and bar inspired by the culture of Appalachia with an epic view of downtown Ellijay and the North Georgia mountains.
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The Roof Ellijay
16 River StSouthern rooftop kitchen and bar inspired by the culture of Appalachia with an epic view of downtown Ellijay and the North Georgia mountains.
A small tavern that offers a family-friendly atmosphere which is loved by locals and visitors alike. The River Street Tavern is well known for their award winning burgers and featured local brews.
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River Street Tavern
40 River StA small tavern that offers a family-friendly atmosphere which is loved by locals and visitors alike. The River Street Tavern is well known for their award winning burgers and featured local brews.
A pizza restaurant found in the newly restored early nineteenth century former hotel and restaurant that anchors the square on the corner of River and Main. The wood fired oven from Naples, Italy serves authentic old world pizza using only high quality and locally sourced ingredients.
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Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza
2 River StA pizza restaurant found in the newly restored early nineteenth century former hotel and restaurant that anchors the square on the corner of River and Main. The wood fired oven from Naples, Italy serves authentic old world pizza using only high quality and locally sourced ingredients.
A local staple and popular lunch spot for homemade soups, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads, and delicious desserts with locations in Ellijay or Blue Ridge. Dinner offered in Ellijay on Wednesday through Saturday.
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Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareA local staple and popular lunch spot for homemade soups, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads, and delicious desserts with locations in Ellijay or Blue Ridge. Dinner offered in Ellijay on Wednesday through Saturday.
Wineries/Breweries
Engelheim Vineyards focuses on growing outstanding grapes to produce the highest quality of wines with the objective of giving all glory to God and integrating their German heritage and Appalachian home. Engelheim is home to over 20+ awards for our outstanding lineup of wines include many double gold and silver medals from the largest competition of American wines, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
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Engelheim Vineyards
120 Lakeview RdEngelheim Vineyards focuses on growing outstanding grapes to produce the highest quality of wines with the objective of giving all glory to God and integrating their German heritage and Appalachian home. Engelheim is home to over 20+ awards for our outstanding lineup of wines include many double gold and silver medals from the largest competition of American wines, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Once the centerpiece of an 1890’s home, a chimney serves as the focal point for an outdoor patio and stage where guests can relax listening to live music while sipping great wine from the tasting bar. You can also enjoy the refurbished barn with original wood where you can take the mountain chill off by snuggling next to the wood fired stove swirling a full-bodied red.
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Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek RdOnce the centerpiece of an 1890’s home, a chimney serves as the focal point for an outdoor patio and stage where guests can relax listening to live music while sipping great wine from the tasting bar. You can also enjoy the refurbished barn with original wood where you can take the mountain chill off by snuggling next to the wood fired stove swirling a full-bodied red.
Ellijay River Vineyards is a small boutique winery just outside of Ellijay on almost twenty acres of relaxing and beautiful former crop land, bordering the Ellijay River in the North Georgia mountains. The vineyard sits on a gently sloping hill facing South, on mostly sandy soils on the inside of a bend in the Ellijay River.
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Ellijay River Vineyards
111 River Birch LnEllijay River Vineyards is a small boutique winery just outside of Ellijay on almost twenty acres of relaxing and beautiful former crop land, bordering the Ellijay River in the North Georgia mountains. The vineyard sits on a gently sloping hill facing South, on mostly sandy soils on the inside of a bend in the Ellijay River.
Cartecay River Brewing Co. is a 4 barrel craft brewery where the owners have combined their love of the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the beautiful rivers that run through the community, with their passion for craft beer.
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Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceCartecay River Brewing Co. is a 4 barrel craft brewery where the owners have combined their love of the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the beautiful rivers that run through the community, with their passion for craft beer.
Grumpy Old Men Brewing opened in July 2013 when two retired beer enthusiasts, who learned to brew beer in an outdoor shower, shipped their first legal brew. Their beer quickly became a staple of Blue Ridge's food and drink scene.
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StGrumpy Old Men Brewing opened in July 2013 when two retired beer enthusiasts, who learned to brew beer in an outdoor shower, shipped their first legal brew. Their beer quickly became a staple of Blue Ridge's food and drink scene.
Activities
A family fruit farm established in the 1920’s to produce and market apples. Today they have 20+ varieties of apples, as well as peaches, and fall vegetables. This produce along with other products and baked goods from their kitchen, are sold at their farm market.
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Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdA family fruit farm established in the 1920’s to produce and market apples. Today they have 20+ varieties of apples, as well as peaches, and fall vegetables. This produce along with other products and baked goods from their kitchen, are sold at their farm market.
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip scenic journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StStarting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip scenic journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside.
Pet the animals and purchase some meat from this farm that raises their beef on grass pastures, fresh mountain stream water, and fresh air. Check out the farm store for some delicious homemade ice cream and other tasty food products.
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Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright RdPet the animals and purchase some meat from this farm that raises their beef on grass pastures, fresh mountain stream water, and fresh air. Check out the farm store for some delicious homemade ice cream and other tasty food products.
A family-friendly marina offering boat rentals. Lake Blue Ridge is nestled in the foothills at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this full service marina offers everything one needs to have a fun day at the lake..
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Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrA family-friendly marina offering boat rentals. Lake Blue Ridge is nestled in the foothills at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this full service marina offers everything one needs to have a fun day at the lake..
The world's largest big foot museum with 3,700 SF of self guided exhibits. All the museums exhibits and attractions are located indoors. Walk in a skeptic, leave a believer.
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Expedición: ¡Pie Grande! El Museo Sasquatch
1934 GA-515The world's largest big foot museum with 3,700 SF of self guided exhibits. All the museums exhibits and attractions are located indoors. Walk in a skeptic, leave a believer.
Cartecay River Experience offers two floating options on the Cartecay River - the Lazy River Experience is family friendly and suitable for guests of all ages. The Adventure River Experience is a longer float suitable for guests five years of age and above.
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Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52Cartecay River Experience offers two floating options on the Cartecay River - the Lazy River Experience is family friendly and suitable for guests of all ages. The Adventure River Experience is a longer float suitable for guests five years of age and above.