Downtown Ellijay Travel Guide

Ellijay

Boy Scout MTB Trail
Boy Scout MTB Trail
A horse tale...
He looks so small, almost unnoticeable. But there he is, surviving his world; the one on a mountain. #Trovember
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Popular places to visit

Tabor House & Civil War Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tabor House & Civil War Museum during your trip to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Tabor House & Civil War Museum

Ellijay Marketplace

Take the family on an outing to Ellijay Marketplace during your trip to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Ellijay Marketplace

Cartecay River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cartecay River during your travels in Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Cartecay River

Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus

You can take time to visit Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus during your travels to Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus

Gilmer County Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Gilmer County Fairgrounds during your stay in Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Gilmer County Fairgrounds

Cartecay Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cartecay Vineyards during your travels to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Cartecay Vineyards

Things to do

Wine Tastings in North Georgia Mountains and Outlet Shopping

Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains

£86
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains
Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta & Outlet Shopping

Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta

£97
per adult
Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta
Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta

Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta

£343
per adult
Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta
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Top hotels in Downtown Ellijay

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

2.5 out of 5
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road Dawsonville GA
The price is £135 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£135
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Dawsonville. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (966 reviews)
This Lodge is ABSOLUTELY beautiful ❤️ Rooms are very clean and the staff is very sweet.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

4 out of 5
634 Beaver Lake Dr Ellijay GA
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Ellijay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Riverside Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
Hampton Inn Blue Ridge

Hampton Inn Blue Ridge

2.5 out of 5
50 W. Main Street Blue Ridge GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £117 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£117
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Blue Ridge. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (941 reviews)
Nice room great location.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay

Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay

2 out of 5
50 Cinema Drive Ellijay GA
The price is £92 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£92
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
Super clean and quiet!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay
Enjoy a Luxe Riverfront Retreat at Miracle Creek

Enjoy a Luxe Riverfront Retreat at Miracle Creek

Epworth GA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Epworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions McCaysville City Park and Ocoee ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Great property and host was amazing. Can’t wait to visit again in the future.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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Enjoy a Luxe Riverfront Retreat at Miracle Creek
Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge

Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge

2.5 out of 5
83 Blue Ridge Overlook Blue Ridge GA
The price is £82 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£82
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Blue Ridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ellijay

A view of the southern Appalachian mountains in peak fall foliage framed by fall trees. Photographed from the top of the falls at Amicalola Falls State Park in north Georgia.

Owl Town Retreat

While Owl Town Retreat isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Owl Town Retreat
morning sunrise ove blue ridge parkway mountains

Walnut Mountain

Though Walnut Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ellijay Marketplace and Ellijay River Vineyards.

Walnut Mountain
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Rivers Edge

While Rivers Edge isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rivers Edge
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Eagle Mountain

While Eagle Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Carters Lake and Engelheim Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eagle Mountain

Downtown Ellijay Travel Guide

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