# Ellijay and North Georgia Tourist Information...Things To Do In Ellijay --- ## Ellijay Apple Arts on the Square Location is at 1 Broad Street on the downtown Ellijay square the 2nd & 3rd weekends of October(12-13 & 19-20). Stroll around downtown Ellijay and enjoy the sites. There are typically 50-60 vendors up the street by the Courthouse. There is of course plenty of apples, local food vendors and a wide variety of other unique arts and crafts. The second weekend is the downtown parade which is one of the biggest parades in Georgia. [More information](https://www.gilmerchamber.com/applearts/) | ![Ellijay Apple Arts on the Square](https://www.redapplebarn.com/images/applearts.jpg) | ![Bin of Honeycrisp apples](https://www.redapplebarn.com/images/honeycrisp.jpg) | ![Apple arts crew from the Red Apple Barn](https://www.redapplebarn.com/images/applearts2009.jpg) | |---|---|---| --- ## Georgia Apple Festival (Ellijay Apple Festival) [![Georgia Apple Festival (Ellijay Apple Festival)](https://www.redapplebarn.com/images/gaapplefestival.png)](http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org)Location is at the Lions Club Fairgrounds on 1729 South Main the 2nd & 3rd weekends of October(12-13 & 19-20). There are around 300 vendors that participate each weekend with music, car shows, entertainment and of course about any kind of specialty products from the vendors. [More information](http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org) --- ## Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce [Ellijay Tourist Information](http://www.gilmerchamber.com/) --- ## Ellijay Area Attractions | - [Ellijay Shopping](https://www.gilmerchamber.com/explore-the-ellijays/shop/) - [Zip Line Canopy Tours](http://www.zipblueridge.com/) - [Ocoee Whitewater Rafting](http://www.ocoeerafting.com/) - [Rolling Thunder River Company](http://www.rollingthunderriverco.com/) - [Tumbling Waters Trail](https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/tumbling-waters-nature-trail-carters-lake/) - [Nantahala Outdoor Center](http://www.noc.com/) - [Ellijay Fly Fishing](http://www.reeleminguideservice.com/) - [Expedition Bigfoot](https://www.expeditionbigfoot.com/) - [Top Things To Do In Ellijay Explore Georgia](https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/ellijay) - [Ellijay River Rafting](https://www.ellijayriverretreat.com/activities) - [Whitepath Golf Course](https://www.golfwhitepath.com/) | - [Carter’s Lake](https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?ID=K502730) - [Carter’s Lake Marina](http://www.carterslake.com/) - [Fort Mountain State Park](https://gastateparks.org/FortMountain) - [Amicalola State Park](https://gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls/) - [Go Fish Georiga](http://www.gofishgeorgia.com/) - [Georgia Wild Trout](http://www.georgiawildtrout.com//) - [Blue Ridge Lake](https://www.blueridgemountains.com/things-to-do/outdoors/water-sports/lake-blue-ridge/) - [Gilmer Arts Playhouse](https://gilmerarts.com/) - [Swan Drive Inn](http://www.swan-drive-in.com/) - [Mountain Cinemas](https://www.gtcmovies.com/) | - [Appalachian Trail on Springer Mountain](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=10539&actid=51) - [Ellijay Mountain Bike Trails](https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/ellijay/mountain-biking) - [Hiking Trails in Ellijay, Ga.](https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/ellijay) - [Tubing, Kayaking, River and Water Activities](http://www.cartecayriverexperience.com/) - [Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway](http://www.mulberrygap.com/) - [Benton Mackaye Trail Association](http://www.bmta.org/) - [Appalachian Trial Rides](https://appalachiantrailrides.com/) - [Outdoor Activities](https://www.gilmerchamber.com/explore-the-ellijays/outdoor-activities) - [Harrison Park](https://ellijay-ga.gov/harrison-park/) - [Mountain Valley Farm...Grass Fed Beef](http://www.grassfedgeorgia.com/) - [John C Campbell Folk School](https://www.folkschool.org/) | |---|---|---| --- ## Ellijay Restaurants There are a variety of locally owned and operated restaurants in the downtown Ellijay square area. Canteberry, Cornerstone Cafe, Little Italian and River Street are right in downtown. White Columns, Mike's Ellijay Restaurant, and the Double LL are the local favorites for Country Cooking. Most chain restaurants are located in East Ellijay. | **On the Square:** - [Cantaberry](https://cantaberry.com/) - [Mr P's Takeout](https://www.facebook.com/mrpstakeout/) - [Ellijay Little Italian](https://ellijayslittleitalian.com//) - [Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza](https://www.ellijaywoodfired.com/) - [Cornerstone Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonecafe04/) - [Abby's Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt](https://www.iloveabbys.com/) | **Home Cookin:** - [Double L Restaurant](https://www.facebook.com/doublelrestaurant/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAlkqENIjw7tL0Kg5vVh1aAkOx7TV3FZZh3gSakrKiLFSHGJ2fQCsPQzaFCV1uXF3T8zL9t57iPvV7e) **BBQ Favorites:** - [Poole’s BBQ](http://www.poolesbarbq.com/) - [Bigun’s BBQ](http://www.bigunsbbq.com/) - [Pink Pig Restaurant](http://www.budspinkpig.com/) | **Mexican Food:** - [Mucho Kaliente](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34915-d3649234-Reviews-Mucho_Kaliente-East_Ellijay_Gilmer_County_Georgia.html) | |---|---|---| --- ## Places To Stay: Motels, Ellijay and North Cabin Rentals, State Park Lodges, Campgrounds, RV Parks, Glamping, Bed & Breakfasts, Lodging | - [Ellijay River House](https://www.ellijayriverhouse.com/) - [The Overlook Inn B&B](http://www.theoverlookinn.com/) - [Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals](http://www.mountainoasiscabinrentals.com/) - [Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals](http://www.morningbreezecabinrentals.com/) - [Blue Sky Cabin Rentals](http://www.blueskycabinrentals.com/) - [Ginger Shack Farms](https://www.gingershackfarms.com/) - [Fort Mountain State Park](https://gastateparks.org/FortMountain) - [Talona Ridge RV Park](http://www.talonaridge.com/) | - [Ellijay Cabin Rentals](http://www.ellijaycabinrentals.com/) - [Mountain Vibe Vacations](https://www.mountainvibevacations.com/watersong-ellijay?neighborhood_area_id=17366) - [Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals](http://www.mountainresortcabinrentals.com/) - [Escape to Ellijay](https://escapetoellijayga.com/) - [Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals](http://www.mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com/) - [Mountain Cabin Rentals](https://www.mountainpawscabinrentals.com) - [North Georgia Glamping](https://www.northgeorgiaglamping.com/) - [Amicalola Falls State Park](https://gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls) | - [Escape To Blue Ridge](http://escapetoblueridge.com/) - [Diamond Lure Campground](https://diamondlurecampground.com/) - [Tocca House Properties](http://www.toccoahouse.com/) - [Stratford Inn](https://www.reservationdesk.com/hotel/612e3fe/stratford-motor-inn-east-ellijay-ellijay-ga/?cid=sem::TPRD::BA::Reservation%20Desk%20%3E%20US%20%3E%20South%20%3E%20Georgia%20%3E%20Central%20Georgia::US%20%3E%20Georgia%20%3E%20Ellijay%20%3E%20Stratford%20Motor%20Inn%20East%20Ellijay%20%3E%20did-612e3fe%20%3E%20101901310::stratford%20motor%20inn%20ellijay%20ga::e&creative=76141343931506&device=c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=stratford%20motor%20inn%20ellijay%20ga&utm_campaign=Reservation%20Desk%20%3E%20US%20%3E%20South%20%3E%20Georgia%20%3E%20Central%20Georgia&iv_=__iv_m_e_c_76141343931506_k_76141552646654_w_kwd-76141552646654:loc-4090_g_1218259186272858_n_s_e__h_81017_ii_113514_p_2_b_be_d_c_vi__&msclkid=74f34101c41013a2e203293aaa939e7b) - [Best Western](http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/GA/East-Ellijay-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Mountain-View-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=11170) - [Budget Inn](https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/jeff-drive-ellijay.html) - [Comfort Inn Ellijay](https://www.choicehotels.com/georgia/east-ellijay/comfort-inn-hotels/ga926) - [Enchanted Mountain Retreats](https://www.georgiaemr.com/) | |---|---|---| [Gilmer County Chamber list of North Georgia area lodging, resorts, campgrounds, cabin rentals, bed and breakfast, motels, inns.](http://business.gilmerchamber.com/list/Category/accommodations-9460.htm) --- ## Georgia Pick Your Own Apples [Pick Your Own](https://georgiagrown.com/find-georgia-grown/fruits-vegetables/apples/) [All About Apples](http://www.orangepippin.com/orchards/united-states/georgia/red-apple-barn)