Tumbling Waters Trail is a scenic one-mile loop about 25 minutes away. This is a family-friendly hike that offers beautiful views of cascading waterfalls along Tails Creek and a wooden bridge overlooking Carters Lake. The trail meanders through lush forests filled with ferns and pines, providing a serene nature experience. Its easy-to-moderate difficulty level makes it perfect for hikers of …
The Butcher & Bottle is a spectacular spot in Ellijay for an incredible meal. It’s a great date night spot with excellent food and a great wine selection. For appetizers, we’d highly recommend the Diablo Shrimp, the B&B Meatballs , or the Tuna Stack. Honestly, you could make a meal out of just the starters! If you’re in the mood …
River Street Tavern is our favorite pub food spot. It’s unassuming with seriously good food and drink. The Gettin’ Figgy With It Chicken Sandwich and the Tavern Bear Creek Burger are our standout favorites. The Tavern has a great selection of drinks, too, with plenty of local craft beers on tap. The service is always friendly, and the whole place has …
This is a highly recommended stop – I love this place. This is a great spot to try a bunch of Georgia wines and local beers all in one spot. The owner (Chase) is a super good guy and easy to talk to. He’ll have some great recommendations for you. If there’s a long wait at our restaurant of choice …
This one is easy to miss. It’s a southern charm, laid-back, no-frills spot with seriously good food. Chili Dog in Ellijay is the place to go. We love coming here for breakfast—it’s easily one of our favorite morning stops. A cinnamon roll is a must (any time of day). Their biscuit sandwiches are insanely good. Their chili dog is on …
One of our favorite spots in Ellijay is The Roof. My wife and I love coming here for a date night or just to kick back and enjoy some great food and drinks. Perched right in the heart of downtown, it’s a great rooftop dining experience. We love the Fresh Appalachian Trout and the Shrimp & Grits. It’s comfort food …
Ott is a part of our favorite winery pairings. While Ott is an excellent Winery with great wines that stand on their own, it’s located right next door to Buckley (which is our favorite all around). Ott has great live music on the weekends (in season) and has a great outside area with an adults-only section. Standout wines here for …
Buckley Vineyards is our all-around favorite winery in the area! The staff are knowledgeable, warm, and welcoming, and all the wine we’ve tasted here has been excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with live music on the weekends. As a bonus, Buckley is located just minutes from Ott Vineyards, which is excellent in its own right. If you’re looking …
Every town needs a great pizza spot. We definitely have ours! Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza, nestled at the corner of River and Main Streets in the heart of downtown. This is our go to spot for great wood-fired pizzas (get out of here Pizza Hut). This spot has the atmosphere (and smell) you want in a pizza place – that …
Just minutes from our cabin is Roo Mountain Vineyards. If you’re only doing one winery while you’re with us, this is the spot. Not only is it very close, but it’s also spectacularly beautiful, with great wines (heads up, families – Roo Mountain Vineyards is a 21+ facility). As you approach the vineyard, the expansive views of protected mountains and …