Ellijay is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country. It is considered the Apple Capital of Georgia.
- Springer Mountain. Serves as the southern terminus to the Appalachian Trail
- Fort Mountain state park is about 20 min away from Downtown Ellijay on Hwy 52 West
- Downtown Ellijay
- Carter's Lake
- Ridgeway Area
- Appalachian Trail
- Apple Orchards, mostly located on "Apple Alley" A.K.A. Hwy 52 East
- The Cartacay and Ellijay River
- Amicalola Falls is about 20 min away away from Downtown Ellijay on Hwy 52 East
- Burt Pumpkin Farm, located just before Amicalola Falls on Hwy 52 East
- Hillcrest Orchards, located on Hyw 52 East about 10 mins from Downtown.
- Bear Creek Trail.
Springer Mountain. Serves as the southern terminus to the Appalachian Trail
Bear Creek Trail.
- Buy some apples at apple orchards in Apple Alley
- Raft, canoe, kayak or tube the Cartacay River
- Hike at the Ridgeway Area
- go to Carter's Lake
- Shop in Downtown Ellijay
- Hike near or at Fort or Walnut Mountain
- Go to the Georgia Apple Festival in October
- Amicalola Falls
- Featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine Live and Play in Ellijay, Georgia
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Visit surrounding waterfalls
- Wildlife viewing
- Ride the nearby Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Pan for gold in nearby Dahlonega
- Visit Grandpa Jones Corn Maze and Pumpkins Grandpa Jones Corn Maze and Pumpkins
- Downtown Ellijay
- East Ellijay Shopping Center
- The Davis House
- Hometown Cafe
- Pink Pig Barbeque
- Walker's Barbeque
- Longhorns
- Ruby Tuesday
- Charlie's
- Deli Junction
- Sonic
- Captain D's
- River Street Grill in Downtown Ellijay
- Starbuck's
- Poole’s Real Pit Barbecue
- Cantaberry
- Okinawa Restaurant
- Chick-Fil-A
There aren't many bars in Ellijay due to a very religious population.
- Jilly's Pub, 40 River Street, +1 706 635-6166.
Jilly's Pub, 40 River Street, +1 706 635-6166.