Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains

From scenic trails to local flavors, discover all that North GA offers.

Hiking & Trails

  • Amicalola Falls State Park

  • Cartecay River

  • Ellijay River

  • Rich Mountain Wilderness

  • Pinhoti Trail

  • Cohutta Wilderness

Ellijay

Hiking and Outdoor attractions:

  • Fall Branch Falls

  • Long Creek Falls

  • Benton MacKaye Trail

  • Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River

  • Aska Trail System

  • Chattahoochee National Forest

Blue Ridge

Restaurants & Wineries

Blue Ridge

  • Harvest on Main

  • Masseria Kitchen & Bar

  • Fightingtown Tavern

  • Black Sheep Restaurant

  • Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe

  • Twisted Tomato

Vineyards and Wineries:

  • Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery

  • Serenberry Vineyards

  • Living Water Winery & Vineyard

  • Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa

  • Mercier Orchards (also cider & farm winery)

Restaurants:

Restaurants:

  • Cantaberry Restaurant

  • River Street Tavern

  • The Roof Ellijay

  • Ellijay Wood Fired Pizz

  • Emily's Bar & Restaurant

  • Back Porch Bistro

Vineyards and Wineries:

  • Engelheim Vineyards

  • Buckley Vineyards

  • Roo Mountain Vineyards

  • Ellijay River Vineyards

  • Little Red Dog Vineyards

Apple Orchards in Ellijay

Nestled in the foothills of North Georgia, Ellijay is known as the Apple Capital of the state, offering scenic orchards, fresh-picked apples, and seasonal experiences that attract visitors each fall.

  • B.J. Reece Orchards

  • Hillcrest Orchards

  • R & A Orchards

  • Red Apple Barn

  • Panorama Orchards & Farm Market

  • Aaron Family Orchards

  • Mack Aaron’s Apple House

Apple Orchards: