We know this is a destination wedding for most and I'm sure many of you have never been to Ellijay so please don't hesitate to reach out to us to ask for other recommendations! We are not experts on the area but we would love to help you plan your trip.
Food (the most important thing)
Emily's Bar & Restaurant
24 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(877) 659-0517
The Roof Ellijay
16 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-7663
The BEST fried green tomatoes!
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 S, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 276-7077
The Shack of Ellijay
118 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-3663
Bubble tea and poke- count me in!!!!
River Street Tavern
40 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-6166
Ellijay Coffeehouse
131 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-5565
Now you *could* go to Dunkin and Starbucks if you reaaaaaally want to (they definitely have those in Ellijay)... but if I were you, I'd try out this one!
Zen & Juice
100 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Juice, salads, smoothies... definitely a day after the wedding thing after we all drink way too much wine together.
Vineyard Tours
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard Ln, Talking Rock, GA 30175, USA
(706) 502-1608
This is our other favorite vineyard in the area besides Ott!
Engelheim Vineyards
127 Lakeview Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-9463
Buckley Vineyards
708 Henry Evans Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
(706) 972-2080
Farms & Farmer's Markets
Build an Ark Animal Rescue
27 Eagle Mountain Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 972-7250
For the animal lovers :) also a good place to bring your kids.
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
(706) 276-3813
While it won't be apple season in Ellijay when we get married (sadly), the market here will still be open.
Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
(706) 889-1426
Shopping
We recommend finding your way to Downtown Ellijay at some point during your trip! It is a beautiful area with lots of shops and boutiques and also restaurants. Go explore!!!
Here are some cool little shops in Ellijay:
Black Bear Antiques
240 Old Orchard Square, East Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-2327
Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters
14 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 276-3050
Whimz Boutique
56 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 237-2279
Unique Ellijay, LLC
14 S Church St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 276-5522
Vinyl, antiques, and more!
Kristina Lee’s Boutique
52 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 455-7026
Misty Hollow Antiques
34 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 276-1644
Cartecay Bike Shop
493 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 635-2453
Artful Ellijay
10 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(877) 244-7755
Hiking
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
(706) 265-8888
Tubing, Canoeing, & Kayaking
Cartecay River Experience, llc
2400 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA
(706) 531-4746
A must-do if you are coming as a big family with kids!! Fun for adults too.
Biking
Mulberry Gap - Adventure Basecamp
400 Mulberry Gap Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
(706) 698-2865