Ellijay, GA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
326.2 mi
Savannah, GA
Quickest Drive
5h
Albany, GA
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Ellijay, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,931
Median Income
$47,639
Median Home Value
$277,600
Median Age
40.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ellijay, GA
Ellijay is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country. It is considered the Apple Capital of Georgia.
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, a state park centered around a cascade about 20 min southeast of Ellijay on Hwy 52 East.
Buy some apples at apple orchards in Apple Alley along Hwy 52 East Go to the Georgia Apple Festival in October Ride the nearby Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Pan for gold in nearby Dahlonega Shop in Downtown Ellijay Raft, canoe, kayak or tube the Cartacay River Go to Carter's Lake Hike in the Ridgeway Recreation Area west of town, Walnut Mountain east of town, or Bear Creek Trail northwest of town Visit the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at 1 Springer Mountain. Horseback riding Mountain biking Visit surrounding waterfalls Wildlife viewing
Pink Pig Barbeque Longhorns Charlie's River Street Grill Poole’s Real Pit Barbecue Cantaberry Okinawa Restaurant
There aren't many bars in Ellijay due to a very religious population. River Street Tavern, 40 River Street, ☏ +1 706 635-6166.
Best Western Mountain View Inn 94 Mountain View Dr, East Ellijay. The hotel offers mountain views and a friendly staff of locals. Be sure to pet the hotel cats. Tel: 706-515-1500 or Toll Free 866-515-4515. Rainbow Cabin Rentals of North Georgia riverfront cabin rentals in the North Georgia mountains with direct access to trout fishing, canoeing, and tubing. Make reservations online. Stafford Inn Cabin Rentals Of Georgia, 801 E Main Street Ste B Blue Ridge, ☏ +1 706-925-9059. Beautiful vacation homes available for rental in all areas of Gilmer county. Fully equipped kitchens, hot tubs, fireplaces, and many with pool tables. Some are pet friendly.
By car: take Interstate 575/515 off Interstate 75 from Atlanta.
Ellijay has a quaint downtown area with various speciality and antique shops and restaurants but the shopping centers and all the chain restaurants are on the highway.
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