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Discover the best top things to do in Gilmer County, Georgia including Lake and Stream Guide Service, Build an Ark Animal Rescue, Ellijay River Outfitters, Engelheim Vineyards, Ott Farms and Vineyard, Cartecay Vineyards.
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1. Lake and Stream Guide Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Lake & Stream Guide Service is a year round professional fishing guide service based in Ellijay, GA. We offer personally tailored guided trips on Carters Lake, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, the Coosawattee River, the Toccoa River tailwater and a number of trophy-managed private trout streams throughout the region. Lake & Stream specializes in catching BIG fish on light tackle. Safety and client comfort are paramount for us. Our mission is to provide every client a fun-filled day of fishing, while experiencing the beauty of the North Georgia area lakes and streams.
2. Build an Ark Animal Rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 335 reviews
Build an Ark, TripAdvisor's #1 Thing to Do in Ellijay, is an animal rescue and hospice with residents including sheep, goats, donkeys, horses, and pigs, as well as ducks, cats, and other amazing animals. All visitors enjoy an interactive experience feeding and loving on these dear animals. * Learn about each animal, its upkeep, and the unique stories that bring each one to the Ark. * Enjoy feeding and cuddling with each one. Bring the camera to capture special moments! * Your donations support the Ark animals, and fund special needs student field trips, nursing home visits, and interactive experiences at events around Georgia. We run on donations and with volunteers. $7 each person (2yrs & under free) Animal food included. (Cash, check, venmo, paypal, cashapp) **WE MAY BE CLOSED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.** (Please call ahead)
Reviewed By ryanmichelledr
We were staying at a nearby cabin when the kids noticed this rescue when we drove by and begged us to take them. Honestly, we weren’t expecting much but then we read the positive reviews which piqued our curiosity. Every positive review is absolutely accurate!! We had a gloriously wonderful time and the kids (ages 13&11 and animal lovers)didn’t want to leave. The owner, Ms Susanne, is such a lovely, kind person and everyone that works there is just as nice. Wish we could come visit and volunteer here everyday!! If we are ever back to this area, we will definitely come back and visit this sanctuary!!
3. Ellijay River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
We offer kayak and tube rentals. We have two different trips,to satisfy your urge to spend time on the river. We allow coolers, so bring your beverages (in cans or plastic bottles) and drink away! We have lots of picnic tables in the shade for your very own picnic, or we can arrange for lunch for you. We have lots of space on the river for your event, whether it be a birthday, graduation, concert, family reunion, or anything you can think of! Come visit us!
4. Engelheim Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Engelheim Vineyards is a "farm winery" in that the entire process from vine stem to glass stem is performed on the estate. Our guests primarily visit the tasting room where they can enjoy our award-winning wine with a tasting, by the glass, or by the bottle. Tastings are only $10 and include up to 5 wines of your selection from our menu that currently has 15 selections. Once you've selected your wine at the bar, you can relax in our large seating area inside OR outside on the deck or below at picnic tables. Our deck is enclosed during the winter hours for your comfort. We have live music every Saturday/Sunday afternoon with local artists in a variety of styles (Americana, country, folk, etc). Meat & Cheese plates, Cheese plates, and local Smoked Trout Dip w/crackers are available should you wish to stay and enjoy your wine. We look forward to your visit to "experience a taste of Heaven".
Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States
Great wine, great house, great views, great vineyards, great wine tasting, great service, fair prices, buy American.
5. Ott Farms and Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By midwesternmatthew - Atlanta, United States
My partner and I have been living in Atlanta for two years now and love going to visit vineyards in North Georgia. We find it an easy way to get out but still keep safe and socially distant from others (usually). Ott Farms is exactly the type of winery we love to go to! It has a big indoor space—which was completely empty except for the person serving wine at the bar. There was ample room on the outside for everyone there that day to be safe and distant. It overlooks the vineyard, which wasn't in season but still very pretty. And in the distance is a view of the mountains which was really nice. There are circles of adirondack chairs for people to sit in as well as picnic tables and a pagoda where they host live music on the weekends. There is also food available but mostly appetizers and dips. We ordered pimento cheese which was delicious but there are a few options to choose from if you get hungry while sharing a bottle of wine. We ordered a darker, dry wine but I'll say the wine was amazing, but there weren't a lot of options. But the options they do have are very good. I'm sure that any type of wine drinker would be satisfied with whatever they order. The staff was very friendly and there were some German Shepherds living nearby that were keeping everyone entertained as they ran through the vineyard—but never came up to us or disturbed anyone. They kept their distance. Finding the winery was easy and it was signed well. There was plenty of parking for people there. I highly recommend this place if you're in the Blue Ridge, GA area looking for something fun to do on a beautiful afternoon. We will definitely be back at some point.
6. Cartecay Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States
The barn is small but the property is vast and beautiful! The parking can fill up fast so get there early to grab a great table outside & make a spot to be front & center for live music on Sunday afternoons! Very kinda staff, pretty good wines & fun swirled wine slushies.
