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Things to do in Ellijay, Georgia (GA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Ellijay is a delightful place to be at different times of the year. Plan your trip for April and you can go on a picturesque apple blossom tour; in October, the annual apple festival takes place. Golf enthusiasts will find several golf courses within a few miles of Ellijay, the nearest of which is at the White Path Golf Club. If you want to experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, head for the Ocoee Whitewater Center, which is half an hour's drive from Ellijay. Even if you're not feeling active, you can sit and take in the wonderful scenery. For a change, you could go to a wine tasting or visit Ellijay's fascinating antique shops. If you really feel like a day in the city, Atlanta is only an hour's drive away.
Restaurants in Ellijay
1. 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!!
2. Reece Apple House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reece Orchards is a u-pick apple orchard and farm market offering family friendly fun, petting farms and seasonal festivities.
Reviewed By GlendaF50 - Washington DC, United States
The Apple House is a marvelous place to stock up on delicious apples and I only wish they were closer to where we live. We have always been happy with the products we found here
3. Mountain Valley Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Jwl100 - Ellijay, United States
Some animals to pet and also a terrific store where they had local grass fed beef, pork and jams, lotions, etc
4. Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By dpepperz
Nice day trip, large apple barn with free samples of several apple varieties, apple butter, jams, jellies, salsas and cider. You can browse hundreds of items produced on site and even watch them being made. In addition to apples they sell breads, pies, ice cream, popcorn, jams, jellies, salsa, fresh fruit and recipe books to make it all. The view of the surrounding mountains in beautiful fall colors is spectacular. They have a dining area where you can enjoy your purchase and on the day we were there they had a local group playing music and singing for the guests. When you hear the whistle blowing Be Sure and look up around the inside perimeter of the building for a miniture TRAIN that regularly makes it's rounds to the delight of young and old.
5. Red Apple Barn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Enjoy a visit with your family to the Red Apple Barn near Ellijay in the North Georgia mountains. Pick apples, pumpkins, flowers, play games or have a picnic. In our farm store, try our apple pies, fritters, bread, caramel and candied apples, jams, jellies and cider. The farm has been in the family since 1927. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Call for U-Pick times.
Reviewed By cassiemstover - Ellijay, United States
I live nearby, this is a perfect place to grab apples on the way home & apple bread for breakfast on the way to work! The kids really enjoy visiting in the fall, they have a cute little picture set up! The flowers are always beautiful in bloom!
6. Hillcrest Orchards
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 143 reviews
U-Pick apple orchard featuring festivals on fall weekends with agritourism activities including pig races, cow milking, wagon rides, petting farm, apple museum, moonshine museum, farmhouse museum, fairy tale walk, kiddie corn maze, jumping pillow, mini golf, cow train rides, pedal cart rides, trike track and Bluegrass Bands and Cloggers on the stage. Weekdays the large farm market is open as well as the petting farm and playgrounds. School tours available.SEASONAL!!! OPEN SEPT-NOV
Reviewed By Carrieh82
A petting zoo, playground with huge slides, tractor ride and an apple orchard. What's not to love? $8 per person on a weekday because some of the attractions aren't open. My two year old had a blast anyway! I think the tractor ride alone was worth the cost.
