What to do and see in Ellijay, Georgia (GA): The Best Things to do

An outdoor covered farmers market with live music, kids activities in addition to great local produce & artisan crafts.

Welcome to Reel 'Em In Guide Service. Blue Ridge and Ellijay's only professional Orvis Endorsed fly fishing guide, est 2001. Offering guided trips to streams and rivers for wild to private trophy trout! We hold a U.S. National Forest Permit for guiding and outfitting on the Chattahoochee National Forest. Our private waters include over 7.5 miles of explosive reel stripping trout and secluded just for you. We also offer Western-style drift boat float trips on the Toccoa River in Georgia and the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. All gear is including on our trips, even lunch on full-day trips. No experience necessary! Our guides love to teach the "art of fly fishing". Learn to fly fish from one of our casting instructors.

Let the informative staff at the Gilmer Chamber and Welcome Center help you plan your next vacation to the North Georgia mountains. Whether you are planning a day trip or a week long vacation, we can help you to see and experience all The Ellijays has to offer.

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)

The Willows of Ellijay day spa offers many types of treatments using products handcrafted by Green Willow Soap. Our licensed therapist offer different types of massages from lite to therapeutic. We have hot stones , sugar scrubs and gliding cupping, depending on your needs. Ask for our exclusive massage oils, great if you suffer with neuropathy, fibromyalgia or arthritis. Our licensed esthetician offers Microdermabrasion for treatment of acne and fine lines. For fines lines we offer products to moisturize and fade fine lines. Your face will look and feel smoother and brighter. If you have acne the Microdermabrasion helps to remove dead skin and help to reduce breakouts. We’ll use the line of acne products created and produced by Green Willow Soap to keep you in track. Have a group or party book us for the day and receive a gift from Green Willow Soap and The Willows of Ellijay call for more details.

We’re a 4 barrel craft brewery located in Ellijay, Geogia where we have combined our love of the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the Beautiful rivers foreign through this town, with our passion for craft beer. As long-time homebrewers and lovers of craft beer, we wanted Ellijay to have its very own brewery and gathering place for friends. Come in, have a flight, a pint and take home a growler.

Reece Orchards is a u-pick apple orchard and farm market offering family friendly fun, petting farms and seasonal festivities.

Ellijay's only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. Scedule a free class today. Self defense, fitness, general well being, or even competetion level training is available.