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TO ELLIJAY, GAThe secret is starting to get out about Ellijay, Georgia. The Historic, Active, and cultural downtown area makes ellijay a great adventure no matter your age or interests.
ENJOY
shopping & Dining in Downtown Ellijay
Downtown Ellijay is right in the middle of all the action. When you first arrive, the downtown district reminds you of a town from an earlier time. The people are friendly, the pace is slower and the fresh oxygen-filled mountain air flows freely through your system. As you walk through the historic downtown area, you start to notice everything that is going on. Ellijay is everything you want in a small town.
EXPLORE
The Outdoors
You name it, we’ve got it. From hiking to camping and activities for the kids, we have it. Did you know that Gilmer County is the mountain biking capital of Georgia? Downtown boasts a full-service bike shop for all your needs. Whitepath golf course is just a 10-minute drive up highway 515. Fishing and all types of watersports are right at your fingertips.
Experience
Fresh & Local
Ellijay is home to no fewer than eleven apple orchards, and they produce a wide variety of apples. They have sweet, tart, golden, and rosy apples so you’re sure to find the perfect locally-grown treat! Apples are always in season from August through November, and Ellijay is proud to host the Georgia Apple Festival yearly.
Looking to plan your next wedding or event, Ellijay is perfect for parties, events, and gatherings.
Escape
to stay + play
Accommodations – You can drive up for the day, stay for a long weekend or spend your vacation in Ellijay. Once you come to the mountains and settle into the slower pace of life, you may want to stay. You can buy a home where the air is clean and the folks are friendly. Ellijay has all the resources needed to make your dreams come true. For more detailed information about where to stay in Ellijay please click here.
FEATURED BUSINESS
Artful Ellijay
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Cartecay Bike Shop
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Misty Hollow Antiques and Collectibles
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Mountain Treasures
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The Loving Bull
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A LITTLE HISTORY . . .
Ellijay comes from the Cherokee language and means “new ground”. That is fitting today because Ellijay may not be well known to folks wanting to explore the North Georgia Mountains.
The downtown area is becoming discovered by more and more people wanting to experience the small-town atmosphere.
Downtown Ellijay can take you back to a time when things were slower. At the same time, offer exciting experiences for everyone in the family.
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