Happy National Apple Month in the Apple Capital of Georgia!🍎✨ With 9 heirloom orchards, Ellijay, GA's apple season is a must when visiting North Georgia during the Fall. Home to more than 22 apple varieties, stroll through acres of vibrant orchards and pick the perfect peck or bushel of Granny Smith, Galas, Honeycrisps, and more. 🍏 Be sure to stop by the farms along the way, where many offer hayrides through the orchards, petting farms with friendly animals, and family-friendly attractions tha

That's a wrap on Ellijay Restaurant Week 2025! 🍴🎉 All week long, we celebrated the flavors that make Ellijay special—one bite, one vote, one local favorite at a time. From hometown staples to hidden gems, you picked the restaurants, chefs, bartenders, vendors, and service teams that make Ellijay a delicious place to gather and enjoy. 🍷🍰 ✨ 20 categories ✨ Local favorites fresh discoveries ✨ Honoring the people who pour their heart into every plate, drink, and experience This year, we were esp

Looking for a laid-back spot with great food and even better drinks? 🍽️🍸✨ For over 10 years, River Street Tavern in Downtown Ellijay, GA, has been serving up both food and drinks, making it a favorite among both travelers and residents alike. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for the evening, this hopping tavern keeps things simple, flavorful, and fun. 🍽️ Start things off with a basket of freshly fried pork rinds, still popping when they hit the table and tossed in yo

Stick Season in Ellijay, GA, isn’t boring when you have a vast wilderness to explore!🥾❄️ Bear Creek Trail, located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, is the perfect cooler-weather hike. This 1.8-mile trail winds through mossy paths, babbling creeks, towering North Georgia trees, and leads you to the Gennett Poplar, Georgia’s second-tallest tree. Being over 100 feet tall and having a circumference of 18 feet, it’s the perfect spot to wrap your arms around a piece of history and capture

Ready for a big adventure? Join your new favorite travel vlogger, The Offbeat Traveler, as he searches for Bigfoot in Ellijay, Georgia! On this visual journey, you’ll encounter some of the most iconic spots in Ellijay, Georgia while searching for everyone’s favorite cryptid. When you’re ready for an offbeat adventure of your own, visit https://www.gilmerchamber.com/offbeat/ for travel ideas, history & mystery facts about Ellijay, and even a playlist made just for you! | Pick Ellijay

There’s something quietly enchanting about imagining Ellijay, Georgia, with snowy hills and forests settling into winter! 🏔️❄️✨ Winter in Ellijay | Holiday Getaway | Holiday Travel | North Georgia Travel Ideas | Southern Appalachia . . . . . #PickEllijay #ExploreGeorgia #WanderNorthGeorgia #ATL #Atlanta #TravelIdeas #Fantasy #SnowDay #NorthGeorgiaMountains | Pick Ellijay