Walnut Mountain Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Walnut Mountain
Popular places to visit
Cartecay River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cartecay River during your travels in Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Gilmer County Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Gilmer County Fairgrounds during your stay in Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Ellijay Marketplace
Take the family on an outing to Ellijay Marketplace during your trip to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Cartecay Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cartecay Vineyards during your travels to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
You can take time to visit Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus during your travels to Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Ellijay River Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ellijay River Vineyards during your travels to Whitepath.
Activities

Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains

Elijay Hike w/ Waterfall & Wine Tasting Private Tour from ATL

Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta
Our pick of the best Walnut Mountain Hotel Deals

AS SEEN ON HGTV LOG CABIN LIVING USD150.00 GAME ROOM
Host was very helpful with check in and out instructions. House was amazing and very accommodating. The sauna was a pleasant surprise. We couldn’t get the pac man machine to work but also didn’t try very hard due to ALL of the other fun things to do. Maybe our favorite rental yet! Will definitely ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
The customer service and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay
Overall, the hotel was fine. My only real complaint was the breakfast offered to guests in the morning. It was terrible. Barely warm and just not good. Both mornings we would have liked to have eaten at the hotel since that was included in our cost to stay but ended up eating breakfast at a nearby ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge
Staff friendly
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Great stay dropping our daughter off at the AT.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay
Nice and clean room. Very nice and respectful workers, especially the young lady at breakfast. Food is typical hotel breakfast but we were pleased, didn't expect any more than what we paid for. Thanks, we'll be back.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walnut Mountain

Owl Town Retreat
While Owl Town Retreat isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Ellijay
While visiting Downtown Ellijay, you might make a stop by sights like Chattahoochee National Forest and Tabor House & Civil War Museum.

Rivers Edge
While Rivers Edge isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Chateau Meichtry are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eagle Mountain
While Eagle Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Carters Lake and Engelheim Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.
