Ellijay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A town with a central church, surrounded by residential houses and a mountainous backdrop.
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Our guide on where to stay in Ellijay

Find the best Ellijay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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 Ellijay Marketplace are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Walnut Mountain

Though Walnut Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cartecay River and Ellijay River Vineyards.

Eagle Mountain

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

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay

2.5 out of 5
234 Highland Pkwy Ellijay GA
The price is AU$172 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$172
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (857 reviews)
"Most horrible motel around the area. Don’t use this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay
Best Western Mountain View Inn

Best Western Mountain View Inn

2.5 out of 5
94 Mountain View Drive Ellijay GA
The price is AU$154 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$154
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very nice!"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Best Western Mountain View Inn
Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay

Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay

2 out of 5
50 Cinema Drive Ellijay GA
The price is AU$229 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$229
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Gilmer County Fairgrounds ...
9/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
"The staff and hotel are wonderful. Work out room is quiet and clean. We stayed in a queen suite for the week, and it was perfect. Enough room for all three of us not to fall over each other or our luggage. Breakfast was the usual hotel breakfast, eggs, egg cheese English muffin, and sausage. They ..."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay
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The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

4 out of 5
634 Beaver Lake Dr Ellijay GA
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Ellijay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Riverside Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
"The land and deers were amazing. However, we rented the 1 bedroom villa at Fife bridge. Upon entering the villa we had to clean spider webs before we could even get inside good. The beds were HORRIBLE, so bad that if you plan to sleep just forget it! There was no television in the bedroom and only ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
The Lens Lodge

The Lens Lodge

Ellijay GA
Stay at this cabin in Ellijay. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rich Mountain Wilderness and Upper River ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Such a great place - hosted my 21st birthday there and was a blast, lots of compliments on the view, overall great atmosphere and great time all around."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

The Lens Lodge
Gingershack Farms

Gingershack Farms

3 out of 5
280 Turkey Creek Dr Ellijay GA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ellijay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery and Cartecay ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Cabin was clean, well kept, & had everything we needed. Close to town, but far enough away from it all. It was a great spot for a few days away from it all. We will definitely consider staying again."

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Gingershack Farms
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Stay near popular Ellijay attractions

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.
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Activities

Wine Tastings in North Georgia Mountains and Outlet Shopping

Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North GA Mountains from Atlanta

AU$167
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North GA Mountains from Atlanta
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Cities near Ellijay

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