Chamber brochure of Ellijay
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Chamber brochure of Ellijay
Ellijays of North Georgia Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 505 Ellijay, GA 30540 The ExploreTheMountains.com The Ellijays of North Georgia 2. Get Out Explore the outdoors and recreational opportunities By air: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta is the closest available commercial airport. If flying privately, Gilmer County Airport is a general aviation airport with a 3500 foot runway and a modern FBO facility. Getting Here By auto: The Ellijays are easily accessible by I-575 N coming out of Atlanta and are located only 80 miles north of Midtown. If traveling South on I-75 from Chattanooga, we are an easy drive over GA. State Hwy. 76 or 52E. 14. Shop Local Hunt treasures, home furnishings, antiques and more 16. Explore Main Street USA Historic downtown Ellijay is a great destination for history buffs, collectors, and more Already Here Visit one of our welcome centers: 696 First Avenue, East Ellijay M-F 9a to 5p 706.635.7400 8. Locally Grown Learn where your food comes from while exploring farms, markets, and vineyards 92 Sand Street, Ellijay Th-Sa 9a to 5p, Su 1p to 5p [email protected] www.explorethemountains.com facebook.com theellijays Photos graciously provided by the following: Appalachian Country Magazine; John Crawford; Travis Crouch; Dirt Rag Magazine; Cal Duke Publishing; James Harmon; Stacey Lanning; Rick Lucas; Julie Zagarola All businesses confirmed open as of printing, October 2012. Reproduction of any part of this visitor’s guide expressly prohibited. 18. Let Us Entertain You Let your artistic side show or enjoy the artistic fruits of others 20. Get a Good Night’s Sleep Lodging options range from primitive camping to luxury cabins and everything in between 23. Eat Like a Local Explore the many dining options where the locals like to go 24. Fairs and Festivals Abound Every day is special here, but you may want to plan your trip during one of our many special events From gentle natural progression to Class III rapids, our waterways are accessible by people of varying skill levels. Get Out Amicalola Falls State Park The Ellijays are the perfect base camp for exploring the great outdoors. Whether your version of adventure is a lazy day on the lake, a gentle walk along the river or something a bit more adventurous like mountain biking or hiking into the wilderness you will find just the adventure to keep you coming back for more. Carter’s Lake 3200 acre reservoir in the southwestern corner of the county offering a beautiful undeveloped shoreline and great fishing. Activities and facilities include US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor’s Center, full service marina, boat ramps, day use areas, hiking, biking, camping, boat-in camping, picnicking, and hunting. 706.334.2248 sam.usace.army.mil/carters 829 acre park highlighted by the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southest with hotel, restaurant, conference center, cabins, and camping. Activities include ranger programs, hiking, waterfall photography, picnicking, fishing, and geocaching. 706.265.4703 www.gastateparks.org Did You Know: More than 400´ deep at the dam, Carters Lake is the deepest lake in Georgia. Cartecay, Ellijay, and Coosawattee Rivers It’s easy to see why the Cherokee called this the “land of many waters” with three rivers and multiple creeks flowing through the county. The Cartecay, Ellijay, and Coosawattee Rivers offer a scenic backdrop for canoeing, kayaking, floating, and fishing. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m Fort Mountain State Park 3712 acre park centered around a mysterious 855 foot long wall thought to have been built by early Indians. Activities and facilities include cottages, camping (RV to backcountry), swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, boat rental, horseback riding, and geocaching. 706.422.1932 www.gastateparks.com P e r f e c t l y 03 P r e s e r v e d Appalachian Trail With its southern terminus on top of Springer Mountain in the northeastern part of the county, the AT is one of the world’s best known hiking trails. Traveling over 2100 miles to Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the AT is easily accessible in Georgia for shorter section hikes. www.nps.gov/appa Benton MacKaye Trail Also beginning on Springer Mountain, the Benton MacKaye is a mainly wilderness trail with few amenities stretching westward for roughly 300 miles through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Several sections are easily accessed throughout the area for day and overnight hikes. www.bmta.org Cohutta Wilderness & Chattahoochee National Forest With thousands of acres of protected forest and wilderness, recreational opportunities abound in the Cohuttas and the national forest. For the outdoor enthusiast who likes a walk on the wild side, the wilderness areas and national forest offer opportunities for hunting, fishing, camping, biking, and much more. www.fs.fed.us/conf Whitepath Golf Course Whitepath Golf Course was designed by world-renowned architect Rocky Roquemore. Completed in 1987, Whitepath is snuggled in the majestic North Georgia mountains and offers breathtaking scenery from elevated tees overlooking lush fairways and mediumsized greens. A new clubhouse and grill were completed and opened in late 2010. 706.276.3080 Did You Know: In September 2012, Ellijay-Gilmer County was designated an Appalachian Trail Community. Lake Conasauga A beautiful, remote 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake and campground in Georgia. Activities include camping, hiking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Open Seasonally. 706.695.6736 www.fs.usda.gov Bear Creek Trail One of the area’s most popular multi-use trails, Bear Creek is an easy 1.5 mile (or more) scenic hike to the Gennett Poplar, the state record Tulip Poplar tree. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m Did You Know: On March 11, 2008, the Georgia General Assembly designated Gilmer County the Mountain Biking Capital of Georgia. Pedal Faster Cartecay Bike Shop, 131 N. Main St. 706.635.2453, www.cartecaybikes.com P e r f e c t l y 05 P r e s e r v e d Ellijay Mountain Bike Association, www.ellijaymountainbike.org Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-a-Way, 400 Mulberry Gap Road, 706.698.2865, www.mulberrygap.com Saddle Up Adventure Trail Rides, 933 Cashes Valley Rd. Cherry Log. 706.258.2276, www.adventuretrailrides.com Cherokee Valley Ranch, 909 Upper Salem Church Rd. Jasper. 706.692.9277, www.cherokeevalleyranch.com Put on Your Hiking Boots Fort Mountain Stables, 548 Cliff Mine Rd./Chatsworth. 706.517.4906, www.fortmountainstables.net North Georgia Mountain Outfitters, 583 Highland Crossing, Suite 230/East Ellijay. 706.698.4453, www.hikenorthgeorgia.com Gilmer County Saddle Club, 1727 S. Main St., www.gilmercountysaddleclub.com Get Wet Boogie Rivers Tubing Company, tube rentals, kayaks, canoes and event facility. 706.635.8823, www.boogierivers.com Area Adventures Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure, 1408 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge. 706.946.1010, www.blueridgecanopyadventure.com Ocoee Adventure Center, South Benton,TN. 888.723.8622, www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com Rolling Thunder River Co., Bryson City, NC. 800.408.7238, www.rollingthunderriverco.com Carter’s Lake Marina & Resort, full service marina & boat rentals. 706.276.4891 www.carterslake.com Cartecay River Experience, kayak & tube rentals. 706.889.1108, www.cartecayriverexperience.com Coosawattee Tubing Company, tube rentals. 706.635.1609, www.eaglemountaingeneralstore.com Gilmer County Public Pool, Old Hwy. 5 South. Open Seasonally. Small admission charge. 706.635.7700 Harris Branch Beach at Carter’s Lake, Hwy. 382W. Open Seasonally. Small admission charge. Surf Blue Ridge, stand up paddling. 706.889.8747, www.surfblueridge-sup.com Wet A Line Noontootla Creek Farms, 706.838.0585, www.ncfga.com Reelem In Guide Service, 706.273.0764, www.reeleminguideservice.com E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m P e r f e c t l y 07 P r e s e r v e d Take a Drive Down Apple Alley Grown Locally Long before “organic and natural” became marketing buzzwords, Gilmer Countians were enjoying the fruits of their labor with locally grown produce, vegetables, and meats. Today visitors are also enjoying those efforts. Combining the two largest industries in Georgia, agriculture and tourism, agritourism provides opportunities for city dwellers and those wishing to return to their roots to enjoy farm to table meals, local wines, and delicious treats straight from the orchard or the field. Picturesque rolling hills and pastureland make highway 52E out of Ellijay a beautiful drive any time of the year. In spring you will see the blooming of the apple blossoms, the year’s first sign of a new crop. In the fall you will find the hillside ablaze in color. The majority of the county’s apple houses are along this stretch, thus the name “Apple Alley”— allowing you to visit several houses, each with their own signature treat. Everyone has their favorite—which one is yours? Did You Know: It’s All About the Apple If there is a “taste” to the North Georgia mountains, it has to be the tart, crisp bite of a locally grown apple. You may think peaches when you think Georgia, but here we speak the language of the apple. For generations, farmers have cultivated the land to grow the most delicious apples around. Dozens of varieties are harvested late summer into early winter. Some are sold wholesale but most are sold direct to consumers as either fruit or in one of the many delectable treats, jams, or jellies available at one of the many apple houses dotting the countryside. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m John W. Clayton is credited with introducing the first apples to Gilmer County in 1903. Over a hundred years later, Georgia’s Apple Capital produces over 250,000 bushels of apples annually in over 30 varieties. R&A Orchards One of several multi-generational farms, R&A is open year around and offers seasonal fruits and produce throughout the year. Visit during the spring for a wagon ride through the orchards while the apple blossoms are P e r f e c t l y 09 P r e s e r v e d blooming or for pick your own strawberries. Summer brings fresh from the farm vegetables and of course fall brings apples! 5505 Hwy 52E, 706.273.3821 www.randaorchards.com Day, the farmer’s market is a great place to visit with old friends and to make new ones while picking up the freshest vegetables from Panorama Farm Market Open year around, Panorama offers fresh baked goods, jam, jellies, produce, and of course apples. 63 Talona Spur (just off Hwy 515), 706.276.3813 www.panoramaorchards.com the garden, some wonderful baked goods, native plants, and local crafts. Located just off the roundabout in down- Lo Di June Apple Detroits Red Ozark Golden Gala Jonagold Red Delicious June 6 June 30 August 1 August 15 August 15 August 15 September 1 Golden Delicious Stayman Winesap Rome Beauty Mutsu Braburn Black Criterion September 1 September 10 September 15 September 15 September 15 October 1 October 1 Granny Smith Limbertwig Yates Fuji Pink Lady October 1 October 20 October 20 October 1 November 1 Apple Houses Open Seasonally B.J. Reece Apple House, 9131 Hwy. 52E. 706.276.3048 www.reeceorchards.com town Ellijay, the Farmer’s Market is conveniently located in the parking lot of the Gilmer County Courthouse. Hillcrest Orchards, 966 Hwy. 52E. 706.273.3838 www.hillcrestorchards.net Penland Apple House, 7678 Tails Creek Rd (Hwy. 282W). 706.635.5100 Penland Apple House, 41 Talona Spur (Hwy. 515). 706.635.5110 Red Apple Barn, 3379 Tails Creek Rd (Hwy. 282W). 706.635.5898 www.redapplebarn.com Be sure to pick up the annual “Apple House” brochure for more information and hours of operation for all houses. Gilmer County Farmer’s Market Open every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m Mountain Valley Farms A working dairy farm, this beautiful valley has been in the Wright family since 1840. In 2009, the Wrights decided to open Mountain Valley Farms, selling grass fed beef and grain feed pork direct to market. Open Friday through Sunday, the Farm Store P e r f e c t l y 11 P r e s e r v e d offers various cuts of meat, unpasteurized milk for pets, and most importantly an opportunity to know just where your food comes from. 2026 Homer Wright Rd, Ellijay. 706.889.0999 www.grassfedgeorgia.com Did You Know: Mountain Valley Farms has been continuously owned and operated by the Wright family since 1840. Celebrate the Harvest Georgia Apple Festival Arts & Crafts Show Celebrating 40 years in 2011, the Georgia Apple Festival has grown from humble beginnings to be one of the largest and most wellattended festivals in Georgia. Celebrating fall and the apple harvest, the Apple Festival features handmade, handcrafted arts and crafts, live entertainment, delicious treats from fried oreos to gyros, and all things apple. The Apple Festival is held the 2nd and 3rd full weekends in October. 706.635.7400 www.georgiaapplefestival.org. Apple Pickin’ Jubilee Hillcrest Orchards comes alive every weekend mid-September through October for a down home good time. Watch the pigs race, check out the Moonshine museum, clap along to the bluegrass, milk a cow, and get lost in the orchard while picking your own bag of delicious, crispy goodness. 706.273.3838 www.hillcrestorchards.net U-Pick B.J. Reece, Red Apple Barn, R&A Orchards, Cartecay Vineyards Officially opened in the summer of 2011, Cartecay Vineyards is Gilmer County’s first entry into the increasingly successful North Georgia wine industry. Cartecay Vineyards first production crop was harvested and bottled in 2011 and is now available at their beautiful restored tasting room. Named for the original homesteaders, Nealey Barn Tasting Room and the surrounding grounds can also be rented as an events facility. 5704 Clear Creek Rd, Ellijay. 706.698.9463 www.cartecayvineyards.com E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m and Hillcrest Orchards open their fields to visitors during the fall for U-pick. Hop on the wagon on a crisp, cool fall day and pick out your prized apples. Whether you are planning to eat them fresh, bake them, or preserve them, you will be proud to brag on these souvenirs. And be sure to shoot the apple cannon at B.J. Reece Apple House! Did You Know: The Southern Appalachians in North Georgia are ideal for growing wine grapes. The elevation, the soil and the climate combine to produce wine grapes of the highest quality and subsequently, fine wines. P e r f e c t l y 13 P r e s e r v e d Shop Local Treasures abound in our local antique malls and shops. Wind your way through the aisles of booths filled with antiques and collectables of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking to decorate your new cabin, add to your favorite collection, or find that perfect gift—we’ve got a shop for you. Be sure to pick up the latest shopping guide at the Chamber or downtown welcome center. And you can always visit www.explorethemountains.com for the most up to date list. Did you wear out those hiking boots on the trail? Visit a local outfitter to pick some new ones up, to get a great map of the area trails, or for provisions you might need on the trail. Are you looking for a new piece for your cabin or for your home back in the city? We have several home furnishing stores that will have just what you need. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m Maybe you are looking to create your own masterpiece or pick up supplies for one you are creating at home. Whether it is jewelry, quilting, pottery, sewing, or more—we’ve got the shop for you. P e r f e c t l y 15 P r e s e r v e d Explore Main Street For over 150 years, downtown Ellijay has been a center of commerce. This Better Hometown community continues to thrive today as a variety of shops and restaurants continue to open around the historic town center. Welcome Center Parking Restrooms Four distinct but moderate seasons beckon visitors to stroll through downtown year round. The Tabor House Tearoom, a farmto-table dining experience, is open Thursday through Saturday for lunch and Sunday for brunch. Enjoy lunch in the historic Tabor House (c.1870) before enjoying a tour of the Gilmer County Historical Society museum and the Civil War Museum. 706.276.1861. 138 Spring St., Ellijay. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m P e r f e c t l y 17 P r e s e r v e d Let Us Entertain You Something about the crisp mountain air brings out the creative side in all of us. Whether you want to create that masterpiece yourself or you simply want to marvel at the masterpiece of others our local artisans are sure to please. Be sure to visit our calendar of events at www.explorethemountains.com to check out all the happenings during your visit. “There is music in these hills” A great live music culture is growing throughout the area and you just never know who might be playing in one of our local eateries or entertaining under the stars. Three Rivers Music Jam, Ellijay Under the Stars and other music series bring great talent throughout the year. Bluegrass at it’s Best! Visiting the 2nd Thursday of each month? Then join us at the Gilmer Senior Center, 11 Gilmer St, in downtown Ellijay for a free performance of some of the world’s best bluegrass music. You will hear a live performance from a visiting band and then the real fun begins with an acoustic set from whoever shows up to jam that evening. www.northgabluegrass.com E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association offers an ever changing exhibit area showcasing local, regional, and nationally talented artists in many disciplines. To bring out the artist in all of us, they also offer numerous classes throughout the year from basket weaving, painting, to stained glass and pottery. 207 Dalton St, Ellijay. 706.635.5605 www.gilmerarts.org Apple Mountain Playhouse brings live community theater to Gilmer County with several productions each year. 260 McCutchen St, Ellijay. 706.502.4292 www.applemountainartcenter.com The Martyn House is not just a glamping paradise, but it is home to two amazing artists, JoAnn Antonelli and Rick Lucas. Through their own creative endeavors they have created a place for artists, writers, and those just wishing to connect. They often offer classes, artistic weekends, and they are always open to those wanting to visit their studios. Additionally, they offer quarterly farm to table dinners celebrating the culinary arts. 706.635.4759 www.themartynhouse.com Several local businesses cater to the creative side with all you will need to create your own lasting memory. Check out their class schedules! Jumping Mouse Beads 52 North Main St, Ellijay. 706.276.1215 www.jumpingmousebeads.com Strings & Sticks Yarn Shoppe 449 Industrial Blvd #165, Ellijay. 706.698.5648 Quilt Shop on the Square 44 North Main St., Ellijay. 706.635.1135 www.quiltshoponthesquare.com Whistletree Pottery Paint Your Own Pottery Shop 10 North Main St, Ellijay. 706.698.1223 www.whistletreepottery.com P e r f e c t l y 19 P r e s e r v e d Get a Good Night’s Sleep Cabins Bearadise 386/736-4919 Bears in the Park www.bearsinthepark.com Blue Sky Cabin Rentals LLC 706/636-2226 www.blueskyrentals.com Cartecay River House 770/867-5224 www.ngacabinrentalsontheriver.com Carters Lake Marina & Resort 706/276-4891 www.carterslake.com Cherry Log Mountain Retreat 904/687-3866 www.photoshow.com/members/1cobur n/all Coosawattee River Resort Association,Inc 706/276-1060 www.crra.biz Far Far Away Cabin Rental 706/502-3582 www.farfarawaycabinrental.com KZ Cabin Rentals 706/698-4445 www.kzcabins.com Romantic River Retreats 706/636-4636 www.romanticriverretreats.com Falling Waters Mountain Lodge 706/889-3881 www.fallingwatersmtlodge.com Lonesome Paws Cabin Rental 706/276-1408 www.lonesomepaws.com Sliding Rock Properties 706/636-5895 www.slidingrockcabins.com The Hearthstone Bed & Breakfast 706/695-0920 www.thehearthstonelodge.com Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals 888-875-5669 www.morningbreezecabinrentals.com StressBuster Cabin Rentals & Mgmt. Service 706/635-3952 www.stressbuster-vacationrentals.com Mountain High Living, LLC 706/632-3609 www.rentgeorgiacabins.com Valhalla Cabin Rentals 404/314-8454 www.valhallacabin.com Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals 706/635-6314 www.mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com Wilderness View Cabins/ The Overlook Inn 706/517-8810 www.wildernessviewcabins.com Mountain Memories Cabins 706/698-6867 www.mountainmemoriescabins.com Bed and Breakfasts, retreats, and lodges Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals 706/276-2116 www.mountainresortcabinrentals.com Bear Rock Ridge Bed and Breakfast 706/273-6222 www.bearrockridge.com Mountain Top Cabin Rentals 706/258-6220 www.mountaintopcabinrentals.com Chamomile Cottages Country Retreat 404/909-9303 www.georgiacountryretreat.com Guest House on the Coosawattee 877/685-6478 www.awcabins.com The Martyn House 706/635-4759 www.themartynhouse.com Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way 706/698-2865 www.mulberrygap.com The Overlook Inn 706/517-8810 www.theoverlookinn.com Whitepath Lodge 706/276-7199 www.whitepathlodge.com Hotels Best Western-Mountain View Inn 706/515-1500 www.bwmountainviewinn.com Budget Inn 706/635-5311 www.budgetinnellijay.com Hawthorne 706/636-5895 www.slidingrockcabins.com Ellijay Inn 706/635-4615 Hidden Key Properties 706/255-5644 or 770/715-9818 www.hiddenkeyproperties.com Stratford Inn 706/276-1080 www.ellijayga.com/stratfordinn Inspiration Point 706/698-4445 www.kzcabins.com Just a Step Away 770/936-0001 www.vacationrentals.com/ vacation-rentals/20591.html E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m P e r f e c t l y 21 P r e s e r v e d Camping US Corps of Engineers camping at Carter’s Lake 877/444-6777 www.sam.usace.army.mil/carters/ Lake Conasauga Camping 706/695-6736 Amicalola State Park 800/864-7275 www.gastateparks.org/amicalolafalls Fort Mountain State Park 800/864-7275 www.gastateparks.org/fortmountain Plum Nelly Campground 706/698-7586 www.plumnellycampground.com Eat Like a Local Your taste buds will thank you when you visit one of our local eateries. From country cooking to BBQ, to the best soup and salad and more, you won’t be disappointed. For a complete list of all of our local eateries, visit www.explorethemountains.com or stop by one of our welcome centers for an up to date list. E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m P e r f e c t l y 23 P r e s e r v e d Fairs and Festivals Abound Each season comes with its own celebration in our mountain community. Festivals, fairs, and celebrations are a great time to visit. Scarecrow Invasion, October You will find all the latest happenings at our always up to date calendar of events at www.explorethemountains.com Georgia Apple Festival! Arts & Craft Show 2nd and 3rd weekends in October Sat 9:am - 6:pm Sun 9:am - 5:pm 2nd Saturday in October Antique Car Show 3rd Saturday in October Downtown Parade County Fair, August www.GeorgiaAppleFestival.org Vendor info: call 706-636-4500 Independence Day Parade, July Taste of Ellijay, May E x p l o r e T h e M o u n t a i n s . c o m
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