Adventure awaits!
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Tubing down the Cartecay River
Tubing and kayaking down the Cartecay is one of the most popular activities in Ellijay. Excursion last from 45 minutes to over 4 hours.
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Amicalola Falls
Just a short drive up the road is one of the most beautiful to see in North Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park. You can hike to the top of the falls or drive, either way the view is spectacular!
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railways
Starting in downtown Blue Ridge travel along the Tacocoa River on a 26 mile round trip to McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee and back again. There is a short layover in each town to explore and shop.
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White Water Rafting down the Ocoee
Adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers will not want to miss this opportunity, the number one rafting experience in the US. White water rafting down the Ocoee River will not disappoint. The Ocoee River is very long and there are over a dozen outfitters offering different experiences.
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Highlands Outpost
A beautiful 2 hour drive just over the North Carolina border is the Highlands Outpost Adventure Center at Scaly Mountain. Enjoy snow tubing and ice skating in the winter months and turf tubing, mountain coaster, gem mining, and trout fishing in the warmer months.
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Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours
Just 15 minutes up the road between Ellijay and Blue Ridge is Blue Ridge Helicopter Tours. The ultimate way to see the beauty of the North Georgia Mountain and an unforgettable experience!
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Trout Fishing
There are several pay trout fishing ponds within an hours drive and there are many guides in the area that can take you on a fishing adventure.
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Blue Ridge Adventure Park
If you like getting high then Blue Ridge Adventure Park is for you! They have zip line and canopy tours, and many other adrenalin pumping thrills.
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Vineyards
There are many vineyards surrounding Ellijay. Everyone we talk to has a different favorite. Most don’t serve food but will let you bring in your own food. Many will have food trucks and live music on the weekends. If you don’t want to drive, there are many wine tour services that provide door to door transportation from our cabin to the vineyards and back.
Roo Mountain Vineyards (New and only 2 miles from our cabin!)
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Apple Barns and Orchards
Ellijay and nearby Blue Ridge are surrounded by apple orchards and apple barns loaded with all kinds of treats. Fried hand pies are the favorite and they all make them a little different. You can purchase anything from wines, fresh local produce, local honey, and of course apples when they are in season. They also sell locally made craft items. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Horseback Riding
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Mountain Valley Farm
This is a must visit place! There are lots of animals to see and the store features local dry aged grass fed beef, free range heritage pork, local pasture raised chicken & eggs, handmade cheese & ice cream, raw milk, and the best grass fed butter you will ever find.
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Tank Town USA
Ever dream of driving a tank, shooting a machine gun or running heavy equipment, at Tank Town you can do all three!