Welcome to Ellijay Guidebook - Your Ultimate Tourist Guide!

Distance from Ellijay: ~1 hour 15 minutes

Highlights:

• Alpine-style village architecture 
• Tube the Chattahoochee River (summer favorite!) 
• Explore Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls 
• Try German fare at Bodensee Restaurant or sip local wine at Habersham Winery
   

Best Time to Visit:

• Fall (Oktoberfest) for beer, bratwurst, and colorful leaves 
• December for a magical Alpine Christmas experience

Distance from Ellijay: ~30 minutes

Highlights:

• Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to McCaysville
   
• Unique shops and galleries downtown
   
• Craft breweries like Grumpy Old Men Brewing
   
• Nearby Lake Blue Ridge and hiking trails
   

Perfect For: Families, couples, antique lovers

Distance: ~1 hour

Highlights:

• Historic gold mining town—tour an actual gold mine! 
• Dahlonega Square: quaint shops and live music 
• Surrounded by top-notch North Georgia wineries (like Wolf Mountain, Kaya, and Montaluce)
   

Don't Miss:

• Dahlonega Gold Museum 
• A wine tasting overlooking the mountains