About Ellijay, GA

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Ellijay, GA

Ellijay is a charming north Georgia town known for its hiking, lakes, and most of all, its apple orchards. Revered as the “Apple Capital of Georgia”, it hosts the annual Georgia Apple Festival for all ages to enjoy. Explore the shops on Main Street downtown where you'll find plenty of shopping, local art, and eateries. Rent a pontoon boat on nearby Carters Lake, hang out on Harris Branch Beach, or take a hike on the Big Acorn Nature Trail. At a mere hour and twenty minutes away from Atlanta, this mountain town is full of adventure and charm.