Ellijay, GA

Travel Guide

A large brick building with white columns and a green roof.
A town with a central church, surrounded by residential houses and a mountainous backdrop.
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A rural landscape with a barn, a tractor, and a stream.
A river flowing through a forest with rocks and dense trees.

Where to stay in Ellijay

Find the best Ellijay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ellijay
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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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ellijay, Chattahoochee National Forest and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Rivers Edge

Rivers Edge might not have many top sights, but Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Walnut Mountain

While Walnut Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Ellijay River Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eagle Mountain

Though Eagle Mountain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ridgeway Recreation Area and Carters Lake.

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay

Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay

2.5 out of 5
234 Highland Pkwy Ellijay GA
$92 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$108 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (852 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room was very clean and fresh smell."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$90 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ellijay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Room clean breakfast was ok and they have benches in the parking to enjoy the Mountain View. However there are no amenities no pool no hot tub I could have stayed elsewhere for same price with amenities pool would have been great with this hot summer. Or at least not charge same fee as having amenities. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Best Western Mountain View Inn
The Lens Lodge

The Lens Lodge

Ellijay GA
$417 nightly
The price is $477 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$477 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
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 Jun 16, 2026

The Lens Lodge
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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
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Ellijay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Riverside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
"Needs very deep cleaning. Renovate the place and work with humidity. The smell is very strong. Beautiful place needs more love."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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 Jun 16, 2026

The Lens Lodge
Dog friendly with a great view and fire pit! Hot tub!2 bed cabin

Dog friendly with a great view and fire pit! Hot tub!2 bed cabin

Ellijay GA
Stay at this cabin in Ellijay. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cartecay River and Cartecay Vineyards are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"We loved this little cabin! We had a very spontaneous need to get away and this was exactly what we needed. Just under two hours from us. It was perfect. We loved that the hot tub was not under a roof so that we could see the stars while soaking. The lights and rocking chairs on the porch were great ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Dog friendly with a great view and fire pit! Hot tub!2 bed cabin
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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Things to do

Wine Tastings in North Georgia Mountains and Outlet Shopping

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

$115
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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Chatsworth

A street with buildings, including 'The Crimson Moon' and 'Ice Cream Parlor'. There are parked cars and a tree in the center.

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A mountainous landscape with dense forests and autumn foliage.

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A mountainous landscape with winding roads and dense green forests.

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