North Georgia Area Attractions
Living in North Georgia has its privileges. Many outdoor opportunities abound in Ellijay GA while close access to metro Atlanta allows the best of both worlds.
Year-Round
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- See the astounding Amicalola waterfall or stay at the 57-room Amicalola Lodge.
- Appalachian Trail
- A 2,100 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine.
- Brasstown Bald
- Hike to the peak of the tallest point in Georgia.
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Fort Mountain is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area and offers a variety of activities.
- Tennessee Aquarium
- See a wide variety of aquatic animals and visit the IMAX 3D theater in Chattanooga.
- Whitepath Lodge
- A unique lodge and retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.
Seasonal
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Ride the scenic railroad, a 26-mile round-trip through the Murphy Junction along the Toccoa River.
- Burt's Pumpkin Farm
- Visit Burt's Pumpkin Farm in nearby Dawsonville, GA to gaze upon a sea of pumpkins ranging from massive 150-pounders to a modest 1 pound.
- Georgia Apple Festival
- Visit the Georgia Apple Festival on the second and third weekends of October and enjoy the food and handmade crafts.
- Hillcrest Orchard's Petting Zoo
- Children of all ages will love the wide assortment of animals.
- Mercier Orchards
- Visit the family owned and operated apple orchard in nearby Blue Ridge and try their fried apple pies and fresh apple cider.