Ellijay, Georgia Travel & Tourism Guide

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay Georgia is rich in natural beauty and diverse in breathtaking geography. Surrounded by mountains and overrun with rivers and streams, Ellijay is a quick route to relaxation after only a 70-minute drive from the big city of Atlanta, GA. Some of the best mountain views in the state are just a short drive away. If a quick mountain getaway is what you're looking for, Gilmer County offers magnificent scenery & trails and facilities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, boating and fishing. Ellijay is Georgia's "Apple Capital", producing over half a million bushels of apples every year.