Deer Dreaming Guidebook
Food scene
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareGreat soup and sandwiches. Sits right on the square. Nice patio
Okinawa Restaurant
130 Old Orchard SquareGreat hibachi and known for sushi. Surprise in a strip mall
New Location but still great food. Popular among tourists and locals.
7 locals recommend
El Rey Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
177 Highland CrossingNew Location but still great food. Popular among tourists and locals.
Charlie's Italian Restaurant
15 Westcross StreetTraditional Italian food
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StGreat view of Ellijay and the mountains
Beautiful location, great food. Located right on the river.
164 locals recommend
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska RdBeautiful location, great food. Located right on the river.
Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdGreat date night/special occasion.
Sightseeing
Easy hike with beautiful views of waterfall. Can even wade into the river to cool off.
66 locals recommend
Tumbling Waters Trail
Easy hike with beautiful views of waterfall. Can even wade into the river to cool off.
Can drive in on forestry service road for a short walk or hike from main road (3.5 mile) to get to the bridge. Beautiful bridge and river view. Fun to walk around the area around the bridge also.
112 locals recommend
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa RiverCan drive in on forestry service road for a short walk or hike from main road (3.5 mile) to get to the bridge. Beautiful bridge and river view. Fun to walk around the area around the bridge also.
Cohutta Wilderness
2694 Old Hwy 2Nice drive
Excellent, large garden. Spring is amazing with millions of daffodils. Easy walk. They have a tram tours also.
108 locals recommend
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrExcellent, large garden. Spring is amazing with millions of daffodils. Easy walk. They have a tram tours also.
Morganton Point Campground
475 Lake DrNice beach area right on Lake Blue Ridge. Can rent kayaks
Great store with everything apple and more. Fried Pies!!!!
47 locals recommend
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
63 Talona Mountain RdGreat store with everything apple and more. Fried Pies!!!!
Wineries, breweries, and more
Great view, great wine. Family friendly. On weekends, they have music and food truck.
102 locals recommend
Ott Farms and Vineyard
230 Henry Evans RdGreat view, great wine. Family friendly. On weekends, they have music and food truck.
New vineyard, just a mile away from resort entrance. Good wine and music
35 locals recommend
Grapes And Ladders Winery
2317 GA-382New vineyard, just a mile away from resort entrance. Good wine and music
Great beer. Right on the river. They have a food truck.
76 locals recommend
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
26 River TerraceGreat beer. Right on the river. They have a food truck.
Beautiful location. Large variety of moonshine and brandy. Changes flavors all the time. Generous samples.
White Path Distillery
1211 Old Northcutt RdBeautiful location. Large variety of moonshine and brandy. Changes flavors all the time. Generous samples.
Reece’s Cider Company
9110 Georgia 52New hard cider location. Right across from the apple farm.
Unique Things To Do
Special place with special chimps. Make sure you check their calendar for availability.
17 locals recommend
Project Chimps
2031 Lowery RdSpecial place with special chimps. Make sure you check their calendar for availability.
Great place to visit during Christmas time. Tate is the pink marble capital, and the mansion is made of it. Every room is decorated. The gift shop has everything. Reservations a must.
7 locals recommend
Tate House | Georgia Estate Wedding Venue
61 Georgia Marble RdGreat place to visit during Christmas time. Tate is the pink marble capital, and the mansion is made of it. Every room is decorated. The gift shop has everything. Reservations a must.
Do you believe? Fun place to check out and see the proof.
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515Do you believe? Fun place to check out and see the proof.
Yes, an old fashion Drive In with first run movies. Fun for the whole family. Get there early because it fills up fast. They broadcast the sound over the radio. We have a portable radio so you can site outside your car and hear the movie
123 locals recommend
Swan Drive In
651 Summit StYes, an old fashion Drive In with first run movies. Fun for the whole family. Get there early because it fills up fast. They broadcast the sound over the radio. We have a portable radio so you can site outside your car and hear the movie
City/town information
Cute downtown square with lots of antiques shops and restaurants. In 2018, voted "Top 10 Nicest Places in America". "Ellijay is the kind of town where locals make a seat at the table for you, whether they know you or not, and the infectious kindness of Ellijay makes it impossible not to be drawn in. Families stop into town for a day. Then for a vacation. Then for a lifetime."
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Cute downtown square with lots of antiques shops and restaurants. In 2018, voted "Top 10 Nicest Places in America". "Ellijay is the kind of town where locals make a seat at the table for you, whether they know you or not, and the infectious kindness of Ellijay makes it impossible not to be drawn in. Families stop into town for a day. Then for a vacation. Then for a lifetime."
Blue Ridge
Excellent town for shopping and a famous train rides
Parks and Activities
GA deepest lake with various Bass and Walleye. Nice marina where you can rent a boat.
7 locals recommend
Carters Lake Visitor Center
1850 Carters Dam RdGA deepest lake with various Bass and Walleye. Nice marina where you can rent a boat.
Great falls. You can hike or drive to the top. The park has a lot of other activities also.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls
Great falls. You can hike or drive to the top. The park has a lot of other activities also.
Nice picnic area right on Carter's lake. You can even go swimming and kayaking
Doll Mountain Campground Boat Ramp
Carters Landing WayNice picnic area right on Carter's lake. You can even go swimming and kayaking
Nice open park along the Ellijay River. In October, there is a Scarecrow festival.
17 locals recommend
Harrison Park Ellijay
McCutchen StreetNice open park along the Ellijay River. In October, there is a Scarecrow festival.
Great company for going on a kayak or tube trip. The river is beautiful. There is a surprise at the end.
25 locals recommend
Cartecay River Experience-River Left
1554 Lower Cartecay RdGreat company for going on a kayak or tube trip. The river is beautiful. There is a surprise at the end.
Nice trip into the mountains and back. Make reservations because it fills up fast. High demand in the fall to see all the colors.
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StNice trip into the mountains and back. Make reservations because it fills up fast. High demand in the fall to see all the colors.
City advice
Don't miss
Parks in Coosawatte River Resort
Beaver Lake Fishing Pond (Duck pond) - Stocked. No license required. Picnic tables. Catch and release only.
River Park - A tube put in spot. Kids enjoy playing in creek. (Beaver Lake Rd & Villa Rd)
Canoe Park - Shady place for a picnic. Great fishing spot. License required. Take out point. (3919 Newport Rd)
East Park - Nice tent camping park. Shadiest. Nice walking trail. (449 Cherokee Trail)
Fish Trap Park - Swinging bridge connects park to outdoor pool. camping and day use, with children's play area.
(491 Zeblin Road)
North Park - smallest part. Place of quiet solitude. (208 Edgewater)