Reece’s Cider Company crafts memorable hard apple ciders in the heart of Ellijay’s apple country. The craft cidery is open daily, offering fresh hard cider to enjoy on-site or to go!
On recent visits, there were at least 8 different hard ciders available!… Learn more
Cairn View Winery is a North Georgia winery that opened in 2022 near Jasper. Visit for a tasting of the Cairn View Winery reds, whites, and rosés, or choose from a selection of sweet wines from other Georgia wineries.
Cairn View Winery offers “Wine for Happy Trails” in their cozy tasting room tucked away in the mountains down a scenic, wooded gravel road.… Learn more
Roo Mountain Vineyards is located on a scenic mountaintop near downtown Ellijay and features fine wines, hard ciders, live music, incredible North Georgia mountain views, and more!
Visit the winery for a wine-tasting flight or select from many other great drinks to enjoy from the scenic outdoor rooftop patio.… Learn more
Enjoy breathtaking views of Yonah Mountain while sipping a local beverage at 🐐☕JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters & Tasting Room in Cleveland, Georgia.
This charming coffee roaster offers indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great location to take in the tranquil mountain atmosphere.… Learn more
Creekstone Winery is in a French-style tasting room above the historic Hardman Farm near Helen, Georgia.
The winery serves Creekstone Wines and has lots of tasty surprises. Choose from fantastic Creestone Wines or other great local wines, beers, and cigars.… Learn more
Bear Claw Vineyards is a vineyard, winery, and event space in Blue Ridge, GA.
What started as a treehouse (the Blue Ridge TreeHouse) grew into a vineyard with a generously sized tasting room in 2017.
Browse a collection of wine-themed gift items while enjoying wines in the tasting room.… Learn more
Fans of adult beverages know that North Georgia is home to dozens of award-winning wineries, breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. These local mountain businesses offer a great way to explore North Georgia, but can require extra planning to ensure safe travels.… Learn more
Sometimes, nothing is more relaxing than a 🍺 refreshing, cold beer on your day off. The Georgia Mountains have a handful of options to try local flavors from their craft beer breweries.
Regardless of your beer knowledge, it’s easy to know what beer you like and enjoy.… Learn more
Conveniently located on the main road between Helen and Sautee lies the Habersham Winery. One of the oldest and largest Georgia wineries, Habersham has been producing wines since 1983. There are no vineyards to roam at this tasting room, but you will be able to sample red wines, white wines, and blends.… Learn more
At Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, you can enjoy a variety of handcrafted wines including white wines, red wines, blush wines, sweet wines, and more! The gently rolling hills on the property are lined with grapevines, while the donkeys and friendly farm steward animals add an element of delight to your visit.… Learn more
Open since May 2020, the Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery is a farm-to-table winery and meadery that grows 100% of its fruit and honey for its wines and meads.
Sample the handcrafted wines and meads while enjoying complimentary artisan bread with every tasting!… Learn more
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery is a family winery in the north Georgia mountains with stunning 360° mountain views, wines made on the property, local craft beer, and gourmet cheese trays. Indoor and outdoor seating is available to enjoy the vineyard views.… Learn more
Limoges Cellars opened in early 2023 and proudly features an old-world design that meets a new-world wine. This new mountain vineyard features a loft event space and a wine-tasting room in a modern farmhouse perched at the top of the vines, where you can take in sweeping views of grapevines, mountains, and wide-open skies.… Learn more
If you’re in the mood for live music in Ellijay, GA, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the large number of options that this small mountain town provides! From relaxed acoustic sets to upbeat full bands and festivals, there are lots of places to soak in the sounds all year long.… Learn more
NOTE – Sadly, in January 2025, the winery caught fire and burned down.
The Sweet Acre Farms Winery Tasting Room in Helen is open (see contact details below). Watch online for updates as the owners work to rebuild what was lost in the fire.… Learn more
Cartecay Vineyards is located just outside of Ellijay, GA, and has a Tasting Barn that is a refurbished century-old barn. Today it sits on the same site and has the same footprint as when it was first constructed.
When weather permits, the on-site Chimney Patio also includes a tasting bar where live music is performed on Saturdays and Sundays.… Learn more
Tiger Mountain Vineyards is located next to the picturesque Tiger Mountain (elevation 2,856′) and includes multiple spaces on their 88-acre property to sample wines. Savor your wine from newly remodeled indoor tasting areas, or for the most scenic vineyard and mountain views, wander around the sprawling grounds and the old red barn.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco on Saturday
