Fall in North Georgia means apples, and Reece’s Cider Company gives Ellijay’s orchard tradition a spirited twist. 🍏🍎 With more than a dozen hard apple ciders on the menu, the selection includes dry and semi-dry apple ciders, sweeter peach and blackberry flavors, spiced apple, and barrel-aged varieties.… Learn more
A cold beer tastes especially good when there is time to stay for the next song, compare a tasting flight, or find a table by the river. 🍺 North Georgia breweries offer very different afternoons: a working bike shop in Ellijay, a train car in Talking Rock, a farm setting near Dahlonega, and downtown taprooms with nearby food.… Learn more
🍷 There’s a certain kind of afternoon that just feels right: a blanket spread across green grass, a glass of local wine in hand, and nothing on the agenda but being outside. In North Georgia, that afternoon has a home at the vineyards tucked into the mountains, where picnicking isn’t an afterthought.… 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
Sip your way through North Georgia wine country at Grapes & Ladders Vineyards & Winery in Ellijay. This laid-back stop in the Georgia Mountains features rolling hills, rows of vines, and an easygoing tasting-room vibe. The winery opened in October 2020 and has grown into a local favorite for relaxed afternoons and weekend hangouts.… 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
Apple season in the North Georgia mountains isn’t just about picking crisp fruit from the orchard; it’s also about raising a glass to one of the season’s most refreshing drinks: hard cider. 🍎🍺 With local orchards brimming with apples, it’s the perfect time to taste how North Georgia cider houses turn that harvest into something fizzy and flavorful.… Learn more
Sip your way through Blue Ridge, GA at Bear Claw Vineyards & Blue Ridge TreeHouse, a casual spot for tastings, gifts, and unhurried mountain time. The experience started with the Blue Ridge TreeHouse, then expanded into a full vineyard and generous tasting room in 2017.… 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
One of North Georgia’s newest vineyards is Buckley Vineyards Farm + Winery opened in May 2021, excited to finally share their wines with the public.
The tasting room is located across the street from their vineyards. There are 2 levels of indoor seating in the tasting room and multiple seating areas outside. … Learn more
Visit the Chateau Meichtry vineyard, winery, and tasting room near Ellijay, GA, and enjoy a wide selection of local wines. The tasting room is open 7 days a week for tastings and offers extras on the weekends like food trucks, live music, and vineyard tours.… Learn more
Soak up big mountain views at Ott Vineyards and Winery near Ellijay—one of the most scenic stops in North Georgia wine country. Set on a ridge with sweeping vistas, it’s a relaxed, friendly spot to sip and stay awhile.… Learn more
Sample award-winning wines at Engelheim Vineyards farm winery in Ellijay, GA. Create your own custom wine tasting by selecting your favorite wines from the current menu or purchase your favorite wines by the glass or bottle.
Enjoy your wines from the large German-themed tasting room with stone floors, vaulted ceilings, antique furnishings, and an oversized stone fireplace, or relax in an outdoor mountain space overlooking the vines. … Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco at Redtail Mountain Vineyard on Sunday October 25
