Walnut Mountain Travel Guide
Ellijay
Visit Walnut Mountain
Popular places to visit
Cartecay River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cartecay River during your travels in Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Ellijay Marketplace
Take the family on an outing to Ellijay Marketplace during your trip to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Cartecay Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cartecay Vineyards during your travels to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Gilmer County Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Gilmer County Fairgrounds during your stay in Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
You can take time to visit Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus during your travels to Ellijay. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Tabor House & Civil War Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tabor House & Civil War Museum during your trip to Ellijay. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Elijay Hike w/ Waterfall & Wine Tasting Private Tour from ATL
Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta
Top hotels in Walnut Mountain
Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
excellent roof top bar and walking distance to all the shops. I would have given them 5 stars if the employee working the front desk would allow us to check in earlier. The hotel not was not busy and they made us wait until 4.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Springhill Suites By Marriott Ellijay
We are visiting again!!! Absolutely the nicest, cleanest place! Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
will stay again and again
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Reid Ridge Lodge
The room was clean but almost everything else was poor. The “breakfast” was bagels, a prepackaged muffin or cereal. The AC was broken and the hair dryer was falling off the wall. The soap and shampoo was not sufficient for 2 people (and I was in their “master suite”. Parking was great but the door ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort
Forest Hills is a great place to get away in the forest. Restaurant, the secret place was excellent. Great hot tub.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walnut Mountain
Owl Town Retreat
While Owl Town Retreat isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Ellijay Marketplace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Ellijay
While visiting Downtown Ellijay, you might make a stop by sights like Chattahoochee National Forest and Tabor House & Civil War Museum.
Rivers Edge
While Rivers Edge isn't home to many top sights, Cartecay River and Cartecay Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.
Eagle Mountain
While Eagle Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Carters Lake and Engelheim Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.
