The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Gilmer County, Gilmer County

May 28, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best top things to do in Gilmer County, Georgia including Lake and Stream Guide Service, Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center, Build an Ark Animal Rescue, Reece Apple House, Mountain Valley Farm, Ellijay River Outfitters, Panorama Orchards & Farm Market, Expedition:BIGFOOT!, R & A Orchards, Vets Memorial Park.
Restaurants in Gilmer County

1. Lake and Stream Guide Service

Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Lake and Stream Guide Service

Lake & Stream Guide Service is a year round professional fishing guide service based in Ellijay, GA. We offer personally tailored guided trips on Carters Lake, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, the Coosawattee River, the Toccoa River tailwater and a number of trophy-managed private trout streams throughout the region. Lake & Stream specializes in catching BIG fish on light tackle. Safety and client comfort are paramount for us. Our mission is to provide every client a fun-filled day of fishing, while experiencing the beauty of the North Georgia area lakes and streams.

2. Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center

696 1st Ave, Ellijay, GA 30540-8107 +1 706-635-7400 [email protected] http://www.pickellijay.com
Excellent
81%
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center

Let the informative staff at the Gilmer Chamber and Welcome Center help you plan your next vacation to the North Georgia mountains. Whether you are planning a day trip or a week long vacation, we can help you to see and experience all The Ellijays has to offer.

Reviewed By Passenger618854

First and foremost, the Gilmer County Chamber provided a safe environment during COVID, limiting access inside their office and wearing masks. Thank you! They were very helpful and friendly, providing us with numerous maps for hiking, apple houses and wineries. With their help, we had a wonderful time exploring the Northern Georgia Mountains and the Appalachian Mountain area. Thank you for a wonderful visit.

3. Build an Ark Animal Rescue

27 Eagle Mountain Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540-6050 +1 706-972-7250 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Build-an-Ark-Animal-Rescue/129066320450755
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 335 reviews

Build an Ark Animal Rescue

Build an Ark, TripAdvisor's #1 Thing to Do in Ellijay, is an animal rescue and hospice with residents including sheep, goats, donkeys, horses, and pigs, as well as ducks, cats, and other amazing animals. All visitors enjoy an interactive experience feeding and loving on these dear animals. * Learn about each animal, its upkeep, and the unique stories that bring each one to the Ark. * Enjoy feeding and cuddling with each one. Bring the camera to capture special moments! * Your donations support the Ark animals, and fund special needs student field trips, nursing home visits, and interactive experiences at events around Georgia. We run on donations and with volunteers. $7 each person (2yrs & under free) Animal food included. (Cash, check, venmo, paypal, cashapp) **WE MAY BE CLOSED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.** (Please call ahead)

Reviewed By ryanmichelledr

We were staying at a nearby cabin when the kids noticed this rescue when we drove by and begged us to take them. Honestly, we weren’t expecting much but then we read the positive reviews which piqued our curiosity. Every positive review is absolutely accurate!! We had a gloriously wonderful time and the kids (ages 13&11 and animal lovers)didn’t want to leave. The owner, Ms Susanne, is such a lovely, kind person and everyone that works there is just as nice. Wish we could come visit and volunteer here everyday!! If we are ever back to this area, we will definitely come back and visit this sanctuary!!

4. Reece Apple House

9131 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536-8052 +1 706-276-3048 [email protected] http://www.reeceorchards.com/wp/
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 158 reviews

Reece Apple House

Reece Orchards is a u-pick apple orchard and farm market offering family friendly fun, petting farms and seasonal festivities.

Reviewed By GlendaF50 - Washington DC, United States

The Apple House is a marvelous place to stock up on delicious apples and I only wish they were closer to where we live. We have always been happy with the products we found here

5. Mountain Valley Farm

2021 Homer Wright Road, Ellijay, GA 30536 +1 706-889-1426 [email protected] http://www.grassfedgeorgia.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 224 reviews

Mountain Valley Farm

Reviewed By Jwl100 - Ellijay, United States

Some animals to pet and also a terrific store where they had local grass fed beef, pork and jams, lotions, etc

6. Ellijay River Outfitters

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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Ellijay River Outfitters

We offer kayak and tube rentals. We have two different trips,to satisfy your urge to spend time on the river. We allow coolers, so bring your beverages (in cans or plastic bottles) and drink away! We have lots of picnic tables in the shade for your very own picnic, or we can arrange for lunch for you. We have lots of space on the river for your event, whether it be a birthday, graduation, concert, family reunion, or anything you can think of! Come visit us!

7. Panorama Orchards & Farm Market

63 Talona Rd Hwy 515 South, Ellijay, GA 30540-6066 +1 706-276-3813 http://www.panoramaorchards.com/
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Panorama Orchards & Farm Market

Reviewed By dpepperz

Nice day trip, large apple barn with free samples of several apple varieties, apple butter, jams, jellies, salsas and cider. You can browse hundreds of items produced on site and even watch them being made. In addition to apples they sell breads, pies, ice cream, popcorn, jams, jellies, salsa, fresh fruit and recipe books to make it all. The view of the surrounding mountains in beautiful fall colors is spectacular. They have a dining area where you can enjoy your purchase and on the day we were there they had a local group playing music and singing for the guests. When you hear the whistle blowing Be Sure and look up around the inside perimeter of the building for a miniture TRAIN that regularly makes it's rounds to the delight of young and old.

8. Expedition:BIGFOOT!

1934 Hwy 515 Near Blue Ridge, GA, Cherry Log, GA 30522 +1 706-946-2601 [email protected] http://www.expeditionbigfoot.com/
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4.5 based on 163 reviews

Expedition:BIGFOOT!

Your Mountain Adventure starts here at North Georgia's newest family attraction, where entertainment meets education. See the countries largest permanent display of genuine artifacts, life-size exhibits, large sighting maps, and the world's only Bigfoot Research and Tech vehicle on display. Enjoy the Sasquatch Theater, browse the gift shop, or relax in our Bigfoot Reference Library.

Reviewed By morrisc782 - Cedartown, United States

Great museum for the entire family; will appeal to all ages! A must do in Blue Ridge! Photos, footprint casts, recorded sounds and neat exhibits to tell the history of the hairy man!

9. R & A Orchards

5505 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536-6935 +1 706-273-3821 http://www.randaorchards.com
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

R & A Orchards

A family-owned, 150-acre apple orchard in North Georgia, R and A Orchards features a farm market filled with locally grown and sourced fruits, including 38 varieties of apples, 30 varieties of peaches and eight varieties of nectarines, as well as fresh vegetables, honey, jams, jellies and more throughout the year. Since 1947, this farm market, bakery and cafe has served up 18 different varieties of homemade fried pies, chicken and dumplings, sandwiches, fudge and more. In the spring, we have fresh-picked strawberries followed by fresh-picked peaches in the summer. During the fall, we offer U-pick for seven varieties of apples on the weekends during September and October.

Reviewed By Weareallhere - Shelbyville, United States

Stopped in on the way to the Falls . We bought one of the breads then and later for breakfast the next morning. R&A orchards has some delicious fresh fruit. Depending what’s in Season will be what they have. Peaches are in and they were fabulous. R&A also offer home made pies, donuts, and a-lot more for the connoisseur of fresh fruits and vegetables. On the way back from hiking and enjoying the beauty of the mountains, we got some of the homemade peach ice cream! Wow! So fabulous, yummmmmyyy!!!

10. Vets Memorial Park

2150 Old Highway 5 S, Ellijay, GA 30540-6613
Excellent
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Vets Memorial Park

Reviewed By SageSheepAdventurers - Ellijay, United States

Lighted paved walking path with people walking at all times of the day. Good bathrooms (although with no soap ☹️) One round-trip on the trail - including going two laps of the circle end and then across the parking lot and up the driveway is 2 miles.

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