Top Things to do in Gilmer County
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What to do and see in Gilmer County, Gilmer County: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Gilmer County, Georgia including Build an Ark Animal Rescue, Reece Apple House, Mountain Valley Farm, Engelheim Vineyards, Panorama Orchards & Farm Market, Expedition:BIGFOOT!, Ott Farms and Vineyard, Pig Hill of Fame, Cartecay Vineyards, Hillcrest Orchards.
Restaurants in Gilmer County
1. Build an Ark Animal Rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 335 reviews
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!!
2. Reece Apple House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
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
3. Mountain Valley Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
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
4. Engelheim Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Engelheim Vineyards is a "farm winery" in that the entire process from vine stem to glass stem is performed on the estate. Our guests primarily visit the tasting room where they can enjoy our award-winning wine with a tasting, by the glass, or by the bottle. Tastings are only $10 and include up to 5 wines of your selection from our menu that currently has 15 selections. Once you've selected your wine at the bar, you can relax in our large seating area inside OR outside on the deck or below at picnic tables. Our deck is enclosed during the winter hours for your comfort. We have live music every Saturday/Sunday afternoon with local artists in a variety of styles (Americana, country, folk, etc). Meat & Cheese plates, Cheese plates, and local Smoked Trout Dip w/crackers are available should you wish to stay and enjoy your wine. We look forward to your visit to "experience a taste of Heaven".
Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States
Great wine, great house, great views, great vineyards, great wine tasting, great service, fair prices, buy American.
5. Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
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.
6. Expedition:BIGFOOT!
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
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!
7. Ott Farms and Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By midwesternmatthew - Atlanta, United States
My partner and I have been living in Atlanta for two years now and love going to visit vineyards in North Georgia. We find it an easy way to get out but still keep safe and socially distant from others (usually). Ott Farms is exactly the type of winery we love to go to! It has a big indoor space—which was completely empty except for the person serving wine at the bar. There was ample room on the outside for everyone there that day to be safe and distant. It overlooks the vineyard, which wasn't in season but still very pretty. And in the distance is a view of the mountains which was really nice. There are circles of adirondack chairs for people to sit in as well as picnic tables and a pagoda where they host live music on the weekends. There is also food available but mostly appetizers and dips. We ordered pimento cheese which was delicious but there are a few options to choose from if you get hungry while sharing a bottle of wine. We ordered a darker, dry wine but I'll say the wine was amazing, but there weren't a lot of options. But the options they do have are very good. I'm sure that any type of wine drinker would be satisfied with whatever they order. The staff was very friendly and there were some German Shepherds living nearby that were keeping everyone entertained as they ran through the vineyard—but never came up to us or disturbed anyone. They kept their distance. Finding the winery was easy and it was signed well. There was plenty of parking for people there. I highly recommend this place if you're in the Blue Ridge, GA area looking for something fun to do on a beautiful afternoon. We will definitely be back at some point.
8. Pig Hill of Fame
9. Cartecay Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States
The barn is small but the property is vast and beautiful! The parking can fill up fast so get there early to grab a great table outside & make a spot to be front & center for live music on Sunday afternoons! Very kinda staff, pretty good wines & fun swirled wine slushies.
10. Hillcrest Orchards
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 143 reviews
U-Pick apple orchard featuring festivals on fall weekends with agritourism activities including pig races, cow milking, wagon rides, petting farm, apple museum, moonshine museum, farmhouse museum, fairy tale walk, kiddie corn maze, jumping pillow, mini golf, cow train rides, pedal cart rides, trike track and Bluegrass Bands and Cloggers on the stage. Weekdays the large farm market is open as well as the petting farm and playgrounds. School tours available.SEASONAL!!! OPEN SEPT-NOV
Reviewed By Carrieh82
A petting zoo, playground with huge slides, tractor ride and an apple orchard. What's not to love? $8 per person on a weekday because some of the attractions aren't open. My two year old had a blast anyway! I think the tractor ride alone was worth the cost.
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