Rivers Edge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rivers Edge
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.
Ellijay River Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ellijay River Vineyards during your travels to Whitepath.
Activities

Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains

Elijay Three Vineyards Private Wine Tasting Tour from Atlanta

Elijay Hike w/ Waterfall & Wine Tasting Private Tour from ATL
Our pick of the best Rivers Edge Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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
Loved the modern rustic décor of the hotel and happy with our stay. The toilet/shower space within the closed door area seemed very small and not sure how larger people could navigate it (we're both average-sized). Location was good to get to downtown (train) and other Blue Ridge sights. Area leading ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Room was not clean. It was so incredibly dusty. Just very half done housekeeping. The shower curtain also filthy. But honestly the location and views really took this hotel above and beyond.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Cozy Cabin: 4 Acres + Nat'l Forest + Creek
We enjoyed our little getaway here. It was cozy, quiet, and just what we needed to disconnect for a few days. The host was kind and provided helpful information before and during our trip.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Best Western Mountain View Inn
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rivers Edge

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.

Walnut Mountain
Though Walnut Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cartecay River and Ellijay River Vineyards.

Downtown Ellijay
While visiting Downtown Ellijay, you might make a stop by sights like Chattahoochee National Forest and Tabor House & Civil War Museum.

Eagle Mountain
While Eagle Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Carters Lake and Engelheim Vineyards are some notable places to visit nearby.
