ELLIJAY GEORGIA

ELLIJAY GEORGIA

ELLIJAY GEORGIA - RIVERFRONT RENTAL CABIN ELLIJAY GEORGIA MOUNTAINS

Ellijay, an old Cherokee settlement, was inhabited by the Cherokee Indians until they were forced to leave on the tragic trail of Tears. The old Indian names of Ellijay and the rivers such as the Coosawattee River still remin as reminders of the Cherokees. Mountaintown and Turniptown are old cherokee settlements. The name, Ellijay, means New Ground Place, a place which has been freshly prepared for planting. The Ellijay River and Cartecay River run together to form the Coosawattee River which then flows on into Carters Lake which is the deepest lake in Georgia.

Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, Ellijay is rich in natural beauty, from forests, rivers, lakes and streams, to apple blossoms and rosy apples, wildflowers and all sorts of wildlife. Ellijay still remains pristine and undevelopment.

Historic downtown Ellijay is a favorite among travelers because it is just a short drive from Atlanta with specialty shops and antique shops. In addition, the Georgia Apple Festival brings folks who come year after year to the very popular event in Ellijay.

Ellijay is frequently mispelled and is commonly mispelled as Elijay, with one "l', Ellajay, Elajay, Eljay. Derived from a Cherokee word, "Elatseyi" which means place of green earth.

Rent an Ellijay cabin for your special escape for a honeymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration. Ellijay is a good hour drive from Metro Atlanta into the picturesque North Georgia Mountains.

These days those who are planning a family vacation getaway not only have a wide variety of holiday destinations to choose from, but they also have a huge choice of vacation accommodation selections to choose from as well. Bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels, lodges and inns are all extremely popular lodging options but staying in a Georgia Mountain cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains, for the cost of a hotel room, is a private, rare and lasting treat. Located only an hour from Atlanta, you still have the convenience of visiting the sights and sounds of Atlanta including the new Georgia Aquarium, but also can experience the peace and quietude and beauty of the North Georgia Mountains. A drive to Chattanooga is less than an hour awy so plan a day trip to explore and see the Chattanooga Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, ride the Tennessee Valley Train, go to Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain, sand of course, see Rock City. For people planning a Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain getaway, perhaps the most popular accommodation choice of all is a North Georgia mountain cabin. You'll get the full experience of the Blue Ridge North Georgia Mountains in Elijay while experiencing the comfort and luxury of a private log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. These Ellijay North Georgia mountain cabins are decked out with comfort and luxury including pool tables , and hot tubs. Guests of these Ellijay cabin rentals are often simultaneously relaxed and inspired by their stunning and gorgeous surroundings. These Ellijay cabins feature the very best in North Georgia mountains cabin rental accommodations for those making a vacation trip.

When you've had a chance to enjoy the peace and seclusion offered by secluded Ellijay cabin rentals in Ellijay Georgia on Mountaintown Creek, Turniptown creek, or the Cartecay River Rapids , why not enjoy and relax in the beauty and sights that Ellijay has to offer.