We made a trip to one of my favorite stops when visiting my family's cabin in Ellijay…read more The place is huge with a vast selection of fresh fruits, bakery items, wines for tasting, and plenty of cute souvenirs to browse. The wine slushies was honestly one of the highlights for us. It was so good, we each had 2 before we left lol ! They have u pick seasons with a variety fruit so make sure you check out their website ! Beautiful place, friendly atmosphere, and definitely worth visiting if you're in Blue Ridge

Mercier Orchards was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Blue Ridge and is absolutely worth…read morevisiting. The U-pick apple experience was a blast, and the orchard is beautiful, well organized, and family-friendly. We spent hours here between picking apples, browsing the market, and sampling drinks. There is an incredible selection of local products, baked goods, jams, cider, wine, fresh produce, gifts, and souvenirs. Everything looked fresh and high quality, although many of the items are definitely on the pricey side. We also tried both the hard cider and wine flights, which were reasonably priced and a fun way to sample several of their offerings before deciding what to take home. Most of the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming, and despite the crowds, the overall operation ran smoothly. Unfortunately, what should have been a five-star experience was overshadowed by one concerning incident. After returning from the U-pick orchard on the tractor, we noticed a family parked a couple of spaces away from us. The adults removed a younger child from the vehicle, and it appeared there may have been another child, approximately four years old, still inside the parked vehicle. We fully recognize the seriousness of making that assumption and cannot say with certainty what the circumstances were. However, with temperatures well above 90 degrees, we felt it was far better to report what we observed than ignore a situation that could potentially put a child at risk. What disappointed us most was the response. We informed staff of our concern, yet there seemed to be little to no sense of urgency. Even if it ultimately turned out to be a misunderstanding, I would have expected someone to immediately check on the situation or at least acknowledge the concern and verify that the child was safe. When it comes to a potential child safety issue, I'd much rather see staff respond quickly to a false alarm than risk overlooking a genuine emergency. Despite that experience, Mercier Orchards is still a wonderful destination. The U-pick experience, shopping, cider and wine tastings, and overall atmosphere make it a place I'd recommend to anyone visiting the Blue Ridge area. My hope is simply that management reinforces the importance of treating potential safety concerns with the urgency they deserve. Had it not been for that interaction, this easily would have been a five-star review.

Super cute and completely unique, the staff is friendly and for our large group they were able to…read moreaccommodate all of us together Our birthday girl loved being able to have us all stay together and not split at different times. Support a cute small business and have some old fashion fun. It was about $11 a person

My 8 year old son made us go three tone during our week long visit. The mini golf is reasonably…read morepriced and the corses are fun without being too challenging. The gentleman running the place each time we went ( wish I hadn't forgotten him name!) was very nice. All around a nice way to kill some time with your family!

Bear Claw Winery is a nice place to sit by a cozy fire pit on a cool day, listen to music and…read moresample wine ( coffee for me) my wife and daughter loved the place and the people are friendly and accommodating to their guest. They have a large variety of snacks, and gifts, as well as an abundance of wine. Nice open spaces to walk and enjoy the scenery as well! I highly recommend Bear Claw Winery.

After arriving in the Blue Ridge area Friday we were on the hunt for a little family fun and found…read morethis gem on Yelp! The vineyard is kid and dog friendly so we decided we'd go explore! Bear came with us and was the perfect pup just chilling and loving all of the attention! The service was great we went to the counter and ordered our drinks. My kiddo even got to have a blue raspberry slushie which made her night she ended up with blue lips and teeth too! They also have a gift shop full of adorable merchandise: cups with the bear claw logo etched on (I got a wine cup lol! ) , cork bracelets (we got two), dog clothes, goat milk soap, t shirts etc. They have lots of seating options indoor tables as well as lots of tables with little fire pits outside and lots of games. On the weekends, they have live music. When we visited artist Russ Stills was there. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. He even came around the audience meeting and greeting with each table and taking requests. This is a fantastic spot to grab a drink and listen to good music and take in the beauty of the vineyard. 10 out of 10 for sure!

A interesting mind provocative experience for things that go bump in the night. I was surprised by…read morethe level of evidence and thought put into the experience. Definite a must stop to scratch that itch. Well done.

Definitely an interesting experience. Totally worth the $9 ticket. Only complaint is that we wished…read morethere was a tour guide. Thankfully there was a true believer who was there at the same time as we were so we were able to listen to his fun facts.

Honestly, save your time and go apple picking at a specific farm instead. This fair was much more…read morecraft-oriented and the number of actual apple products was severely lacking. Food was fine, but was primarily just fried foods you can get at any fair (not specifically apple-y). Only a few stands were selling fresh apples, and of those, only one had apple cider! Very crowded, and admission did not feel worth what we got.

After seeing the apple festival on Instagram, I knew it would be the perfect fall activity for me…read moreand my friends. We headed up north and had a relatively easy time with parking. We parked at the school for $5 and were easily able to get in and out. The festival had over a hundred vendors available for browsing, with lots of unique handcrafted items, interactive activities, and yummy food. You can get everything from tacos to barbeque to ribbon fries. We opted for some tacos, street corn, a pretzel, and some apple dumplings and all the food was great! The apple dumpling and the pretzel were personal highlights for me. The event itself does get really crowded, so be prepared to wait in lines for a good portion of your experience. Many of the vendors are cash only, and the day we went the credit card system was offline, causing a reliance on Venmo or other online payment options. Just like every other fair, the prices will be a bit high, so bring a decent amount of cash so you can enjoy your time. One thing I would hope to see in the future is more participation from local orchards. There was a lot of variety with vendors, but I was hoping to see more of a focus on apples as the star of the show. Overall, the festival was a fun experience I could see becoming a yearly tradition for our friend group.

I happened upon this location after walking the circle Saturday afternoon. I popped in to pick up…read moresome wine but after being greeted by Melissa I decided to stay for a tasting. She was an absolute doll. She carried on conversation seamlessly all while serving other patrons. I will come back just to see her sweet smile! Ps my personal favorites are bull dog red and Georgia on my mind!!

We just popped in to have a quick drink. The bartender was so friendly and helpful in choosing a…read morewine. She let me taste a few before I ordered. They have games to play while you hang out and a cool bar that looks out on the square.

Roo Mountain Vineyards is a true gem! The views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are breathtaking from…read moreevery angle -- rooftop patios, tasting rooms, private cabanas and especially The Roost Bistro. The wines and house-made ciders (local Ellijay apples!) are excellent. The Roost Bistro, features refined Appalachian-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients -- think fresh trout, premium steaks, foraged Ellijay mushrooms, garden vegetables grown on site, and seasonal specials. The service was friendly and knowledgeable, led by Sebastian. A must-visit in North Georgia. We'll be back soon!

Roo Winery has a nice tasting room with a variety of flights, including white, red, and cider…read moreoptions. Overall, it's a pleasant place to visit with a good vibe and nice views. The food, however, was a bit disappointing. My chicken sandwich was just okay, while my wife and sister both ordered the burger and didn't even finish theirs. The food-ordering process could also use some work since it's handled through the restaurant attached to the winery, which made the logistics feel a little confusing. I'd recommend Roo Winery for the atmosphere, views, and wine tasting, but I'd skip the food and eat somewhere else.

Owner/Driver!!! He made our trip SO fun!! He was patient and…read morecaring and we enjoyed every minute!!!

We loved the wine tour, great hosts, wine & scenery. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying…read morein the area.