APPLE ORCHARD ALLEY in North Georgia
Although Georgia is known as “The Peach State,” we’ve also got apples—and a lot of them. Just take a ride along scenic Apple Orchard Alley on Hwy 52E in Ellijay. You’ll see expansive views of apple orchards in the valleys and mountains of North Georgia. There are eleven roadside stands where you can select the best fresh-picked, tree-ripened, mouthwatering apples you could ever imagine.
Some of the orchards have small, simple roadside stands that are open from August to December. Other orchards are larger with more options and are open year-round. They have petting zoos, hayrides, live entertainment and offer fresh seasonal produce. Some stands let you pick the apples yourself, for little or no charge.
If you take the picturesque drive down Apple Orchard Alley, you’re sure to find most anything you’re looking for, when it comes to apples. There’s apple cider, hot apple pies, apple breads, apple juice, apple turnovers, apple muffins, apple dumplings, candied and caramel apples, apple cookies, apple milkshakes, apple funnel cakes, etc. etc. (Am I starting to sound like Bubba Blue talking about his shrimp on “Forest Gump??”)
Well, you get the idea.