Explore Nearby

Location of Budget Inn is a great boon for travelers wanting to explore Ellijay by foot. A brisk and delightful walk of 10-15 minutes will land you right onto the historic downtown square. This lovely town square is the heart of Ellijay, designed around a pretty roundabout and lined with a great choice of antique stores, art galleries, and unique local boutiques where you can while away many hours just happily browsing the shops and soaking in the friendly, small-town mountain atmosphere.

Walking around for food downtown is very convenient. The best and most famous restaurants in the region are located on the downtown square and its adjacent streets. Within a 15-minute walk, there's everything from fine farm-to-table dining with The Roof, wood-fired pizza at Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza, great sandwich at the Cantaberry Restaurant, and more; so a great dinner isn’t far from a glass of local wine, with no concern about driving back to the motel.

The motel is perfect for also taking a nice walk by the river. Cartecay River runs straight through the town, and it will take no time at all to walk to the parks along the river and open green spaces from the inn. The neighborhood is quiet and very pedestrian-oriented, ensuring that you can really get into the friendly community of the town. Just around the corner, some ‘quick stops’ and one big grocery store further add ease to stocking up your in-room refrigerator.