Apple orchards available for picking and eating; Here are some of the best orchards around Ellijay: R & A Orchards With 60 acres of apple trees and 10 acres of peaches and nectarines, R & A Orchards offers fruit picking, a restaurant, and a farm market featuring vegetables, honey, jams, jellies, and more throughout the year. B.J. Reece Orchards Open to the public from late July through December, BJ Reece Apple House and Orchards is a favorite spot for apple picking, along with tractor rides, a petting zoo, and a country bakery. Red Apple Barn From August through December, visit the Red Apple Barn for a u-pick extravaganza showcasing a diverse array of apples and pumpkins. Enjoy wagon rides, fresh-baked goods, a farm market, and fun family-friendly events! Hillcrest Orchards Open from September to November, Hillcrest Orchards is a family-owned and operated facility with a petting farm, wagon rides, playgrounds, a farm market, and a bakery serving up their famous apple fritters.