Guidebook for Dahlonega
Food Scene
Absolutely delicious desserts of all kinds! Their "hummingbird cake" is to-die-for! Perfectly paired with their freshly brewed coffee or delightful teas. The interior is charming and they have adorable coffee/tea themed mugs and gifts.
38 residents recomanen
Picnic Cafe and Dessertery
30 Public SquareAbsolutely delicious desserts of all kinds! Their "hummingbird cake" is to-die-for! Perfectly paired with their freshly brewed coffee or delightful teas. The interior is charming and they have adorable coffee/tea themed mugs and gifts.
Parks & Nature
A 15-20 minute drive from our home. Hike a full day or as much as you can. Multiple trails. Tip: A full day up and back is moderate level and requires some fitness but you'll be rewarded with a view from the clouds! It's beautiful! Popular on weekends. These trails are dog friendly. Grab a trail map and some provisions at Mountain Crossings Overloook for the journey.
86 residents recomanen
Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailA 15-20 minute drive from our home. Hike a full day or as much as you can. Multiple trails. Tip: A full day up and back is moderate level and requires some fitness but you'll be rewarded with a view from the clouds! It's beautiful! Popular on weekends. These trails are dog friendly. Grab a trail map and some provisions at Mountain Crossings Overloook for the journey.
About 45 minutes from our home - an awesome day trip! Hiking the gorge is our FAVORITE in the summer because - a NATURAL WATER SLIDE awaits you. So much fun! Arrive early to get a gorge permit - they only hand out 100 at a time. This hike we'd classify as difficult because of the terrain. There is no "trail" as you navigate large boulders along the rushing water. When you reach the natural rock water slide, get ready to "yeeehaw!!" your way down and plunge into the refreshing natural pool. So refreshing! We recommend waterproof casings for all things - it's SUPER SLIPPERY by the slide. Be cautious.
236 residents recomanen
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdAbout 45 minutes from our home - an awesome day trip! Hiking the gorge is our FAVORITE in the summer because - a NATURAL WATER SLIDE awaits you. So much fun! Arrive early to get a gorge permit - they only hand out 100 at a time. This hike we'd classify as difficult because of the terrain. There is no "trail" as you navigate large boulders along the rushing water. When you reach the natural rock water slide, get ready to "yeeehaw!!" your way down and plunge into the refreshing natural pool. So refreshing! We recommend waterproof casings for all things - it's SUPER SLIPPERY by the slide. Be cautious.
A hiker's outpost and STORE (the first hiker hostel stop on the Appalachian Trail). They have an awesome selection of unique local gifts, pottery and art. It's an adorable store and if you're in the market for some hiking shoes, these are the experts that can get you in the right pair. We always stop here for provisions on our way to hiking Blood Mountain. It's located right before the Blood Mountain trailhead.
11 residents recomanen
Mountain Crossings
12471 Gainesville HwyA hiker's outpost and STORE (the first hiker hostel stop on the Appalachian Trail). They have an awesome selection of unique local gifts, pottery and art. It's an adorable store and if you're in the market for some hiking shoes, these are the experts that can get you in the right pair. We always stop here for provisions on our way to hiking Blood Mountain. It's located right before the Blood Mountain trailhead.
Waterfall! About 15 minutes from our home. Park, hike, set up a picnic along the falls and take a dip! Remember to discard of all trash when you leave, keeping it natural and beautiful for all to enjoy! Dogs permitted on-leash. Can get seasonally popular, particularly on the weekends.
8 residents recomanen
Dick's Creek Falls
Waterfall! About 15 minutes from our home. Park, hike, set up a picnic along the falls and take a dip! Remember to discard of all trash when you leave, keeping it natural and beautiful for all to enjoy! Dogs permitted on-leash. Can get seasonally popular, particularly on the weekends.
Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeCanoeing, Kayaking, Tubing
Arts & Culture
Holly Theatre
69 W Main StLive theater, plays and productions.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
97 Commerce DrAbout 15 minutes from our home. Our favorite and preferred grocery. Everything you'll need including a great variety of organics and natural products. Rite Aid Pharmacy is next door and Ingles has a gas station on site.
71 residents recomanen
Ingles Markets
230 US-64About 15 minutes from our home. Our favorite and preferred grocery. Everything you'll need including a great variety of organics and natural products. Rite Aid Pharmacy is next door and Ingles has a gas station on site.
Sightseeing
Anchors the central square in downtown Dahlonega (the old courthouse). Surrounded by charming shops, antiques, restaurants.
80 residents recomanen
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NAnchors the central square in downtown Dahlonega (the old courthouse). Surrounded by charming shops, antiques, restaurants.
Get a "taste" of history. A live working mill and granary running since 1876! Stock up stone ground biscuit and pancake mix (we do!), milled the old fashioned way and without preservatives, additives and all that nonsense. A fun stop for taking in some history, baking ingredients and down home recipes.
33 residents recomanen
Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store
7107 S Main StGet a "taste" of history. A live working mill and granary running since 1876! Stock up stone ground biscuit and pancake mix (we do!), milled the old fashioned way and without preservatives, additives and all that nonsense. A fun stop for taking in some history, baking ingredients and down home recipes.
Drinks & Nightlife
About 2 miles from our home. Z. Brown, as in Zack Brown (Band) partnered with a local master distiller and created a sweet little spot to taste locally distilled gin and whiskey.
7 residents recomanen
Z. Brown Distillery
2148 Town Creek Church RdAbout 2 miles from our home. Z. Brown, as in Zack Brown (Band) partnered with a local master distiller and created a sweet little spot to taste locally distilled gin and whiskey.
Wine tastings and weddings right down the road! They also now have overnight accommodations on site if you have additional family and friends in need of an overnight stay.
100 residents recomanen
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdWine tastings and weddings right down the road! They also now have overnight accommodations on site if you have additional family and friends in need of an overnight stay.
Beautiful vineyards just 1.5 miles down the road! Wine tastings, weddings and a light bistro menu. They make a lovely dry rose! Note: They have dogs/cats on the property so personal pets are not permitted. Check hours for operations and lunch offerings.
102 residents recomanen
Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrBeautiful vineyards just 1.5 miles down the road! Wine tastings, weddings and a light bistro menu. They make a lovely dry rose! Note: They have dogs/cats on the property so personal pets are not permitted. Check hours for operations and lunch offerings.
Entertainment & Activities
About 15-20 minutes from our home. Okay, it's 1969 and in a flash of civic genius this small mountain town decided to transform itself into a Bavarian village, architecture and all! Very popular with visitors, enjoy strolling along the fairytale-inspired streets, grabbing a brew, some chocolates and taking a tube ride down the river (not necessarily in that order) ;) Spend an hour or a full day - it's quick trip from our home and always popular with visiting families! The restaurants on the main strip offer the basics with a European veil but take a stroll down the alleys you'll find a German menu at the Bavarian Inn (and bar).
500 residents recomanen
Helen
About 15-20 minutes from our home. Okay, it's 1969 and in a flash of civic genius this small mountain town decided to transform itself into a Bavarian village, architecture and all! Very popular with visitors, enjoy strolling along the fairytale-inspired streets, grabbing a brew, some chocolates and taking a tube ride down the river (not necessarily in that order) ;) Spend an hour or a full day - it's quick trip from our home and always popular with visiting families! The restaurants on the main strip offer the basics with a European veil but take a stroll down the alleys you'll find a German menu at the Bavarian Inn (and bar).
Pan for gold and this working gold mine. A great activity for families traveling with children!
38 residents recomanen
Crisson Gold Mine
2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy EPan for gold and this working gold mine. A great activity for families traveling with children!
Closest gold panning to our home. Pan for gold and gems! A great activity for families traveling with children.
6 residents recomanen
Gold n Gem Grubbin'
2632 Town Creek RdClosest gold panning to our home. Pan for gold and gems! A great activity for families traveling with children.
Great fun for the kids! Be sure to check out the special events and experiences that they offer in all seasons!
57 residents recomanen
Zoo del Nord de Geòrgia i Granja
2912 Paradise Valley RdGreat fun for the kids! Be sure to check out the special events and experiences that they offer in all seasons!