Sightseeing and Hiking
Preacher's Rock
This moderate hike is a must-see! It's truly amazing.
Featured in the movie "A Walk in the Woods", staring Robert Redford, this is the beginning of the famous Appalachian Trail.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdFeatured in the movie "A Walk in the Woods", staring Robert Redford, this is the beginning of the famous Appalachian Trail.
This is our favorite local getaway. It's a beautiful park, with all sorts of amenities for the whole family, including a lake to swim in on a hot summer day.
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdThis is our favorite local getaway. It's a beautiful park, with all sorts of amenities for the whole family, including a lake to swim in on a hot summer day.
A taste of Bavaria right here in North Georgia. Fun German restaurants, white water rafting, and unique shopping.
500 locals recommend
Helen
A taste of Bavaria right here in North Georgia. Fun German restaurants, white water rafting, and unique shopping.
This is the waterfall that is within hiking distance of our Walden Creek Cabin Airbnb! The hike to the waterfalls is a moderate-level hike; it is mostly uphill on the way there, so the good news is that it's mostly downhill on the way back! To get to Walden Creek Falls, walk to the end of the driveway and turn right. After about a 10 minute walk you will see a forestry road on the right, (if you watch as you are driving in, you will see it on the left just about .2 miles from the cabin). Follow this road/trail for about 35-40 min. You may hear the waterfall. You will cross over a sort of bridge, that's really a culvert, with a stream running underneath the path. Then turn left up the trail, (and follow the sound), and you will come to them soon!
Walden Creek
This is the waterfall that is within hiking distance of our Walden Creek Cabin Airbnb! The hike to the waterfalls is a moderate-level hike; it is mostly uphill on the way there, so the good news is that it's mostly downhill on the way back! To get to Walden Creek Falls, walk to the end of the driveway and turn right. After about a 10 minute walk you will see a forestry road on the right, (if you watch as you are driving in, you will see it on the left just about .2 miles from the cabin). Follow this road/trail for about 35-40 min. You may hear the waterfall. You will cross over a sort of bridge, that's really a culvert, with a stream running underneath the path. Then turn left up the trail, (and follow the sound), and you will come to them soon!
Food scene
This is another personal favorite restaurant. Check out their website or FB page for live music schedules and full menu. Some of our favorite dishes: the Pub Brawl salad, the Reuben or the Shillelagh sandwich, and the Balsamic Basil Sirloin.
80 locals recommend
Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StThis is another personal favorite restaurant. Check out their website or FB page for live music schedules and full menu. Some of our favorite dishes: the Pub Brawl salad, the Reuben or the Shillelagh sandwich, and the Balsamic Basil Sirloin.
We actually spend a lot of time in this sweet little place. It is definitely a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and yummy desserts. Make sure to try the Dirty Chai Coffee; its our favorite.
38 locals recommend
Picnic Cafe and Dessertery
30 Public SquareWe actually spend a lot of time in this sweet little place. It is definitely a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and yummy desserts. Make sure to try the Dirty Chai Coffee; its our favorite.
This beautiful restaurant serves some of the local wines grown and harvested right here in North Georgia. And they boast an upscale southern cuisine menu, with everything from fresh, delicious salads to fried green tomatoes to pan-roasted brook trout to fried chicken and waffles! And the atmosphere is perfect.
25 locals recommend
Yahoola Creek Grill
1810 South ChestateeThis beautiful restaurant serves some of the local wines grown and harvested right here in North Georgia. And they boast an upscale southern cuisine menu, with everything from fresh, delicious salads to fried green tomatoes to pan-roasted brook trout to fried chicken and waffles! And the atmosphere is perfect.
Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StTruly the best burgers on the square!
Gustavo's
16 Public SquareThe BEST PIZZA.
Magic Wok Chinese Restaurant
340 Walmart WayIf your craving Chinese food, this is the place to go. Delicious!
We love this place and can't say enough good things about the service and the food.
45 locals recommend
Pueblos Mexican Cuisine
82 W Main StWe love this place and can't say enough good things about the service and the food.
This is the best coffee in Dahlonega, hands down. The vibe and atmosphere of the place is so comforting and inviting. Try the Golden Nugget, it’s their signature drink and it’s amazing!
12 locals recommend
Jethro’s Coffee & Public House
21 North Grove StreetThis is the best coffee in Dahlonega, hands down. The vibe and atmosphere of the place is so comforting and inviting. Try the Golden Nugget, it’s their signature drink and it’s amazing!
Fun Activities
This is a great local favorite! Float down the Chestatee River in a tube, or paddle in a kayak or canoe. Beautiful and relaxing!
39 locals recommend
Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeThis is a great local favorite! Float down the Chestatee River in a tube, or paddle in a kayak or canoe. Beautiful and relaxing!
Crisson Gold Mine
2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy EFun way to spend the afternoon with family or friends.
Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdGreat activity for a rainy day.
Historic Sites
A fun and educational way to spend an afternoon. And its right in the middle of the square in the original courthouse. So you can make a day of it with shopping and lunch!
80 locals recommend
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NA fun and educational way to spend an afternoon. And its right in the middle of the square in the original courthouse. So you can make a day of it with shopping and lunch!
Shopping
Humble Candle
44 Public SquareAdorable gift shop to find unique and thoughtful gifts, for others or yourself.
This is off the beaten path, but if you want something from local crafters, this is a great place to look.
Locally Crafted Market
387 N Grove StThis is off the beaten path, but if you want something from local crafters, this is a great place to look.
Dahlonega Mountain Sports
10 S Chestatee StA huge gift shop with lots of fun stuff to look at!
Wineries
Beautiful, and tasty wines! Plus, they have a playground there for the kiddos, and alpacas and donkeys in the field behind the playground!
80 locals recommend
Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdBeautiful, and tasty wines! Plus, they have a playground there for the kiddos, and alpacas and donkeys in the field behind the playground!
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailCan't beat the views, and the wine is wonderful.
Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery
439 Vineyard WayDelicious wines, amazing views!
It's part of the Dahlonega brewery, so you can get local Mead wines, along with some delicious beers on tap!
32 locals recommend
Etowah Meadery & The Dahlonega Brewery
3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy EIt's part of the Dahlonega brewery, so you can get local Mead wines, along with some delicious beers on tap!