Parks & Nature
Excellent Fly-Fishing spot. This is one of our favorite roads to take Apollo and Luna for a walk. Take the road over the bridge which is closed to traffic, and it intersects with Dockery Lake trail, 90-minute round trip based on walking pace.
8 locals recommend
Dick's Creek Falls
Excellent Fly-Fishing spot. This is one of our favorite roads to take Apollo and Luna for a walk. Take the road over the bridge which is closed to traffic, and it intersects with Dockery Lake trail, 90-minute round trip based on walking pace.
Try renting the paddle boats available on the lake. Nice flat walking trails. 30 minutes away.
22 locals recommend
Vogel State Park Road
Vogel State Park RoadTry renting the paddle boats available on the lake. Nice flat walking trails. 30 minutes away.
DeSoto Falls
Easy stroll
Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailDockery Lake
Great access trail to the AT. Low traffic, gentle incline, unique water features.
Nearest access trailhead to the AT. Google Preachers Rock as a great destination from this access. Nice views.
24 locals recommend
Woody Gap / Appalachian Trail
Georgia 60Nearest access trailhead to the AT. Google Preachers Rock as a great destination from this access. Nice views.
South of us about 40 minutes. If you plan on visiting Blue Ridge this would be a nice stopover.
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdSouth of us about 40 minutes. If you plan on visiting Blue Ridge this would be a nice stopover.
Always fun and scenic to float the river, or kayak or canoe. A wonderful way to spend the day. Theu have two trip lengths. The short trip (two Hours) is the most popular. Mention to Ben LaChance that we referred you!
39 locals recommend
Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeAlways fun and scenic to float the river, or kayak or canoe. A wonderful way to spend the day. Theu have two trip lengths. The short trip (two Hours) is the most popular. Mention to Ben LaChance that we referred you!
One of the country's best fly-fishing rivers. Permit required to fish. If you are serious about fishing this is THE place. Has great walking paved paths for everyone else LOL!
48 locals recommend
Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki TrailOne of the country's best fly-fishing rivers. Permit required to fish. If you are serious about fishing this is THE place. Has great walking paved paths for everyone else LOL!
Hancock Park
Hawkins StreetEvery First Friday check out the concertat 6:00 pm.
Shopping
Walmart Way
Walmart WaySo many options at the Georgia Premium outlets! Great prices, outdoor shopping mall with as sophisticated as Tory Burch and as practical as The Gap. Also great home stores like William Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Sportwear such as Adidas, Nike, and Bass. Enjoy!
151 locals recommend
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400So many options at the Georgia Premium outlets! Great prices, outdoor shopping mall with as sophisticated as Tory Burch and as practical as The Gap. Also great home stores like William Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Sportwear such as Adidas, Nike, and Bass. Enjoy!
Food Scene
Great burgers. One of our favorite places to grab a bite. We have never had a bad meal here.
70 locals recommend
Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StGreat burgers. One of our favorite places to grab a bite. We have never had a bad meal here.
Looking for a lite snack? This is your place with outdoor dining seating.
38 locals recommend
Picnic Cafe and Dessertery
30 Public SquareLooking for a lite snack? This is your place with outdoor dining seating.
Connie's Ice Cream Parlor
18 N Park StGrab some Ice Cream here
Dahlonega's only Irish Pub! Featuring a full bar and pub-style favorites from burgers and sandwiches to shepherd's pie and bangers & mash. Indoor and outdoor seating.
80 locals recommend
Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StDahlonega's only Irish Pub! Featuring a full bar and pub-style favorites from burgers and sandwiches to shepherd's pie and bangers & mash. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Cajun-inspired dining, oysters, & more. Two full bars offer fine wines, craft beers, & cocktails. Intimate seating includes a balcony overlooking the historic square.
61 locals recommend
Naturally Georgia
90 Public Square NCajun-inspired dining, oysters, & more. Two full bars offer fine wines, craft beers, & cocktails. Intimate seating includes a balcony overlooking the historic square.
Authentic German & Swiss Specialties. Bratzeit serves German beer & wine.
17 locals recommend
Bratzeit
77 Memorial DrAuthentic German & Swiss Specialties. Bratzeit serves German beer & wine.
Public House Kitchen & Cocktails
Outdoor dining
North Georgia BBQ Dahlonega
Just off the square
Pueblos Mexican Cuisine
82 W Main StOur favorite Mexican Restaurant just off the square
19° North Seafood & Grill
19 N Chestatee StTry second floor balcony
Nice bar. Great burgers and more. Located on the historic Dahlonega Square.
36 locals recommend
Gustavo's
16 Public SquareNice bar. Great burgers and more. Located on the historic Dahlonega Square.
Ask for a booth instead of a table. Don't fill up on the bread.
15 locals recommend
GrapeVine's Casual Italian Dining
51 N Grove StAsk for a booth instead of a table. Don't fill up on the bread.
Jethro’s Coffee & Public House
21 North Grove StreetSomething different then Starbuck's
The Dahlonega Fudge Factory
8 N Park StYum!
Make sure to ask them to run the trains. My wife rolls her eyes every time I ask.
13 locals recommend
Paul Thomas Chocolates
102 Public Square NMake sure to ask them to run the trains. My wife rolls her eyes every time I ask.
Arts & Culture
Provides a recap of what made Dahlonega famous with the Gold Rush!
80 locals recommend
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NProvides a recap of what made Dahlonega famous with the Gold Rush!
Holly Theatre
69 W Main StGoogle Holly Theatre for the current schedule.
Jolie Day Spa
Food Scene
Tucked at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest with views of the North Georgia mountains, this award-winning, beautifully landscaped vineyard offers a lovely spot to sip and brunch. 10 Minutes from downtown.
138 locals recommend
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailTucked at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest with views of the North Georgia mountains, this award-winning, beautifully landscaped vineyard offers a lovely spot to sip and brunch. 10 Minutes from downtown.
Mediterranean/Greek food located downtown on the square. The owner’s family is from Greece. Open daily for lunch and dinner, full bar. One of the popular Dahlonega restaurants on the square. They also sometimes feature foods from a specific country on certain months. You can also eat outdoors.
32 locals recommend
Capers on the Square
84 Public Square NMediterranean/Greek food located downtown on the square. The owner’s family is from Greece. Open daily for lunch and dinner, full bar. One of the popular Dahlonega restaurants on the square. They also sometimes feature foods from a specific country on certain months. You can also eat outdoors.
Sightseeing
Stone Pile Gap Road
Stone Pile Gap RoadGreat road to drive on
1875 Diving Bell
Interesting relic from the Gold Rush. Short stroll from the sqare.
A 10-minute experience with insight of what jail was like not too long ag!
Lumpkin County Historic Jail
A 10-minute experience with insight of what jail was like not too long ag!
Dahlonega Walking Tours
Definitely the mine tour. Its deceptive how large the mine is
63 locals recommend
Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdDefinitely the mine tour. Its deceptive how large the mine is
Essentials
Nearest store
Kroger Marketplace
378 Marketplace PkwyIngles Markets
230 US-64