The Georgia gateway to the Appalachians is the site of the first U. S. gold rush. Dahlonega is home to The Gold Museum, gold mines and gold panning facilities.
Dahlonega is the Heart of Georgia's wine country. Tour all the local wineries and downtown tasting rooms, or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings.
Spend the week or a night in town with lodging to suit every taste and budget - from delightful bed and breakfasts to country inns and mountain cabins.
Take the opportunity to enjoy casual fine dining in any of Dahlonega's many famous restaurants. The culinary delights range from gourmet to good old southern homestyle.
In Dahlonega a bride and groom can arrange their dream ceremony surrounded by an enchanted castle, scenic mountain peaks, quaint country chapels or magnificent vineyards.
Continuing a 90 year old tradition of pickin’, singin’, and grinnin’!
Multi talented local musicians and band member from several different area bands usually anchor/host this nearly 100 year weekly tradition in the c.1858 Parker Nix Storehouse where The Crimson Moon Café makes its home. Blue Grass, Old Time, Country/Blues standards, and American Folk are the most likely tunes to bubble up, but any American ‘traditional’ music is welcome. Occasionally, the owner of The Crimson Moon Café climbs on stage to join them for a few songs as well, but anyone who knows how to play in instrument or sing is welcome to join in – often with talented musicians picking on their instruments to back you up if desired!
