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What to Do

Dahlonega is rich in the culture and charm of Appalachia within its beautifully preserved downtown historic district.

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Arts & Entertainment

The creative spirit soars, Dahlonega has evolved into a center for the performing and visual arts in the North Georgia mountains.

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Gold Attractions

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.

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Wineries & Vineyards

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.

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Where to Shop

Quaint shops around the Square are filled with regional art, antiques, unique jewelry and collectibles.

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Browse All Lodging

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.

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Where to Dine

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.

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Plan Your Wedding

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.

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Hiking and Backpacking

There are many hiking trails both for day hikes and back packing trips near Dahlonega in the Chattahoochee National Forest Trails of Lumpkin County. Download the "Hiking Trails in the Dahlonega Area" guide to learn about 22 trails in the North Georgia Mountains within 32 miles of Dahlonega.



Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls State ParkSeveral short trails of varying difficulty are located in the Amicalola Falls State Park, home to tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.

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Benton MacKaye Trail

Benton MacKaye TrailThe Benton MacKaye Trail, named for the founder of the Appalachian Trail, begins at Springer Mountain and is nearly 300 miles.

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Dockery Lake Trail

Dockery Lake TrailSituated high on a small tributary to Waters Creek, Dockery Lake is a 3-acre pond that offers good fishing for rainbow trout.

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Raven Cliffs Trail

Raven Cliffs TrailThe Raven Cliffs Trail is a 5 mile round trip along Dodd Creek to the cliffs where the creek plunges through a narrow crack in the cliff.

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Anna Ruby Falls Trail

Anna Ruby Falls TrailAnna Ruby Falls offers hiking, breathtaking views, and the sound of thundering waterfalls all tied in with exquisite natural and cultural history.

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Desoto Falls Trail

Desoto Falls Trail The DeSoto Falls are named for Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto, who passed through Georgia around 1540.

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Duncan Ridge Trail
Duncan Ridge Trail

The Duncan Ridge Trail (DRT) marked with blue blazes is a 32 mile national recreation trail which starts and ends with a junction of the Appalachian Trail.

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The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian TrailThe Appalachian Trail is a continuously marked trail 2,135 miles long from Katahdin Mountain in Maine to Springer Mountain near Dahlonega in Georgia.

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