Dahlonega is rich in the culture and charm of Appalachia with its beautifully preserved downtown historic district. 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. Boutique shops around the Square are filled with regional art, antiques, unique jewelry and collectibles.
The newest gold rush in Dahlonega is in the performing and visual arts! Enjoy wonderful exhibitions and concerts at the Buisson Arts Center or be swept away by Georgia’s premier community theatre company at the historic Holly Theater. Local potters, painters and photographers display their craft in galleries and shops through out the historic community.
Dahlonega is also the cradle of Georgia’s wine country. Tour all the local wineries or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings. Don’t miss the opportunity to relax and recharge at a local day spa, resort, or retreat center. Spend the week or a night in town with lodging to suite 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 home-style southern cuisine.
Hike from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy hiking, fishing, and canoeing in the mountains, lakes and rivers of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Challenge the links of the numerous area golf courses or be amazed by wildlife from Aus- tralia to Africa at area conservation centers. Relax in the splendor of over 30 waterfalls within a short drive including Amicolola the highest waterfall in the Eastern United States. Dahlonega is the center for bicycling in the north Georgia Mountains. As the finish site for the Dodge Tour De Georgia mountain stage, the 6 Gap Century ride and other regional competitions, the area has hosted the greatest names in cycling. Plan your next event or vacation in the historic Appalachian mountain village of Dahlonega. Visit Dahlonega.org for more information. | 
