Dahlonega
Travel to Dahlonega and discover a city of gold.
As home to the largest gold deposits east of the Mississippi River, Dahlonega contains many mines created during America’s first gold rush in 1828. Visit Dahlonega today and draw upon its unique heritage by visiting one of its restored mines, like Consolidated Gold Mine or Crisson Gold Mine. Relive the rush, and even take home a little treasure, as you pan for gold like the miners of long ago. Visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site and learn about the unique mining history of the region.
There’s more than gold in the hills of Dahlonega. From canoeing a variety of rivers and scenic drives along tree-lined highways to hiking along the Appalachian Trail, you’ll find a host of activities in Dahlonega and its surrounding communities. The area is home to portions of the Chattahoochee National Forest, which gives you the perfect opportunity to get close to nature. With over 60 waterfalls filling the region, there’s plenty of rushing water to explore. If outdoor sports are your thing, you’ll enjoy a spectrum of activities like fishing, boating, golfing and camping.
History and culture abound in Dahlonega. With a number of theaters, museums and galleries to choose from, including the historic Hawkins Street in downtown, Dahlonega is more than just outdoor adventure. Don’t miss the annual Bear on the Square festival. Held the third weekend of each April, this festival celebrates authentic mountain culture with a full weekend of concerts, music workshops and outdoor jam sessions.
With the highest concentration of vineyards in north Georgia, Dahlonega’s Lumpkin County is widely recognized as the epicenter of Georgia Wine Country. Grape growing conditions and favorable mountain elevations make Lumpkin the perfect place to grow and ripen a wide variety of European, French hybrid and American wine grapes. The breathtaking beauty of the hills of grapevines are just the beginning of the delightful time one can spend at the Dahlonega area vineyards and wineries, including Blackstock Vineyard and Winery, Frogtown Cellars, Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery, and Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery. From tours and tastings to special events, each of is a special treat not only in taste, but in atmosphere.
From rock climbing to wine tasting and from panning gold to playing bluegrass, Dahlonega has a welcoming spirit of history and heritage for all to enjoy.
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Related Sites:
Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
Consolidated Gold Mine
Crisson Gold Mine