Dahlonega is Georgia's Gateway to the Appalachians and the first site of the U.S. Gold Rush. About 20 years before California's Gold Rush the cry of "There's gold in them hills"  could be heard through our area.Now it is known as Lumpkin County. Dahlonega's commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A visit to the public square would not be completed without stopping by the Gold Museum.  

For sports enthusiasts, the premier sports bicycling venue in the Southeast as the Tour de Georgia ends here each April. Hiking, camping, sight seeing, and gold panning are but a few of the activities visitors to Dahlonega will find awaiting them.

In June 2007, "U.S. News & World Report" voted Dahlonega the 3rd most economical retirement location in the county. The story appears in the June 2007 issue of the publication. Economical and beautiful are two of the qualities that make Dahlonega a place to visit or call home. 

Things to Do:

The Grand Daddy of a Georgia's Mountain Festivals
Gold Rush Days was voted one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southern Tourism Society.  It is held the 3rd weekend in October. The 2 day event includes is a parade, children's activities, fashion show, a gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King & Queen Coronation, gospel singing, live entertainment and much more.


Six Gap Cycle Ride
The 35 mile valley option is a great introduction to the infamous Six Gap Century and boasts some of the most scenic mountainside in the southeast.  100 miles, 11,29900 vertical feet



State Historic Site on the town square coined more than $6 million in gold in Dahlonega. 
Gold Museum 706-864-2257.



The Holly Theater
This national historic site is home to one of Georgia's top theater companies from the main stage to dinner theater.




Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-0687
www.frogtownwine.com


Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain Trail
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9862
www.wolfmountainvineyards.com


Three Sisters Vineyards
240 Vineyard Way
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-9463
www.threesistersvineyards.com


Blackstock Vineyards 
5452 Town Creek Road   
Dahlonega, GA  30533
706-219-4927
www.bsvw.com


Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Nicklaus Golf Club At Birch River, 639 Birch River Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533, (866)-271-5700, Public, 18 hole, 6,937 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -72.8
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club , 664 Bahn Innsbruck, Helen, GA 30545, (706)-878-2100, Public, 18 hole, 6,748 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -72.6
Eagle Greens At Skitt Mountain, 7883 Highway 254, Cleveland, GA 30528, (706)-865-2277, Public, 18 hole, 5,985 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -67.4


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Favorite Area Restaurants:
Shenanigan's Irish Pub
87 North Chestatee Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533-1101
(706) 482-0114

Review: Great atmophere, we tried the fish and chips and it was phenomenal. Also you must try the cheddar potato poppers, they were really good.
You can go to: http://theshenaniganspub.typepad.com/shenanigans_irish_pub/menu.html to view there menu.

 Where to Stay:
Chestatee Property Management
PO Box 1180
Dahlonega, GA. 30533
Office:  706-867-0196
Cell:  706-344-2090
Fax:  706-864-0367
cpm@rentdahlonega.com
www.rentdahlonega.com

Real Estate Information:
Prudential Georgia Realty
Donna Duff
5 North Chesatee Street
Dahlonega, GA. 30533
Office: 706-864-5399
Cell:  404-578-2193
dduff@prudentialgeorgia.com
www.donnaduff.com