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


Calendar of Events:
8/21/2010 - Georgia's BluesFest
Location:  R-Ranch in the Mountains, on US Highway 19N, just North of Dahlonega, GA
When: Saturday August 21st
Description: BBQ, Blues, and Bikes are what make up this festival. Come join us in Dahlonega, GA for a great day of BBQ and bluegrass music. The BluesFest will be presenting a ‘Poker Run’ the morning of the show and raffling off a NEW 2010 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.  100% of the profits from the ‘Poker Run’ and the raffle will be presented to The American Cancer Society in honor of Hiram C. Bosage
Contact: For more information contact  Brian Bosarge at  brian@georgiabluesfest.com.

8/21/2010 - Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Race & Festival
Location: Dahlonega, GA
When: Saturday August 21st
Contact: For more information and registration go to http://www.55nine.com/100.html .

9/9/2010 - 9/19/2010 & 9/23/2010 - 10/31/2010 - Ocktoberfest
Location: Helen Festhalle 1074 Edelweiss Strass, Helen ,GA 30545
When: Thursday September 9th - Sunday September 19th (Open Thursday through Sunday only). Then from Thursday September 23rd - Sunday October 31st  (Open Everyday).
Costs: admission Monday - Friday $7.00,Saturday $8.00, and Sunday FREE....
Description: The Helen Ocktoberfest is the longest running in theUnited States. Come for the beer, brats, and bands this Ocktoberfest  has it all. It is held at the Helen Festhalle. This place has rows of tables set up so you will be able to eat, drink, and seat back and watch all of the festivities.
Contact: White County Chamber of Commerce 706-878-1619 for more information.

10/2/2010 - 10/3/2010 - 33rd Annual Indian Summer Festival
Location:  Woody Gap School 2331 S Hwy 60 Suches, GA 30572
When: Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Description: Activities and family entertainment featuring arts and crafts, pottery, folk art and plenty of great food.
Costs: Admission is $4, 6 and under are FREE. Free parking
Contact: For more information call 706-747-2401.

10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - Gold Rush Days
Location: Dahlonega Town Square & Historic District, Downtown Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
When: Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 17th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: See fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. Included in the two day event are a parade, children's activities, a fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel singing and other live entertainment, wrist wrestling, and some delicious foods.....
Contact: For more information call  706-864-3711.

10/23/2010 - Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & 3rd Annual Fall Leaf Festival
Location: Downtown,  Cleveland, GA
When: Saturday October 23rd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:Events features a  Backyard BBQ Challenge, Live Country Music, Agri-Fest & Country Market, Motorcycle Poker Run, Arts & Crafts on the Square,and a Kids Area.

11/6/2010 - 11/7/2010 - Hemlockfest
Loaction: 326 Starbridge Rd., Murrayville, GA 30564
When: Satureday November 6th and Sunday November 7th starting at 10:00 AM
Description: It's an annual bluegrass, blues, and rock music festival held to benefit efforts to save the Hemlock trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are threatened by the wooly adelgid. Visitors can come for a day or camp out for the weekend at the beautiful Starbridge Retreat, a 40-acre site near Dahlonega. There is also arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations and exhibits on nature and rustic living, food and beverages, and unique performances by fire dancers, puppet artists, and other entertainers. 100% of the proceeds of Hemlockfest go toward efforts to preserve the Hemlock trees.
Cost: $15-$25
Contact: For more information on Hemlockfest call 706-265-5282.   

11/25/2010 - 12/31/2010 - Old Fashioned Christmas
Location: Historic Downtown Dahlonega, GA
Description: Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration starting  on Friday, November 26, 2009 with the Lighting of the Square. A  parade officially bringing Santa to town occurs on Saturday, December 6th. Plenty of other festive holiday events continue almost daily throughout December until after New Year’s with caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, and live theater Christmas events.
Contact: For more information call  706-864-3513.

12/4/2010 - Christmas in the Mountains
Location: Downtown Cleveland, GA
When: Saturday December 4th from 12:00 PM till 8:00 PM
Description: There will be an ice skating rink for everyone. Kids will have a opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa. There will be a gingerbread house competitionand best Christmas cookie competition. Free hot cocoa & cookies to the public.
Contact: For more information call 706-969-3336.

12/31/2010 - 21st New Years Eve Party
Location: Forrest Hills Mountain Resort
When: Friday December 31st  starts @7:00 PM.
Costs: Rates start at $199 per couple including dinner party, room and late riser's breakfast! Cabins and suites also available.
Description: Your evening starts out with a delicious prime rib dinner buffet and will be followed by a dance party in our Rose Garden Dining Room complete with DJ and complimentary toast at midnight! Cocktail attire suggested. This party is available to overnight guests only.
Contact: Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center 800-654-6313 or 770-534-3244 Rates start at $199 per couple including dinner party, room and late riser's breakfast! Cabins and suites also available.: Your evening starts out with a delicious prime rib dinner buffet and will be followed by a dance party in our Rose Garden Dining Room complete with DJ and complimentary toast at midnight! Cocktail attire suggested. This party is available to overnight guests only. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center or

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

 

 

 

 

Rates start at $199 per couple including dinner party, room and late riser's breakfast! Cabins and suites also available.: Your evening starts out with a delicious prime rib dinner buffet and will be followed by a dance party in our Rose Garden Dining Room complete with DJ and complimentary toast at midnight! Cocktail attire suggested. This party is available to overnight guests only. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center or