Guidebook for Dahlonega
Drinks & Nightlife
They have live music, some requiring advanced ticket purchase online
39 locals recommend
The Branding Iron
70 Public Square NThey have live music, some requiring advanced ticket purchase online
Enjoy food, beer, wine, cocktails, and live music in this Cajun inspired restaurant/bar.
61 locals recommend
Naturally Georgia
90 Public Square NEnjoy food, beer, wine, cocktails, and live music in this Cajun inspired restaurant/bar.
Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StThey have great burgers and creative drinks, microbrews, etc.
Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StThey have trivia on Thursday nights too, and good bar food.
Parks & Nature
Hike up the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River!
Stunning views, wildlife, and fresh air!
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdHike up the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River!
Stunning views, wildlife, and fresh air!
It's easy to get to and great for families to take a short or longer hike on groomed trails.
25 locals recommend
Yahoola Creek Park -Playground, Fields, and Trails
1166 Mechanicsville RdIt's easy to get to and great for families to take a short or longer hike on groomed trails.
Lovely wooded (mostly shaded) hiking trail around the local reservoir, just outside of town.
22 locals recommend
Lake Zwerner Trail and Pulloff
1680 Morrison Moore Pkwy ELovely wooded (mostly shaded) hiking trail around the local reservoir, just outside of town.
Sightseeing
Put on a hard hat and venture deep into the earth with your knowledgable tour guide to learn how miners went after gold back in the day. When you surface, you too can pan for gold and grub for gems.
7 locals recommend
Consolidated Gold Mine Road
Consolidated Gold Mine RoadPut on a hard hat and venture deep into the earth with your knowledgable tour guide to learn how miners went after gold back in the day. When you surface, you too can pan for gold and grub for gems.
Arts & Culture
This is a terrific community theater presenting dramatic plays and full musicals throughout their season.
42 locals recommend
Holly Theatre
69 W Main StThis is a terrific community theater presenting dramatic plays and full musicals throughout their season.
Food Scene
These handmade chocolates are literally "to die" for! Try the Dahlonega Gold Bricks (wrapped in gold foil) which include dark or milk chocolate with raisins and nuts, or the beautiful chocolate-dipped strawberries, fudge, etc.
13 locals recommend
Paul Thomas Chocolates
102 Public Square NThese handmade chocolates are literally "to die" for! Try the Dahlonega Gold Bricks (wrapped in gold foil) which include dark or milk chocolate with raisins and nuts, or the beautiful chocolate-dipped strawberries, fudge, etc.
Great Mediterranean offerings with huge portions at reasonable prices. Creative bar drinks too.
33 locals recommend
Capers on the Square
84 Public Square NGreat Mediterranean offerings with huge portions at reasonable prices. Creative bar drinks too.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
97 Commerce DrThey have literally everything
Entertainment & Activities
This place has an amazing collection of animals, including huge cats ('m talking cheetahs, lions, tigers, etc.), as well as llamas, monkeys, reptiles, etc.
28 locals recommend
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
469 Old Dahlonega HwyThis place has an amazing collection of animals, including huge cats ('m talking cheetahs, lions, tigers, etc.), as well as llamas, monkeys, reptiles, etc.