Dahlonega

By car

From Atlanta, GA Approximately 1 1/4 hrs.
GA 400/US 19 North from Atlanta until end GA 400 ends. Left onto GA 60 after 5.5 miles GA 60 runs through the Dahlonega square.
From Athens, GA Approximately 1 3/4 hrs.
US 129/GA 15 Atl North from Athens, GA near Jefferson GA 15 Atl turn towards Commerce, GA and US 129 is joined by GA 11. In downtown Gainesville, GA US 129 turns off and heads north to Cleveland, GA. Continue to follow GA 11 called Ee Butler Parkway til it merges with GA 60 called Greene Street. GA 60 and GA 11 soon spilt Stay left onto GA 60 called Thompson Bridge Rd. 20 miles later GA 60 runs through the Dahlonega square.
From Chattanooga, TN Approximately 110 miles - 3 hrs.
I-75 South. Go South on I-75 to Dalton, GA. Take Hwy. 76 to Ellijay. From Ellijay continue south on Hwy. 52 to Dahlonega.
From Birmingham, AL Approximately 3 1/2 hrs.
I-20 E take I-20 East to Atlanta, then I-285 by-pass north toward Chattanooga. Take GA 400 North to the end. Left onto GA 60 after 5.5 miles GA 60 runs through the Dahlonega square.

Having a car would be best because there are many sites that are spread out, but central Dahlonega, along the downtown square, is navigable by foot.
Lumpkin County Transit operates with just two buses and offers door-to-door transportation on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment. "Nominal fees" are based on mileage. It's operated by Lumpkin County’s Emergency Services Department. For details call 706-864-6900.

• Consolidated Gold Mine

  address: 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Rd
  At the Consolidated Gold Mine a tour takes you underground into the mine to see what working conditions were like beneath Dahlonega during the gold rush. The tour shows the original cart rails, electrical lines and even an operational pneumatic drill. The tour also include an opportunity to pan for gold.

• Grisson's Gold Mine

  address: 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Dahlonega, GA 30533
  At Grisson's Gold Mine there is one of the only press mines remaining and gold can be panned here.

• Dahlonega Gold Museum

  phone: +1 706-864-5991
  address: 1 Public Square
  The Dahlonega Gold Museum is located in the center of the historic square in the old courthouse of Dahlonega.

• University of North Georgia

  address: 82 College Circle
  The state's first coeducational college, and also historically The Military College of Georgia, offers many things for a traveler to see. Price Memorial Hall is the gold topped landmark of the campus built on the foundations of the old National Mint.

• Humming Bird Art Gallery

  address: 100 North Public Square Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
  This 4,000 sq ft gallery is located on the top floor of Hall's Block right on the square of downtown Dahlonega.

• Yahoola Creek Park

  address: Mechanicsville Rd
  Yahoola Creek Park is home to baseball, softball, and soccer fields. It also has tennis courts. Besides basic park fixtures there is a community garden and 2 miles of hiking/walking trails.

• Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo

  address: 469 Old Dahlonega Highway

• Gold Rush Daysfestival is held the third weekend in October. Thousands of people fill the town to celebrate the discovery of gold in Dahlonega. Voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. More info.

• Bear on the SquareBear on the Square is a country and folk music festival held each year in mid-April.

• Hemlock Festivalis a music festival held each year in early November. The festival is held to raise awareness and funds for defending the Hemlock's from attack by the woolly adelgid.

• The Mountain Flower Art FestivalThe Mountain Flower Art Festival is scheduled for the 3rd week in May on Saturday & Sunday, from 10AM - 5PM.

Budget

• Gustavo's Pizzeria

  address: 16 Public Square South
  Literally a hole in the wall this pizzeria has the best quality pizza for really cheap. A slice of the kitchen sink(ultimate) is only $3.50 and it's huge. The garlic rolls are also amazing.

Mid-range

Splurge

• The Smith House

  address: 84 South Chestatee Street
  A traditional shared table, with rich southern food. Excellent quality and a unique experience but comes with a higher price tag.

Dahlonega has several wineries.

• Frogtown Cellars

  address: 700 Ridge Point Dr
  Winery has hilltop views of surrounding vineyards and mountains.

• Three Sisters Vineyards

  address: 439 Vineyard Way
  Dahlonega's first family farm winery. Property is behind Frogtown Cellars.

• Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery

  address: 180 Wolf Mountain Trl
  Outstanding Sunday brunch.

For coffee, food, and live music, head over to The Crimson Moon, just off the square.

• Cedar House Inn and Yurts

  address: 6463 Hwy 19 North
  Eco friendly bed and breakfast in the North Georgia mountains and wine country. Adults only. Full vegetarian breakfast each morning, vegan with advance notice.

• Lily Creek Lodge

  phone: +1 706-864-6848
  address: 2608 Auraria Road