The BEST things to do in Dahlonega!
Restaurants
Here are our favorite restaurants:
Gustavo's
16 Public SquareBest pizza in town! Great bar.
Awesome food, outdoor dining area that's great and dog-friendly, many nights they have live music.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StAwesome food, outdoor dining area that's great and dog-friendly, many nights they have live music.
Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StBest cocktails in town! Amazing burgers.
Paul Thomas Chocolates
102 Public Square NDelicious chocolate treats!
Yahoola Creek Grill
1810 South ChestateeReally great dining experience, perfect for date night. NOT on the square, but worth the short drive. Located at Montaluce Winery.
Trattoria di Montaluce
Really great dining experience, perfect for date night. NOT on the square, but worth the short drive. Located at Montaluce Winery.
Wineries
Here are the best local wineries:
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdMountain views!
Lodge feel, amazing cozy interior, firepits outside, they even have a playground! Perfect for families.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdLodge feel, amazing cozy interior, firepits outside, they even have a playground! Perfect for families.
Upscale! If you're looking for fancy, this is your place.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Montaluce Winery no-Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdUpscale! If you're looking for fancy, this is your place.
Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrBeautiful views!
Accent Cellars
215 Auraria Rd
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailIf you are looking to try mead (honey wine) and some local beer this is your place!
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Etowah Meadery & The Dahlonega Brewery
3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy EIf you are looking to try mead (honey wine) and some local beer this is your place!
Our favorite local brewery about 20 minutes from the cottage in Cleveland GA.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Tantrum Brewing Company
1939 Helen HwyOur favorite local brewery about 20 minutes from the cottage in Cleveland GA.
Outdoor Activities
Here are the best outdoor activities in Dahlonega:
Bowman Fly Fishing
72 Alicia LnFly fishing guided trips and casting lessons
Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeYahoola Creek Park -Playground, Fields, and Trails
1166 Mechanicsville RdAppalachian Trail
Appalachian TrailCrisson Gold Mine
2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy EIkhonkco leGold leKonsolidated
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdAmicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdVogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdDeSoto Falls
Great hiking with short trails with big waterfalls!
A one mile hike up to a gorgeous lookout- worth the step trek to see for miles!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Woody Gap / Appalachian Trail
Georgia 60A one mile hike up to a gorgeous lookout- worth the step trek to see for miles!
Shops
Check out these shops on the square:
Cranberry Corners
44 N Park StJ.R. Crider's Clothing & Apparel
16 Public SquareDahlonega Mountain Sports
10 S Chestatee StDress Up Dahlonega
5 N Chestatee StGiggle Monkey Toys
104 Public Square NJolie Day Spa
10 S Chestatee St