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What to Do

Dahlonega is rich in the culture and charm of Appalachia within its beautifully preserved downtown historic district.

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Arts & Entertainment

The creative spirit soars, Dahlonega has evolved into a center for the performing and visual arts in the North Georgia mountains.

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Gold & Attractions

The Georgia gateway to the Appalachians is the site of the first U. S. gold rush. Dahlonega is home to The Gold Museum, gold mines and gold panning facilities.

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Wineries & Vineyards

Dahlonega is the Heart of Georgia's wine country. Tour all the local wineries and downtown tasting rooms, or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings.

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Where to Shop

Quaint shops around the Square are filled with regional art, antiques, unique jewelry and collectibles.

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Where to Stay

Spend the week or a night in town with lodging to suit every taste and budget - from delightful bed and breakfasts to country inns and mountain cabins.

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Where to Dine

Take the opportunity to enjoy casual fine dining in any of Dahlonega's many famous restaurants. The culinary delights range from gourmet to good old southern homestyle.

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Plan Your Wedding

In Dahlonega a bride and groom can arrange their dream ceremony surrounded by an enchanted castle, scenic mountain peaks, quaint country chapels or magnificent vineyards.

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Art Galleries

Hummingbird Lane Art Gallery

Hummingbird LaneHummingbird Lane Art Gallery is on the Historic Square of Downtown Dahlonega, Georgia. The shop is located on the top floor of Hall's Block, a building built in the 1800's.

The creaky steps lead you up to a bright and refreshing 4,000 square foot space full of history, art, and books with tall windows providing natural light and often lots of music.

Hummingbird Lane Art Gallery is located on the north side of the Dahlonega Square at 100 North Public Square. Contact Hummingbird Lane at (706) 864-5991 or visit them at hummingbirdlaneartgallery.com.

 

The Frog Hollow Company

The Frog Hollow Company The Frog Hollow Company is owned and operated by Cindy and Kenny Simmons, both professional photographers and lifelong artists. The Frog Hollow siignature style is a combination of Art, editorial and fashion photography.

Weekends are special days for Frog Hollow and the people that visit the photography gallery off the Historic Dahlonega Square in North Georgia. Kenny and Cindy have combined their strong passion for people and portrait photography by creating The Sunday Model Project, a concept that invites visitors to Frog Hollow to participate in an ongoing series of spontaneous photographic portraits themes that change every week. Everyone is welcome to participate in the project, which has proven hugely popular with visitors and local residents.  The images from each shoot are posted at www.froghollow.smugmug.com website a few days later where they are available to download images and purchase as prints. The best images will be selected for exhibition.

The Frog Hollow Company is located on the north side of the Dahlonega Square at 100 North Public Square, inside Hummingbird Lane Art Gallery. Contact Frog Hollow at (706) 867-9576 or visit them at thefroghollowcompany.com.

 

Olde Cannery Arts Center

Olde Cannery Arts Center The Olde Cannery Arts Center is operated by the Dahlonega Arts Council. The Cannery was originally constructed in the 1940's and the building was first used as a community cannery, then as a Thrift Store. When the Thrift Store moved out, this historic building was about to be used for storage, then in 2003 the Dahlonega Arts Council took responsibility for the structure.

Special art exhibits are presented throughout the year at the Center, which is open to the public 11 am to 5 pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Art exhibits feature the work in all media of artists from the area. These shows are not juried, and are open to both professional and beginning artists as a place to exhibit their work. The Art Center is also available for private rental for your special occation.

The Olde Cannery Arts Center is located 2 blocks east of the Dahlonega Square at 61 Enotah Street, next to the Old Jail. Contact the Old Cannery at (706) 864-8785 or visit them at dahlonegaarts.org.

 

The Funky Chicken Art Project

The Funky Chicken Art Project The Funky Chicken Art Project started off being a dilapidated chicken house out in the middle of nowhere. In January, 1995, transformation began to turn it into an art gallery and an outdoor sculpture garden for whimsical, contemporary, and quality works of art.

The Funky Chicken represents many different artists from the Southeast, and brings in work from other areas as well. You will find a wide selection of mediums including jewelry, oil and acrylic paintings, fiber art, sculptures in metal, stone, or cement and mosaic.

The Funky Chicken Art Project is located 14 miles from the Dahlonega Square at 1538 Wesley Chapel Road. Contact the Funky Chicken at (706) 864-3938 or visit them at funkychickenartproject.com.