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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plein Air Art Show and Sale at the Olde Cannery Art center featuring works from local area artists and plein air artists. Sales benefit the Dahlonega Arts Council, a 501C3 arts organization promoting art and arts education in Lumpkin County and is a 100% based volunteer organization. The Art Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 11-5pm and runs form May 23 through July 12. Opening Reception is Friday, May 22 at 6pm-8pm. Olde Cannery Art Center is located two blocks off the square next to the Historic Jail House, 61 Enota St., Dahlonega.
