Santa Has Arrived in Dahlonega!
Santa will be social-distancing with us this year on the Visitors Center Plaza! Has your child been extra good this year? Be sure they bring their letter telling Santa all about it to the Visitors…
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The Kayak Guru Likes Big Boats... and He Cannot Lie!
Essential Kayaking Safety Tips Kayaking is loads of fun, but like all water-based activities, it’s not without dangers. Whether you’re paddling across a calm pool or navigating rapids, there are…
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7 Things to Remember When Picking a Venue
1. Location The most important aspect of your venue should be location! It's critical to find a spot that is convenient for all of your guests. The more central the location, the more likely your…
Learn MoreStay Local in the "South's Best Mountain Town of 2020"
Boutique Hotels in Dahlonega I first came to Dahlonega in 2017 when I began my college career at the University of North Georgia. I thought that Dahlonega was a beautiful town with plenty of history…
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Visit Dahlonega Virtually: Free Dahlonega Zoom Backgrounds
Keep scrolling to download each background. Instructions on how to use these backgrounds are at the bottom of this post. Share a screenshot of your call on social media! Tag us with @visitdahlonega…
Learn MoreDahlonega Delivers
Dahlonega delivers beautiful scenery, amazing vintners, outdoor adventure, all wrapped up with a charming historic downtown bow. Dahlonega delivers history, art, cultural integrity, all with a sense…
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The True Story of That "Bear on the Square."
In April of 1996, a black bear cub which had gotten separated from its mother had managed to find its way into downtown Dahlonega. Confused and afraid, the cub did what bears tend to do in situations…
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There’s Gold in That There Dahlonega Gold Museum
But as wonderful as the artifacts are, the hospitality of the historians and volunteers who work at the Gold Museum is what really shines. Each person is always willing to tell you a story or two…
Learn MoreHemlockFest: A Wonderful Whitmanesque Weekend
HemlockFest is one of those things that rejects easy categorization. It’s not just a festival, many of its frequent attendees consider it an experience – and rightly so. HemlockFest is packed with…
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Hunchback of Notre Dame @ The Holly
Q. -- Please give us the background of how the set design for this play came to be … A -- The idea is that we wanted to create an environmental piece. The staging is around the audience – we're not…
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