Guidebook for Dahlonega
Entertainment & Activities
This is a family owned and operated farm that offers self-guided horseback rides for riders of all experiences.
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Sunny Farms North
1332 Long Branch RdThis is a family owned and operated farm that offers self-guided horseback rides for riders of all experiences.
Good family fun. Well organized family run horse farm.
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Sunny Farms North
1332 Long Branch RdGood family fun. Well organized family run horse farm.
Sightseeing
Easy to reach from Rushing River Retreat, there are two scenic waterfalls within walking distance of the Chestatee WMA parking area.
Chestatee Wildlife Management Area
Easy to reach from Rushing River Retreat, there are two scenic waterfalls within walking distance of the Chestatee WMA parking area.
Less than a 10 minute drive from Rushing River retreat you can be exploring the 40 minute underground tour of the once bustling gold mine located in the heart of historic Dahlonega.
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Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdLess than a 10 minute drive from Rushing River retreat you can be exploring the 40 minute underground tour of the once bustling gold mine located in the heart of historic Dahlonega.
You can tube, canoe, or kayak, from this spot back down the Chestatee River to Rushing River Retreat.
The trip will take approximately 2 1/2 hrs to complete in a tube with a paddle.
Copper Mines Road
Copper Mines RoadYou can tube, canoe, or kayak, from this spot back down the Chestatee River to Rushing River Retreat.
The trip will take approximately 2 1/2 hrs to complete in a tube with a paddle.
Both old and young alike find the gold mine that sits right underneath Walmart and the town square as a neat place to see. Locals dressed in period clothing take you down into the mine, where the temperature remains a constant 55 degrees year round. Afterwards you can pan for gold, (where everyone walks away with a few gold flakes as a souvenir.
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Consolidated Gold Mine Road
Consolidated Gold Mine RoadBoth old and young alike find the gold mine that sits right underneath Walmart and the town square as a neat place to see. Locals dressed in period clothing take you down into the mine, where the temperature remains a constant 55 degrees year round. Afterwards you can pan for gold, (where everyone walks away with a few gold flakes as a souvenir.
Shopping
Do you remember cabbage patch dolls? This is the brand new cabbage patch baby hospital where you can take children, wives, or girlfriends to witness the birth of cabbage patch dolls.
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BabyLand General Hospital
300 NOK DrDo you remember cabbage patch dolls? This is the brand new cabbage patch baby hospital where you can take children, wives, or girlfriends to witness the birth of cabbage patch dolls.
Old time general store is a great place to start your tour of the Dahlonega Square, where there are over 25 different shops ranging from the Fudge Factory to Outdoor apparel to Brad Walker's pottery shop, where Brad has been spinning clay for 40 years!
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Dahlonega Mountain Sports
10 S Chestatee StOld time general store is a great place to start your tour of the Dahlonega Square, where there are over 25 different shops ranging from the Fudge Factory to Outdoor apparel to Brad Walker's pottery shop, where Brad has been spinning clay for 40 years!
Everything Else
If you are looking for a laidback atmosphere for wine tasting then look no further than Cavender Creek vineyards. This is a Rushing River favorite!
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Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdIf you are looking for a laidback atmosphere for wine tasting then look no further than Cavender Creek vineyards. This is a Rushing River favorite!
Another fav winery here in the mountains of Georgia, Frogtown should always be on your wine tour itinerary. In addition to the large selection of wines, Frogtown offers great lunches on the weekends featuring artisan paninis.
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Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrAnother fav winery here in the mountains of Georgia, Frogtown should always be on your wine tour itinerary. In addition to the large selection of wines, Frogtown offers great lunches on the weekends featuring artisan paninis.
Food Scene
This small but lively winery with its' breathtaking views of mountain gaps also has a host of small-brewery beers. Almost always have live music.
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Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 US-129This small but lively winery with its' breathtaking views of mountain gaps also has a host of small-brewery beers. Almost always have live music.
Looking for a winery nestled among Italian villas here in the mountains of Georgia? Then look no further than Montaluce. In addition to a wide assortment of wines, Montaluce puts together very good lunches that pair well with their wine offerings.
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Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdLooking for a winery nestled among Italian villas here in the mountains of Georgia? Then look no further than Montaluce. In addition to a wide assortment of wines, Montaluce puts together very good lunches that pair well with their wine offerings.
So, you want a sandwich and maybe a scoop of ice cream from a Georgia creamery? Then you must make your way to Connie's, a popular spot for lunches for over two decades. Daily specials, served with smiles.
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Connie's Ice Cream Parlor
18 N Park StSo, you want a sandwich and maybe a scoop of ice cream from a Georgia creamery? Then you must make your way to Connie's, a popular spot for lunches for over two decades. Daily specials, served with smiles.
A Rushing River Retreat fav, over and over again. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, in an always bustling but well served venue. Outside patio permits furry friends too!
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Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StA Rushing River Retreat fav, over and over again. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, in an always bustling but well served venue. Outside patio permits furry friends too!
Don't let the dark tinted windows fool you, this place is full of life on the inside. Spirits specializes in gourmet hamburgers. Also, don't be taken back by the prices for their hamburgers, as these are gourmet burgers all the way. Good selection of beers to help quench anybody's thirst.
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Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StDon't let the dark tinted windows fool you, this place is full of life on the inside. Spirits specializes in gourmet hamburgers. Also, don't be taken back by the prices for their hamburgers, as these are gourmet burgers all the way. Good selection of beers to help quench anybody's thirst.
Really good pizza's and other italian fare. Good venue for larger groups.
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Gustavo's
16 Public SquareReally good pizza's and other italian fare. Good venue for larger groups.
Great breakfast menu. Always busy, so best to get there early (before 9:30 am).
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Foothill Grill
995 Morrison Moore Pkwy WGreat breakfast menu. Always busy, so best to get there early (before 9:30 am).
Arts & Culture
Want to learn about the first gold rush east of the Mississippi? The Dahlonega Gold Museum is your place to be educated on how and why gold was mined and why the famous words, "ther's gold in them there hills!", were spoken by the Dahlonega Mayor.
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Sitio Histórico del Museo del Oro de Dahlonega
1 Public Square NWant to learn about the first gold rush east of the Mississippi? The Dahlonega Gold Museum is your place to be educated on how and why gold was mined and why the famous words, "ther's gold in them there hills!", were spoken by the Dahlonega Mayor.
Yonah Mountain Trail
Incredible views of the Dahlonega Plateau! Steep drop-offs, and a moderately challenging but ultra-scenic climb to the mountain. Approximately a 4.4 mile round trip from top to bottom.
A well shaded 3 mile hike along streams to Raven Cliff, where, a waterfall awaits you for your lunchtime break, before hiking back to your car.
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Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyA well shaded 3 mile hike along streams to Raven Cliff, where, a waterfall awaits you for your lunchtime break, before hiking back to your car.
Fantastic views await for those willing to make the 45 minute to an hour plus hike up Blood Mountain. Take your time and enjoy this hiking adventure.
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Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailFantastic views await for those willing to make the 45 minute to an hour plus hike up Blood Mountain. Take your time and enjoy this hiking adventure.