The 20 Best Things to Do in Dahlonega GA & Lumpkin County
[Updated April 10, 2023] Back in 1828 (21 years before the famed California gold rush), thousands of prospectors descended upon the town of Dahlonega, Georgia
The 20 Best Cabin Rentals in Dahlonega GA
[Updated March 16, 2023] Originally best known as the site of the 1828 Georgia Gold Rush, Dahlonega has since become a major tourism hotspot in
10 Ways to Celebrate Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega GA
[Updated on November 20, 2023] Widely regarded as one of the best places in the North Georgia mountains to live, Dahlonega GA is one of
North Georgia Christmas Tree Farms Where You Can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
[Updated November 20, 2023] After the Fall Colors in North Georgia Mountains have faded, there’s nothing quite like rounding up the family and going
Visiting the Dahlonega Gold Museum in Dahlonega GA
Located in the mountain town of Dahlonega, the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site chronicles the discovery of gold in Georgia and the pivotal role
How Gold Mining in Georgia Led to Land Lotteries & the Trail of Tears
In the late 1820s, gold was discovered in North Georgia near the mountain towns of Dahlonega and Helen. This discovery– the first major gold rush in the US
15 Award-Winning North Georgia Wines Worth Tasting
All across the North Georgia mountains, you can find rolling hills, lush forest, and an outstanding assortment of eye-catching waterfalls. To some people’s surprise, you
8 Great Wineries in Dahlonega GA
One of the oldest Blue Ridge Mountain towns in Georgia, Dahlonega has grown into a major tourism hotspot in the North Georgia mountains. Originally best
Pet-Friendly Cabins at Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega GA
From the historic Smith House Inn and Old Storehouse Inn to Barefoot Hills and the Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa, there are lots of
The 7 Best Restaurants in Dahlonega GA for Foodies
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 25 miles southwest of Helen, Dahlonega is one of the oldest mountain towns in North
How to Get to Dukes Creek Falls Near Helen GA
[Updated September 21, 2021] Anytime someone in our Blue Ridge Mountains Facebook groups asks about the best easy to moderate hiking trails in North Georgia, we