Carl's Guidebook to Dahlonega, GA
Sightseeing
Dick's Creek Falls
Awesome falls nearby that you can swim, slide, and jump in.
A couple mile climb to the top but rewarding with great views. I took my 9 yr old son’s football team on a hike to the top, so you can do it too!
44 locals recommend
Mount Yonah Trailhead
Georgia 75A couple mile climb to the top but rewarding with great views. I took my 9 yr old son’s football team on a hike to the top, so you can do it too!
Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdNeat for all ages. A fascinating must see
Amicalola Falls
Worth the trip to see beautiful falls
I’ve had guests tell me this is a nice little hike with cool rapids.
16 locals recommend
Edge of the World Trail
7000 Hwy 53I’ve had guests tell me this is a nice little hike with cool rapids.
If you have time for a day trip, you need to see this place along with Duke’s Creek, hike Mount Yonah, and walk around Helen which has a lot of good restaurants.
165 locals recommend
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadIf you have time for a day trip, you need to see this place along with Duke’s Creek, hike Mount Yonah, and walk around Helen which has a lot of good restaurants.
Preacher's Rock
This is a good 2 mile round trip hike with great scenic views
Helton Creek Falls
Pretty waterfall with only a 5 minute walk from parking lot
Winery
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdOutdoor dining for dinner!
Beautiful place to visit and taste test. The Sunday brunch is wonderful but make sure you have a reservation.
139 locals recommend
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailBeautiful place to visit and taste test. The Sunday brunch is wonderful but make sure you have a reservation.
Food scene
GrapeVine's Casual Italian Dining
51 N Grove StBest Italian food around
Rooster's Cafe
89 Long Branch RdWe love this place for wings and burgers
Spirits Tavern
19 E Main StBest burger anywhere. Also must try the cheesy tots.
The Branding Iron
70 Public Square NGreat sandwiches. Live entertainment some nights
Best down home cooking. They bring it out “family style” and it’s all you can eat so come hungry. Also has a cool historic gold mine in the basement
25 locals recommend
The Smith House
84 S Chestatee StBest down home cooking. They bring it out “family style” and it’s all you can eat so come hungry. Also has a cool historic gold mine in the basement
Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StFish and chips are my sons’ favorites
Shrimp & sausage pasta is my favorite. Back porch dining is always perfect with heaters in winter.
25 locals recommend
Yahoola Creek Grill
1810 South ChestateeShrimp & sausage pasta is my favorite. Back porch dining is always perfect with heaters in winter.
Best restaurant around that’s worth the 30 minute drive from Dahlonega
57 locals recommend
Clyde's Tavern and Grill
5 E Jarrard StBest restaurant around that’s worth the 30 minute drive from Dahlonega