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things to see & do  DAHLONEGA

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                                                                                                 mountain views. Enjoy casual fine     of lodging choices, from nationally
                                                                                                 dining in nationally recognized       recognized hotels and luxury
                                                                                                 restaurants to new bistros that have  resorts to romantic B&Bs, a hostel
                                                                                                 already earned their place among      for hikers and secluded mountain
                                                                                                 our culinary champions. Visit         cabins. Whether you spend a night
                                                                                                 www.dahlonega.org for a list of our   or a month, a stay here is sure to
                                                                                                 many eateries.                        leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
                                                                                                 	 When the sun goes down, find        Please see the Lodging Grid on page
                                                                                                 the perfect accommodations in         31 for a list of accommodations
                                                                                                 Dahlonega and Lumpkin County.         and their amenities.
                                                                                                 Our area offers guests a wide array

                                                          Gold Rush Days Festival

                    Georgia, Lumpkin County is widely     superb way to take in the outdoor
                    recognized as the “Heart of Georgia   beauty of the area. From the Bear
                    Wine Country” and Dahlonega           on the Square Mountain Festival in
                    is the “Wine Tasting Room             April to Gold Rush Days in October
                    Capital of Georgia.” Visitors to      to the Old Fashioned Christmas
                    Lumpkin County’s vineyards            celebration in December, more
                    can experience wine tastings,         than a dozen fun-filled festivals
                    vineyard tours, festivals and events  are held throughout the year. For a
                    at Cavender Creek Vineyards &         complete list of Dahlonega festivals,
                    Winery, Frogtown Cellars, the         visit www.dahlonega.org.
                    new Kaya Vineyards and Winery,
                    Montaluce Winery & Estates, Three              • DINING & LODGING •
                    Sisters Vineyards & Winery, and
                    Wolf Mountain Vineyards.              	 Come for the views and stay
                    	 Downtown shoppers can               for the food! Diners will find the
                    purchase a Wine Tasting Passport      culinary variety in Dahlonega
                    and sample wine tastings at           as wide as the city’s expansive
                    downtown tasting rooms, all
                    within walking distance of each
                    other. The Dahlonega Wine Walk
                    is a self-paced, self-guided walk.
                    Tasting rooms include Canvas &
                    Cork, Dahlonega Tasting Room
                    featuring Habersham Wines, and
                    Georgia Winery of Dahlonega
                    Tasting Room. Or drop in at Crane
                    Creek, Naturally Georgia, or Ole’
                    Mountain Collectors and

                    Wine Cellar.

11                                  • FESTIVALS •

                    	 Festivals are an integral part of
                    Dahlonega’s rich heritage and are a

                    Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber and Visitors Bureau • (800) 231-5543 • www.dahlonega.org
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