Guidebook for Dahlonega
Food Scene
Dahlonega has a small but robust food scene. Ann and I prefer dining in the area around the Public Square because we like being able to take a stroll after a meal.
Picnic Cafe and Dessertery
30 Public SquareIt has the best biscuits in town.
Bourbon Street is located on the Public Square. Apart from the very good food it also offers balcony dining overlooking the square. Public Square is scenic and often hosts festivals and live music.
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Naturally Georgia
90 Public Square NBourbon Street is located on the Public Square. Apart from the very good food it also offers balcony dining overlooking the square. Public Square is scenic and often hosts festivals and live music.
Old fashioned describes this place. And delicious. It offers family style meals, a lot of atmosphere and nobody leaves hungry. It is also in a central location just off the square.
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The Smith House
84 S Chestatee StOld fashioned describes this place. And delicious. It offers family style meals, a lot of atmosphere and nobody leaves hungry. It is also in a central location just off the square.
We almost always sit at the bar, order a slice and a beer or a glass of wine and just chill. The pizza is excellent and there is a good "by the slice" selection. Great selection of beer, too, or so I've been told by folks with better palates than I possess.
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Gustavo's
16 Public SquareWe almost always sit at the bar, order a slice and a beer or a glass of wine and just chill. The pizza is excellent and there is a good "by the slice" selection. Great selection of beer, too, or so I've been told by folks with better palates than I possess.
Great griil. It's too far to walk from the Public Square but an easy drive. We always enjoy it. It's simply basic American fare, well done.
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Yahoola Creek Grill
1810 South ChestateeGreat griil. It's too far to walk from the Public Square but an easy drive. We always enjoy it. It's simply basic American fare, well done.
We haven't tried this place yet but we will. It is closed evenings but it's breakfast gets raves.
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Foothill Grill
995 Morrison Moore Pkwy WWe haven't tried this place yet but we will. It is closed evenings but it's breakfast gets raves.
Cleveland Soda Fountain Cafe is located in a drugstore right on the Public Square in Cleveland, GA. If you are a fan of burgers, fries and a soda, it's worth the trip.
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The Soda Fountain Cafe
184 W Kytle StCleveland Soda Fountain Cafe is located in a drugstore right on the Public Square in Cleveland, GA. If you are a fan of burgers, fries and a soda, it's worth the trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shenanigan's is a bar with live music. There's a full restaurant menu as well. We love the dirty south martinis (don't knock em until you've tried 'em.)
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Shenanigans
87 N Chestatee StShenanigan's is a bar with live music. There's a full restaurant menu as well. We love the dirty south martinis (don't knock em until you've tried 'em.)
Crimson Moon is best known for its music but also offers a small menu - great food.
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The Branding Iron
70 Public Square NCrimson Moon is best known for its music but also offers a small menu - great food.
Sightseeing
Consolidated is an old fashioned gold mine. Kids and adults alike can pan for gold and keep what they find. Admission includes an underground tour of the mine. Not for the claustrophobic or for those who find steps a challenge.
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Ikhonkco leGold leKonsolidated
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdConsolidated is an old fashioned gold mine. Kids and adults alike can pan for gold and keep what they find. Admission includes an underground tour of the mine. Not for the claustrophobic or for those who find steps a challenge.
Parks & Nature
Google hiking in north Georgia and chances are that you will be directed to this national forest. There are trails ranging from beginner to challenging, waterfalls and beautiful views.
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IChattahoochee National Forest
Google hiking in north Georgia and chances are that you will be directed to this national forest. There are trails ranging from beginner to challenging, waterfalls and beautiful views.
Arts & Culture
Small but fascinating. A must see and perfect for a rainy day. Be sure to ask if the old jail is open. Another fascinating spot but not open to visitors most of the time.
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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NSmall but fascinating. A must see and perfect for a rainy day. Be sure to ask if the old jail is open. Another fascinating spot but not open to visitors most of the time.
Essentials
Dahlonega is a small town and there aren't a lot of stores. Fortunately the local Walmart has just about anything that one might need during a short or extended stay in Dahlonega.
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Walmart Way
Walmart WayDahlonega is a small town and there aren't a lot of stores. Fortunately the local Walmart has just about anything that one might need during a short or extended stay in Dahlonega.
Everything Else
Cavender Creek is a self described wine farm. It is fun, funky and small. It's the closest winery to River Nest and the most down home. Live music most weekends. We always enjoy it.
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Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdCavender Creek is a self described wine farm. It is fun, funky and small. It's the closest winery to River Nest and the most down home. Live music most weekends. We always enjoy it.
Kaya is the reincarnation of Blackstock Vineyards. We've only been there once. They offer tastings of their own wines and a small food selection.
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Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdKaya is the reincarnation of Blackstock Vineyards. We've only been there once. They offer tastings of their own wines and a small food selection.
This is a fun, small winery in a lovely location. It offers tastings and a small menu. A nice gift shop as well.
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Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery
439 Vineyard WayThis is a fun, small winery in a lovely location. It offers tastings and a small menu. A nice gift shop as well.
We love Wolf Mountain. Like all of the local wineries, they offer tastings. Call to see what days they are open but they also serve a fantastic brunch.
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Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailWe love Wolf Mountain. Like all of the local wineries, they offer tastings. Call to see what days they are open but they also serve a fantastic brunch.
We joined the wine club at Frogtown. Our favorite, obviously. The tastings are great. In addition they host special event meals. Call or check the website. Their food is always locally sourced and somewhat surprising.
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Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point DrWe joined the wine club at Frogtown. Our favorite, obviously. The tastings are great. In addition they host special event meals. Call or check the website. Their food is always locally sourced and somewhat surprising.