Location: Dahlonega
Top Things to do in Dahlonega
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Dahlonega, Georgia (GA)
Dahlonega sits at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail on Springer Mountain. It was the site of the first major U.S. gold rush—in 1828, 20 years before the California gold rush. Dahlonega's commercial district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s home to wineries,a thriving performing and visual arts scene and plenty of outdoor activities all year round.
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1. Mount Hope Cemetery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Consolidated Gold Mine
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4.5 based on 1,120 reviews
You and your family will enjoy a 40 minute Underground Adventure of the mine with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Miners .As you descend the stairs, you will hear tales of miner’s struggles to uncover gold deep within large Quartz veins. Your tour guide welcomes interaction from the group as you experience life as a miner at the turn of the century.After your tour, you will receive gold panning instructions from some of the best panners in the world, having won numerous awards in the field. Then you will get a chance to try if for yourself and hopefully you’ll strike it rich!While you are at the mine, don’t forget to try our “Gemstone Grubbin’” for a great family experience. Everyone will love our water powered flume boxes that quickly wash away material revealing beautiful gemstones!The Mines remain at a comfortable 60 degrees year round. As a reminder, this is a walking tour. Guests enter the mine via three flights of stairs and two ramps.
Reviewed By Leticiagodwin
Our tour guide Jason was fantastic - passionate about gold mining, energetic and knowledgeable. It was so cool to go inside the mountain and envision what it must have been like to be a miner without electricity. We even found a frog in the mine and 6 gold flakes when panning for gold. One of the better excursions we’ve done. Our son is 12 and we all really enjoyed it!
3. Crisson Gold Mine
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4.5 based on 408 reviews
Here at Crisson Gold Mine you can Pan for Real Dahlonega Gold, and look for Gemstones. We have instructors that are willing to help you and your family have a fun adventure. We also offer the use of Trommels, Highbankers, Gold cubes to the person that wants to do more than just pan. Please call us to find out more information. The Crisson Gold Mine has a lot of history. It is an actual open pit gold mine that was established in 1847 and was worked commercially until the early 1980s. We've been open to the public since 1969 and we are the oldest gold mining establishment in North Georgia. At Crisson Gold Mine, there is a 130-year-old stamp mill that is still used to crush quartz rock which contains gold. This crushed rock is called ore. In addition to the stamp mill, we have rod mills and jaw crushers that we occasionally use. All of these antique gold mining machines along with our open pit mine can be seen when you visit our gold mine.
Reviewed By Janattheriver
Informative shop with supplies and nice gift shop to culminate a fun panning for gold experience and nice open-air ride through nature to see interesting animals. Great for families with kids.
4. Chestatee River Diving Bell
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By brooksg845
Located within a short walk right off the main square. Worth checking out to learn a little about Dahlonega's gold mining history.
5. Red Oak Lavender Farm
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3.5 based on 49 reviews
We are the largest lavender farm open to the public in Georgia and grow about 3,000 lavender plants of 15 different varieties, flower gardens, and a wonderful French themed Lavender Shop with everything Lavender. Growing lavender in Georgia is very difficult, due to Georgia's large amount of rainfall, acidic clay soil, and high humidity. Lavender is a Mediterranean plant and prefers drought conditions and not so long hot summers. Be aware all Lavender farms are at the farmer’s home to constantly check lavender plants. Online shop too.
Reviewed By AlabamaCountryGirl - Odenville, United States
This is a neat spot for those folks who enjoy natural lavender. While they had already harvested the lavender, it was drying in the store and smelled amazing. Just about any product you can imagine - even lavender chocolate!
6. Dahlonega Wine Trail
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Vickery House
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