6 Tips For Watching the July 4 Fireworks
1. arrive early Want to have an awesome spot to watch from with no stress? Then arrive around 7PM, stake out your A+ spot, and settle in for a fun night! The fireworks will begin at dusk, so sit…
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Upping the Ante: Dahlonega July 4 Fireworks
As a result of the new University of North Georgia Convocation Center, the fireworks can no longer be fired from the launch site that has been used previous years. This year they'll be fired off from…
Learn More5 Things You Didn't Know About the July 4 Dahlonega Firecracker 5K
1. There Will Be Fruit at the Finish Line You read that right! There will be bananas and oranges galore at the end of the race. If that doesn't make you excited to put on your running shoes and go for…
Learn MoreCome Out to Appalachian Jam June 30
Whether you play an instrument or just like to listen, come out from 2-5PM! Hosted on the lawn of the newly renovated Gold Museum in our downton public square, the event is centrally located so you…
Learn MoreLong Mountain Lodge -- a Little Piece of Heaven in the Mountains
So, you’re planning a weekend at Long Mountain Lodge, eh? You’ll be leaving on Sunday, so you’ve gotta make your stay count. We’ve got a few recommendations to make your stay in Dahlonega perfect…
Learn MoreLavender Festival Coming Up Fast!
This will be the fourth year for the Red Oak Lavender Farm's festival -- which takes place on Saturday, June 9 -- and after last year's surprisingly robust crowds, owner Tina Misko and her husband…
Learn MoreOpening Soon -- The Totally Renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum!
The amazing new ‘must see’ visitor attraction will feature all new enticing displays of Dahlonega’s gold-related history and heritage, with state-of-the-art transformations of the historic attraction…
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Dahlonega is Your Winter Outdoors Destination
Escape into the mountains this winter in Dahlonega…
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Get Out and Relax, Take a Trip on One of Lumpkin County’s Rivers
The Chestatee River runs through the city limits along the Achasta golf course. The section from the Highway 52 bridge at the old Oar House is a fun, mostly flat, run with the occasional shoals to add…
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Hiking in Nature’s Spring Extravaganza…And It’s Free!
A hike this time of year to one of the many trails in the Dahlonega area will reward one with many opportunities to see nature in bloom. Whether along a ridge of the crest-hugging Appalachian Trail or…
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