ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Crisson Gold Mine
  2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-864-6363
  Pan for gold year round and maybe spot a few grains gleaming amid the mud in your pan. They specialize in gold and gem panning, plus offers indoor panning during the winter. Demonstration of working stamp mill more than 100 years old is also available and a wonderful gift shop is on site. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum
  1 Public Square • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-864-2257
  Housed in a courthouse, which is one of the oldest still remaining in the United States, this museum offers visitors a look at the mining history of Georgia. It chronicles the gold rush and the numerous mines that flourished in these parts. Watch a 23 minute film which describes the mining techniques and lifestyles of the prospectors through interviews with members of long time mining families of the area.   map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Chestatee Wildlife Preserve
  469 Old Dahlonega Highway • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-864-9411
  A magical exotic animal and wildlife preserve that features over 100 animals of many different species and allows visitors to enjoy walking around and even feeding some of the animals. Picnic tables and a children's playground are also on site. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Dahlonega Tour Company
  275 Forest Run • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-429-6083
  Let Dahlonega Tour Company guide you on walking tours through the history of Dahlonega. Follow along with one of their costumed guides and learn about the city. They also offer a ghost tour. more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• BlackStock Vineyards and Winery
  5400 Town Creek Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-219-2789
  BlackStock Vineyards and Winery is producing Georgia wine in the beautiful Dahlonega Mountains. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on their covered deck or in the Appalachian-style lodge. The tasting room hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. more...  map

• Frogtown Cellars
  700 Ridge Point Drive • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-865-0687
  Located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, this 50 acre wine estate is a tri-level, gravity flow winery designed to produce unique, handcrafted wines. The estate features 27 acres of vineyards planted with 15 different wine grapes varieties, both red and white. The winery is open for tastings every weekend along with bistro-style dining.  more...  map

• Montaluce Winery and Estates
  501 Hightower Church Road • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-482-0118
  Sitting atop one of Montaluce's highest hills is this state of the art winery. In addition to the winery, Montaluce includes a gourmet gift shop, tasting room, restaurant and event facility, and roof top Owner's Club. It is open for tours and tastings Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Stay in their beautiful, three bedroom cottage nestled on a hill overlooking the east vineyard.  more...  map

• Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery
  439 Vineyard Way • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  Located in the Frogtown District
  706-865-9463
  "Dahlonega's First Family Vineyard & Winery," this small family farm is situated on 180 acres and has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine as having some of Georgia's finest wines. The vineyard features wines such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Touriga, and three distinctive clones of Chardonnay and a tasting room is on site. Special events are held here throughout the year. more...  map

• Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery
  180 Wolf Mountain Trail • Dahlonega, GA 30533
  706-867-9862
  Overlooking the pastoral hillside vineyards of Wolf Mountain, this 25 acre family owned vineyard and winery offers elegant, handcrafted wines. The vineyard's house plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Touriga. A wine tasting room and a lodge that offers a unique setting for special events are also available.  more...  map