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Top 9 Things to do Good for Kids 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.
Restaurants in Dahlonega
1. Chestatee River Adventures
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Come relax on the Chestatee River in Dahlonega with us!! We have kayaks and tubes! We have two person kayaks for $45 and single kayaks for $25 and tubing is $5 per person! We recommend reservations for kayaking! Hope to see you soon!!
2. The Dahlonega Fudge Factory
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By bethoc - Auburn, United States
DELICIOUS! I loved the chance to buy fresh-tasting fudge in MUCH smaller pieces than other confectionaries offer. Also we found a great deal on a small variety of different flavored fudge on sale for under $5! Its a really small place but don't let that deter you. The BIRTHDAY cake fudge is a experience NOT to be missed. Friendly staff and great prices so try it soon.
3. Georgia Mountain Falconry
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Our goal at Georgia Mountain Falconry is to provide a comprehensive group of services that will provide our clients with the solutions to their needs. If you are looking for a day in the mountains to get a front row seat watching the hunting prowess of a Red-tailed Hawk, we’ve got it for you. If you are dealing with feathered or furry pests, we’ve got your answer. If you want to educate others about some of God’s greatest creatures, we’ll bring them to you and give you an up close & personal look into the raptors of this “Sport of Kings.” And if you are already involved in falconry, we can provide you with a quality hunting partner along with the nutrition to keep her flying.
Reviewed By thorcandace - Roswell, United States
This was a birthday gift for my husband who is a bird lover. Buster and his colleagues brought quite a few birds for us to see - a small Screech Owl that was adorable and loved to have his head scratched, a larger Eagle Owl, several hawks and a Falcon. We were able to interact with several of the birds. One hawk (the Harris's Hawk) flew from the owner to land on your glove for a snack. The crew was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and spent quite a bit of time with us. We would highly recommend booking an experience with Buster!
4. Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
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4.5 based on 398 reviews
This site tells the story of the Gold Rush of 1828.
Reviewed By JanetH537 - Portage, United States
I visited the Dahlonega Gold Museum with my husband. This museum is housed by the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, which is one of the oldest courthouse buildings in Georgia and is on the town square in the center of Dahlonega. We saw the original judge's chamber and the room where juries would decide cases. There is also a gift shop. Both of us enjoyed the film about local history, the tour, and the exhibits about the area's gold rush in the 1820s and 1830s and the original gold coins produced from 1838 to 1861 by the now closed Dahlonega mint. Current American coins do not contain gold because the United States no longer uses the gold standard for money. We learned that when land values went up after the discovery of gold, the white settlers evicted the local Native Americans and sent them away to Oklahoma during the winter. Several thousand innocent Native Americans died on the Trail of Tears. We had never realized that the Southern gold rush and the mistreatment of the Native Americans were linked. I recommend that travellers visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum.
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. Dahlonega General Store
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By bettylouc12 - Dahlonega, United States
This a great place to shop for things from years past! Coffee is 5 cents a cup on the honor system. We had a great time browsing here.
8. Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
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4.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By fitnessinharmony - Cumming, United States
This isn't a big zoo. This is like a rescue with birds, monkeys, baboons, bears, donkeys, zebras, a zedonk, a bison, an ox-thing, emus, horses, tigers, maybe an alligator. You can get food to feed some of them, and the whole circuit is about 1/4 mile. I give it 5 stars because it is close and it is still a sweet little place. So, set your expectations for a good petting zoo, where the animals are well-behaved and clean.
9. Appalachian Outfitters
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
