Quaint shops around the Square are filled with regional art, antiques, unique jewelry and collectibles. The area's newest gold rush is in the performing and visual arts! Enjoy wonderful exhibitions and concerts at the Buisson Arts Center or be swept away by Georgia's premier community theatre company at the historic Holly Theater. Local potters, painters and photographers display their craft in galleries and shops through out the historic community.

Lumpkin County is the Heart of Georgia's wine country. Tour all the local wineries or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity to relax and recharge at a local day spa,resort, or retreat center. Spend the week or a night in the community with lodging to suit every taste and budget--from delightful bed and breakfasts to country inns and mountain cabins. Take the opportunity to enjoy casual fine dining in many famous restaurants. The culinary delights range from gourmet to good old southern homestyle.

Hot Spots around Dahlonega

BlackStock Vineyards and Winery
BlackStock Vineyards and Winery, producing Georgia wine in the beautiful Dahlonega Mountains of North Georgia provides an atmosphere that is warm, relaxing, and friendly. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the panorama of lush vine- yards, while experiencing some of the best wines in the Southeast.

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
It's easy to see why this is one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters," is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with guests who prefer hotel-type comforts, while a 5-mile hike leads to more remote accommodations at the Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to see nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop.

Crimson Moon Cafe
The Crimson Moon Cafe is located one hour north of Atlanta on the historic Public Square of Dahlonega, Georgia, site of the nation's first gold rush. It is housed in the circa 1858 Parker-Nix Storehouse, a 'general store' for nearly fifty years, the building is now owned by the proprietor, Dana Marie LaChance, and is registered with the National Register of Historic Places. The Parker-Nix Storehouse is the second oldest building on 'the square' and is now the host of a Mountain Music String Pull every Sunday that revives a mountain music pickin' and grinnin' held at the old 'storehouse' on Thursday evenings for over ninety years.