Downtown Dahlonega — Local services in Dahlonega

Deciding to visit this charming small town after reading numerous rave reviews and hearing a lot of buzz about it being the best place in Georgia for a Christmas vacation, I was pleasantly surprised by the town’s overall ambiance. However, except for a few shops and a small park located behind the town square, the rest of the town seemed a bit underwhelming. The Christmas lights weren’t done properly. We wanted to try the horse-drawn carriage, but the young lady informed us that they only accept cash and don’t accept any online payment methods. To make matters worse, she directed me to the nearest ATM, which was unfortunately closed...

Quaint walk about town square. We visited twice in one week.

We ate at Bourbon Street seated outside on the 2nd story porch, our dishes were excellent.

Second meal was at Underground. Bar stools comfy, food excellent! Food had a gastro pub feel to me.

Highly recommend both eateries and the...

Quainter walkable little town, beautifully nested in the skirts of the Smokies, home of the UNG and famous for its Gold Rush. Plenty of restaurants, shops and activities to enjoy...