Just Down the Road: 4 Hidden Gems Near Dahlonega, GA

As the site of one of our country’s first major gold rushes, Dahlonega, GA, has no shortage of fun things to do. From hiking around Springer Mountain to learning about minerals, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a gold enthusiast or just looking for a good time, here are 4 incredible hidden gems for your itinerary.

1. Sunny Farms North

Head over to 1332 Long Branch Rd and saddle up for a beautiful, scenic horseback ride with the Gabriel family and their horses. The horses love traversing the mountains as much as they love making new friends, so every weekend the herd makes the trek as long as the weather permits. Give the farm a call before you head out, and get ready for a peaceful ride with an incredible view.

2. Canvas and Cork Wine Tasting & Art Gallery

Wine connoisseurs and art lovers converge at 90 N Meaders Street, where there’s plenty to do, see, and taste. Curate your perfect wine-tasting experience with their price-per-taste selection, where you can pick as many wines as you’d like and enjoy them with complimentary snacks on the covered porch overlooking Hancock Park. Alcohol is for adults of legal drinking age. Please remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive.

Plan your paint-and-sip private party with all materials supplied, or just drop in, pick a project, and go wild. Projects include pre-drawn canvases ready to paint on, cedar shingles, jewelry kits, and pre-drawn sketches on vintage sheet music. When you’re done, browse the art gallery for more inspiration.

3. Red Oak Lavender Farm & Shop

For a charmingly unique farm experience, hop in your 2023 Ford Explorer Limited and head to the enchanting lavender farm at 2882 Red Oak Flats Road. The sea of purple can be witnessed all summer long. Inside the shop, you will find lavender products like essential oil, bath and body works, and seeds for your garden.

 

4. Dahlonega Walking Tours

While the informative tours provided at 19 E Main St Unit F aren’t a secret, they are unique in that each of their available attractions is niche-specific. The audacious visitors will love the Ghost Tours, a 1.5-mile trek with about 15 spooky stops. The Boos and Brews Pub Crawl provides a relaxed look at some of the town’s haunted locations, hitting a few pubs on the way. On the Paranormal Investigation Tour, witness real ghost hunters in action.

If you’re more interested in history than hauntings, the Dahlonega History Tour is a daytime walking tour without ghosts and ghouls.

When you’ve rested up after a day of horseback riding or catching ghosts, stop by Chestatee Ford to see what’s new.

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