Located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, Dawson County is where the mountains meet the lakes, a serene backdrop with tumbling waterfalls and a peaceful ambiance that has long been a meeting place and activity center for groups as far back as the Cherokee Indians. Dawson County’s unique attractions and lodging landscape take full advantage of its beautiful mountain setting with restorative, retreat-like accommodations equipped for executive retreats, women’s ministry conferences and youth groups and is ideally located for hub and spoke tours of North Georgia.
Shop the North Georgia Premium Outlets: Groups get special treatment and discount coupon books with advance notice.
Group Contacts: Kimberly Vigne; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Elaine Stephens; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PH: 706-216-3609; (706) 216-3609
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=16
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame : Moonshining and racing history of North Georgia.
Gordon Pirkle is the CEO
Phone: 706-216-7223 (RACE)
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Website: http://www.georgiaracinghof.com/
Substantial Lion Glass Studio
Glass artists Doug Mayer (leaded and kilnworked glass) and Pamela West Mayer (etched and carved glass) have been creating quality architectural glass art since 1975 in commercial, residential and liturgical glass applications. Their stained glass work, studies in ever-evolving art glass technique and visual expression, may be seen around the world.
Around Back at Rocky's
Explore the folk art of artists from the North Georgia region as well as those from the Southeast. Rocky’s showcases 200-plus artists working in a variety of media, including paintings by some of the South's best folk artists and pottery—from face jugs, churns and pitchers to whimsical pieces. Rocky’s also carries canes, birdhouses, pillows, whirligigs, jewelry and more.
Call ahead to schedule; open to groups by appointment; open to the general public on weekends, only
Group Contact: Tracy Burnette
(706) 579-1072; email; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Amicalola State Park and Lodge: Highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi; spectacular views from the lodge; can host up to 200; on-site restaurant and reception/meeting rooms; special programs for groups.
Group contact: Ronna Horn; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
706-344-1541; 706-265-8888 ext. 541
www.gastateparks.org/info/amicalola or www.gastateparks.org
The Len Foote Hike Inn: An eco-friendly lodge combining wilderness hiking with hotel comforts (warm beds, hot showers); dining room; educational and entertaining programs.
Phone; 800-581-8032
Email; http://hike-inn.com/default.asp or www.gastateparks.org
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort: Full-service resort, spa and wellness center; groups are their specialty; accommodates up to 200; on-site restaurant, meeting/reception space; special programs and activities for groups; horseback riding and wagon rides.
Group Contacts: 706-864-6456; 770-534-3244; 800-654-6313
Terri Votava
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Mary Darflinger
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Numerous limited-service brand name chain hotels ideally suited to smaller groups and reunions – most located on Georgia Hwy. 400 and offer special packages for groups.
Hub and Spoke Options: Dahlonega – site of the first U.S. Gold Rush; Bavarian-spiced Alpine Helen; Brasstown Bald—highest elevation in Georgia; less than an hour to many Atlanta-area attractions
Dawsonville Group Contact:
Marty Williams, VP Tourism
Dawson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 877-302-9271; www.dawsoncounty.org
