Located just 50 miles north of Atlanta, Dawsonville sits in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, edging Lake Lanier and accessing the Appalachian Trail at its trailhead at Springer Mountain – and is an ideal base for exploring the treasures of the North Georgia Mountains: Dahlonega, site of the first U.S. Gold Rush and a fun place to pan for gold; Alpine Helen Bavarian Village; Babyland General Hospital; and Brasstown Bald, the highest elevation in Georgia from whose peak four states may be seen.
Excellent location for Hub and Spoke Trip Extenders. Close to:
Numerous North Georgia wineries
www.georgiawine.com
Dahlonega, Site of the First U.S. Gold Rush
www.dahlonega.org
Alpine Helen Bavarian Village
www.helenga.org
Babyland General Hospital
www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Brasstown Bald (see 4 states) and more
www.exploregeorgia.org
Only 45 minutes north of Atlanta
