Dahlonega Outdoor Sports Guide: Who and Where
Lake Life
Lake Sidney Lanier is a 38,000 acre lake located 20 miles south of Dahlonega with an abundance of Lake Lanier marinas which include Port Royale Marina, Aqualand Marina and Holiday Marina. Emerald green Lake Sidney Lanier is Georgia’s most visited boating lake.
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Lake Lanier
Lake Sidney Lanier is a 38,000 acre lake located 20 miles south of Dahlonega with an abundance of Lake Lanier marinas which include Port Royale Marina, Aqualand Marina and Holiday Marina. Emerald green Lake Sidney Lanier is Georgia’s most visited boating lake.
Shopping & Dining
Downtown is where you’ll find more than 50 unique boutiques, antique stores and art galleries. According to Yelp, there are 60 restaurants in Dahlonega and more than half of them are rated 4 stars or higher. Local wineries such as BlackStock Vineyard, Wolf Mountain Vineyard and Montaluce are also delicious dining venues and at times, host music festivals in GA. The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event on Main Street from May to October. Here you’ll find the finest quality vegetables, fruits, honeys, culinary herbs (as well as decorative flowers and plants) jams, jellies, honey, dried flowers, and garden seeds.
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Dahlonega Visitors Center
13 S Park StDowntown is where you’ll find more than 50 unique boutiques, antique stores and art galleries. According to Yelp, there are 60 restaurants in Dahlonega and more than half of them are rated 4 stars or higher. Local wineries such as BlackStock Vineyard, Wolf Mountain Vineyard and Montaluce are also delicious dining venues and at times, host music festivals in GA. The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event on Main Street from May to October. Here you’ll find the finest quality vegetables, fruits, honeys, culinary herbs (as well as decorative flowers and plants) jams, jellies, honey, dried flowers, and garden seeds.
Premium Outlets in GA is located 15 miles to the south and is home to 140 brand name stores offering the latest in fashion and home decor.
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North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400Premium Outlets in GA is located 15 miles to the south and is home to 140 brand name stores offering the latest in fashion and home decor.
Hiking
Northwest of Dahlonega, Amicalola Falls State Park is home the Southeast’s tallest cascading waterfall.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadNorthwest of Dahlonega, Amicalola Falls State Park is home the Southeast’s tallest cascading waterfall.
Hiking in Georgia by foot for 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine beginning near Dahlonega.
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Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
Appalachian Approach TrailHiking in Georgia by foot for 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine beginning near Dahlonega.
Off Road & ATV
Set inside the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the Whissenhunt OHV trails offer riders a grade 5 terrain of trails. The Whissenhunt OHV Trail is 11.2 miles in length with all two-way traffic trails, except for two motorcycle trails. The trails are suitable for motorcycles and ATVs. Whissenhunt hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. A fee is required to ride on this trail system.
Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10540
Whissenhunt OHV trail
3476 Camp Wahsega RoadSet inside the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the Whissenhunt OHV trails offer riders a grade 5 terrain of trails. The Whissenhunt OHV Trail is 11.2 miles in length with all two-way traffic trails, except for two motorcycle trails. The trails are suitable for motorcycles and ATVs. Whissenhunt hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. A fee is required to ride on this trail system.
Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10540
Visit Georgia's premier family off road destination, just north of Atlanta in Dahlonega, Georgia! Rent bikes and ATVs then enjoy the trails. They have 4,300 privately owned acres of off road trails for all machines and enthusiasts to enjoy. Trails range from mild to wild to suit all rider experience levels and preferences!
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Iron Mountain Park
116 Iron Mountain ParkwayVisit Georgia's premier family off road destination, just north of Atlanta in Dahlonega, Georgia! Rent bikes and ATVs then enjoy the trails. They have 4,300 privately owned acres of off road trails for all machines and enthusiasts to enjoy. Trails range from mild to wild to suit all rider experience levels and preferences!
Horses, ziplines, ATVs and water adventures - all in one!
Exciting outdoor thrills for the whole family located in the Blue Ridge mountain range in Batesville, GA. There are thousands of acres available for horseback riding and all kinds of outdoor activities such as ziplining, ATV trail rides, and much more. Families, adults, singles, and groups looking for a getaway are surprised to find us tucked away but also so close to shopping, dining, whitewater rafting, and just about any outdoor sport you could want.
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Sunburst Stables
Exciting outdoor thrills for the whole family located in the Blue Ridge mountain range in Batesville, GA. There are thousands of acres available for horseback riding and all kinds of outdoor activities such as ziplining, ATV trail rides, and much more. Families, adults, singles, and groups looking for a getaway are surprised to find us tucked away but also so close to shopping, dining, whitewater rafting, and just about any outdoor sport you could want.
Water Sports
Explore the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains by way of its spectacular rivers! Whether it’s a scenic float or a ride through the rapids, a river adventure is a wonderful way to spend the weekend.
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Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeExplore the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains by way of its spectacular rivers! Whether it’s a scenic float or a ride through the rapids, a river adventure is a wonderful way to spend the weekend.
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Cycling Events: Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty
Every June and September, don't miss the cycle races in the North Georgia mountains that run through Dahlonega. A perfect setting for race enthusiasts as they see the action unfold or be part of it!
Website for more information: https://events.hakuapp.com/six-gap