- Our list of the best things to do in Dahlonega, Georgia, features the top 146 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dahlonega, GA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Dahlonega, GA , followed by 123 popular activities in nearby cities, including Helen, Gainesville, Dawsonville, Sautee Nacoochee, Cleveland, Cumming, Blairsville, Buford, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Clayton and Clarkesville
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Set on the shores of Lake Lanier, Gainesville Marina provides boats with boarding and direct access to the water. Visitors can rent pontoon boats from the marina to take out on the lake for half day to full day excursions.
16.1 Miles
Devoted to promoting the sports of kayaking and canoeing, the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club is a feeder program for US National boating teams. The club also offers lessons and summer camps.
16.3 Miles
There are plenty of springs, waterfalls, and trails uniting them in the 9,115 acres of the Raven Cliffs preserve. It is very popular among the wildlife watchers, with deer, black bears, and raccoons being the most spotted animals.
16.4 Miles
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5000 N. Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
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Georgia's newest state park, Don Carter State Park is also the first ever park situated on Lake Lanier. Guests love the clean and vast beach and swimming waters, as well as amenities such as bath houses and boating ramps.
16.4 Miles
A mostly wooded area, Roper Park features a baseball field, a lighted tennis court and open grass areas for playing. The park also includes a children's playground, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
16.7 Miles
A small neighborhood park covered by trees, Riverside Park features open grass areas for recreational activities. The park has children's play equipment, walking paths, a shelter with picnic tables and park benches.
16.9 Miles
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. This popularity is due to Dukes Creek which is one of the premier trout fishing spots in northern Georgia that allows for catch and releasing fishing.
17.0 Miles
A part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel State Park offers beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the autumn season. The park also includes multiple hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds and a lake which is open for boating.
17.0 Miles
Dukes Creek Falls Trail is a 1.9 round trip hiking trail that culminates in the visiting of a waterfall. The area has a recorded history back to the 16th century when Spanish explores visited it.
17.0 Miles
Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines is a historic location where visitors can partake in basic mining. Visitors also have the chance to purchase gems from the retail shop onsite.