Such a fun spot for a tasting! With in an art gallery, I believe she said they had 25 different…read moreartist on display. Then the gifts they have our so cute, fun and playful. The strawberry mango wine you must try it was so good!

First off, I apologize for lack of photos. When we walked into this place, it was for the Wine…read moreTasting, so didn't even realize they had other things to purchase. It's not super easy to find! Dahlonega has lots of interesting twists and turns and back alley shops and some shops blended in so well with other places, that a random door opens up to more unique experiences. So, that's how we found this place. We were waiting to get our names in for Bourbon Street Grille, and this random door behind us boasted wine tasting. I thought it was just a one room deal behind us. When you see the door and the shop, you'll fully understand. If you like wine, this is worth it and a MUCH better deal than the Wine Festival (which is what we came for). It's not a big place and technically only has about 8 seats at the bar for tasting. Thankfully, it seemed all the festival goers didn't know about this place (bc it's totally a Harry Potter hidden type of deal) so we got 4 seats. The kids roamed around the shop while we tried wine. The flights are $12/$16 based off the wines you want. They have white, red, blended and rose. Oh, check in on Yelp and receive one free taste of any wine (I used mine)!!! I did the Rose, Merlot, Vidal Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and the Petit Manseng. Loved the Merlot (had a spicy after taste) the most! Then the Pinot Grigio. The Petit Manseng is their strongest wine but was my least favorite. However, I tasted the Trillium from someone else's in our group and LOVED IT. We ended up buying a bottle of Mtn Harvest Red plus the Apfelwein (the lady described it so well and made us want to get a bottle). I can honestly say I had such a buzz from the flight that I stopped drinking when we went to go eat. The wine was really good and certainly hit, so be careful! Totally worth checking this place out, if you can find it!!!

ART FOR ART'S SAKE!…read more This gallery is really a co-op for artists. It has five rooms and is currently hosting approximately sixteen artists. There works are varied and include paintings, jewelry, sculpture and other mediums. When I walked in, I was immediately drawn to a black and white portrait of a man in a cowboy hat. It was very interesting because the artist had captured the very character of his subject. As I am bent over, I hear a voice and when I look up I see the artist and the subject standing there. Crazy! I go back to the art because it just draws me in. As I am exploring the piece, I learn that the subject is an actor, voice over artist and a poet. He actually performs what he describes as "cowboy poetry" but says "you probably won't like it". Wow, what a salesman. Never assume! I wish that he had a sample of his poetry available because a CD of the poetry was paired with his portrait for sale. I just don't purchase material unless I am familiar with it and somehow feel a connection. I feel that this was a missed opportunity. However, I did take a business card to follow up on the cowboy poet and his specific type of poetry. It was nice to talk to some of the artists and to look at their work. This was a very unique space and I noticed that it also hosts wine tastings which for wine drinkers is a great way to enjoy art. Art and wine just pair together quite nicely. If you are interested in their special events, you can check their Facebook page. This was a nice gallery and a nice departure from the hustle and bustle of the Gold Rush activity. It would be a nice destination on your journey through Dahlonega.

This was an incredible experience. There are different options you can choose from (including…read morepainting your own wine glass) .While you're drinking wine. Very cute concept.

The owner offers up excellent wine choices in an accessible format. Art is not my thing, but it is…read morewell-decorated and those more inclined to do so will enjoy the offerings from local artists and the chance to create their own.

This art gallery showcases paintings, prints, ceramics, and jewelry from local or nearby artists…read more The art is displayed in several rooms and hallways. In addition, there are two wine bars inside. Checkout was slightly time consuming as each art is rung up separately. The staff, all artists, we interacted with were very friendly. One autographed their work. We heard about other things to do in the area. There was no pressure to buy.

From the owner: Bleu Gallery, an eclectic collection of art, jewelry, pottery, and more, has the most local art on…read morethe Dahlonega square. With two tasting rooms pouring Georgia wines...it's a special combination so you can sip, shop and mingle with the artists of Bleu.

I drove a pretty good ways to get to this festival, heard great things about it. I was very…read moreimpressed!! The town is a small little town with lots of antique shops that were opened along with all the vendors along the streets. They close the streets so people can walk. We seen a parade and there was a carnival set up for all ages to enjoy down a little ways from the vendors. Lots of vendors!! They had a live band playing on a stage. The funnel cakes were absolutely amazing!! Will definetly come back next year-

This is such a fun festival for the whole family. There are so many booths and fun attractions…read more Gold rush gets pretty busy, so be sure to get there early for a good spot. I've been every year since 2014 and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Enjoy some of the local food while stopping into the booths to find one of a kind trinkets or maybe some larger like a painting or custom knife. The selection and quality of things offered here is top notch.

For the price $9/adult, it was mostly worth a short stop on our trip. The small butterfly…read moregreenhouse had far fewer butterflies than I expected to see and just took a few minutes to circle. There's a pleasant nature walk and lovely unkempt gardens overflowing with native and tropical flowers for the local bees and butterflies. There are two bee hives on the property. The monarch butterflies we saw were outside in the garden, so don't skip the outside portion. They have a small plant sale with a lot of cuttings. If you need a place for a toddler to run around on a car trip, this would be a good place to stop.

Wonderful stop for anyone with young kids, or even some of us of an older age looking for a fun /…read morepeaceful change of pace. Kudos to the staff that have done a lot to expand this charming area. A special shout out to Natalia and Willett for their engaging nature and wealth of experience! Don't leave without a discussion with one of them. Cheers! RS

What a unique gem in the heart of downtown Dahlonega! Canopy is a coffee shop & yoga studio by day…read more& Roots is a live music venue in the basement by night. The decor is beautifully nature-inspired and the staff super friendly and knowledgeable. They have a cute little merch section and comfy seating throughout. I stuck around for the live music, the Threadbare Skivvies, and it was fantastic! The band was talented & there is ample seating. For $10, you can make a reservation for your own little table. Feel free to belly up to the bar and order a healthy drink. I ordered the Forest Tonic with ginger and fresh mint. It was delish!! It was also great to leave a lice music venue without a hangover, if you know what I mean. Lol I highly recommend Canopy & the Roots. It's obvious the owners have put in a whole lotta love curating this wonderful place.

Want a cool vibe and great coffee - THIS IS THE PLACE !!! Owner Holly is so welcoming and…read moreFANTASTIC!! The Roots part of the building is a cool vibe place to listen to real music !!! Enjoyed Hughes Talyor this evening - what a guitar and vocals !! Love them !!! Again - support the locals - this one is special !!!!

The Cumming Arts Center is gorgeous! They have new exhibits of mostly local artists every couple of…read moremonths, and they also have a wonderful gift shop where you can find uniquely artistic gifts. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: We are a non-profit Art Center. We offer several exhibits, events, and festivals throughout the…read moreyear. We always have art classes for all ages! We have a wonderful gift shop, curated with local artists' work! We are here to inspire, promote, and encourage all artistic abilities at all ages and levels ( beginners to advanced professionals).