Historic charm, mountain views, vineyards, and a downtown that always seems to have something happening. Dahlonega has a way of making small-town living feel anything but small.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega is perhaps best known as the site of America’s first major gold rush, but today it’s equally loved for its thriving wine country, beautiful scenery and vibrant historic downtown.
The picturesque downtown square is filled with locally owned restaurants, boutiques, galleries and gathering places, while just outside town, rolling hills give way to vineyards, waterfalls, hiking trails and some of Northeast Georgia’s most beautiful countryside.
It’s that combination that makes living here so appealing. You can enjoy acreage and mountain views, spend an afternoon at a vineyard, hike to a waterfall and still head downtown for dinner, live music or one of Dahlonega’s many community events.
Homes throughout the area range from charming properties near downtown to private acreage, mountain homes, custom estates, new construction and land where you can create something entirely your own.
For those dreaming about leaving behind some of the traffic, noise and faster pace without giving up restaurants, entertainment and things to do, Dahlonega offers a beautiful middle ground.
It’s not just North Georgia living. It’s North Georgia living with a little extra charm.
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27,524 people live in Dahlonega, where the median age is 37.6 and the average individual income is $36,058. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dahlonega, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bettys Biscuits, Cibo Restaurant, and Tienda Lupita.
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| Dining | 0.45 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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| Dining | 0.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Dining | 1.29 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.61 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.68 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Active | 1.2 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Dahlonega has 9,651 households, with an average household size of 2.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dahlonega do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,524 people call Dahlonega home. The population density is 113 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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