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WATERFALLS IN NORTH GEORGIA

by gkitzmil

The area around Dahlonega has beautiful water falls. We visited four of them. In some cases you REALLY need to get off the beaten path -- but usually it is a short walk and not difficult hike. The Tourist office in Dahlonega has a great brochure and they also have a book of photos of fall so you can pick ones you want to visit.

Home of America's First Gold Rush

by TexasDave

A very picturesque small town in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. America's first Gold Rush took place here in the early 1800's. Gold is found even now and is recognized as some of the purest gold on the planet, sometimes as much as 98.7% pure right out of the earth.
Locally mined gold covers the spire of north Georgia College & State University, which can be seen from practically all over downtown. The dome of Georgia's State Capitol building in Atlanta cam from here as well.

Most of the tourist activity here centers around the Square with the old Courthouse (now the Gold Museum) in the center.

Nuggets

by amybrooke

"Gold Rush"

Dahlonega is a quaint little town about an hour north of Atlanta. Worth the trip up Ga 400 to see. If your in for more than hiking, waterfalls, and clean air then you probably don't want to go. This is a place with only relaxing things to do without the hustle of the city.