Dawson CVB

Find your mountain spirit where the mountains meet the lakes,where waterfalls are king and Mother Nature reigns supreme.Located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, just 50 minutes north of Atlanta, Dawsonville sits at the junction of Georgia 400 (the Hospitality Highway) and Highway 53, a community at the crossroads of small-town values and progressive sensibility. It is surrounded by the scenic splendor of Lake Lanier, Dawson Forest WMA and Amicalola Falls, as well as the Etowah and Amicalola Rivers, and handily situated at the trailhead of the Appalachian Trail .Hike, shop, fish, canoe and commune with nature where the mountains meet the lakes! . Call us at 706-265-6278 or stop by the Welcome Center, located on Georgia 400 just north of Highway 53.

Treat mom right with the Mother’s Day Buffet at The Maple Restaurant at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, www.GaStateParks.org/item/177413, 11:30 a.m.-3p.m., Sunday, May 13. It's Mom's Special Day so bring her and the family to the mountains for a special brunch, great food and a spectacular view.

School is out for the summer – so how will you celebrate? There’s plenty of family fun to be had right here in Dawsonville. Get the family ready for a canoe trip on the Upper and Lower Chestatee Rivers, Etowah River and Amicalola Creek, offered by Appalachian Outfitters. For more information call 706-864-7117. Tee off at Chestatee Golf, www.ChestateeGolf.net, an 18-hole course designed by Atlanta's favorite, Denis Griffiths. Set your sights on adventure with North Georgia Outfitters, www.NorthGeorgiaOutfitters.com, – the place to go if you are seeking outdoor adventure, horseback riding, river float trips, guided fishing and hunting trips.

An easy-to-moderate hike of five miles (2-4 hours) takes hikers past small streams and spectacular vistas in Amicalola Falls State Park and the Chattahoochee National Forest and straight to The Len Foote Hike Inn, www.Hike-Inn.com, where you will find a soft bed, hot showers and great food. Share your love of all winged creatures 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6 during programs on birds, bats, and butterflies at Amicalola Falls State Park, www.GaStateParks.org. Learn about their life histories and discover tips on how to attract these creatures to your own backyard. $5 parking. Whatever you do this month, be sure to stay smart with one of our amazing lodging specials. Get up to 30% off at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge when you stay the night after a A Sunset Evening with Kraig Kenning, www.GaStateParks.org/item/195915. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Lily Creek Lodge Bed and Breakfast with a special Mother’s Day Celebration, www.LilyCreekLodge.com room rate. And, book the Forrest Hills Mountain Resort Family Fun Package, ForrestHillsResort.com/index.php/GA-Vacation/Family-Fun-Package.html,  for fun all month long!