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.

Go for a Solar System Stroll at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 15, 22, 29. Meet in the Visitor Center to make a true-scale model of the Solar System. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing; there will be quite a bit of walking. $5 parking. 706-265-1969<.span>

It’s all about a new year and a new start. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in Dawsonville throughout 2012. Keep your New Year’s resolution and kick off January with a hike at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge. Gather a group and tee off at Chestatee Golf Club. Chestatee’s unsurpassed views create the perfect setting for any golf outing, business meeting, event or wedding. Stop by Crimson and Scarlett’s Vineyard, for a local sip of something special. Or, bring the whole family and start your engine at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum. The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame (GRHOF) museum in Dawsonville recognizes prominent members of Georgia’s racing heritage.

Did you know? The" Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Voyagers" Travel Club has a trip planned to Spain. Mark your calendars for a free slide show presentation on February 21, 5:30pm at United Community Bank 400 to find out all the details of this November 2012 trip. Click for more details