Things To Do
Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Gardens, less than an hour from Atlanta, is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. This 300-acre estate, now open to the public, has a 25-year-old manor house that overlooks the mountains and gardens. Enjoy the serenity of nature and stroll along the streams with many waterfalls or around the water gardens with 22 reflecting ponds.
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is home to over 100 exotic and native animals. These animals are rescued due to being orphaned, abused, illegally purchased or just in need of a forever home. Admission: Age 12 and older $15 Age 11 and younger $10 (under 12 months free) Feed Bags $5 each
B.J. Reece Orchards
B.J. Reece Orchards is a family owned and operated orchard in Ellijay, Georgia. Tucked in the North Georgia Mountains, we are the home to U-pick orchards, a country bakery, petting farm, pony rides and much more. We have been rated one of Georgia’s top “fun get-a-way” destinations. At Reece Orchards, we want you to come play and enjoy our farm with us. It doesn’t matter if you’re an old friend or a new face around the farm, you’ll enjoy our family friendly atmosphere and some of the best apples in North Georgia.
Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls is located in Amicalola State Park on Hwy GA52 near Dawsonville, Elijay, and Dahlonega. This beautiful waterfall cascades 600 feet to a reflecting pool at the bottom. A walkway that goes from the bottom to the top of the falls was completed late in 2001. A paved walkway begins near the reflecting pool at the bottom of the falls. The walkway passes along a series of cascades and about one-third of the way up becomes a combination of viewing platforms and steps to the top affording spectacular views of this outstanding attraction. Parking is available at the bottom, at the top, and near the middle of the falls so it is possible to start the walk from either the middle, top or bottom.
Shenanigans
This little Irish pub just a block off the historic Dahlonega Square strives to be all that a true local IRISH PUB should be! Tucked in the basement of the historic Strickland house, with walls covered in customer-autographed DOLLAR BILLS, you will feel as though you're in Dublin. The FAMILY FRIENDLY PUB features an upstairs dining room, an authentic pub atmosphere downstairs, as well as a covered patio and a pet-friendly, open air deck. We provide LIVE ENTERTAINMENT almost every day of the week. Shenanigans is a truly great place to spend time with family or friends, or to meet new ones. Shenanigans Irish Pub offers TRADITIONAL IRISH DISHES, pub fare, seafood, vegan & vegetarian and kids' options—from the black angus burger to the grilled salmon with wild mushrooms, and the star attraction—Guinness tempura battered cod with homemade slaw and tartar sauce. Leave room for DESSERT because all our desserts are made from scratch.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
Here are some tips for your next visit! You DO NOT need a reservation for the wine tasting unless you have more than 8 guests in your party. However, we do reach max COVID capacity at times and have to close our gate, so tastings are first come, first serve. Please arrive very early in the day on the weekends to secure your spot. Tastings are offered beginning at 11am (THURS – SUN) with the last tasting starting at 4:15pm (since we close promptly at 5pm.) The tasting room is MUCH less busy early in the day, so try to arrive soon after we open at 11am. ALL outdoor tables at the tasting room are first come, first serve, so again please arrive early to secure a spot. Reservations are not required for the tasting room bar menu, but they ARE required for café lunch or brunch through OPENTABLE.COM. There is no outdoor seating available for café lunch or brunch and the brunch is a self-serve BUFFET STYLE brunch.