The Guidebook for Lakeside Retreat
Food Scene
Everything is yummy, but the breakfast bowls offered in the morning are a special treat!
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Big D's BBQ
6566 Hwy 53Everything is yummy, but the breakfast bowls offered in the morning are a special treat!
Osaka Steak & Sushi
192 Dawson Village Way NGreat local hibachi and sushi!
Papa's Place
3651 Dawson Forest Rd EGood old-fashioned country cooking!
Traditional Mexican cuisine that's affordable. Ask about nightly discounts.
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
100 North 400 Center LaneTraditional Mexican cuisine that's affordable. Ask about nightly discounts.
The Varsity Dawsonville
73 Bethel DriveA small version of the downtown Atlanta iconic drive-in restaurant.
The Blue Bicycle A Bistro
30 Industrial Park RdQuaint little lunch or dinner spot.
Dawsonville Pool Room
9 Bill Elliott StreetThe Elliott family's favorite hangout!
Friendly Staff, good packaged sandwiches, and of course the taster's selection of different meads to try.
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Etowah Meadery & The Dahlonega Brewery
3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy EFriendly Staff, good packaged sandwiches, and of course the taster's selection of different meads to try.
Entertainment & Activities
Port Royale Marina
8800 Port Royale Dr4 and 6 hour boat rentals on Lake Lanier
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
415 Hwy 53Bill Elliott fans won't want to miss this!
LLI has something for everyone: water park, boat rental, golf, ziplining and camping
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Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park
7650 Lanier Islands ParkwayLLI has something for everyone: water park, boat rental, golf, ziplining and camping
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain Trail
Burts Pumpkin & Popcorn Farm
5 BurtsFall fun for the entire family!
A great history lesson on moonshine making in the north Georgia mountains. Go home with your favorite variety!
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Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
415 Hwy 53A great history lesson on moonshine making in the north Georgia mountains. Go home with your favorite variety!
Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
125 Bannister RdGreat fun in the fall!
Atlanta Motorsports Park
20 Duck Thurmond RdHigh-speed action for racing enthusiasts!
High flying action in the North Georgia mountains. Fun for all ages!
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Amicalola Zipline & Aerial Adventure Park
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge RdHigh flying action in the North Georgia mountains. Fun for all ages!
Etowah Valley Sporting Clays
619 Sporting Hill DrBeautiful setting in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains!
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Chestatee Golf Club
777 Dogwood WayBeautiful setting in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains!
Summer fun for the entire family! Inexpensive and relaxing!
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Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseSummer fun for the entire family! Inexpensive and relaxing!
Cavender Creek Vineyards
3610 Cavender Creek RdIron Mountain Park
116 Iron Mountain ParkwayGreat motorsports park
Parks & Nature
Closest boat ramp; about 5 miles by land and 2 miles by water.
Easy launch and ample parking. Nominal launch fee is required.
Nix Bridge Access Point
Closest boat ramp; about 5 miles by land and 2 miles by water.
Easy launch and ample parking. Nominal launch fee is required.
The hike along the waterfall is beautiful. Non hikers can drive to the top of the falls. Great picnic shelters and picnic tables.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdThe hike along the waterfall is beautiful. Non hikers can drive to the top of the falls. Great picnic shelters and picnic tables.
Begin your AT hike here! Simple hike and you can see the southernmost launch point to the AT.
Springer Mountain Trail
Springer Mountain TrailBegin your AT hike here! Simple hike and you can see the southernmost launch point to the AT.
Moderate hike along a beautiful trail leading to the falls.
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Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyModerate hike along a beautiful trail leading to the falls.
One of the best hikes on the AT in Georgia. Very challenging hike.
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Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailOne of the best hikes on the AT in Georgia. Very challenging hike.
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrBeautiful seasonal flora and fauna
Beautiful scenery; the gorge is amazing. Well worth the drive!
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdBeautiful scenery; the gorge is amazing. Well worth the drive!
Clayton
Whitewater rafting on the chattooga River.
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area
Beautiful day hikes less than 10 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Great local history on the gold rush in the Georgia Mountains. About a hour and you'll see the entire museum.
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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NGreat local history on the gold rush in the Georgia Mountains. About a hour and you'll see the entire museum.
Bowen Center for the Arts
334 GA-9Shopping
Just about every retail outlet you could want at discount prices.
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North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400Just about every retail outlet you could want at discount prices.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
98 Power Center DrGrocery store, optial center, pharmacy and everything else you could need.
Can't beat the buy one-get one special. Only buy one and it's half price!
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Publix Super Market at Dawson Crossroads
145 Forest BlvdCan't beat the buy one-get one special. Only buy one and it's half price!
One of the largest Kroger stores in the southeast. Everything from food, to clothing, shoes, and household items.
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Kroger Marketplace
378 Marketplace PkwyOne of the largest Kroger stores in the southeast. Everything from food, to clothing, shoes, and household items.
Sightseeing
Dahlonega
Quaint downtown area with dining and shopping
Charming swiss alpine village with shopping, dining and tubing the river through the town. Fun for the entire family.
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Helen
Charming swiss alpine village with shopping, dining and tubing the river through the town. Fun for the entire family.
A great day hike with AMAZING views! One of our family favorites.
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Yonah Mountain
A great day hike with AMAZING views! One of our family favorites.
After hiking Yonah mountain, stop by for wine tasting.
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Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SAfter hiking Yonah mountain, stop by for wine tasting.
Yonah Burger
2051 Helen HwyAfter hiking Yonah Mountain, stop by for lunch. A favorite stop for our family!