GRHOF / Dawsonville History Museum-415 HWY 53 E (706)216-7223

 

  Bowen Center for the Arts  (706)216-ARTS     Dawson County Arts Council

 

  Canoe Put-in Locations

 

  Old Jail:  Located just off the square in Downtown Dawsonville with the old prison cells and former

               living quarters of the county sheriff.

                            

  Old Courthouse:  Located on the square in Downtown Dawsonville, built in 1859.   This is the 

                           oldest working courthouse in the state, and houses 5 offices and a courtroom.

 

  Dawsonville Pool Room: (706)265-2792  Made famous by owner Gordon Pirkle, the Pool Room offers a

                                               family atmosphere containing an interesting collection of history and memorabilia   

                                               on Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and early moonshine runners. The menu includes:

                                               the famous made from scratch Bully Burgers & fresh-cut fries.

     

  Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge:  A Georgia State Park that contains the tallest water falls  

                                                       East of the Mississippi River.

 

 North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall:  140 outlet shops located at GA 400 & Dawson Forest Road.

 

 Lake Lanier:  A 38,000 acre lake controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers open to fishing &

                     recreation.

 

 Burt's Pumpkin Farm:   (706)265-3701  Pumpkins that range from 150 lbs. to 1  lb. We grow 

                                   thousands of pumpkins, so the selection is vast and the quantity is never

                                   ending.  Burt’s farm has an impressive selection of every type of pumpkin,

                                   winter squash, gourds and fall decoration.  Indian corn, cornstalks and

                                   hay bales. We offer hayrides and fieldtrips pulled by our John Deere

                                   tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and 

                                   beauty. And check the "barn" store for Burt's fresh baked pumpkin pie, pie,                               pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies.

     

  Uncle Shucks Corn Maze - Sep. through Nov.

 

  Buck's Corn Maze (706)344-8834 Opens the beginning of Labor Day Weekend

 

  Bradley's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees:  

                                       Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Ellijay Apples, Honey, Special  Order

                                       Fresh  Boxed Fruit and More... Starting Thanksgiving Weekend we also

                                       have:  Frasier Fir Christmas Trees & Live Wreaths.

                                      

  Kangaroo Conservation Center:  (706)265-6100   Reservations required (ages 8 +).  The

                                                 Largest Kangaroo Collection outside Australia, 2-hour Guided

                                                 Group Wildlife Tours, from the Spring thru the Fall .

                             

  Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas: (706)216-1622   189 N. 400 Center Lane  in  Dawsonville, GA

 

  Holly Theatre:  (706) 864-3759 A year round season of plays & musicals as well as dinner

                        theatre productions on stage at the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega.

 

  Lakeview Center  (706) 216-1022        2057 Dawson Forest Rd.

 

  Stars and Strikes Get-away -n- Play (678)965-5707 33 Merchant Square in Cumming, GA 30040

                                                       Bowling, Arcade, Lazer Tag, Bumper Cars...