Overview
Dawsonville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Dawsonville
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
Dawson Forest
A 10,130-acre (41.0 km²) public-use forest located in Dawson County, Georgia, southwest of Dawsonville. The site was home to the Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory (GNAL) during the 1960s.
Amicalola Falls State Park
These cascading falls are the highest falls (729') east of the Mississippi River. The surrounding park offers lots of hiking trails, including one leading to the top of the waterfall. Another trail connects this park to …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Historic High Country)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 39 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dawson Forest, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Afternoon Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery, Amicalola Falls State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Do Amicalola Falls State Park
These cascading falls are the highest falls (729') east of the Mississippi River. The surrounding park offers lots of hiking trails, including one leading to the top of the waterfall. Another trail connects this park to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus for the Appalachian Trail.
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Dawson Outlet Mall, Dawson Forest Road
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