Dahlonega, Georgia is located about an hour north of Atlanta. 

In 1828, Dahlonega was the site of the first major gold rush in the United States.This is the Dahlonega Gold Rush Museum Historic Site. It stands in the middle of the town square. Around the square are cute shops and restaurants.  

I met my friend Paula and her boyfriend Tommy and this wonderful pub, Shenanigans.   The food was great! (I forgot to take food photos) It was great catching up with Paula and meeting her boyfriend for the first time.(He is a good soul) It was a wonderful afternoon. 

Oh and this coffee shop was adorable.So go look around, pan for gold, go tubing, or kayaking or hiking.