Start with the 140 OUTLET STORES

which include Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Williams-Sonoma and many, many more.   This is shopping at its best at discount prices.  

Located at:

800 Highway 400 South, Dawsonville, GA.

Lodging while visiting the area:

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge*

Forrest Hills Resort and Spa*

Comfort Inn Dawsonville
127 Beartooth Pkwy
Dawsonville, GA 30534

Dawsonville Super 8 Motel
205 N. 400 Center Lane
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Nightly Rates (53.33 - 87.90)  

* Editor's Choice

Dawsonville is a small town, within a wonderful part of America, and some of the things to do and see are: 

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Dawsonville Pool Room (dining): Pictured above - (706)265-2792 Made famous by owner Gordon Pirkle, the Pool Room offers a family atmosphere containing an interesting collection of history and memorabiliaon Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and early moonshine runners. The menu includes: the famous made from scratch Bully Burgers & fresh-cut fries.  Owner, Gordon Pirkle pictured at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum - which he is an "expert on" and is a part of his life...415 HWY 53 E, Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-2 Holidays vary

Lakewood Speedway Reunion - Aug 8, 2009

Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival - 4th Weekend in Oct (Cruise-in Fri evening)

The festivities kick off on Saturday at 9 a.m. The Moonshine Festival explores Dawson County's history during the prohibition era when liquor was illegal & the Great Depression of the 1930's when running moonshine through the foothills of the NE Georgia mountains was a way of life. Thousands flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing: Sealy, Hall, Parks & Gober. For more information call Kare for Kids:(706)216-5273 or Robin Smith: (678)617-3307 Moonshine Car-Car Show-Vendor Application  (Old Moonshine Still picture below.)

Old Jail: Located just off the square in Downtown Dawsonville, this historic building houses the local Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are welcome to come and tour  the old prison cells and former living quarters of the county sheriff. For information call: (706) 265-6278

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.

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge: A Georgia State Park that contains the tallest water falls east of the Mississippi River and a full facility R V camp and lodge complete with cabins and main lodge rooms.

Back porch typical of  some of the rooms

Cabin at the State Park

Various sizes are available.

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. See this month' fishing article about Lake Lanier, located just moments away from Dawsonville.)

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 .

The Fun House - (706)216-2087 139 Hightower Pkwy Dawsonville funhouse@choosechrist.com 60,000 square feet of amusement space indoors. Test your driving skills in our top-of-the- line electric go-karts, enjoy a game of Putt-Putt, improve your bowling score or simply have a blast playing dozens of the hottest arcade games.

Dawsonville is blessed with the tremendous visionary,  Marty Williams, V.P Tourism, Dawson County Chamber of Commerce & CVB.  He will be glad to assist you with your travel to "his part of the beautiful state of Georgia." 

Contact:
P. O. Box 299
Dawsonville, Georgia  30534
www.dawson.org
706-265-6278

Happy Traveling