Small-Town Christmas.

Grinch-Sized Fun!

Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Jingle Market happening Saturday, November 21st!

The magic of Christmas is coming to Downtown Dawsonville! Join us for a day full of holiday cheer — from the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting to Photos with Santa, a Jingle Market, Christmas Concert with Kurt Thomas and more! 🎁

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Mountains, Moonshine & Motorsports

Explore Northeast Georgia Dawson County is the perfect place to create your own extraordinary adventure. Dawsonville is a mountain community steeped in Appalachian lore and blessed with stunning natural beauty.

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Birthplace of Stockcar Racing

Meet Racing's Greatest Legends

Discover the birthplace of Georgia stock car racing at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Interactive exhibits, historic race cars, and stories of the moonshiners and racers who helped shape NASCAR bring Dawson County's legendary motorsports heritage to life.

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Everyone Belongs Here

Georgia's Only Backcountry Lodge

Tucked deep within the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Len Foote Hike Inn is Georgia’s only backcountry lodge. Reached by a scenic five-mile hike, this eco-friendly retreat offers mountain views, hearty meals, and an unforgettable overnight adventure.

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Experience Formula 1-Inspired Performance

Atlanta Motorsports Park

Feel the rush at Atlanta Motorsports Park, where drivers tackle a Formula 1-inspired karting circuit featuring speeds up to 60 mph and dramatic elevation changes, including a thrilling four-story drop. Combined with mountain scenery, dining, and lodging, it's one of North Georgia's most unique adventure experiences.

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One of the 7 Natural Wonders of Georgia

Home to Georgia's Tallest Cascading Waterfall

Experience Amicalola Falls, Georgia’s tallest cascading waterfall and one of the state’s most visited natural wonders. With breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and a stunning mountain lodge, it’s a must-see stop in Dawson County.

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