Dahlonega: Civil War Soldiers & Gold Miners app for iPhone and iPad

This app is a voice narrated, GPS guided walking and driving tour of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. The stories are of gold miners turned soldiers, who returned home to build the city and surrounding counties. Stories of everyday men doing great things are revealed in this tour back in time. Along with compelling stories and rare photos, you will see the homes the men lived in, the buildings they built and the land that they loved.

Welcome to Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia – An Award-Winning, Appalachian Mountain Destination known as “The Heart of the North Georgia Mountains” & “The Heart of Georgia Wine County”
An “Authentic” getaway only an hour north of Atlanta, Dahlonega is the historic site of the first major U.S. Gold Rush and excels in hosting visitors seeking relaxation and “Adventure”. “Arts” and entertainment fill downtown Dahlonega’s National Registered district where preserved architecture surrounds shopping, dining, music, and theater just a gold steeple away from the traditions of North Georgia College & State University.
From the Dahlonega Wine Trail to the Appalachian Trail, wine enthusiasts and nature lovers all enjoy Dahlonega’s trail-friendly community and “AgriTourism” attractions. Tasting a gold medal winning vintage or tying the knot at a vineyard, our award-winning wine region offers farm-based fun and has quickly become Georgia’s destination wedding venue. Waterfalls, lazy river sports, a signature golf course, and National Forest welcome you to the north Georgia outdoors. The only fast-paced activity is the premier cycling challenge of the beautiful mountain terrain.
We invite you to rediscover Dahlonega’s golden town with no rush, experience the wine country, rest at your choice of B & B’s, Cabins, or Hotels, and explore the endless outdoor adventure.