25% off (Sale price $74.25, Reg. Price $99.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference CenterSpread out over 140 acres, Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center is a secluded wilderness getaway. The family-owned-and-operated property offers cabins, rooms, and suites, some of which include kitchenettes, fireplaces, and hot tubs. Pamper yourself with an in-room massage or head down to the couples massage room. Sunday brunch: Experience southern comfort food during brunch in the onsite dining room every Sunday. Visit a gold museum: See gold nuggets and coins minted in Dahlonega at the nearby Dahlonega Gold Museum. Shop till you drop at North Georgia Premium Outlet in Dawsonville, which is just 20 minutes from the hotel. Horseback riding is available with Gold City Corral, located on site.Dahlonega, Georgia: Small-Town Retreat with Gold-Rush PastDahlonega’s name comes from a Cherokee word meaning “gold” or “yellow,” and it’s a testament to the town’s rich past. In 1828, Dahlonega sprang up seemingly overnight when miners struck a rich vein of gold. You can see a 5-ounce gold nugget and rare gold coins at the Dahlonega Gold Museum, which is housed inside Georgia’s oldest courthouse, or pan for gold yourself at Crisson Gold Mine, located right in town.Downtown Dahlonega is full of boutiques and restaurants catering to all kinds of tastes. For further indulgence, hit the Dahlonega Wine Trail, whose five wineries offer tours, tastings, and spectacular views. Dahlonega is also within easy reach of the Appalachian Trail and Chattahoochee National Forest. It’s also just 20 miles from Amicalola Falls, one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi.
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