It was built in 1820 and has a pretty interesting history that you can read about on the sign…read more Very cool bridge that makes for a great photo opportunity. I've seen people do engagement shoots, family photos, etc on the bridge as well as over on the rocks. We have not done photos here we just come here to explore the area and let the kiddos run out some of their energy. They like to run back and forth on the bridge and play on the rocks as well as explore the playground.

This park is a little off of the beaten path. It is really scenic and worth the effort to get to…read more I went on a day that was a dreary, but the upside was that nobody else was there. The rain also made the little falls rush a little bit more dramatically. The main attraction is the now covered with graffiti bridge. Historical and full of vibe. The trails are not that long but if you go all the way around you will be able to get some cardio. I think that you could sit and get some inspiration here, if your that type of person. I would recommend checking this place out at least once.

A very special place to enjoy Mothers' Day, if you make an early reservation. It has spectacular…read moreviews, a gift shop, a cute front desk attendant with fur. Loads of sights to see and delicious buffet style foods. This was our first time we enjoyed this location and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a get away or just a day date. ( please make a reservation to dine, you need to respect the dinning process). The staff here is courteous and friendly. Great smokes and attitudes all the way around. We loved the buffet which had an assortment of delicious items. There's something here for everyone. Come on by the staff welcomed you.

Every year my son plans a family getaway to the hills of North Georgia. Last year, Dahlonega…read more This year, Jasper. Both close to Amicalola Falls. This state park is ideal for trail walking. Pet walks. And making the trek to the top of the falls. Did I make that hike? Hell no. I'm not crazy. (But many do make the ascent). But you can drive to lookout points in the midpoint and top of the falls. At the base, the visitors center has a "birds of prey" view program and I can't give it enough praise. Barn owls, screech owls, great horned owls, and baard owl. Toss in a few hawks and you learn a ton of info about the birds. At the top of the falls is a resort and restaurant where we had lunch. No menu, just hit the buffet. A decent salad selection. Then move on to soups, Mac & cheese, greens, pulled pork, fried fish & hush puppies. For desert choose from lemon meringue, chocolate cream and pumpkin pie. The food was good. Service, admittedly on New Years Day, was spotty. Too few people working led to short delays in restocking the buffet and servers bringing beverages. None of which diminished an enjoyable meal. If you or your family enjoy the great outdoors, this state park should be on your "must visit" list.

Another great historical marker who would have known if it weren't for these historical markers…read more Year Erected: 1996 Marker Text:  This court house, built in 1836, replaced the small log structure used since the establishment of Lumpkin County in 1832. The town was named Dahlonega in October, 1833, for the Cherokee word "Talonega" meaning "golden."From its steps in 1849, Dr. M.F. Stephenson, assayor at the Mint, attempted to dissuade Georgia miners from leaving to join the California gold rush. His oration gave rise to the sayings: "There's millions in it," and "Thar's gold in them thar hills."  Tips for Finding This Marker: Go to the square in downtown Dahlonega, Ga it's located between the old courthouse (Gold Mine Museum) now and the Picnic Cafe and Dessertery - Grab a coffee and admire this historic marker. Latitude 34° 31.955′ north Longitude 83° 59.105′ west

Home of the famous Dahlonega Gold Museum! Although lacks…read moremany gold construction instruments and displays, the 17 minute historical film is interesting/worthwhile. Even the bricks of the courthouse are laced with gold which the tour guide explains enthusiastically. Don't miss this tourist trap as its considered the Town centerpiece. Afterwards one can walk the shops throughout the downtown square.

Visited today on a spectacular spring day (happened to be Earth Day.) The sky was so blue, the…read morebirds were singing, and the gardens were bursting with color. My favorite part of the gardens is the Japanese garden with its countless deep red Japanese maples, reflecting pools, shaded benches for contemplating the gardens' beauty. It's a beautiful place to take a stroll and have lunch in the shaded outdoor dining area next to the sandwich shed. Sandwiches are delicious, prepared by the fabulous Home Restaurant in the area. Make a day of it! Bring your book, have some lunch, and walk the gardens for a peaceful day out in nature.

There are plenty of parking spaces, you will see guides to lead your car to available spot…read more Currently tulips are off from its peak season, you can still see some, daffodils are in full bloom, also the azaleas are poised to burst forth at any moment. With weak or no cellular signal or Wi-Fi available within the gardens, visitors can pay full attention on admiring the beauty of nature. The gardens occupies total of 376 acres, featuring over 250 acres of landscaped gardens divided into several distinct sections: the Japanese Gardens, the Monet Waterlily Gardens, the Daffodil Gardens, and the Manor Gardens. The Japanese Gardens occupy a central position within the estate, covering 40 acres and featuring streams, ponds, miniature islands, small bridges, and Japanese maples. As one strolls through this section, one can deeply contemplate the core tenets of Japanese aesthetics: *Mono no aware* (物の哀れ the pathos of things), *Wabi-sabi* (侘寂 Wabi-austere beauty and sabi -rustic patina or beauty in aging), and *Yūgen* (幽玄 profound and mysterious grace and subtleness rather than obvious beauty. mystery). *Mono no aware* is certainly palpable here; the seasonal colors are vivid, yet most of the tulips have already faded. However, visitors do not see the withered blooms, as they are swiftly cleared away. This practice is, in fact, an authentic element of Japanese aesthetics--one that does not seek to deliberately pander to visitors. After all, imperfection and impermanence inevitably evoke a sense of melancholy, which lies at the very heart of Japanese aesthetic philosophy. As for *Wabi-sabi* and *Yūgen*, they are subtly woven into every detail of the landscape, inseparable from the whole. I could sense the garden's inherent simplicity and minimalism--its use of "negative space" and evocative atmosphere--such as the circular stone steps leading into the lake, only to come to an abrupt stop. Is it perhaps an example of the essence of sudden enlightenment found in Buddhist philosophy? Throughout the gardens, various Japanese-style shrines and stone lanterns are scattered everywhere, exuding that distinct aura of ethereal elegance and profound tranquility characteristic of traditional Japanese gardens. The floral plantings are meticulously designed to rotate with the changing seasons: spring brings a display of tulips and daffodils; summer features water lilies--specifically in the "Monet Water Lily Garden," which boasts 140 varieties of lilies and a replica of Monet's bridge; and autumn offers a vibrant tapestry of colorful foliage alongside sweeping fields of Sulfur Cosmos wildflowers. I visited the Butchart Gardens in Victoria over 30 years ago--a truly stunning garden that, at the time, was awash with tulips. In terms of sheer size, Gibbs Gardens is more than six times larger than Butchart Gardens.

Love this place, I take my son here for lunch the food is really good. The staff is really nice…read moreand respectful. The ambulance is really nice. They remodeled they are even said to be opening up a bar area and will be serving alcohol soon ! The food was really good. I had the fish tacos and I had sweet potato fries. I even had a latte you can see the race track you can even stand out on the balcony watch them race.

We booked with Xtreme Experience in November of 2024 for our dads Christmas gift. He loves…read morecorvettes. This was the perfect gift. A few days before our scheduled time they rescheduled us due to them "having complications with the vehicle" so we were rescheduled for July. We drove 3 hours here for them to text as we were pulling in the parking lot to say the vehicle was once again unavailable. When we got here they said we could wait to drive the corvette because they only have one with too many bookings. Juan specifically made a big deal about my dad being in the corvette line because they wanted him to drive a different vehicle. So not only are they completely overbooked for the vehicles but my dad was next in line- I'm aware they can't control the weather but it started to thunder and lightening and they made us reschedule again for NOVEMBER. So a year after we originally purchased.

Easily accessible water area, lots of shade. Families with kids. Can get very crowded. Should be…read moreable to navigate slippery rocks if you want the water wading experience. Great photo ops on the covered bridge.

Poole's Mill is like a semi-hidden gem of a park. Not only does it have the amazing playground for…read morethe kids with the large dome, play set, and swings, BUT the "hidden" part is the best part of the park itself...the bridge and the water! The bridge and the water with the large rocks is an amazing photo opp not to mention being fun to explore. Such a fun mini-adventure that many people who stop for the playground don't even realize is there. Definitely don't leave this park off of your list it's a great one to visit.

Not the most up to date cinema and could use a remodel with Stadium lounge seating. If this is not…read moremost important and you like smaller crowds this is the place for you. I am retired and enjoy going on Tuesdays for best price movies and half off popcorn., Can't justify paying full price these days.

The staff is friendly . The price is average. The bathroom were clean all though they were out of…read morepaper towels- an easy fix. The lower rank due to sitting preference. We were show a diagram of seats open to choose from and we chose our preferred seats. Then when we sat down, our seats were Not in our desired position. If position of seating for viewing matters to you, then be cautious of this possibility when choosing seats in this theatre.

Wonderful stop for anyone with young kids, or even some of us of an older age looking for a fun /…read morepeaceful change of pace. Kudos to the staff that have done a lot to expand this charming area. A special shout out to Natalia and Willett for their engaging nature and wealth of experience! Don't leave without a discussion with one of them. Cheers! RS

For the price $9/adult, it was mostly worth a short stop on our trip. The small butterfly…read moregreenhouse had far fewer butterflies than I expected to see and just took a few minutes to circle. There's a pleasant nature walk and lovely unkempt gardens overflowing with native and tropical flowers for the local bees and butterflies. There are two bee hives on the property. The monarch butterflies we saw were outside in the garden, so don't skip the outside portion. They have a small plant sale with a lot of cuttings. If you need a place for a toddler to run around on a car trip, this would be a good place to stop.

We had an amazing time!…read more Thank you to Ben and Blaze for making this a memorable adventure.

It's a beautiful place to go hiking and a nice State Park Lodge to have a meal with a beautiful…read moreview. They do have great food.

Wow, a lavender field and a beautiful variety of other colorful blossoms growing so that you can…read morepick flowers to make your own bouquet!! Walk the fields soak in the nature, watch the bees and butterflies that love their habitat in the Dahlonega mountains! When you enter the gift shop the lovely scent of lavender will immediately be apparent! There's a gift shop that is what I would label, "Everything Lavender!" Eye masks, balms, lotions, air freshener, dried flower bouquets, wreaths and much more. It's a dainty, cute shop sure to make you want to purchase something. I bought a special tea with all natural ingredients that I am look forward to drinking on a cool fall morning!

You can find me at all the flower fields this summer. Wow, what a stunning property to walk around…read moreand take in all the beauty summer wildflower blooms have to offer. Dahlias are my favorite, but it was hard to choose among the rainbow of colors and flowers in the gardens. There is a small parking fee, but well worth it. Their lavender fields are in full bloom beginning in June, so I have got to go back in a couple of weeks to see those! They offer one of the largest lavender fields in the southeast covering five acres. If you want to pick your own lavender, you must purchase tickets ahead of time on their website to reserve your spot. They also offer fresh flower bouquets for purchase in the cottage shop, as well as tons of handcrafted lavender products (made in house straight from field to jar). I wanted to buy everything as I am a huge proponent of clean, natural skincare ingredients and theirs are only made with the purest, highest quality ingredients. Can't wait to take another drive up to Dahlonega for a second visit!