5 days in Northeast Georgia Mountains Itinerary

Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. On the 21st (Mon), immerse yourself in nature at Amicalola Falls State Park, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Consolidated Gold Mine, and then look for gifts at Dahlonega General Store.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Dawsonville online trip planner.

Atlanta to Dawsonville is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In December, daytime highs in Dawsonville are 55°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Blairsville.

Blairsville is a city in Union County, Georgia, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Blairsville: Sautee Nacoochee (Skylake Galleries & VIP Southern Tours), Helen (Unicoi State Park, Anna Ruby Falls, &more) and Cleveland (North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo & BabyLand General Hospital). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Brasstown Bald, walk around Meeks Park, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and immerse yourself in nature at Vogel State Park.

For reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Blairsville trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Dawsonville to Blairsville takes 1.5 hours. When traveling from Dawsonville in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Blairsville: temperatures range from 63°F by day to 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.