Amicalola Falls State Park Visit the cascading 729 foot waterfall located just west of downtown Dawsonville. All of the 57 rooms in the lodge offer spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Recreational activities include hiking, trout fishing, and sightseeing on the 1,020 acres of natural surroundings. Accommodations include lodging, meeting rooms, cabins, and campsites. 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., 706-265-8888 D-2
North Georgia Premium Outlets 140 Premium Outlets in one convenient location. Located on GA Hwy 400 just South of Hwy 53. Open seven days a week. Save 25% to 65% every day at the center’s 140 designer and name-brand outlets featuring Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Coach, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma Outlet and more. Group Tour discounts available. 800 Ga Highway 400, 706-216-3609
Kangaroo Conservation Center 87-acre wildlife conservation center exhibiting the largest collection of kangaroos outside Australia - literally hundreds - of nine different species. 1-1/2 hour guided tour includes “KangaRanger” ride thru the Georgia Outback and the “Wild Australia” show with a variety of Aussie animals. Tours from March thru November. 222 Bailey Waters Rd., 706-265-6100.
Len Foote Hike Inn/Appalachian Trail An easy-to-moderate hike of 5 miles (2-4 hours) will take you past small streams and spectacular vistas in the state park and national forest. The Appalachian Trail begins only a mile away at Springer Mountain. Amicalola Falls State Park. Reservations are required. 770-389-7275
Dawson County Arts Center Exciting shows and performances are an ongoing theme at the Bowen Center for the Arts, where you’ll find three galleries, including one that and mounts 12 shows each year. The Center prides itself on finding fresh ways of Performing and visual arts events, cultural history exhibits and classes in all areas of the fine arts are offered. 334 Highway 9 North, 706-216-2787
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Learn about the history of stock car racing and members of Georgia’s racing heritage. Vintage race cars on display, including the first NASCAR race car driven by Bill Elliott, moonshine cars, the car owned by Raymond Parks and driven by Lloyd Seay and the Gober Sosebee ’39 Ford, which won Daytona no less than three times. 415 Highway 53 East 706-216-RACE
