Wednesday, December 11; register by December 3

Departs Cheezem Education Center at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:00 p.m.; total travel time ~4 hours

Tuition: $62; includes transportation, guided tour, and tasting

Treat yourself to a day away from holiday stress and discover why Southern Living Magazine calls Dahlonega, Georgia the “Perfect Christmas Town.” Looking for that last-minute gift for yourself or a loved one? Peruse the exquisitely decorated streets of the historic downtown to find unique treasures and tasty treats. Tour the Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, commemorating America’s first gold rush and the mining history of Lumpkin County. The museum is housed in the historic Old Lumpkin County Courthouse built in 1836 and located in the center of the town square. Visit the tasting rooms around the town square and try the unique wines of acclaimed North Georgia wineries, including handcrafted ciders and meads. When the holiday season seems to go so quickly, a slower-paced, small-town day is exactly what everyone needs!