
Which Dahlonega Shops Are Open on Sunday and Monday
Yes, you can shop Dahlonega on a Sunday or Monday. Of the 44 shops we could confirm open as of Oct 19, 2026, 19…
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Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia
Dahlonega shopping, on the Public Square and a block or two out: antiques and vintage, fudge and chocolate, galleries and glass, books, toys, jewelry and Dahlonega gold. We list 44 shops we could confirm open as of Oct 19, 2026, our own count, with a shop-hours table, a shopping day planner and a gift finder.
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Shopping Day Planner
Pick a day, a time of day and the kinds of shops you like. You get the shops whose published hours are open then, in walking order around the Public Square, plus what is on the calendar that day. Shops that do not publish hours are listed apart so you can call ahead.
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What time of day?
What kinds of shops?
Untick everything to see every kind of shop. Browsing times are our rough estimates, not shop data.
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A first loop around the Public Square
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Locally owned pet boutique on the square with dog food, treats and bones, toys and enrichment puzzles, walking gear, pet apparel and a few things for cats and humans.
Hours: Mon–Sun 12 pm–6 pm
Source: shoplocalpup.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A gift and apparel shop on Public Square North that the DDA lists for rustic home decor, shoes, hats and Life Is Good apparel. It has no website, so call ahead.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Sat 10:30am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Fine and estate jewelry shop on the square (rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pearls and crosses), with appraisals available by appointment.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists 11 AM–5 PM every day
Source: studiojewelersinc.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Gift shop on the square making personalized and custom-embroidered items (any name and color); its Facebook page was active in September 2026.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
Source: Facebook, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A pottery studio on the Square, as the Visitors Bureau directory lists it. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Hours: Not published online
Source: Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
100 ft from the last stop, straight line
Second-generation candy shop at the corner of North Park and Main Street making cream-and-butter fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, pralines and brittles since 1982.
Hours: Open seven days a week; hours vary seasonally. Site lists winter store hours of daily 11:00am–7:00pm (current fall hours not stated).
Source: dahlonegafudgefactory.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Spice and tea shop on East Main Street selling spices, house seasonings mixed in the store, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars and gifts.
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 am–6 pm · Fri–Sat 10 am–7 pm · Sun 11 am–6 pm
Source: spiceandtea.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Olive oil and balsamic shop (sister store to one in Helen) selling extra virgin and flavored olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, skincare and pantry sundries.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Thu 10:30am–5pm, Fri–Sat 10:30am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm
Source: alpineolivetree.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Jerky shop on East Main Street with more than 50 kinds of small-batch jerky, from beef and turkey to exotic and game meats, plus vegan and dog jerky.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 10:30am–6pm, Sat 10:30am–6:30pm
Source: outlawhouseofjerky.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
100 ft from the last stop, straight line
An upstairs tasting room for Georgia Winery (Ringgold) wines, run by Dahlonega Walking Tours; its wine menu lists bottle prices and notes one wine is sold only by the bottle.
Hours: Thu 12:30 pm–5:30 pm · Fri–Sat 12:30 pm–8 pm · Sun 12:30 pm–5:30 pm · closed Mon–Wed
Source: dahlonegawalkingtours.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
100 ft from the last stop, straight line
A multi-booth vintage and antique mall a few steps off the Square, listed by both the Dahlonega DDA and the Visitors Bureau. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
150 ft from the last stop, straight line
A multi-vendor antique gallery on East Main Street, as the Dahlonega DDA directory lists it. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
100 ft from the last stop, straight line
An antique and vintage mall on East Main Street, listed by both the Dahlonega DDA and the Visitors Bureau; its old website is gone, so call ahead before a special trip.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A new and used bookstore; its own site gives 85 East Main Street, while the Visitors Bureau directory lists 21 North Grove Street, so confirm the location before you go.
Hours: Mon–Tue 12:30 pm–6 pm · Thu–Fri 12:30 pm–6 pm · Sat 10 am–6 pm · Sun 12:30 pm–6 pm
Source: bearbookmarket.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
150 ft from the last stop, straight line
A Dahlonega fly fishing guide service on North Grove Street that the DDA describes as a full-service fly shop and outdoors store; its own site focuses on guided trips.
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm
Source: bowmanflyfishing.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
450 ft from the last stop, straight line
A premium cigar shop on Choice Avenue, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
0.2 mi from the last stop, straight line
A family-owned retro games and toys shop that the Visitors Bureau lists for classic video games, vintage consoles, older toys and LEGO.
Hours: Not published online
Source: Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
0.4 mi from the last stop, straight line
The University of North Georgia campus bookstore, run by Barnes & Noble College, with course materials and merchandise in store.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm · Sat–Sun 10 am–2 pm
Source: University of North Georgia, checked Oct 19, 2026
500 ft from the last stop, straight line
Mom-and-pop candle and gift shop on the square carrying candles from several makers, bath and body products and home fragrance.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm · Sun 12 pm–6 pm
Source: thehumblecandle.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A mom-and-pop music store on the square selling new and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles and other folk instruments, with lessons, repairs and a small recording studio.
Hours: Published hours differ between its two websites and the DDA; all list Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 5:30 pm. Call ahead on Sunday and Monday.
Source: vintagemusic.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop on the south side of the square; fudge, caramel corn, brittle and caramel apples are made in the store.
Hours: Mon–Thu 12 pm–8 pm · Fri–Sat 12 pm–9 pm · Sun 12 pm–8 pm
Source: kilwins.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
British foods and gifts shop on the upper level of the south side of the square.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
Source: Facebook, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Old-fashioned country store on the square selling 5-cent coffee, fresh roasted peanuts, old-fashioned candy and toys, jams and jellies, knives and country gifts.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10 am–6 pm · Fri–Sat 10 am–9 pm · Sun 10 am–6 pm
Source: dahlonegageneralstore.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
200 ft from the last stop, straight line
A rock-and-roll merchandise shop (tees, posters, hats) on South Chestatee Street, as the DDA lists it. Call ahead for hours.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon 9am–6pm, Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
Tea shop just off the square selling all-natural blended teas (over 100 hot teas), homemade chocolates, roasted coffee and gifts.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm · Sun 11 am–5 pm
Source: tearabbits.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A gift shop just off the Square that takes the DDA's Dahlonega Dollars gift card. Two directories give different suite numbers on South Chestatee Street, so call ahead.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
A family glass-artist shop on the square with daily flame-work glassblowing demonstrations and hand-blown glass gifts.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm
Source: glassblowingshop.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
150 ft from the last stop, straight line
Women's clothing and accessories boutique by the square, with a store-exclusive line of Dahlonega tees and pullovers.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10 am–6 pm · Fri–Sat 10 am–7 pm · Sun 12 pm–5 pm
Source: shopdressup.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
100 ft from the last stop, straight line
Antique and vintage goods, gifts, home decor and handmade art and jewelry on the Square, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it; it also takes the DDA's Dahlonega Dollars gift card.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Toy store on the north side of the square with classic and unusual toys, games, puzzles and books for kids of all ages.
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 am–6 pm · Sat 10 am–6 pm · Sun 12 pm–6 pm
Source: gigglemonkeytoys.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Family-owned chocolate shop on the north side of the square that makes most of what it sells on site, from handcrafted chocolates to other sweets and gifts.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10 am–8 pm · Fri–Sat 9 am–9 pm · Sun 12:30 pm–8 pm
Source: paulthomaschocolates.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A gallery of resident artists on the Square, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it; Tiger Mountain Vineyards pours its wines in a tasting room inside the gallery.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
Tiger Mountain Vineyards' tasting room inside Bleu Gallery on the square, pouring flights of its wines; the page we could read does not clearly say bottles are sold to take home.
Hours: Wed-Thu 12-6 pm; Fri-Sat 12-8 pm; Sun 12-6 pm (its own page)
Source: tigerwine.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
A tasting room on the Public Square pouring wines from several Georgia vineyards, with tastings, glasses and bottles to take home.
Hours: Mon 12 pm–6 pm · Thu 12 pm–6 pm · Fri 12 pm–7 pm · Sat 11 am–7 pm · Sun 11 am–6 pm · closed Tue–Wed
Source: naturallygeorgia.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
350 ft from the last stop, straight line
The hotel lobby doubles as Kaya Vineyard & Winery's satellite tasting room, offering a tasting, a glass or a bottle of Kaya wine.
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 am–6 pm · Fri–Sat 11 am–7 pm · Sun 1 pm–6 pm
Source: dahlonegasquarehotel.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
400 ft from the last stop, straight line
An outdoor outfitter on North Park Street that the Dahlonega DDA says carries apparel and gear from Patagonia, Columbia, Kavu, Chaco and Costa. Its website no longer loads, so call ahead.
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon 11am-5pm, Tue closed, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
50 ft from the last stop, straight line
Eclectic gift shop just off the square since 1995 with custom gift baskets, greeting cards, local handmade goods, antiques, gourmet foods and a year-round Christmas corner.
Hours: Mon–Sun 11 am–5 pm
Source: cranberrycorners.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
350 ft from the last stop, straight line
An art gallery of local artists and paint studio in the historic Stanton Storehouse across from Hancock Park, with drop-in painting, classes and art parties.
Hours: Wed–Thu 12 pm–6 pm · Fri–Sat 12 pm–8 pm · Sun 12 pm–6 pm
Source: canvasandcorkga.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
250 ft from the last stop, straight line
A "vintique boutique" just off the square with antique and restored furniture, vintage decor, china and glassware, jewelry and original art; it also offers furniture refinishing.
Hours: Not published online
Source: shopreclaimedrose.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
0.5 mi from the last stop, straight line
Dahlonega's family-owned bike shop; its site says it has cut regular in-store hours and is open by appointment only for service, with some open-house days each month.
Hours: By appointment only, with occasional "Open House" days (per its own site)
Source: nimblewheelsbicycles.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
2.0 mi from the last stop, straight line
Gold mine attraction a short drive out of downtown (distance not stated by the source) with a rock and mineral shop, gift shop, Dahlonega gold jewelry and mining equipment, plus gold panning and gem mining.
Hours: Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm
Source: crissongoldmine.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
12.2 mi from the last stop, straight line
The Appalachian Trail outfitter in the 1937 stone Walasi-Yi building at Neel Gap, selling backpacking gear, hiker food, trail books and maps, and gifts such as AT patches and pottery.
Hours: Mon–Sun 9 am–5 pm
Source: mountaincrossings.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
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Hours come from each shop's own site or page, checked October 19, 2026. Walking order and distances are straight lines between mapped addresses; browsing minutes are estimates.
The guide
Each guide lists the shops we could confirm, what their own pages say they sell, and their hours as published, with the date we checked.

East Main and the Square
The antique malls and vintage shops side by side, with who publishes hours and who to call first.
Browse antiques
Candles to keepsakes
Gift, candle, home-decor and souvenir shops, and what each says it sells.
Find gifts
Fudge, chocolate, olive oil
Chocolate and fudge made in town, olive oil, spice, tea, jerky and bottles to take home.
See the food shops
Watch it made
Local artists' galleries, a pottery studio and daily glassblowing demonstrations.
See the galleries
Since 1828
The jewelers on the Square, Dahlonega gold, and the rock shop out at the gold mine.
See the jewelers
Nov 27 to Dec 21, 2026
The Lighting of the Square, the Christmas Market in Hancock Park and the parade, with the organizer's dates.
See the datesShop hours, day by day
Every shop that publishes its hours, Monday to Sunday, in one table. Pick a day to see who is open, who is closed and who does not publish hours. Today is picked for you.
Which day?
19 shops publish exact hours. Open on Mondays: 17. Open on Sundays: 18.
| Shop | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Up (Dahlonega)Clothing | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–7 pm | 10 am–7 pm | 12 pm–5 pm |
| Crisson Gold Mine (rock & mineral shop and jewelry store)Gold and gems | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm |
| Old Storehouse Art (formerly Canvas and Cork)Gallery | — | — | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Kilwins DahlonegaSweets | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–8 pm | 12 pm–9 pm | 12 pm–9 pm | 12 pm–8 pm |
| Paul Thomas ChocolatesSweets | 10 am–8 pm | 10 am–8 pm | 10 am–8 pm | 10 am–8 pm | 9 am–9 pm | 9 am–9 pm | 12:30 pm–8 pm |
| Tea Rabbit's Teas & Magickal Makings (TeaRabbits)Food shop | 10 am–5 pm | 10 am–5 pm | 10 am–5 pm | 10 am–5 pm | 10 am–5 pm | 10 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange of DahlonegaFood shop | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 10 am–7 pm | 10 am–7 pm | 11 am–6 pm |
| Grapes & Ghosts Wine Room (Dahlonega Walking Tours)Wine to take home | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 pm–5:30 pm | 12:30 pm–8 pm | 12:30 pm–8 pm | 12:30 pm–5:30 pm |
| Kaya Wine Tasting at The Dahlonega Square HotelWine to take home | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–7 pm | 11 am–7 pm | 1 pm–6 pm |
| Naturally GeorgiaWine to take home | 12 pm–6 pm | Closed | Closed | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–7 pm | 11 am–7 pm | 11 am–6 pm |
| Bear Book MarketBooks | 12:30 pm–6 pm | 12:30 pm–6 pm | — | 12:30 pm–6 pm | 12:30 pm–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 12:30 pm–6 pm |
| UNG Bookstore, Dahlonega Campus (Nighthawk Shop)Books | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 10 am–2 pm | 10 am–2 pm |
| Giggle Monkey ToysKids and toys | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 11 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Local PupPets | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Bowman Outdoors / Bowman Fly FishingOutdoor | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | 8 am–6 pm | — |
| Mountain Crossings at Neel GapOutdoor | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm | 9 am–5 pm |
| The Humble CandleCandles | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Cranberry CornersGifts | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm | 11 am–5 pm |
| Dahlonega General StoreGifts | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–6 pm | 10 am–9 pm | 10 am–9 pm | 10 am–6 pm |
Hours as each shop publishes them on its own site or page, checked October 19, 2026. A dash means the shop does not publish that day. Holiday hours change: check before a special trip. Each shop's source is on the shop directory
Gift Finder
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The map
The Gold Museum sits in the middle; the shops wrap the four sides and run out along Main, Chestatee and Park. Tap a number for the shop, its hours and its source.
Streets, paths, the rail line, water and buildings from OpenStreetMap; the green is Hancock Park. Pin positions come from OpenStreetMap or an address lookup (each place's details name which); businesses not confirmed operating are left off. A planning map, not turn-by-turn directions.
City park just off the Square at North Park and Warwick streets; home of the Saturday farmers market and First Friday concerts (May-October), the Christmas Market, an all-abilities playground and the Chestatee Diving Bell.
Address: 54 North Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Source: City of Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
State historic site in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse in the middle of the Square, with gold coins from the Dahlonega Mint, a 5-ounce-plus nugget, a 17-minute film and a gift shop.
Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day
Source: Georgia State Parks, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Toy store on the north side of the square with classic and unusual toys, games, puzzles and books for kids of all ages.
Address: 104 Public Square North, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–6pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12pm–6pm
Source: gigglemonkeytoys.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Women's clothing and accessories boutique by the square, with a store-exclusive line of Dahlonega tees and pullovers.
Address: 5 N Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 12pm–5pm
Source: shopdressup.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A rock-and-roll merchandise shop (tees, posters, hats) on South Chestatee Street, as the DDA lists it. Call ahead for hours.
Address: 10 South Chestatee St, Suite E, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon 9am–6pm, Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A family glass-artist shop on the square with daily flame-work glassblowing demonstrations and hand-blown glass gifts.
Address: 10 S. Chestatee Street, Unit F, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm
Source: glassblowingshop.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A gift shop just off the Square that takes the DDA's Dahlonega Dollars gift card. Two directories give different suite numbers on South Chestatee Street, so call ahead.
Address: South Chestatee Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (the DDA lists 10 S. Chestatee St., Suite D; the Visitors Bureau lists 120 S. Chestatee St., Suite A)
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Locally owned pet boutique on the square with dog food, treats and bones, toys and enrichment puzzles, walking gear, pet apparel and a few things for cats and humans.
Address: 98 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Daily 12pm–6pm
Source: shoplocalpup.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A gift and apparel shop on Public Square North that the DDA lists for rustic home decor, shoes, hats and Life Is Good apparel. It has no website, so call ahead.
Address: 84 Public Sq N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Sat 10:30am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Fine and estate jewelry shop on the square (rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pearls and crosses), with appraisals available by appointment.
Address: 78 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists 11 AM–5 PM every day
Source: studiojewelersinc.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Eclectic gift shop just off the square since 1995 with custom gift baskets, greeting cards, local handmade goods, antiques, gourmet foods and a year-round Christmas corner.
Address: 44 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Open 7 days 11am–5pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February)
Source: cranberrycorners.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Gift shop on the square making personalized and custom-embroidered items (any name and color); its Facebook page was active in September 2026.
Address: 74 Public Sq N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
Source: Facebook, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Old-fashioned country store on the square selling 5-cent coffee, fresh roasted peanuts, old-fashioned candy and toys, jams and jellies, knives and country gifts.
Address: 24 Public Square S, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Sun–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–9pm
Source: dahlonegageneralstore.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
British foods and gifts shop on the upper level of the south side of the square.
Address: 30 Public Square Upper (upper level, Public Square South), Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
Source: Facebook, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A mom-and-pop music store on the square selling new and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles and other folk instruments, with lessons, repairs and a small recording studio.
Address: 42 Public Square South, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Published hours differ between its two websites and the DDA; all list Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 5:30 pm. Call ahead on Sunday and Monday.
Source: vintagemusic.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Mom-and-pop candle and gift shop on the square carrying candles from several makers, bath and body products and home fragrance.
Address: 44 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12pm–6pm
Source: thehumblecandle.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A premium cigar shop on Choice Avenue, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it.
Address: 32 Choice Ave., Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Free 3-hour 'Shop & Dine' street spaces on both sides of Main Street around the Gold Museum, with 15-minute loading, accessible and motorcycle spaces.
Address: Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: 3-hour spaces, enforced 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Source: City of Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
University of North Georgia deck that is free to the public on weeknights and weekends; the Visitors Bureau calls it the first choice for evening and weekend visitors.
Address: Entrance next to the Smith House, 84 S Chestatee Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Public: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Mon-Thu; Fri 5:30 p.m. to Mon 7:30 a.m.
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Free city lot behind the Holiday Inn Express with all-day and accessible spaces and a Level 2 EV charging port, a short walk from the Square.
Address: Choice Avenue (behind the Holiday Inn Express), Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: All-day parking; Level 2 EV charger
Source: City of Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
The hotel lobby doubles as Kaya Vineyard & Winery's satellite tasting room, offering a tasting, a glass or a bottle of Kaya wine.
Address: 135 N. Chestatee St., Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 1-6pm
Source: dahlonegasquarehotel.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Antique and vintage goods, gifts, home decor and handmade art and jewelry on the Square, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it; it also takes the DDA's Dahlonega Dollars gift card.
Address: 106 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Family-owned chocolate shop on the north side of the square that makes most of what it sells on site, from handcrafted chocolates to other sweets and gifts.
Address: 102 Public Square North, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–8pm; Fri–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 12:30pm–8pm
Source: paulthomaschocolates.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Tiger Mountain Vineyards' tasting room inside Bleu Gallery on the square, pouring flights of its wines; the page we could read does not clearly say bottles are sold to take home.
Address: 94 Public Square North (inside Bleu Gallery), Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Wed-Thu 12-6 pm; Fri-Sat 12-8 pm; Sun 12-6 pm (its own page)
Source: tigerwine.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A gallery of resident artists on the Square, as the Dahlonega DDA lists it; Tiger Mountain Vineyards pours its wines in a tasting room inside the gallery.
Address: 94 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A tasting room on the Public Square pouring wines from several Georgia vineyards, with tastings, glasses and bottles to take home.
Address: 90 Public Square North, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon 12-6pm; Tue-Wed closed; Thu 12-6pm; Fri 12-7pm; Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Source: naturallygeorgia.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Tea shop just off the square selling all-natural blended teas (over 100 hot teas), homemade chocolates, roasted coffee and gifts.
Address: 10 South Chestatee St, Ste. A, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm
Source: tearabbits.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A pottery studio on the Square, as the Visitors Bureau directory lists it. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Address: 70 North Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not published online
Source: Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
An outdoor outfitter on North Park Street that the Dahlonega DDA says carries apparel and gear from Patagonia, Columbia, Kavu, Chaco and Costa. Its website no longer loads, so call ahead.
Address: 36 N Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon 11am-5pm, Tue closed, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
An art gallery of local artists and paint studio in the historic Stanton Storehouse across from Hancock Park, with drop-in painting, classes and art parties.
Address: 90 N. Meaders St., Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Wed-Thu 12-6 pm; Fri-Sat 12-8 pm; Sun 12-6 pm (its own site; Mon-Tue not listed)
Source: canvasandcorkga.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Second-generation candy shop at the corner of North Park and Main Street making cream-and-butter fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, pralines and brittles since 1982.
Address: 8 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Open seven days a week; hours vary seasonally. Site lists winter store hours of daily 11:00am–7:00pm (current fall hours not stated).
Source: dahlonegafudgefactory.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Spice and tea shop on East Main Street selling spices, house seasonings mixed in the store, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars and gifts.
Address: 19 E Main St, Unit C, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 11am–6pm
Source: spiceandtea.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Olive oil and balsamic shop (sister store to one in Helen) selling extra virgin and flavored olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, skincare and pantry sundries.
Address: 19 East Main Street (Battle Branch Building), Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Thu 10:30am–5pm, Fri–Sat 10:30am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm
Source: alpineolivetree.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Jerky shop on East Main Street with more than 50 kinds of small-batch jerky, from beef and turkey to exotic and game meats, plus vegan and dog jerky.
Address: 19-A E Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 10:30am–6pm, Sat 10:30am–6:30pm
Source: outlawhouseofjerky.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
Chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop on the south side of the square; fudge, caramel corn, brittle and caramel apples are made in the store.
Address: 40 Public Square S, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Sun–Thu 12pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–9pm
Source: kilwins.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
An upstairs tasting room for Georgia Winery (Ringgold) wines, run by Dahlonega Walking Tours; its wine menu lists bottle prices and notes one wine is sold only by the bottle.
Address: 19 East Main Street, Upstairs Porch Suite F, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Thu 12:30-5:30 pm; Fri-Sat 12:30-8 pm; Sun 12:30-5:30 pm; closed Mon-Wed (its own page)
Source: dahlonegawalkingtours.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
The county visitors center on South Park Street, steps from the Square, staffed by information specialists and volunteers; it also hands out Chocolate Crawl passports and hosts the Lighting of the Square.
Address: 13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Open every day 10:00am-5:00pm
Source: Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
The University of North Georgia campus bookstore, run by Barnes & Noble College, with course materials and merchandise in store.
Address: 110 S. Chestatee St., Suite 200, Dahlonega, GA 30597
Hours: Sun 10am-2pm; Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Source: University of North Georgia, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A "vintique boutique" just off the square with antique and restored furniture, vintage decor, china and glassware, jewelry and original art; it also offers furniture refinishing.
Address: 75 N Grove St, Ste A, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not published online
Source: shopreclaimedrose.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A multi-booth vintage and antique mall a few steps off the Square, listed by both the Dahlonega DDA and the Visitors Bureau. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Address: 35 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
An antique and vintage mall on East Main Street, listed by both the Dahlonega DDA and the Visitors Bureau; its old website is gone, so call ahead before a special trip.
Address: 75 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A multi-vendor antique gallery on East Main Street, as the Dahlonega DDA directory lists it. It has no website, so call ahead for hours.
Address: 60 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A new and used bookstore; its own site gives 85 East Main Street, while the Visitors Bureau directory lists 21 North Grove Street, so confirm the location before you go.
Address: 85 E Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon-Tue 12:30-6pm; Thu-Fri 12:30-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12:30-6pm (Wednesday not listed)
Source: bearbookmarket.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions
A Dahlonega fly fishing guide service on North Grove Street that the DDA describes as a full-service fly shop and outdoors store; its own site focuses on guided trips.
Address: 22 North Grove Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm (from the business's own site data)
Source: bowmanflyfishing.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 · Directions

The Public Square
Four sides around the Gold Museum, by street number, from each shop's own site or the DDA directory.
Brad Walker Pottery
Pottery
Not published online
Naturally Georgia
Wine to take home
Mon 12-6pm; Tue-Wed closed; Thu 12-6pm; Fri 12-7pm; Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm
TMV Dahlonega (Tiger Mountain Vineyards tasting room, formerly Sips at Bleu)
Wine to take home
Wed-Thu 12-6 pm; Fri-Sat 12-8 pm; Sun 12-6 pm (its own page)
Paul Thomas Chocolates
Sweets
Mon–Thu 10am–8pm; Fri–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 12:30pm–8pm
Giggle Monkey Toys
Kids and toys
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12pm–6pm
Vintage Music
Music
Published hours differ between its two websites and the DDA; all list Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 5:30 pm. Call ahead on Sunday and Monday.
Dahlonega General Store
Gifts
Sun–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–9pm
Crown & Bear
Food shop
Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Thu 11am–5pm, Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
High Cotton (also listed as Humble Abode)
Home
Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
Kilwins Dahlonega
Sweets
Sun–Thu 12pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–9pm
The Humble Candle
Candles
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 12pm–6pm
Studio Jewelers
Jewelry
Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists 11 AM–5 PM every day
Bleu Art Gallery (Bleu Gallery)
Gallery
Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Sun-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
Local Pup
Pets
Daily 12pm–6pm
No. 3 Vintage
Vintage
Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Street numbers and hours from each shop's own site or page, as checked Oct 19, 2026. Source: Georgia State Parks, checked Oct 19, 2026
Photo: BullDawg2021, CC BY-SA 4.0
By the numbers
Our own count, from each shop's site or the DDA directory, checked Oct 19, 2026: 44 shops we could confirm, 19 of them with exact published hours (18 open on Sundays, 17 on Mondays). The figures below link to the page that publishes them.
300spaces
Free parking spaces around the Square, plus three free lots
3hours
Shop & Dine limit, enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays
100+ shops
Destination retail businesses in Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, the Visitors Bureau says
8%
Sales tax in Lumpkin County, including Georgia's 4%
1836
The courthouse in the middle of the Square, now the Gold Museum
Shopping calendar
The markets, the Christmas season on the Square and the festivals that bring artists and vendors downtown, each with its organizer's own date. Filter by kind, add any of them to your calendar, or build a list and save it all at once.
Dates and times are as each organizer published them when we checked on October 19, 2026. Follow the source link on an event before you go: organizers can change plans.
Fri, Nov 27 · 3 pm–8 pm
Dahlonega Visitors Center, 13 S Park St #1220, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Fri, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 29 · 3 pm–6 pm
Dahlonega Visitors Center, 13 S Park St #1220, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Sat, Nov 28
Location: see the organizer's page
Sat, Dec 5 – Sun, Dec 13 · 10 am–5 pm
Hancock Park, Hawkins St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Sat, Dec 12 · 12 pm–1 pm
Location: see the organizer's page
Sat, Dec 19 · 2 pm–4 pm
Hancock Park, Hawkins St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Nothing on the published calendar matches that. Try another month or kind.
Living near the Square
Shops, the university and the Square's calendar are part of daily life here. The facts that matter, and none of the hype.

The Shopkeeper's Journal

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Questions
Short answers, each with its source.
We list 44 shops we could confirm open as of Oct 19, 2026, checked at each shop's own site or page first and the DDA directory second. The Visitors Bureau says Dahlonega and Lumpkin County have over 100 destination retail businesses; that is its own county-wide count.
Source: Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
Most of the ones that publish hours are. Of the 19 shops that publish exact hours, checked Oct 19, 2026, 18 list Sunday hours, and most of those open between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Source: Dahlonega Shopping, checked Oct 19, 2026
Yes. The downtown authority counts about 300 free spaces on and around the Public Square plus three free lots with 140 spaces. Its parking page was last edited in 2022.
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
The sales tax rate in Lumpkin County, including Dahlonega, is 8%, which includes Georgia's 4% state rate, per the Georgia Department of Revenue chart effective October 1, 2026.
Source: Georgia DOR, checked Oct 19, 2026
The Visitors Bureau says Dahlonega is about one hour north of Atlanta, at the end of GA-400, and lists Atlanta as 71 miles away.
Source: Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
The organizer's schedule lists the Lighting of the Square on Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 3 to 8 p.m., at the Dahlonega Visitors Center. The Visitors Bureau's Christmas page still shows 2025 details, so we use the organizer's date.
Source: Christmas in Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026
It is the Dahlonega Gold Museum, in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse. Georgia State Parks lists it open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Source: Georgia State Parks, checked Oct 19, 2026
No. Dahlonega Shopping is an independent guide published as a Gold Peach Realty community guide. It is not affiliated with the City of Dahlonega, the DDA, the Visitors Bureau, the University of North Georgia or any shop.
Source: Dahlonega Shopping, checked Oct 19, 2026
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