Dahlonega has one independent bookstore, Bear Book Market, plus the University of North Georgia’s campus bookstore downtown. Vintage Music on the Square sells folk instruments and vintage guitars, and for games there is a toy store on the Square and a retro games shop on Memorial Drive. Here is what each one’s own source says, with hours only as published, checked October 19, 2026.
Bookstores
Bear Book Market
Bear Book Market sells new and used books. Its own site gives the address as 85 East Main Street. The Visitors Bureau directory still lists it at 21 North Grove Street, so the two sources disagree. We use the shop’s own address, but call before you go if you are making a special trip.
Hours on its own site: Monday and Tuesday 12:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday 12:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 12:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday is not listed, so do not count on a Wednesday visit. The shop also hosts open readings for local writers; its events page says to sign up by email or on social media.
UNG Bookstore (Nighthawk Shop)
The University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus bookstore is at 110 South Chestatee Street, Suite 200. UNG says Barnes & Noble College runs its bookstores, and the store carries course materials and UNG merchandise. It is the stop for UNG merchandise. Hours from ung.edu: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DDA directory shows different hours, so we go with the university’s page.
The Visitors Bureau says the free Dahlonega Literary Festival is held every year in early March. Check shopping events for dates once they are published.
Music
Vintage Music
Vintage Music is at 42 Public Square South. Its site says, “For over 30 years, we have been specializing in folk instruments and vintage guitars from our location on the public square.” It sells new and vintage guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandolins and dulcimers, and its second site adds that it teaches music lessons and does instrument repairs. It also has a small recording studio.
Hours are the tricky part. Its two websites and the DDA directory publish three different schedules. vintagemusic.com says Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday by appointment. guitarauction.com says Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 to 4 p.m. The DDA lists Monday as closed. All three agree on Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. So plan on those days, and call ahead on a Sunday or Monday.
Vintage Music says it has specialized in folk instruments and vintage guitars from its spot on the public square for over 30 years. (Vintage Music, checked Oct 19, 2026)
Dahlonega Rocks
Dahlonega Rocks is at 10 South Chestatee Street, Suite E. Its DDA listing calls it “your home for everything Rock N Roll from tee shirts to posters, hats and more.” It has no website and is known from the directory only, so call ahead.
For live music while you shop, the Visitors Bureau says Saturday-afternoon Appalachian Jams are held in front of the Gold Museum on the Square.
Games and puzzles
Games Replayed
Games Replayed is at 77 Memorial Drive, off the Square. Its Visitors Bureau listing says, “We specialize in classic video games, vintage consoles, and beloved toys from decades past,” including LEGO from across the decades, plus action figures and board games. It publishes no hours online, so call before you go.
Giggle Monkey Toys
For board games and puzzles on the Square, Giggle Monkey Toys at 104 Public Square North carries “quality toys, games, puzzles, and books for kids of all ages.” Its own site lists hours seven days a week. More on it is on our kids and pets page.
Books and maps for the trail
If your trip heads to the Appalachian Trail, Mountain Crossings at Neel Gap sells books and maps along with its backpacking gear. It is a drive from town, covered on our outdoor shops page.
Which day to come
- Sunday: Bear Book Market, the UNG Bookstore and Giggle Monkey Toys all list Sunday hours on their own sites. Call Vintage Music.
- Monday: Bear Book Market, the UNG Bookstore and Giggle Monkey Toys list Monday hours. Call Vintage Music.
- Wednesday: Bear Book Market lists no Wednesday hours.
- Tuesday to Saturday: Vintage Music’s three published schedules all agree.
The full day-by-day view is in the shop hours table.
Bookstores at a glance
Books
Bear Book Market
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.
- new and used books
- 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 (as published)
- 85 E Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- 706-701-0582
Source: bearbookmarket.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Books
UNG Bookstore, Dahlonega Campus (Nighthawk Shop)
The University of North Georgia campus bookstore, run by Barnes & Noble College, with course materials and merchandise in store.
- course materials and textbooks · UNG merchandise
- Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm · Sat–Sun 10 am–2 pm (as published)
- 110 S. Chestatee St., Suite 200, Dahlonega, GA 30597
- 706-864-1635
Source: University of North Georgia, checked Oct 19, 2026
Outdoor
Mountain Crossings at Neel Gap
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.
- backpacking gear · tents, backpacks and sleeping pads · hiker foods · boots and socks · Appalachian Trail patches and stickers · books and maps
- Mon–Sun 9 am–5 pm (as published)
- Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center, Neel Gap, on the Appalachian Trail (US 19/129, Union County)
- 706-745-6095
Source: mountaincrossings.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Music shops at a glance
Souvenirs Directory listing: call ahead
Dahlonega Rocks
A rock-and-roll merchandise shop (tees, posters, hats) on South Chestatee Street, as the DDA lists it. Call ahead for hours.
- rock n roll tee shirts · posters · hats
- Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon 9am–6pm, Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
- 10 South Chestatee St, Suite E, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026
Music
Vintage Music
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.
- vintage and new guitars · fiddles, banjos, mandolins and dulcimers · folk instruments · music lessons · instrument repairs · recording studio time
- 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.
- 42 Public Square South, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 864-2682
Source: vintagemusic.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Questions people ask
Is there a bookstore in Dahlonega?
Yes. Bear Book Market sells new and used books. Its own site gives 85 East Main Street, while the Visitors Bureau directory lists 21 North Grove Street, so confirm the location before a special trip.
Source: Bear Book Market, checked Oct 19, 2026
What are Bear Book Market's hours?
Its own site lists Monday and Tuesday 12:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday 12:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday is not listed.
Source: Bear Book Market, checked Oct 19, 2026
Where is the UNG Bookstore in Dahlonega and when is it open?
It is at 110 South Chestatee Street, Suite 200. The university lists Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Source: UNG, checked Oct 19, 2026
Is Vintage Music open on Sunday or Monday?
Its two websites and the DDA directory publish different Sunday and Monday hours, but all list Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call ahead on a Sunday or Monday.
Source: Vintage Music, checked Oct 19, 2026
Does Vintage Music give lessons or do repairs?
Yes. Vintage Music says that in addition to buying and selling collectable instruments, it teaches music lessons and does instrument repairs.
Source: Vintage Music, checked Oct 19, 2026
Where can I buy retro video games in Dahlonega?
Games Replayed at 77 Memorial Drive is listed by the Visitors Bureau for classic video games, vintage consoles, toys from decades past and LEGO. It publishes no hours online, so call ahead.
Source: Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
Does Bear Book Market hold readings?
Its events page invites local writers to sign up by email or on social media for its Open Readings.
Source: Bear Book Market, checked Oct 19, 2026