If you ask us, few things are better than a wine and waterfall trip in Georgia. And if you’re able to extend that out into a weekend? Heavenly! The Peach State’s wine industry is exploding in leaps and bounds, and we all know how many waterfalls in Georgia there are. There are plenty of areas in North Georgia where you can enjoy both a beautiful vineyard and a stunning waterfall in just one or two days, and few places are better for this than a weekend trip to Dahlonega, GA. This mountain town is one of the best small towns in Georgia, and it’s full of scenery and fun attractions that the whole family can appreciate.

This area is one of the most stunningly beautiful regions of the state, and there are countless trails in Dahlonega, GA that are worthy of exploration.
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For today's wine and waterfall trip in Georgia, we'll focus on the DeSoto Falls Trail.
Mary Flores/Google Reviews
This out-and-back trail is about two miles in length, but considered easy difficulty due to very little elevation gain.
Audrey Brown/Alltrails
The trail only takes about 45 minutes to explore, and you'll get to see two beautiful waterfalls.
DeSoto Falls, Georgia 30528, USA
James Smith/Google Reviews
The DeSoto Falls Trail is a great kid-friendly hike that just about anyone can enjoy, regardless of your skill level.

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After stretching your legs on the trail, drive about 10 miles south into Dahlonega proper and you'll find Kaya Vineyard and Winery.
Kaya Vineyard & Winery/Google Reviews
You'll find tons of wineries in Dahlonega now. Kaya was one of the first wineries in the area and remains among the largest.
Ko 2/Google Reviews
Enjoy mountaintop wine tasting, a menu of picnic delights, and gorgeous views.
Chris M./Google Reviews
If you decide you can't bear to leave Kaya Winery, there are even cottages where you can stay on-site!
Kaya Vineyard & Winery, 5400 Town Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Kaya Vineyard & Winery/Google Reviews
For more information, check out the Kaya Vineyard and Winery website or Kaya Vineyard and Winery Facebook page.

What a fun wine and waterfall trip to Dahlonega, GA!

As I mentioned above, this area has a ton of great hiking trails. If you’re interested in checking some out, consider an AllTrails+ membership that will allow you to download trail maps for viewing offline, plus other great benefits.

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