We all love (and sometimes love to hate) adorably cheesy Hallmark holiday movies. You know the trope: small town girl comes home from her big city job for the holidays and realizes… there’s more to life than numbers and spreadsheets! (And maybe she also saves the family Christmas tree farm along the way)! But have you ever wanted to step into one of these perfect Hallmark movie towns before? You actually can… and it’s right here in Georgia!
A new report by HGTV ranks Dahlonega, Georgia among the 50 best small towns to visit for Christmas… and it’s absolutely because of its Hallmark charm. Keep scrolling for all the details.
Why is Dahlonega, Georgia such a great holiday destination?
Dahlonega is a great small town destination all year round, but it’s particularly popular around the winter holidays. Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, just a little over an hour from Atlanta, it’s got all the fun of a small town, with plenty of cool tourist attractions too.
During the holidays, Dahlonega goes all out with festive decor, a tree and town square lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides around the historic square, Santa Claus visits and extended store hours for visitors. And they’ve also got fun happenings like a Christmas market, holiday concerts, tree decorating, live Nativity scene, parade and caroling.
Which Hallmark flicks have been filmed in Dahlonega?
Dahlonega is perfect for filming movies because it’s already got all the quaint charm & adorable vibes! Here are some films that were filmed in Dahlonega that you should check out:
- Christmas in Homestead (Hallmark, 2016)
- Christmas in the Smokies (Inspiration, 2015)
- A Taste of Christmas (Lifetime, 2020)
When you’re watching, make sure to keep an eye peeled for all your favorite Dahlonega spots!
You can learn more about Dahlonega and plan your holiday trip by visiting Discover Dahlonega’s website, here!