Madeleine K. Anthony Park
Dahlonega, Georgia
Madeleine K. Anthony Park is a small gateway park in downtown Dahlonega, best treated as a quick 15-20 minute stop rather than a full outing. The highlight for kids is the operating replica stamp mill with its splashing waterwheel, a hands-on nod to the town's gold-mining history, alongside a shaded pavilion. A dry outfit waiting in the car is the kind of quiet preparation that deserves its own parenting award.
Before you go
Best time to visit: Open year-round with seasonal hours
Worth packing
- Food for picnicking
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Seating blankets
Good to know
- Parking
- Picnic tables
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