Dahlonega named best small town for wine, beer & spirits

Here's why this town in the Peach State was ranked #1 for the best small town for wine, beer and spirits.

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains in north Georgia, Dahlonega has been named one of the best small towns in the U.S., according to Travel + Leisure.

Best wine, beer and spirits small town

In the travel magazine's best small town rankings in 2023, Dahlonega won in the category of best small town for wine, beer and spirits. With its scenic vineyards, tasting rooms and breweries -- it's no wonder why the historic "Gold City" was claimed as the winner in this category.

Here are just a few places to discover spirits:

Big Creek Distilling Co.

Kaya Vineyard and Winery

Monteluce Vineyards

Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery

52 West Brewing

Click here for the full list of places to explore.

Travel+Leisure also named America's best small towns in several other categories: