Lara's Guidebook
Overnight Boat Rentals
A 25 minute boat ride from the Marina to Lakeview Landing. Rent a boat for the day or overnight for a week.
12 locals recommend
Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales
2145 Dawsonville HwyA 25 minute boat ride from the Marina to Lakeview Landing. Rent a boat for the day or overnight for a week.
Sightseeing
One of our favorite hiking spots to see lots of waterfalls.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadOne of our favorite hiking spots to see lots of waterfalls.
Appalachian Outfitters - Canoeing and Kayaking
2084 S ChestateeSunny Farms North
1332 Long Branch RdHorseback riding & nature!
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE
1911 Sweetbay DrBeautiful gardens!
Mount Yonah Trailhead
Georgia 75Beautiful hiking!
Elachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee DrNature center great for families
Wahoo Creek Access Point
Recreational Activities
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron DrGolf!
Chestatee Golf Club
777 Dogwood WayOne of the most beautiful golf courses in North Georgia!
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
100 Rue Charlemagne DrSpa
Lanier Islands
7000 Lanier Islands PkwyWater park (summer) & snow park (winter)
Nitya’s Massage and Bodyworks
6104 GA-400Spa & YOGA
The Ahh Spa
812 Washington St NWMassage & facials
Catching Not Fishing Guide Service
166 Indian Cove DriveFishing tour
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400Outlet mall shopping
Rock Creek Veterans Park
223 Northside Dr
Longwood Park
20 Pearl Nix PkwyPlaygrounds for kids and a fishing pier
Food scene
Cool Springs Blueberry Farm
5975 Smith Mill RdPick your own blueberries
Beautiful vineyard, wine tasting and delicious restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the vines.
108 locals recommend
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdBeautiful vineyard, wine tasting and delicious restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the vines.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain TrailCork It - Wine and Charcuterie
118 Main St SWHarvest Kitchen
601 S Enota Dr NEAtlanta Highway Seafood Market
227 Atlanta HwyOld Towne Pizza Murrayville
5120 Thompson Bridge RoadSkogies Lakefront Restaurant
2151 Dawsonville HwyLakeside dining
Because Coffee
240 Dawson Village Way NorthDowntown Drafts
115 Bradford St NEBrew pub
NoFo Brew Co & Distillery
6150 GA-400Left Nut Brewing Co.
2100 Atlanta HwyBrewery tour
Cafe Cancun Bar & Grill
5200 Thompson Bridge RoadMexican restaurant with outdoor seating 12 minutes from Lakeview Landing.
Avocados Restaurant
109 Bradford St NWThe Blue Bicycle A Bistro
30 Industrial Park RdManhattan Chicago Pizza Gainesville
3320 Thompson Bridge RoadAtlas Pizza
104 Washington St NWNeighborhoods
Became known as “hospitality capital of the world” after the 1996 olympics. The rowing/kayaking events took place on the 38,000 acre Lake (Sidney) Lanier. Downtown Gainesville is filled with shops and restaurants, and marks the beginning of a to-scale model of the solar system.
This area in North Georgia is very “outdoorsy”, breathtaking scenery, laidback, southern hospitality, farmlands, vineyards, deer and wild turkeys.
19 locals recommend
Gainesville
Became known as “hospitality capital of the world” after the 1996 olympics. The rowing/kayaking events took place on the 38,000 acre Lake (Sidney) Lanier. Downtown Gainesville is filled with shops and restaurants, and marks the beginning of a to-scale model of the solar system.
This area in North Georgia is very “outdoorsy”, breathtaking scenery, laidback, southern hospitality, farmlands, vineyards, deer and wild turkeys.
City advice
What to pack
What to pack
Bring comfortable shoes to hike around in and a bathing suit for when you want to go jump in the lake! Pack casual clothing. A camera and a good book are also great things to pack.
Getting around
Car is the best way to get around
Do not rely on public transportation. Car is the best way to get around. There are Uber & Lyfts but you may need to wait a little.