Zen Pond Oasis Guidebook
Food Scene
Best and closest place for sushi and a variety of asian specialties. Food and service are fabulous! It's very popular and there can be a wait for a table during peak hours. Takeout is always ready in 15 minutes or less from the time you call.
14 locals recommend
Rice Restaurant & Sushi Bar
3480 Keith Bridge Rd Best and closest place for sushi and a variety of asian specialties. Food and service are fabulous! It's very popular and there can be a wait for a table during peak hours. Takeout is always ready in 15 minutes or less from the time you call.
Great variety of fresh, delicious food, wine and cocktails in a historic landmark location. Backstage is located in the lower level of the historic 1927 Cumming Schoolhouse which is also home to Cumming’s community theatre venue - The Cumming Playhouse.
9 locals recommend
Tam's BackStage
215 Ingram Ave Great variety of fresh, delicious food, wine and cocktails in a historic landmark location. Backstage is located in the lower level of the historic 1927 Cumming Schoolhouse which is also home to Cumming’s community theatre venue - The Cumming Playhouse.
Thai Basil Kitchen
1475 Peachtree PkwyAuthentic Thai deliciousness and great service.
Giorgio's is a family restaurant offering a wide variety of fresh, delicious sandwiches, salads, pizza and Italian entrees.
Giorgio's Family Kitchen
558 Lakeland PlazaGiorgio's is a family restaurant offering a wide variety of fresh, delicious sandwiches, salads, pizza and Italian entrees.
A landmark for wonderful pizza and Italian dishes on the square in downtown Cumming.
Tony & Jaymes Brooklyn Pizza
111 West Courthouse SquareA landmark for wonderful pizza and Italian dishes on the square in downtown Cumming.
Tam's Tupelo Restaurant
1050 Buford RdFabulous comfort food and lively night scene.
Fantastic for breakfast or lunch - right off the town square in Cumming. House made baked goods, onion rings, french fries. Interesting flavor combinations. Great prices and huge portions.
Wildflower Eatery
125 Tribble Gap RdFantastic for breakfast or lunch - right off the town square in Cumming. House made baked goods, onion rings, french fries. Interesting flavor combinations. Great prices and huge portions.
Baba's Gyro & Kabob
2310 Ronald Reagan BlvdWonderful greek specialties, seafood, and desserts!
Rendezvous Cafe
543 Lakeland PlazaWonderful locally-owned spot for coffee, smoothies, sandwiches and bakery treats.
Great local seafood and steak. Live entertainment.
15 locals recommend
The Ridge-Great Steaks and Seafood
1035 Turner RdGreat local seafood and steak. Live entertainment.
Smokey Q BBQ
1850 Bald Ridge Marina RdTake the paddle boat to Bald Ridge Marina and pop in here for BBQ!
The Blue Bicycle A Bistro
30 Industrial Park RdRave reviews from locals and guests! Treat yourself!
Essentials
Wonderful and affordable organic produce, bakery, prepared foods, whole foods, eco-friendly health products and traditional grocery items.
37 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
530 Lakeland PlazaWonderful and affordable organic produce, bakery, prepared foods, whole foods, eco-friendly health products and traditional grocery items.
Publix Super Market at Lanier Commons
3480 Keith Bridge RdKroger Deli
2655 Freedom PkwyThe closest grocery store.
Northside Hospital Forsyth
1200 Northside Forsyth DrCostco Wholesale
1211 Bald Ridge Marina RdDrinks & Nightlife
Marlow's Tavern
2355 Cumberland Pkwy SE Great food, cocktails, and atmosphere.
Gorgeous winery estate with sweeping views of the vineyards and mountains. Award-winning wines and gourmet food.
102 locals recommend
Frogtown Cellars
700 Ridge Point Dr Gorgeous winery estate with sweeping views of the vineyards and mountains. Award-winning wines and gourmet food.
Beautiful, romantic estate with panoramic views of the vineyards. Incredible gourmet menu.
108 locals recommend
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church Rd Beautiful, romantic estate with panoramic views of the vineyards. Incredible gourmet menu.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
180 Wolf Mountain Trail Fabulous estate, delicious wines and wonderful food.
Shopping
Great variety of restaurants, movie theater, Barnes & Noble, boutiques and national chain stores.
28 locals recommend
The Collection at Forsyth
410 Peachtree Pkwy Great variety of restaurants, movie theater, Barnes & Noble, boutiques and national chain stores.
Halcyon
6365 Halcyon WayNew shopping center and food court
Avalon
2200 Avalon BlvdShopping, dining, movies
Parks & Nature
World-class gardens. Over 250 acres of landscaped gardens. Extensive Japanese gardens with ponds, bonsai, Japanese maples and sculptures. Seasonal festivals with live music, food and entertainment.
108 locals recommend
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs Dr World-class gardens. Over 250 acres of landscaped gardens. Extensive Japanese gardens with ponds, bonsai, Japanese maples and sculptures. Seasonal festivals with live music, food and entertainment.
Easy hiking path to the top of Sawnee Mountain. Amazing views. About 2-3 mile total.
8 locals recommend
Sawnee Mt. Preserve
4075 Spot Rd Easy hiking path to the top of Sawnee Mountain. Amazing views. About 2-3 mile total.
Central Park
2300 Keith Bridge Rd One mile oval walking paved path surrounded by mountain vistas.
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd The highest waterfall in Georgia.
Big Creek Greenway Trailhead Union Hill Rd.
Big Creek GreenwayScenic, paved, biking and walking trails.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastAmazing, creative gardens.
Seventy-Four Ranch
9205 Hwy 53Horseback riding on a beautiful property in the North Georgia mountains.
Sightseeing
Quaint, historic mountain town. Check out the great variety of shops, restaurants and live music.
200 locals recommend
Dahlonega
Quaint, historic mountain town. Check out the great variety of shops, restaurants and live music.
Arts & Culture
School Street Playhouse
101 School StTwenty years before the 1849 gold rush in California, thousands of prospectors flocked into the Cherokee Nation in north Georgia, marking the true beginning of our country’s first gold rush. Dahlonega thrived and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. The gold dome of the Georgia state capital building is made from gold mined in Dahlonega.
80 locals recommend
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NTwenty years before the 1849 gold rush in California, thousands of prospectors flocked into the Cherokee Nation in north Georgia, marking the true beginning of our country’s first gold rush. Dahlonega thrived and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. The gold dome of the Georgia state capital building is made from gold mined in Dahlonega.