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Parks and Rec

Don Carter State Park

"The Chattahoochee River, flowing from the north Georgia Mountains, meets Lake Lanier at Don Carter State Park, creating a unique opportunity for recreation and outdoor appreciation on the northern edge of metro-Atlanta." Don Carter is the only state park on 38,000-acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake and Chattahoochee River, while a multi-use trail welcomes hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest. Guests can stay cool at a large, sand swimming beach with bath house. This park offers several choices for overnight getaways as well. Two-bedroom cabins are perched on wooded hillsides near the lake. One campground is designed specifically for RVs, while another primitive camping area is just for tents and hammocks. The campground and cottage loop is gated, providing access to overnight guests. The park is named in honor of real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years and worked to establish Lake Lanier’s first state park.

23 locals recommend

Don Carter State Park

5000 N Browning Bridge Rd

23 locals recommend

"The Chattahoochee River, flowing from the north Georgia Mountains, meets Lake Lanier at Don Carter State Park, creating a unique opportunity for recreation and outdoor appreciation on the northern edge of metro-Atlanta." Don Carter is the only state park on 38,000-acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake and Chattahoochee River, while a multi-use trail welcomes hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest. Guests can stay cool at a large, sand swimming beach with bath house. This park offers several choices for overnight getaways as well. Two-bedroom cabins are perched on wooded hillsides near the lake. One campground is designed specifically for RVs, while another primitive camping area is just for tents and hammocks. The campground and cottage loop is gated, providing access to overnight guests. The park is named in honor of real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years and worked to establish Lake Lanier’s first state park.

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Home of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Today the Olympic Park is truly a community park, hosting various community activities from Regattas, Food Truck Nights, Concerts and numerous festivals. The Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation, the Olympic Legacy continues to drive and navigate our growth into one of the best facilities around the world for athletes and community members alike.

14 locals recommend

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd

14 locals recommend

Home of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Today the Olympic Park is truly a community park, hosting various community activities from Regattas, Food Truck Nights, Concerts and numerous festivals. The Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation, the Olympic Legacy continues to drive and navigate our growth into one of the best facilities around the world for athletes and community members alike.

Elachee Nature Science Center

Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation. Ed Dodd Self-Guided Trail Take a 0.64-mile hike among diverse forest and topography of the Chicopee Wood Nature Preserve. Live Animal Room See 25 species of reptiles and amphibians in curated habitats. Outdoor Aviary Observe a non-releasable Great Horned Owl. Bufo virginianus is the largest owl species in our state and also found in every Georgia county. Follow @chewy_the_owl. Demonstration Beehives* Witness a pollinator ecosystem at work in this interpretive exhibit. *Not all interactive indoor exhibits are available to the general public at all times. Please call to ask, 770-535-1976. Storybook Trail Read a children’s book on kiosks as you stroll along this section of the Geiger Trail, the only paved trail at Elachee. Garden, Tree and Pollinator Exhibits Study plants, identify 10 tree species and see painted murals of winged Georgia pollinators.

16 locals recommend

Elachee Nature Science Center

2125 Elachee Dr

16 locals recommend

Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation. Ed Dodd Self-Guided Trail Take a 0.64-mile hike among diverse forest and topography of the Chicopee Wood Nature Preserve. Live Animal Room See 25 species of reptiles and amphibians in curated habitats. Outdoor Aviary Observe a non-releasable Great Horned Owl. Bufo virginianus is the largest owl species in our state and also found in every Georgia county. Follow @chewy_the_owl. Demonstration Beehives* Witness a pollinator ecosystem at work in this interpretive exhibit. *Not all interactive indoor exhibits are available to the general public at all times. Please call to ask, 770-535-1976. Storybook Trail Read a children’s book on kiosks as you stroll along this section of the Geiger Trail, the only paved trail at Elachee. Garden, Tree and Pollinator Exhibits Study plants, identify 10 tree species and see painted murals of winged Georgia pollinators.

Jaemor Farm Rd

Since 1912, the Echols family has grown peaches in the tri-county area of Hall, Banks and Habersham Counties in the town of Lula, Ga. Tucked into the foothills of the north Georgia countryside, our farm was recognized as a Centennial Farm in 2012. Jaemor Farms was established on family values and hard work that has been passed down for six generations in the Echols family. Once known as Echols Orchards, our family began farming with peach trees and row crops before focusing solely on the peaches and other fruits and vegetables that we could sell on our roadside stand of Old Cornelia Highway. Fast forward to 1981 with the construction of Interstate 985 and Georgia Highway 365, the farm had the opportunity to construct a new market for on-farm shopping experiences. This would become the third peach stand in Lula, therefore the family renamed ‘Echols Orchards’ to J.A.E.M.O.R. Farms. JAEMOR is an acronym for the third generation owners J.immy A.llen E.chols and Valvoreth Mor.rison Echols. Since 1981 Jaemor Farms has experienced numerous transitions and has grown to meet the demands of our customer base. In 2002, we began to diversify the crops grown on the farm to beyond just peaches and apples. Now our customers can enjoy homegrown strawberries, blackberries, muscadines, scuppernongs, Concord grapes, watermelon, squash, tomatoe, zucchini, pumpkins and more during our harvest season. In 2006, we opened our first corn maze and began to participate in the state’s agritourism industry. Today, on average, Jaemor sees more than a million customers annually and we are happy to host each and everyone one of them to let them taste the difference family makes.

Jaemor Farm Rd

Since 1912, the Echols family has grown peaches in the tri-county area of Hall, Banks and Habersham Counties in the town of Lula, Ga. Tucked into the foothills of the north Georgia countryside, our farm was recognized as a Centennial Farm in 2012. Jaemor Farms was established on family values and hard work that has been passed down for six generations in the Echols family. Once known as Echols Orchards, our family began farming with peach trees and row crops before focusing solely on the peaches and other fruits and vegetables that we could sell on our roadside stand of Old Cornelia Highway. Fast forward to 1981 with the construction of Interstate 985 and Georgia Highway 365, the farm had the opportunity to construct a new market for on-farm shopping experiences. This would become the third peach stand in Lula, therefore the family renamed ‘Echols Orchards’ to J.A.E.M.O.R. Farms. JAEMOR is an acronym for the third generation owners J.immy A.llen E.chols and Valvoreth Mor.rison Echols. Since 1981 Jaemor Farms has experienced numerous transitions and has grown to meet the demands of our customer base. In 2002, we began to diversify the crops grown on the farm to beyond just peaches and apples. Now our customers can enjoy homegrown strawberries, blackberries, muscadines, scuppernongs, Concord grapes, watermelon, squash, tomatoe, zucchini, pumpkins and more during our harvest season. In 2006, we opened our first corn maze and began to participate in the state’s agritourism industry. Today, on average, Jaemor sees more than a million customers annually and we are happy to host each and everyone one of them to let them taste the difference family makes.

Amicalola Falls

Northeast of Dawsonville, Georgia, on the cusp of the North Georgia Mountains, sits Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. A nature lover’s wonderland, it’s only 8 miles from the Appalachian Trail and within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is named after its most treasured feature, Amicalola Falls – a magnificent 729-foot waterfall that’s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. In the thick of the spectacular terrain, stands Amicalola Falls Lodge – a beacon of comfort, rejuvenation, and true Georgia adventure. At Amicalola Falls Lodge, almost every room has a view. The breathtaking vistas and spectacular sunsets await behind the door. Time spent at a destination of this caliber turns an ordinary trip into a great escape. Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, a family reunion, a friendly mountain getaway or a romantic rendezvous, Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge offers amazing accommodations and world-class recreation on the southern tier of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

106 locals recommend

Amicalola Falls

106 locals recommend

Northeast of Dawsonville, Georgia, on the cusp of the North Georgia Mountains, sits Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. A nature lover’s wonderland, it’s only 8 miles from the Appalachian Trail and within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is named after its most treasured feature, Amicalola Falls – a magnificent 729-foot waterfall that’s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. In the thick of the spectacular terrain, stands Amicalola Falls Lodge – a beacon of comfort, rejuvenation, and true Georgia adventure. At Amicalola Falls Lodge, almost every room has a view. The breathtaking vistas and spectacular sunsets await behind the door. Time spent at a destination of this caliber turns an ordinary trip into a great escape. Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, a family reunion, a friendly mountain getaway or a romantic rendezvous, Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge offers amazing accommodations and world-class recreation on the southern tier of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

Francis Meadows Aquatic Center

The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is a conveniently located state-of-the-art aquatic facility that has it all... Fitness Center, 10-Lane Indoor Competition Pool, 4-Lane Indoor Instructional Pool, Seasonal Outdoor Water Park, Water and Land Fitness Classes, as well as Year-round Swim Lessons.

6 locals recommend

Francis Meadows Aquatic Center

1545 Community Way

6 locals recommend

The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is a conveniently located state-of-the-art aquatic facility that has it all... Fitness Center, 10-Lane Indoor Competition Pool, 4-Lane Indoor Instructional Pool, Seasonal Outdoor Water Park, Water and Land Fitness Classes, as well as Year-round Swim Lessons.

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Museum

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, Inc. (INK) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in scenic Gainesville, Georgia. We are a short drive from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Greenville and other major southeastern cities. Our mission is to encourage children of all ages to develop their full potential through exciting hands-on learning. INK strives, through the exhibits of our Museum, to create a unique environment in which children of all ages, abilities and experience can feel free to imagine, create and explore beyond their dreams. Hours Sunday with 2-hour play time blocks: 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5pm. Monday through Saturday with 2-hour play time blocks: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-5pm. CLOSED Easter Sunday Memorial Day 4th of July Thanskgiving Christmas Day Admission $9 per person including tax Sunday through Saturday

14 locals recommend

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)

999 Chestnut St SE

14 locals recommend

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, Inc. (INK) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in scenic Gainesville, Georgia. We are a short drive from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Greenville and other major southeastern cities. Our mission is to encourage children of all ages to develop their full potential through exciting hands-on learning. INK strives, through the exhibits of our Museum, to create a unique environment in which children of all ages, abilities and experience can feel free to imagine, create and explore beyond their dreams. Hours Sunday with 2-hour play time blocks: 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5pm. Monday through Saturday with 2-hour play time blocks: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-5pm. CLOSED Easter Sunday Memorial Day 4th of July Thanskgiving Christmas Day Admission $9 per person including tax Sunday through Saturday