Lake Sidney Lanier, one of the most-visited US Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the country, is nestled in the foothills of northeast Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 30 minutes northeast of Atlanta, Lake Lanier offers the adventure of fishing, boating, sailing, water sports, golf, resort vacations, horseback riding, hiking, camping, lakeside dining and wildlife.
Lake Lanier’s 692 miles of shoreline meander past picturesque parks, picnic areas and campgrounds. Lakeside camping at US Army Corps of Engineers Parks, plus well-appointed accommodations at Lake Lanier Island’s Emerald Point Hotel and Renaissance Pine Isle on the southeast side of the lake offer many options for enjoying all that Lake Lanier offers for an overnight stay, a long weekend or a week-long vacation.
The area is served by I-85, I-985 and GA 400, with easy access to the lake.
More than 8 million visitors choose Lake Lanier for weekend getaways, daytrips and extended vacations. It has been called the Crown Jewel of US Army Corps of Engineers lakes.
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Corps isn’t getting expected flood of dock permit applications
Georgia's Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Guide - Discover Georgia's beautiful parks, wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, coast and islands, Civil War and historic sites, gardens, trails, festivals, and other fun places to visit. Whether you are going out for a day or vacationing in Georgia, this site is full of outdoor recreational ideas and maps at your fingertips.
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Anna Ruby Falls These beautiful falls feature a 150-foot double waterfall in nearby White county. An asphalt trail leads visitors to the top of the falls, a one-half mile walk from the base. The kids will love it. Location: Highway 356 south of Unicoi State Park. Phone: 706-878-2201 Website: http://travel.yahoo.com Map: Anna Ruby Falls
Appletree Farms Vist their gift shop that offers a wide variety of local pottery, home decor, special gifts, accessories and food items. Also, they have a winery tasting room and restaurant. Location: 365, Alto Phone: 706-776-8381 Website: http://www.theappletreefarms.com
Babyland General Hospital Home of the world-famous Cabbage Patch Kids, in Cleveland, 20 minutes north of Gainesville. Watch the Mother Cabbage give birth to a new baby. Phone: 706-865-2171 Website: http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Burt's Farm (September 1 through November 15) Pumpkins and Fun for the Kids 4801 Highway 52 Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: 706-265-3701 1-800-600-BURT Website: Burt's Farm
Chateau Elan Winery, restaurants, and great golf courses. Just south of Lake Lanier Phone: 770-932-8653 Website: http://www.chateauelan.com
Dahlonega Quaint and historic town, with an array of shops and restaurants, north of Gainesville on Hwy 60. Site of the first U.S. gold rush. Phone: 800-231-5543 Website: http://www.dahlonega.org Website: this site is loaded with numismatic infomation. http://www.dahlonegagold.com
Helen Visit an alpine village 40 minutes north of Gainesville on Hwy. 75. Plenty of lederhosen , German beer and other neat stuff. Phone: 800-858-8027 Website: http://www.helenga.org
Georgia Mountain Fair In Hiwassee Home of the Rhododendron Festival, Bluegrass Festival and lots of fun for all. Location: Hiwassee, GA Phone:706-896-4191 Website: georgia-mountain-fair
Kangaroo Conservation Center Largest kangaroo collection outside of Australia. Guided group wildlife tours spring and fall. Location: Dawsonville. Phone: 706-265-6100
Mark of the Potter Largest collection of hand-thrown pottery, hand-blown glass and wood jewelry items for sale in Northeast Georgia. Located next to a waterfall on the Soque River in nearby Habersham County and housed in a gristmill. Also feed the huge native trout who frequent the river next to the mill. Phone: 706-947-3440 Website: http://www.markofthepotter.com A very neat site ...
Thunder Road USA, GA Racing Hall of Fame This hall recognizes and the contributions of motorsports to the state, and offers a complete historical, educational, interactive and entertaining experience. Location: Dawsonville. Website: http://www.thunderroadusa.com Phone: 706-216-RACE
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Prudential Georgia Realty is the leader in Atlanta Real Estate.
The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. adopted The Sunshine Kids Foundation as a network-wide charity
in the spring of 1991. The Sunshine Kids Foundation provides exciting, positive group activities for children
with cancer, so they may once again do what Kids are meant to do...have fun and celebrate life!
To learn more please visit:
http://www.sunshinekids.org/support/prudential.htm