Margaret's Recommended Local Entertainment and Destinations
Spectator events
It's only 10 miles from Mt Plattmore and has world class racing events.
25 residents recomanen
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
5300 Winder HwyIt's only 10 miles from Mt Plattmore and has world class racing events.
Atlanta Dragway
500 E Ridgeway RdNational drag race championships are held here!
This is one of the top rated Golf Courses in the state of Georgia. PGA Tour-Quality standards year round. It's membership only but many championships are played here. Only 30 minutes from Mt Plattmore on Lanier.
TPC Sugarloaf
2595 Sugarloaf Club DriveThis is one of the top rated Golf Courses in the state of Georgia. PGA Tour-Quality standards year round. It's membership only but many championships are played here. Only 30 minutes from Mt Plattmore on Lanier.
Lake Lanier Olympic Park
3105 Clarks Bridge RdThis was the Rowing Venue for the 1996 Olympics.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views, great for hiking and sightseeing. Approximately 50 miles from Mt. Plattmore.
165 residents recomanen
Cataractes d'Anna Ruby
Anna Ruby Falls RoadBeautiful views, great for hiking and sightseeing. Approximately 50 miles from Mt. Plattmore.
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RoadGreat hiking trails and beautiful views.
Food scene
Great place for local Pubs, Bar & Grills and Dining. 7 miles from Mt Plattmore.
7 residents recomanen
Gainesville Square
112 Bradford Street NortheastGreat place for local Pubs, Bar & Grills and Dining. 7 miles from Mt Plattmore.
Our Favorite place to Dine on Lake Lanier and it's only 2 miles by boat from Mt Plattmore.
41 residents recomanen
Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar & Grill - Lake Lanier
8800 Port Royale DriveOur Favorite place to Dine on Lake Lanier and it's only 2 miles by boat from Mt Plattmore.
Located on the Gainesville square only 7 miles from Mt Plattmore. One our favorite Sea Food restaurants in North Georgia!
13 residents recomanen
YellowFin
120 Bradford St NELocated on the Gainesville square only 7 miles from Mt Plattmore. One our favorite Sea Food restaurants in North Georgia!
Best Chinese food we have found in north Georgia and it's only 1.3 miles from Mt Plattmore and they deliver!
6 residents recomanen
Wang's Chinese Restaurant
4211 McEver RdBest Chinese food we have found in north Georgia and it's only 1.3 miles from Mt Plattmore and they deliver!
Access by car or boat. Located at Holiday Marina with free boat parking available. Great atmosphere, food and drinks!
18 residents recomanen
Twisted Oar
6900 Lanier Islands PkwyAccess by car or boat. Located at Holiday Marina with free boat parking available. Great atmosphere, food and drinks!
Access by car or boat. Great views, atmosphere good food and drinks!
25 residents recomanen
Pig Tales on Lake Lanier
6800 Lights Ferry RdAccess by car or boat. Great views, atmosphere good food and drinks!
Accessible by car or boat. However, there is a fee to enter Lake Lanier Islands by car or boat.
9 residents recomanen
LandShark Bar & Grill Lake Lanier
7541 Lanier Islands PkwyAccessible by car or boat. However, there is a fee to enter Lake Lanier Islands by car or boat.
Entertainment
A must see when visiting Lake Lanier. Great food and fun for the whole family. Complete with a huge water park with sides wave pools and a beach. Concerts and fireworks on special events. Only 7 miles by water from Mt Plattmore.
66 residents recomanen
Parc aquàtic Margaritaville a Lanier Islands
7650 Lanier Islands PkwyA must see when visiting Lake Lanier. Great food and fun for the whole family. Complete with a huge water park with sides wave pools and a beach. Concerts and fireworks on special events. Only 7 miles by water from Mt Plattmore.
Lanier Raceplex
5301 Winder Hwyhttps://www.lanierraceplex.com
Francis Meadows Aquatic Center
1545 Community WayIndoor and outdoor pools and water slides.
If you like live main stage productions this is one of the top rated Theatre programs in the state of Georgia.
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
2900 Landrum Education DriveIf you like live main stage productions this is one of the top rated Theatre programs in the state of Georgia.
If you like live music clubs this is your place. Food and drinks are really good too. Gainesville location is only 7 miles north from Mt Plattmore. There's also a location in Buford GA 14 miles south.
9 residents recomanen
37 Main Gainesville
212 Spring St SEIf you like live music clubs this is your place. Food and drinks are really good too. Gainesville location is only 7 miles north from Mt Plattmore. There's also a location in Buford GA 14 miles south.
Gainesville Bowling Center
2317 Browns Bridge RdParks and Boat Ramps
Great locally grown fruit and vegetables. 23 miles from Mt Plattmore.
6 residents recomanen
Jaemor Farms
5340 Cornelia HighwayGreat locally grown fruit and vegetables. 23 miles from Mt Plattmore.
Plenty of parking and 4 boat ramps to splash down into Lake Lanier and just 1/2 mile from Mt. Plattmore by road.
Balus Creek Public Boat Ramp
Mountain View RoadPlenty of parking and 4 boat ramps to splash down into Lake Lanier and just 1/2 mile from Mt. Plattmore by road.
Great nature trail close to downtown Gainesville. Just 5 miles from Mt Plattmore.
12 residents recomanen
Wilshire Trails
849 Wilshire RdGreat nature trail close to downtown Gainesville. Just 5 miles from Mt Plattmore.
Great off-road bicycle trails . Only 5 miles from Mt Plattmore.
8 residents recomanen
Chicopee Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Elachee DriveGreat off-road bicycle trails . Only 5 miles from Mt Plattmore.
We highly recommend this destination! For starters, it's conveniently located in the back yard of Mt. Plattmore! :)
82 residents recomanen
Lake Lanier
We highly recommend this destination! For starters, it's conveniently located in the back yard of Mt. Plattmore! :)
Golf Courses
Local favorite public golf course with very reasonable rates.
8 residents recomanen
Chicopee Woods Golf Course
2515 Atlanta HwyLocal favorite public golf course with very reasonable rates.
Oaks Miniature Golf LLC
3709 Whiting RdVery close family fun for miniature golf outings.
Excellent course at the Vineyard. Sample top rated local wines at the end of your round.
10 residents recomanen
The Château Élan Golf Club
6060 Golf Club DrExcellent course at the Vineyard. Sample top rated local wines at the end of your round.
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron Dr