Guidebook for Gainesville
Parks & Nature
One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge, and visitors can still see towers used by Karl Wallenda. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10 mile trail.
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdOne of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge, and visitors can still see towers used by Karl Wallenda. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10 mile trail.
Don Carter offers up a large beach area nestled on Lake Lanier. It's a great spot for a picnic lunch and swimming for the kids!
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Parc Estatal Don Carter
5000 N Browning Bridge RdDon Carter offers up a large beach area nestled on Lake Lanier. It's a great spot for a picnic lunch and swimming for the kids!
Linwood Nature Preserve
415 Linwood DrFlat & easy trail that leads you back to a view of Lake Lanier.
Interactive kids’ science museum & hiking trails in a 1,440-acre nature preserve.
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Elachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee DrInteractive kids’ science museum & hiking trails in a 1,440-acre nature preserve.
Gorgeous views. The 4.4 mile hike is rated "more difficult", but well worth the climb! Afterwards, have lunch (or a beer) in Helen, a mountain town in northeast Georgia. It's known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. We recommend Big Daddy's (great food/bar).
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Yonah Mountain
Gorgeous views. The 4.4 mile hike is rated "more difficult", but well worth the climb! Afterwards, have lunch (or a beer) in Helen, a mountain town in northeast Georgia. It's known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. We recommend Big Daddy's (great food/bar).
Botanical garden & park with a model-train garden, amphitheater & many community events. We've seen a couple of good concerts at their outdoor amphitheater! Good place to take a stroll, or the kiddos.
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Jardí Botànic d'Atlanta, GAINESVILLE
1911 Sweetbay DrBotanical garden & park with a model-train garden, amphitheater & many community events. We've seen a couple of good concerts at their outdoor amphitheater! Good place to take a stroll, or the kiddos.
Paddleboard Rentals
Contact Zach Greene 678-617-1029 for pricing and availability.
Soak up the sun, push your boundaries on the water slides, chill in the wave pool, and be entertained by the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Margaritaville lifestyle.
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Parc aquàtic Margaritaville a Lanier Islands
7650 Lanier Islands PkwySoak up the sun, push your boundaries on the water slides, chill in the wave pool, and be entertained by the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Margaritaville lifestyle.
Drinks & Nightlife
This little winery is cute, cute, cute! And typically offers live music. A must-see for any wine drinkers!
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Serenity Cellars
265 Laurel Ridge RdThis little winery is cute, cute, cute! And typically offers live music. A must-see for any wine drinkers!
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SGreat views and mix if indoor/outdoor seating!