Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gainesville, GA

  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Georgia, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Don Carter State Park to Wilshire Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cumming, Suwanee, Buford and Dahlonega.
  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Georgia, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Don Carter State Park to Wilshire Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cumming, Suwanee, Buford and Dahlonega.
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35.1 Miles
93% 231 votes
Waterfalls Highway 19, Blairsville, GA MoreLess Info
Desoto Falls comprise of three smaller falls called upper, middle and lower desoto all of which are located along the Frogtown Creek and are one of many scenic attractions in Chattahoochee National Forest.
35.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 200 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA 30605 MoreLess Info
Now known as Trail Creek Park, East Athens Community Park is a fun outdoor space for both kids and adults. Along with a soccer field, the park offers a playground, walking trail, picnic area and exercise facility.
35.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 7000 Vaughn Road, Canton, GA 30115 MoreLess Info
Cherokee Recreation & Parks Authority provides a wide range of recreational sports and activities. Amenities include aquatic programs, guns and horses 5K, gymnastics and cheer and youth associations along with adult basketball, softball, kickball and a tennis center.
35.4 Miles
93% 60 votes
Haunted Tours 6624 Dawson Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a haunted house with a variety of scary and thrilling experiences at Netherworld. The haunted house is a walk through experience with special effects, monsters, and live actors.
35.6 Miles
98% 47 votes
Forests Clayton, GA MoreLess Info
Nestled in rural Georgia, the Chatahoochee National Forest is a large wilderness preserve dedicated to combating invasive species, nurturing endangered plans and educating the public about forestry and conservation. It is a popular destination for ginseng harvesting, for which a permit is required.
35.6 Miles
100% 15 votes
Parks 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075 MoreLess Info
Home to the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park features gymnasiums, a 50-meter pool, game room, indoor track, dance studios and athletic fields. It provides a fishing lake, playground, picnic areas and a 3.2-mile trail.
35.7 Miles
98% 1252 votes
Mountains 180 Spur, Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
A part of the Blue Ridge mountain range, Brasstown Bald Mountain is the highest natural point in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy a hike to the top or can avail the shuttle service to the visitor center located at the base of the mountain.
35.8 Miles
91% 190 votes
Art Museum 90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602 MoreLess Info
A part of University of Georgia, Georgia Museum of Art houses a permanent collection and multiple travelling exhibits of specialties fine art, American painting, decorative arts and paper works.
35.8 Miles
95% 116 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 MoreLess Info
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area abounds in recreation activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking and more, in Chattahoochee River. The area, with its multiple trails, also provides acess to numerous 19th-century historic sites and Native American archaeological sites.
35.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30093 MoreLess Info
Lucky Shoals Park boasts 68 acres of activity, both inside and out. With sporting facilities, including indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose fields, a community recreation center, and walking trails, visitors can enjoy exercise and free time in beautiful Norcross, Georgia.
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