- 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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3285-3299 Lanier Beach South Road, Cumming, GA 30041
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Little Ridge Park is located on a large lake and features two public boat launches. Non-boaters can enjoy views of the lake and hike the walking trails alone or with dogs.
17.0 Miles
With a play area with swings and a slide, the Buford Dam Park allows people to play, barbeque, and picnic. This park also has a campground with over 100 sites for both RV and tent camping.
17.2 Miles
With over 38,000 acres of land covered, Lake Sidney Lanier is a large Georgian reservoir created by the Buford Dam. The lake is a popular destination during holidays for boaters, jet-skiers, and house-boaters. Holiday lights decorate the lake islands November-January.
17.6 Miles
Featuring a section of creek suitable for tubing, Yahoola Creek Park also has multiple sports fields, fully equipped playground facilities, covered picnic areas, walking trails, and a landscaped garden area.
17.8 Miles
The Dobbs Creek Recreation Center is an indoor recreational facility that features a basketball court, a karate batons program, and a gymnastics program. The facility also holds competitive gymnastics competitions.
17.9 Miles
Situated among the mountains north of Dahlonega, Dockery Lake Campground offers eleven camp sites with basic amenities like grills, picnic tables, and lantern posts, but no water or electric hook-ups. The area offers fishing in the lake and hiking opportunities.
18.1 Miles
Situated on a corner of Lake Lanier, Mary Alice Park features a sandy beach along the lake and boat docks and ramps. The park also has pavilions, picnic tables and grills as well as walking paths.
18.2 Miles
Sawnee Mountain Reserve offers scenic views of the North Georgia mountains with its multiple hiking trails lined with natural rock formations. The visitor center houses multiple exhibits about the historical and cultural heritage of the area as well as a libarary and a lounge.
18.3 Miles
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Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
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415 Hwy 53 East, Dawsonville, GA
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Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery is a company which produces alcoholic products. The distillery is open 7 days a week and offers free tours of its facilities, along with sampling and the chance to purchase their products.
18.4 Miles
The Regal Cinemas Mall of Georgia is a 20-auditorium movie theater multiplex that features an IMAX theater as well as RPX video and sound. The theater shows primarily newly released Hollywood movies.