- Our list of the best things to do in Gainesville, Georgia, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gainesville, GA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Gainesville, GA , followed by 127 popular activities in nearby cities, including Buford, Cumming, Dahlonega, Suwanee, Cleveland, Dawsonville, Lawrenceville, Commerce, Duluth, Winder and Helen
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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
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619 Sporting Hill Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534
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Open to the public, the Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park allows those of age to enjoy skeet-shooting in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The venue also has youth shooting programs and on-site tournaments.
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.
18.5 Miles
With more than 230 national and international renowned stores, with restaurants and many other things to, the Mall of Georgia can prove to be worthy for spending time with friends and family.