Nature and Water Activities
Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier Islands
Margaritiaville Water Park, Boat Rental Marina, Golf
Favorite place in Georgia! Rushing Shallow river with natural rock slide, cool pools to wade in, beautiful historic park. Playgrounds, etc.
8 locals recommend
Hurricane Shoals Park
416 Hurricane Shoals RdFavorite place in Georgia! Rushing Shallow river with natural rock slide, cool pools to wade in, beautiful historic park. Playgrounds, etc.
Minnehaha Falls
Breath-Taking Falls with an easy hike-in.
Boat and Jet Ski Rental, Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar (Lakeside Dining)
21 locals recommend
Port Royale Marina
8800 Port Royale DrBoat and Jet Ski Rental, Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar (Lakeside Dining)
plant city bonsai
5607 Cleveland HwyBeautifully Curated Bonsai Garden
Chicopee Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Elachee DriveRetail
Mall of Georgia
3333 Buford DrEvery major food and retail chain in close proximity.
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEGreat Food and Shopping
Shop more than 140 outlet designer and name-brand outlet stores including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tory Burch, kate spade new york, Burberry, Coach, Gap Outlet, Nike, Pottery Barn Outlet, William Sonoma and more.
151 locals recommend
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400Shop more than 140 outlet designer and name-brand outlet stores including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tory Burch, kate spade new york, Burberry, Coach, Gap Outlet, Nike, Pottery Barn Outlet, William Sonoma and more.
Avalon
2200 Avalon BlvdAmazing Premium Dining and Upscale Shopping about 30min Drive.
Family Fun
Super fun movie theatre where they serve great bistro food to your seats. Movie prices are cheaper per ticket in hopes that you'll buy food.
15 locals recommend
Movie Tavern Horizon Village
2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee RdSuper fun movie theatre where they serve great bistro food to your seats. Movie prices are cheaper per ticket in hopes that you'll buy food.
Great marina to rent from- only a 15 min ride from marina to our boat launch at end of street, Balus Creek, so you can pick up friends and fam. Also have a fun resort style tiki restaurant on the dock.
21 locals recommend
Port Royale Marina
8800 Port Royale DrGreat marina to rent from- only a 15 min ride from marina to our boat launch at end of street, Balus Creek, so you can pick up friends and fam. Also have a fun resort style tiki restaurant on the dock.
Bavarian Villiage in North Georgia Mtns with Putt-Putt, Tubing,
Ice Cream and Waterfalls.
14 locals recommend
Helen Georgia
Bavarian Villiage in North Georgia Mtns with Putt-Putt, Tubing,
Ice Cream and Waterfalls.
Regal Cinemas Mall Of Georgia 20 IMAX & RPX
3333 Buford DrGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWGeorgia's Largest Aquarium - downtown ATL (45 min)
Entertainment/Arts
Theatre is a passion for our fam, so we love the Fox! Less than an hour drive from here, and we can always recommend our fav downtown restaurants.
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NETheatre is a passion for our fam, so we love the Fox! Less than an hour drive from here, and we can always recommend our fav downtown restaurants.
Great local theatre- excellent productions by Brenau Musical Theatre students and local performers. High quality performances and saves the drive to the city and Atlanta ticket prices.
Gainesville Theatre Alliance
2900 Landrum Education DriveGreat local theatre- excellent productions by Brenau Musical Theatre students and local performers. High quality performances and saves the drive to the city and Atlanta ticket prices.
Food scene
Great Breakfast and Lunch- completely GF kitchen and locally sourced ingredients, when possible.
38 locals recommend
Avocados Restaurant
109 Bradford St NWGreat Breakfast and Lunch- completely GF kitchen and locally sourced ingredients, when possible.
Fav Italian and Pizza- no delivery, but their food is so worth the 2 miles to pick up! We often get large group catering from here, so great for corporate lunches and small events.
Napolis Pizza
3640 Mundy Mill RdFav Italian and Pizza- no delivery, but their food is so worth the 2 miles to pick up! We often get large group catering from here, so great for corporate lunches and small events.
Best local mexican- always busy but great food. Dine-in service is better than take-out service.
20 locals recommend
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
5131 Peachtree PkwyBest local mexican- always busy but great food. Dine-in service is better than take-out service.
Excellent Gastro-Pub downtown Gainesville- modern takes on southern favorites. Their Mascarpone grits are to die for.
34 locals recommend
Recess Southern Gastro-pub
118 Bradford St NEExcellent Gastro-Pub downtown Gainesville- modern takes on southern favorites. Their Mascarpone grits are to die for.
Seafood and caribbean inspired food, set on the marina in nearby Flowery Branch- indoor or outdoor seating available. They have a huge sand pit beach for kids to play in.
28 locals recommend
Fish Tales Lakeside Grille
6330 Mitchell StSeafood and caribbean inspired food, set on the marina in nearby Flowery Branch- indoor or outdoor seating available. They have a huge sand pit beach for kids to play in.
Sister Restaurant to Fish Tales- on a different local marina, but the BBQ version. Big Open Air restaurant, but heated in winter.
25 locals recommend
Pig Tales on Lake Lanier
6800 Lights Ferry RdSister Restaurant to Fish Tales- on a different local marina, but the BBQ version. Big Open Air restaurant, but heated in winter.
Our long-time fav surf/turf foodie staple. About 25 min south of us, but great stop on your way to/from Atlanta. Rarely a long wait, but they take reservations. Excellent food, quiet romantic atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Aqua Terra Bistro
55 E Main St NEOur long-time fav surf/turf foodie staple. About 25 min south of us, but great stop on your way to/from Atlanta. Rarely a long wait, but they take reservations. Excellent food, quiet romantic atmosphere.
Really authentic quality thai in a comfortable, quiet, classy dining room. Excellent date night.
6 locals recommend
Tani Thai Restaurant
15 E Main St NEReally authentic quality thai in a comfortable, quiet, classy dining room. Excellent date night.
Burger 21
3385 Woodward Crossing BlvdBare Bones Steakhouse
101 E Main St NEAmazing Authentic French Creperie (Owner is from Paris)
Sweet and Savory options. A little bit of a drive, but so worth it.
25 min from the Farm.
8 locals recommend
The Galloping Galette
9924 Davis StAmazing Authentic French Creperie (Owner is from Paris)
Sweet and Savory options. A little bit of a drive, but so worth it.
25 min from the Farm.
Bluefin
1642 Park Hill DrJack's Local Station
108 Brassie LnCharcuterie Boards and Southern Comfort
Wild Wing Cafe
311 Jesse Jewell PkwyBEST wings in Georgia!
Ask for the Croque Monsieur and the Tomato Bisque. You won't be sorry.
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Buford
1795 Mall of Georgia BlvdAsk for the Croque Monsieur and the Tomato Bisque. You won't be sorry.
Cheeseburger Bobby's
6050 Peachtree PkwyGREAT BURGERS!
The Brunch Apothecary
2595 Fence Rd NEA short 30-min drive but absolutely worth it. A foodie fave.
Mellow Mushroom
700 Green St NEAtlas Pizza
104 Washington St NW