Guidebook for Cumming
Parks & Nature
Several hiking trails (including the approach trail to the southern terminus of the great Appalachian Trail), nice state park visitor's center, and of course a beautiful waterfall. ~ about 22 mi away
261 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park RdSeveral hiking trails (including the approach trail to the southern terminus of the great Appalachian Trail), nice state park visitor's center, and of course a beautiful waterfall. ~ about 22 mi away
Historic covered bridge. Creek with sliding rocks. Park with playground, pavilion and walking paths. ~ about 5.2 mi away
Poole's Mill Bridge Park
7725 Pooles Mill Rd Historic covered bridge. Creek with sliding rocks. Park with playground, pavilion and walking paths. ~ about 5.2 mi away
A local highlight! Don't miss these hiking trails- go to the Indian Seats for a great view. Note that dogs are not allowed. ~ about 8.2 mi away
8 locals recommend
Sawnee Mountain Visitor Center
4075 Spot RdA local highlight! Don't miss these hiking trails- go to the Indian Seats for a great view. Note that dogs are not allowed. ~ about 8.2 mi away
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Camping, & Hunting. ~ about 7 mi away
Dawson Forest - City of Atlanta Tract
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Camping, & Hunting. ~ about 7 mi away
Great little piece of the famed Appalachian Trail, with a stunning view! Park at Woody Gap on Hwy 60. ~ about 38.2 mi away
33 locals recommend
Preacher's Rock
Great little piece of the famed Appalachian Trail, with a stunning view! Park at Woody Gap on Hwy 60. ~ about 38.2 mi away
Easy short hike to a spot where you can walk out on rocks in the river, and an optional longer loop hike through the woods. Some fishing spots too, if you have a GA fishing license. ~ 10.5 mi away
16 locals recommend
Edge of the World Trail
7000 Hwy 53Easy short hike to a spot where you can walk out on rocks in the river, and an optional longer loop hike through the woods. Some fishing spots too, if you have a GA fishing license. ~ 10.5 mi away
Chicopee Woods Park
2125 Elachee DrNetwork of hiking trails, plus the Elachee Nature Center. ~ about 26 mi away
Iconic and historic- the Appalachian Trail's tallest mountain in Georgia. Fairly strenuous hike but rewarding! It's a bit longer to get there but it's worth the trip and there's more fun things in the area. ~ about 45.7 mi away
86 locals recommend
Blood Mountain Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailIconic and historic- the Appalachian Trail's tallest mountain in Georgia. Fairly strenuous hike but rewarding! It's a bit longer to get there but it's worth the trip and there's more fun things in the area. ~ about 45.7 mi away
Fairly strenuous but rewarding hike with fantastic views. It's a bit of a drive from the Little House, but the drive is lovely and there's more fun in the area. ~ about 41.2 mi away
44 locals recommend
Mount Yonah Trailhead
Georgia 75Fairly strenuous but rewarding hike with fantastic views. It's a bit of a drive from the Little House, but the drive is lovely and there's more fun in the area. ~ about 41.2 mi away
Rugged but not strenuous, this popular mossy creek trail sports several smaller waterfalls as well as the taller split-cliff falls at the end. It's a bit longer drive from the Little House, but very lovely and there are more fun things in the area. ~ about 48.3 mi away
82 locals recommend
Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyRugged but not strenuous, this popular mossy creek trail sports several smaller waterfalls as well as the taller split-cliff falls at the end. It's a bit longer drive from the Little House, but very lovely and there are more fun things in the area. ~ about 48.3 mi away
Another great section of the Appalachian Trail! ~ about 34.1 mi away
49 locals recommend
Long Creek Falls
Another great section of the Appalachian Trail! ~ about 34.1 mi away
Charleston Park
5850 Charleston Park RdGreat mountain biking trails! Hiking and picnicking, too. ~ about 11.5 mi away
Laurel Ridge Trailhead
Lower Overlook RoadLovely hike right next to Buford Dam. ~ about 18.3 mi away
Nice beach for playing and swimming on Lake Lanier ~ about 15.8 mi away
11 locals recommend
Mary Alice Beach Park
1820 Mary Alice Park RdNice beach for playing and swimming on Lake Lanier ~ about 15.8 mi away
Activities
Check out the website! We haven't tried this yet but it sounds like a total blast. ~ about 13.3 mi away
18 locals recommend
Atlanta Motorsports Park
20 Duck Thurmond RdCheck out the website! We haven't tried this yet but it sounds like a total blast. ~ about 13.3 mi away
Really fun for the Littles. Tickets are good for certain time slots- check ahead for entry times. ~ about 27.1 mi away
14 locals recommend
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)
999 Chestnut St SEReally fun for the Littles. Tickets are good for certain time slots- check ahead for entry times. ~ about 27.1 mi away
Canoe and kayak rentals, and guided paddle trips. ~ about 22.6 mi away
17 locals recommend
Chestatee River Adventures
2718 S ChestateeCanoe and kayak rentals, and guided paddle trips. ~ about 22.6 mi away
Really nice outdoor water park that's affordable and a manageable size with little kiddos! ~ about 11.8 mi away
7 locals recommend
Cumming Aquatic Center
201 Aquatic CirReally nice outdoor water park that's affordable and a manageable size with little kiddos! ~ about 11.8 mi away
History and ghost tours of Dahlonega, which is a great destination on it's own! ~ about 25.6 mi away
Dahlonega Walking Tours
History and ghost tours of Dahlonega, which is a great destination on it's own! ~ about 25.6 mi away
We haven't visited here yet (I keep meaning to!) but have heard it is a delight. ~ about 19.6 mi away
9 locals recommend
Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
427 Castleberry Bridge RdWe haven't visited here yet (I keep meaning to!) but have heard it is a delight. ~ about 19.6 mi away
Gold City Corral & Carriage Co
49 Forrest Hills RdTrail rides and carriage rides. ~ about 22 mi away
The Ice
1345 Atlanta HwyIce skating! Year-round and indoors. Check for public skate hours. ~ about 16.8 mi away
Historic! Cool tours and fun activities like panning for gold. ~ about 25.8 mi away
63 locals recommend
Consolidated Gold Mine
185 Consolidated Gold Mine RdHistoric! Cool tours and fun activities like panning for gold. ~ about 25.8 mi away
Bait Shack Watersports
Boat rentals and fishing charters on Lake Lanier. ~ about 15 mi away
Arts & Culture
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs DrGorgeous! Well worth a visit. ~ about 10 mi away
This place is so cool! (I have to admit it was more than I expected. Recommended.) ~ about 30 mi away
Computer Museum of America
This place is so cool! (I have to admit it was more than I expected. Recommended.) ~ about 30 mi away
They have really cool programs too! ~ about 26 mi away
11 locals recommend
Northeast Georgia History Center
322 Academy St NEThey have really cool programs too! ~ about 26 mi away
Pretty great for racing fans of all ages. ~ about 12.2 mi away
11 locals recommend
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
415 Hwy 53Pretty great for racing fans of all ages. ~ about 12.2 mi away
We haven't checked this out yet, but in addition to the beautiful gardens they also have art exhibits and concerts. ~ about 29 mi away
46 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE
1911 Sweetbay DrWe haven't checked this out yet, but in addition to the beautiful gardens they also have art exhibits and concerts. ~ about 29 mi away
Free local gallery and gift shop that also offers lots of classes and workshops. ~ about 12.5 mi away
Cumming Arts Center: Open Wed Thurs Fri Sat 11 to 3
Free local gallery and gift shop that also offers lots of classes and workshops. ~ about 12.5 mi away
Free larger art gallery/museum that also hosts events and studio space. The exhibits are usually very nice! ~ about 23 mi away
Alpharetta Arts Center
Free larger art gallery/museum that also hosts events and studio space. The exhibits are usually very nice! ~ about 23 mi away
Thrift Stores
Silver City Market
Quirky, affordable, and much bigger on the inside than it looks!
Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center
NLB Thrift Store & Donation Center - Dawsonville
Humane Society Thrift Store
Our favorite!
The Place
Not only a good thrift store- this is a hub of charitable work in the community.
Shopping
Amazingly well-equipped music supply store- if you forgot it, they probably have it!
Ponce De Leon Music
1060 Dahlonega HwyAmazingly well-equipped music supply store- if you forgot it, they probably have it!
Outside World Outfitters
471 Quill DrNice little outfitters store for biking, paddling, hiking, camping etc.
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400
Hammond's Fishing
4235 Browns Bridge RdFamous! Open on certain weekends only, and requires a small entrance fee. Check ahead.
6 locals recommend
Lakewood 400 Antiques Market
1321 Atlanta HwyFamous! Open on certain weekends only, and requires a small entrance fee. Check ahead.
UNWIND Knit Studio
For the yarn-lovers. . . you know who you are.
Walasi-yi Center
12471 Gainesville Hwy
Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store
7107 S Main StGroceries
Publix Super Market at Matt Town Center
Closest supermarket.
Nearby market offers some basic groceries, take-away BBQ and an excellent meat counter. Check near the front of the store for some amazing baked goods by a local baker! (Try the chocolate cookies.)
Wilkes Meat Market & Deli
5515 Bannister RdNearby market offers some basic groceries, take-away BBQ and an excellent meat counter. Check near the front of the store for some amazing baked goods by a local baker! (Try the chocolate cookies.)
Cork & Barrel
5525 Bannister RdNice little package store- great selection of beers and wine.
ALDI
Walmart Supercenter
Food scene
Our favorite! Fresh, innovative Mex food. You'll love the salsa flight, and our favorite meal is the Victoria Nachos. Note that the street tacos are quite small, though tasty.
Laredos Taqueria & Grill
Our favorite! Fresh, innovative Mex food. You'll love the salsa flight, and our favorite meal is the Victoria Nachos. Note that the street tacos are quite small, though tasty.
Good BBQ in a classic country setting. Check out the market next door for regional farm products, too.
Amos' BBQ
697 Hightower RdGood BBQ in a classic country setting. Check out the market next door for regional farm products, too.
Pizzeria Azzurri
3560 Browns Bridge RdGreat locally-owned pizza joint!
This fun spot is mostly a gaming hangout for role playing, card games (especially Pokemon and Magic the Gathering), board games, etc- but also offers food, drink, and retail.
Dice Goblin Games & Grill
This fun spot is mostly a gaming hangout for role playing, card games (especially Pokemon and Magic the Gathering), board games, etc- but also offers food, drink, and retail.
Recommended! Great German cuisine. It's in a tiny converted house on a busy strip by downtown Cumming- unassuming but worth a visit.
Gasthaus Tirol
310 Atlanta RdRecommended! Great German cuisine. It's in a tiny converted house on a busy strip by downtown Cumming- unassuming but worth a visit.
Great little by-the-slice pizza place in Cumming's walkable "Town Center" area. They're renowned for supporting the special needs community!
SliceAbility
Great little by-the-slice pizza place in Cumming's walkable "Town Center" area. They're renowned for supporting the special needs community!
For the comfort of a more predictable Mex restaurant menu, but still awesome food, look no further.
Restaurant Rio Balsas
1495 Dahlonega HwyFor the comfort of a more predictable Mex restaurant menu, but still awesome food, look no further.
This great little Thai place changed ownership recently, but we hear it's still just as fabulous as it was before!
Smile Thai Cuisine
This great little Thai place changed ownership recently, but we hear it's still just as fabulous as it was before!
Rice Restaurant & Sushi Bar
3480 Keith Bridge RdVery good, not far, quality sushi.
This one's in the basement of Cumming's historic school house, which is pretty neat. The school house is now used for local theatre productions.
9 locals recommend
Tam's BackStage
215 Ingram AveThis one's in the basement of Cumming's historic school house, which is pretty neat. The school house is now used for local theatre productions.
This one's a bit farther to drive but so worth it! This Irish Pub has fantastic food and even better atmosphere.
Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub
This one's a bit farther to drive but so worth it! This Irish Pub has fantastic food and even better atmosphere.
This one's a bit farther to drive to, but worth it! Highly recommended for a special date night or an amazing Sunday Brunch.
11 locals recommend
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails
800 Mayfield RdThis one's a bit farther to drive to, but worth it! Highly recommended for a special date night or an amazing Sunday Brunch.