Local Attractions A Short Drive From Lake Lanier
Anna Ruby Falls
These beautiful falls feature a 150-foot double waterfall
in nearby White county. An asphalt trail leads visitors
to the top of the falls, a one-half mile walk from the base.
The kids will love it.
Location: Highway 356 south of Unicoi State Park.
Phone: 706-878-2201
Website: http://travel.yahoo.com
Map: Anna Ruby Falls
Appletree Farms
Vist their gift shop that offers a wide variety of local pottery,
home decor, special gifts, accessories and food items.
Also, they have a winery tasting room and restaurant.
Location: 365, Alto
Phone: 706-776-8381
Website: http://www.theappletreefarms.com
Babyland General Hospital
Home of the world-famous Cabbage Patch Kids, in Cleveland,
20 minutes north of Gainesville.
Watch the Mother Cabbage give birth to a new baby.
Phone: 706-865-2171
Website: http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Burt's Farm (September 1 through November 15)
Pumpkins and Fun for the Kids
4801 Highway 52
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: 706-265-3701 1-800-600-BURT
Website: Burt's Farm
Chateau Elan
Winery, restaurants, and great golf courses.
Just south of Lake Lanier
Phone: 770-932-8653
Website: http://www.chateauelan.com
Dahlonega
Quaint and historic town, with an array of shops and restaurants,
north of Gainesville on Hwy 60.
Site of the first U.S. gold rush.
Phone: 800-231-5543
Website: http://www.dahlonega.org
Website: this site is loaded with numismatic infomation.
http://www.dahlonegagold.com
Helen
Visit an alpine village 40 minutes north of Gainesville on Hwy. 75.
Plenty of lederhosen , German beer and other neat stuff.
Phone: 800-858-8027
Website: http://www.helenga.org
Georgia Mountain Fair In Hiwassee
Home of the Rhododendron Festival, Bluegrass Festival
and lots of fun for all.
Location: Hiwassee, GA
Phone:706-896-4191
Website: georgia-mountain-fair
Kangaroo Conservation Center
Largest kangaroo collection outside of Australia.
Guided group wildlife tours spring and fall.
Location: Dawsonville.
Phone: 706-265-6100
Lake Lanier islands (Emerald Pointe)
Location: Buford
Phone: 770-932-7200
Website: http://www.lakelanierislands.com
Mark of the Potter
Largest collection of hand-thrown pottery, hand-blown glass and
wood jewelry items for sale in Northeast Georgia. Located next to
a waterfall on the Soque River in nearby Habersham County
and housed in a gristmill. Also feed the huge native trout who
frequent the river next to the mill.
Phone: 706-947-3440
Website: http://www.markofthepotter.com
A very neat site ...
Thunder Road USA, GA Racing Hall of Fame
This hall recognizes and the contributions of motorsports
to the state, and offers a complete historical, educational,
interactive and entertaining experience.
Location: Dawsonville.
Website: http://www.thunderroadusa.com
Phone: 706-216-RACE
