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Popular places to visit
Don Carter State Park
You can take time to visit Don Carter State Park during your travels to Gainesville. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Wilshire Trails Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Elachee Nature Science Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Smithgall Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Wilshire Trails Park.
Lake Ranch Estates
When in Lake Ranch Estates, you can plan a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Places of interest
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Road Atlanta
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
- Chattahoochee River
- North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Brenau University
- Don Carter State Park
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Sunset Cove Beach
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Buford Dam Park
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Buford Community Center
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Lanier Technical College
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Minnehaha Falls
- Chestatee Golf Club
- Hurricane Shoals Park and Heritage Village