Lizzy's Guidebook to Gainesville, Ga
Sightseeing
Visit Lake Lanier for swimming, boating, hiking, or paddle boarding! Let me know if you need recommendations for any rentals!
20 locals recommend
Lake Lanier
Visit Lake Lanier for swimming, boating, hiking, or paddle boarding! Let me know if you need recommendations for any rentals!
A short 30 minute drive away to one of the most beautiful waterfalls. You can hike to the top or enjoy the view from below. There is also an option to drive to the top of this 720 foot mountain waterfall. Stop in Dahlonega, a quaint mountain town, on your way for some homemade fudge or a tour of the gold mine!
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls
A short 30 minute drive away to one of the most beautiful waterfalls. You can hike to the top or enjoy the view from below. There is also an option to drive to the top of this 720 foot mountain waterfall. Stop in Dahlonega, a quaint mountain town, on your way for some homemade fudge or a tour of the gold mine!
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
514 Green St NEElachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee DrAtlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE
1911 Sweetbay Dr
Brenau University Galleries
500 Washington St SE
Minnehaha Falls Way
Minnehaha Falls WayBeautiful cascading waterfall. Easy hike to see this beautiful fall!
Historic old German town nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains. Explore the shops, get a German beer, tube down the river… great fun for all!
500 locals recommend
Helen
Historic old German town nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains. Explore the shops, get a German beer, tube down the river… great fun for all!
Dahlonega
Tallulah Gorge
Family fun
Visit Lake Lanier Islands water park and beach for summer family fun or the most beautiful Christmas lights display!
122 locals recommend
Lake Lanier Islands
Visit Lake Lanier Islands water park and beach for summer family fun or the most beautiful Christmas lights display!
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)
999 Chestnut St SENortheast Georgia History Center
322 Academy St NEHelen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseJ. A. Walters Family YMCA
2455 YMCA DrGreat place to swim or exercise on your visit
Francis Meadows Aquatic Center
1545 Community WayGreat indoor/outdoor swimming option for families!
City park is a short walk from the house. There is a playground, tennis and pickle ball courts, and plenty of green space in this beautiful park!
City Park
Edelweiss StrasseCity park is a short walk from the house. There is a playground, tennis and pickle ball courts, and plenty of green space in this beautiful park!
Laurel Park is a great lakefront park to go for a walk, take the kids to play, or sit on the little beach and enjoy lake views.
Laurel Park Road
Laurel Park RoadLaurel Park is a great lakefront park to go for a walk, take the kids to play, or sit on the little beach and enjoy lake views.
Food scene
Spectacular pizza housed in a historic home on iconic Green Street. About a 10 min walk from the house.
37 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
700 Green St NESpectacular pizza housed in a historic home on iconic Green Street. About a 10 min walk from the house.
Avocados Restaurant
109 Bradford St NWOne of our family favorites!
Inman Perk Coffee - Gainesville
102 Washington St NELocal coffee on the square
Bluefin
1642 Park Hill DrSweet Magnolia's Cafe & Bakery
118 Main St SW
Luna's Restaurant
200 Main St SWOur favorite fine dining in Gainesville!
Recess Southern Gastro-pub
118 Bradford St NEScott's Downtown
131 Bradford St NEAbsolutely amazing fine dining experience!
YellowFin
120 Bradford St NE
Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito
115 Washington Street Northeast2 Dog
317 Spring St SEMy personal favorite! They have wine and beer. Perfect for lunch!
Cork It - Wine and Charcuterie
118 Main St SWHarvest Kitchen
601 S Enota Dr NEThis is such a special place. Beautiful views, great wine…
108 locals recommend
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant
501 Hightower Church RdThis is such a special place. Beautiful views, great wine…
Our FAVORITE homemade donuts. Old-fashioned donuts that will melt in your mouth.
9 locals recommend
Dannys Donuts
417 Main St SWOur FAVORITE homemade donuts. Old-fashioned donuts that will melt in your mouth.
Good, old-fashioned southern cooking! Get a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit for breakfast or chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes for dinner… you won’t be sorry!!
13 locals recommend
Longstreet Cafe
1043 Riverside TerraceGood, old-fashioned southern cooking! Get a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit for breakfast or chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes for dinner… you won’t be sorry!!
World famous pie at its original location! True southern pies that will satisfy every sweet tooth.
Southern Baked Pie Company | Mail Order and Georgia Pie Shops
302 Broad St SEWorld famous pie at its original location! True southern pies that will satisfy every sweet tooth.
Tap It Gainesville Growlers
110 Maple StreetFun, casual beer!
This hidden gem is tucked inside of a local pharmacy! Excellent breakfast and burgers! Get a cup of coffee, shop the gift shop, or pick up medications! Only locals know what a treasure this place is. (Walking distance!)
Coffee Shop
631 Broad Street SoutheastThis hidden gem is tucked inside of a local pharmacy! Excellent breakfast and burgers! Get a cup of coffee, shop the gift shop, or pick up medications! Only locals know what a treasure this place is. (Walking distance!)
Downtown Drafts
115 Bradford St NEDiletto Bakery, Llc
528 Bradford St SWExcellent work space, great pastries, and delicious coffee
Medical
No one wants to need urgent care or doctors on vacation, but if you do, we recommend all Longstreet clinic physician groups
Longstreet Clinic Urgent Care
725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SENo one wants to need urgent care or doctors on vacation, but if you do, we recommend all Longstreet clinic physician groups
Need an adjustment while you’re in town? The Joint offers $29 walk in adjustments for first-time clients. I use them whenever I am in town!
The Joint Chiropractic
821 Dawsonville HwyNeed an adjustment while you’re in town? The Joint offers $29 walk in adjustments for first-time clients. I use them whenever I am in town!
No one wants to need an urgent care on vacation, but if you do, this one is great.
NGPG Urgent Care Gainesville
597 S Enota Dr NENo one wants to need an urgent care on vacation, but if you do, this one is great.
Shopping
Wool & Flax
210 W Academy St SWLadies - this cute boutique is a great place to find an outfit!
Queen City Mercantile
110 Bradford St NEGreat boutique for more mature style - 30+
A special store created to help artisans around the world find a new life after human trafficking.
Rahab's Rope
118 Washington St NWA special store created to help artisans around the world find a new life after human trafficking.
Gainesville Square
112 Bradford Street NortheastBoutique clothing!
Gypsy Threads Boutique
210 Bradford St NEThe Iron Rose
210 W Academy StGift, decor, clothing, and more!
Essentials
The biggest and best selection of groceries in the area. Try Kroger Clicklist for grocery pickup option!
Kroger
3630 Thompson Bridge RdThe biggest and best selection of groceries in the area. Try Kroger Clicklist for grocery pickup option!
Planet Fitness
1025 John W Morrow Jr PkwyA gym with day passes not far from the house!
Rentals
Shore to Shore Boat Rentals,LLC
670 Harbor CoveParadise Rental Boats Lake Lanier
8800 Port Royale DrRent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards/boats
1- hour: $20 Single / $30 Double
2-hour: $30 Single / $40 Double
Lake Lanier Rowing Club
3105 Clarks Bridge RdRent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards/boats
1- hour: $20 Single / $30 Double
2-hour: $30 Single / $40 Double