Army Corps Of Engineers   Lake Sidney Lanier, one of the most-visited US Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the country, is nestled in the foothills of northeast Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 30 minutes northeast of Atlanta, Lake Lanier offers the adventure of fishing, boating, sailing, water sports, golf, resort vacations, horseback riding, hiking, camping, lakeside dining and wildlife.
Lake Lanier Information Lake Lanier’s 692 miles of shoreline meander past picturesque parks, picnic areas and campgrounds. Lakeside camping at US Army Corps of Engineers Parks, plus well-appointed accommodations at Lake Lanier Island’s Emerald Point Hotel and Renaissance Pine Isle on the southeast side of the lake offer many options for enjoying all that Lake Lanier offers for an overnight stay, a long weekend or a week-long vacation. The area is served by I-85, I-985 and GA 400, with easy access to the lake. More than 8 million visitors choose Lake Lanier for weekend getaways, daytrips and extended vacations. It has been called the Crown Jewel of US Army Corps of Engineers lakes.
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Corps isn’t getting expected flood of dock permit applications
http://www.forsythnews.com/news/article/3116/ Drought News! Lake Lanier Boat Docks
You don't have to be an Olympian to row on Lake Lanier....
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Where to Stay on Lake Lanier
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| Admiral Benbow Inn 4500 Oakwood Road Oakwood, GA 770-531-9929 | Chateau Elan Inn & Conference Center 100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton, GA 770-932-0900 | Comfort Inn 404 Mundy Mill Road Oakwood, GA 770-287-1000 | Days Inn 809 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 770-534-0303 | The Dunlap House (bed & breakfast) 635 Green Street Gainesville, GA 770-536-0200 770-534-7361 | | Gainesville Motel 532 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 770-532-6327 | Georgianna Motel (Restaurant & Lounge) 1822 Atlanta Highway Gainesville, GA 770-534-7361 | Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center 726 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 770-536-4451 | Lake Lanier Lodges - Log Cabin Rentals 6598 Lights Ferry Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-1804 or 1-888-972-6300 (toll-free) FAX 770-967-8735 | Lanier Centre Ramada Inn (Restaurant & Lounge) 400 E. E. Butler Parkway Gainesville, GA 770-531-0907 | | Shoney's Inn (Restaurant) 520 Queen City Parkway Gainesville, GA 770-535-8100 | Renaissance PineIsle Resort (Restaurants & Lounge) 9000 Holiday Road Lake Lanier Islands, 30518 770-945-8921 Fax: 770-945-1024 | Whitworth Inn (bed & breakfast) 6593 McEver Road Flowery Branch, GA 770-967-2386 | Masters Inn (Restaurant & Lounge) Hwy. 129 at Monroe Drive Gainesville, GA 770-532-7531 |
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Attraction Near Lake Lanier
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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
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