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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 Frances Meadows Aquatic Center.
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
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Don Carter State Park
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Buford Dam Park
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Brenau University
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Sunset Cove Beach
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Buford Community Center
- Lanier Technical College
- Minnehaha Falls
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Chicopee Woods Golf Course
- Jackson County Courthouse
- Chestatee Golf Club