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Big Creek Landing - Lunch and dinner, casual dining. Closed Sunday & Monday. Open Tues-Thurs 4-10, Fri 4-11 and Sat 12-11. Big Creek Road and with lake access. Buford. 678-546-9711
 
Breezes Restaurant & Lounge - Lunch, dinner. Casual dining, American cuisine offered, reservations taken. Entertainment is offered along with full-service bar. The Renaissance, Lake Lanier Islands 770-945-8921
 
Bullfrogs - Southeastern cuisine offering brunch/breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full-service bar. Located inside the Hilton, Lake Lanier Islands, Buford. 770-945-8787
Dock Holliday’s Waterfront Eatery - American cuisine, seafood, open lunch and dinner, casual dining. Opens May 5th. Located at Holiday Marina. Buford. 770-945-7201
 
Dockside Grill - Offering full lake views of Lanier. Featuring the famous Docker burger, great selection of sandwiches including grilled grouper, tuna, and mahi. Salads & munchies including wings, nachos & mozzarella sticks. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. 770 363-2318
 
Fairways Steakhouse Restaurant - Dinner on Friday and Saturdays only from 6-10 p.m. until season begins. Next Wine Maker Dinner will be held in May. Specific date TBA. Seating limited to 50. For reservations to Wine Maker dinner, call 770-831-5358. For other dinner reservations, call 770-945-8921. 770-945-8921
 
Lanier Harbor Restaurant - American cuisine featuring special seafood dish every week, special “Steak on the Lake” every Sunday (ribeye). Dining inside/outside. Buford. 770-945-2884
 
Lantern Inn - Southern cooking featured on a 32-foot buffet. “Patsy Cline” and “Elvis” impersonators perform Friday and Saturday nights. Lake access. Cumming.  770-887-3088
 
The Galley - Lanier’s only “floating restaurant” featuring hot/cold sandwiches, burgers, seasonal, weekend specials. Tentative opening, April 7. All foods packaged to go. Gainesville Marina.
 
Up The Creek Cafe - American cuisine featuring fresh grouper, authentic Cuban sandwiches, hand-cut steaks and ribs. Dining on the water at Starboard Marina. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30-9:30; Fri & Sat 11:30-10:30. 770-967-6163

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Antique Mall Cafe - Featuring deli sandwiches and weekly daily specials along with homemade sandwich salad spreads and homemade gourmet desserts. Open M-F 10-3; Sat 11-4. Box lunches and catering are also offered. Casual. Connected to the Antique Mall, Dahlonega. 770-844-7724.
 
Big Bear - Lunch and dinner. featuring steak, shrimp and raw bar. Live jazz nights offered, Thursday “all you can eat ribs” night. Cumming. 770-844-0902
 
Cattleman’s Steak House - Lunch, dinner featuring steaks, seafood and chicken. Open daily except Sunday. Gainesville.  770-718-9687
 
Club Fish - Steamed and fried seafood featured seven days a week during lunch and dinner. Near Holiday Marina. Buford. 678-546-0340
  
Collegiate Grill - Brunch/breakfast, lunch. Hamburgers, hot dogs. Casual dining. Same location since 1940s. Main Street, off the Gainesville Square. 770-532-1114
 
Henry O’s - Specialties: steak, hamburgers for both lunch, dinner. Also home cookin' specials for lunchtime. Gainesville. 770-534-0577
 
Johnny B's - Chicago-style eatery, open seven days a week. Specialties: Hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh cut fries and Philly's. GA 400, Exit 14, take right on Hwy. 20, Cumming. 770-888-5353
 
Max's Bar & Grill - Fine dining at night with shrimp, all kinds of fish dishes and steak; all kinds of sandwiches served during the day. Open 11:30 a.m. to “until.” Located at Publix Shopping Center. Buford. 770-614-9665
 
Norman’s Landing - Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, baby-back ribs. Cumming. Casual. 770-886-0100
 
Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. 770-532-0499
 
Third Coast Grille - On Holiday Road near Lake Lanier Islands, specializing in fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, ribs, & island specialties. Featuring casual dining, a full bar, specialty cocktails. Open daily. Buford. 770-614-9508
   
Up The Creek Fish Camp - Specializes in southern Grill, seafood, raw oysters, chicken, steak. Featuring casual dining, full-service bar and “fish bowl” specialty drinks. Gainesville. 770-534-3587


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Aqua Terra - Mediterranean cuisine served Tuesday through Sunday (lunch Tuesday-Friday only). Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No reservations. 770-271-3000.
 
Luna’s - Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. Gainesville. 770-536-3299
 
Rudolph’s On Green Street - Fine dining along Gainesville’s most historic street. Gainesville. 770-534-2226
 
The Courtyard - Lunch, dinner. Continental dining in evenings. Specialty North Georgia Rainbow trout. Full-service bar. Best Western Lanier Centre Hotel. Gainesville. 770-531-0907

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Clore’s Restaurant - A major landmark in Gainesville serving home cookin’ for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gainesville. 770-534-7204
 
Curt’s Cafeteria - Biscuits and home cookin’ from breakfast and lunch. Open seven days a week, with drive-thru. Oakwood. 770-536-3053
 
Johnny’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. 770-536-2100
 
L&K Cafeteria - Family-style eatery. Gainesville. 770-531-0600
 
Old McDonald’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs, catering, minutes from Lake Lanier on Holiday Road. Casual. 770-945-3431


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Atlanta Bread Co. - Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Specializing in sandwiches on thick-sliced bread, soup, pastries and sourdough bread. Catering available. Gainesville. 770-297-9700
 
Lanier Deli - Deli sandwiches, salads and pizzas are the order of the day. Holiday Road, Buford. 770-271-5297
 
Rosewood Deli - Deli sandwiches including homemade chicken salad. Always hot homemade soup on the burner; and each day a special hot meal which includes a meat, two vegetables, roll and beverage. Open Mon-Sat, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Catering available. Flowery Branch. 770-967-2227
 
Souper Salad - Lunch and dinner features soups, salads, baked potato and sandwich bar. “Specialty soup” everyday. Open seven days a week. Kids under 5 eat free and on Sunday kids 6-12 eat for 99 cents. Gainesville. 770-533-9821
 
Turnstile Deli - Specialty, “the best chicken salad ever.” On Thursdays and Fridays, it turns into Du-Roc Cafe, featuring barbecue. Gainesville. 770-534-0102
 
Two Dog Cafe - Gourmet sandwiches, home-baked bread. Full-service bar. Open for lunch, Mon.-Fri. 10:30-2:30; Sat. 11-4; for dinner, Thur.-Sat. 5-10. Gainesville. 770-287-8384
 
Waters Edge - Featuring pizza, subs, homemade cookies, breakfast biscuits, and St. Ives coffee. Fresh steaks and produce now available. Located at Lanier Lodges, entrance to Aqualand Marina. Come by boat. 770-888-9090

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Le Cafe Gasthaus - Authentic German cuisine including Bratwurst, Wiener Schnitzel, Sauer Braten and German wine/beer. Cumming. 770-844-7244


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Anthony’s Italian Grill - Family owned restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, features shrimp scampi, chicken fettuccini, Alfredo dishes along with pizza, chicken wings, hamburgers and ribs. Buford. 678-546-7535
 
Marchello’s - Highway 20, Lee’s Crossing Shopping Center, Buford. 770-945-1333
 
Tuscany Italian Cuisine - Tri-County Plaza, Cumming. Lunch (Tues.-Fri.), dinner (Tues-Sat.). Family owned fine dining restaurant specializing in authentic New York Italian cuisine. Casual elegant atmosphere only minutes from Lanier. Full-service bar. Reservations suggested. 770-781-2631
 
Rafaello’s - Gainesville. Specialties pasta, chicken, veal and seafood dishes. 770-534-8668
 
Rafaello’s - Oakwood. 770-534-2933
 
Rosie’s Italian Cafe - Open for lunch 11-2; dinner 5:30-9:30. Closed Wed. & Sat. A variety of Italian dishes served in a delightful café style. Menu features Fettuccine al Fredo with Chicken Cutlets, Lasagna Meat Lovers, Sweet Blackened Salmon, and Fruita de mare. Gainesville. 770-983-1700

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El Maguey - Gainesville. 770-287-8880
 
El Sombrero - Gainesville. Thompson Bridge Rd.
John Morrow Jr. Pkwy
South Enota Drive
Oakwood
770-535-1045
770-532-3653
770-533-9333
770-287-1967
 
Sonya’s – Buford, Friendship Road, 770-868-8862


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Bamboo Gardens - Gainesville. 770-536-9966
 
Chopstic’s Cuisine - Authentic Chinese cuisine specializing in Mandarin and Szechuan, open daily for lunch and dinner. Luncheon specials and chef's specials. Full bar. Cumming at the Walmart Shopping Ctr. 770-886-6738
 
Golden Buddha - Gainesville.
Oakwood.
770-534-0767
770-287-8888
 
Magic Dragon - Gainesville. 770-536-6607
 
P.F. Chang’s - Specializes in Chinese cuisine from each of the five major regions of China. 3333 Buford Dr., Mall of Georgia, Buford. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Buford. 678-546-9005
 
The Thai Dish - Gainesville. 770-534-5919
 
Misono Japanese Steak House & Sushi - Gainesville. 770-503-0460


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Chicopee Woods Golf Course
2515 Atlanta Hwy SW, Gainesville, GA
770-534-7322
 
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort  http://www.chateauelan.com
85 N to Exit 45, 100 Tour deFrance, Braselton, GA
770-932-0900
 
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron Drive NW, Gainesville, GA
770-532-0066
 
Hidden Hollow Golf Club
6065 Spouts Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA
770-932-7255
 
Renaissance Pineisle
9000 Holiday Road, Buford, GA
770-945-8921
 
Royal Lakes Golf And Country Club  http://www.royallakes.com
4606 Windsor Drive, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Exit I-985 southbound on US 53 East to Royal Lakes
404-535-8800

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Bald Ridge Marina
1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming, GA 30130
770-887-5309
 
Forever Resorts - Houseboat Rentals
6900 Holiday Rd., Buford, GA 30518
1-800-255-5561
 
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, GA 30506
770-536-2171
 
Habersham Marina
2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming, GA 30130
770-887-5432
 
Holiday Marina
6900 Holiday Rd., Buford, GA 30518
770-945-7201
 
Lanier Harbor Marina
2066 Pinetree Dr., Buford, GA 30518
770-945-2884
 
Lan-Mar Marina, Inc.
9200 Lan-Mar Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506
770-887-5715
 
Lazy Days
6700 Holiday Road, Buford, GA 30518
770-945-1991
 
Starboard Marina
6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch, GA 30518
770-967-2700
 
Sunrise Cove
5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504
440-525-4267


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Cinemas West
1530 Browns Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA
(770) 536-0600
 
Lakeshore 4 Theatre
1285 Washington St NW
Gainesville, GA
(770) 534-1412


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Cool River Tubing Company:

Take a relaxing trip on the scenic Chattahoochee River (the longest tube ride in Helen). Open Memorial Day through Labor Day weather permitting. Children 5 and under- free! Cost is $5.00 per person, with all day tubing for $10.00. Group discounts for groups of 10 or more. Visit our gift shop featuring shirts, hats, water shoes and all your tubing needs. Visit our website at: www.coolrivertubing.com

590 Edelweisstrasse., Helen, GA

706-878-COOL
800-896-4595
 
Southeastern Expeditions:

With over 27 years experience, Southeast Expeditions offers a variety of activities suitable for the experienced rafter as well as the entire family. Experience the Chattooga River or play in the Ocoee River; once you've been, you'll want to return again and again. Your "dreamstream" awaits you and we have just the right package for you and your group, from rafting adventures to canoe and kayak clinics. Be our guest in a world of white water and outdoor adventure. We have two locations just south of Clayton, GA and Benton, GA.
Chattooga: Our Chattooga outpost is located on Hwy 76 East, seven miles east of Clayton, GA. We are one mile from the SC/GA line.
Ocoee: Our Ocoee outpost is located on Hwy 64 about twelve miles east of Cleveland, TN. We are about 3 miles east of Hwy 411and next to an Amoco.
To make reservations call 888-966-4040

For more info, call 800-868-7238 or visit the web site at: www.southeasternraft.com

 
Tallulah Adventures at Tallulah Point Overlook
Tallulah Falls, GA.   Rentals of mountain bikes, canoes & funyaks.   Guided trips for individuals or groups for mountain biking, climbing, rappelling & canoeing.   Custom tailored trips to the group's experience & fitness.    Reservations recommended.

(706) 754-4318

 
Wildwood Outfitters:

For all of your outdoor needs! Come visit our retail store for Camping, Hiking, Paddling, and Climbing gear as well as, Canoes, Kayaks, Accessories, Apparel & Gifts. In addition we offer Raft, Canoe & Kayak rentals and Instructions. Visit our website at: www.wildwoodoutfitters.com

7272 South Main Street, Helen, GA               706-878-1700 or 800-553-2715

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  Beulah Rucker Museum and Community Culture Center
A cultural museum dating after the Civil War to the present, with rooms containing early 20th century furnishings, artifacts and pictures.

Clarks Bridge Park & Site of the 1996 Summer Olympics
This beautiful site on Lake Lanier is in the original bed of the Chattahoochee River and was chosen to host the Rowing, Sprint Canoe/Kayak events of the 1996 Centennial Olympic games. Local clubs and organizations host rowing and canoe/kayak events at the facility throughout the year.

Elachee Nature Science Center
A 1,200 acre preserve that includes a Natural History Museum, botanical gardens, hiking trails and scheduled environmental programs. The Nature Center features two discovery centers designed as the gateway to outdoor nature experiences, live animal exhibits, an entrance garden designed to attract birds and wildlife, and a gift shop with unique items for all ages.

2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, (770) 535-1976

Green Street Historic District
This half-mile corridor of Green Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features 19th and 20th Century Victorian and Neoclassical residences and businesses.

Lanier National Speedway
A 3/8 mile asphalt stock car racing track is sanctioned by NASCAR and holds events every Saturday night, March through October, in the Winston Racing Series. Major events include NASCAR Goody’s Dash and NASCAR Slim Jim Outlaw Series.

Highway 53, (770) 967-8600

Lake Lanier Islands Resort
A 1,200 acre family recreation resort, with attractions including a beach and water park with paddle boats, canoes, sailboats, 18-hole mini golf, restaurants, gift shop, picnicking, playgrounds, houseboat rentals, group boat rentals, ski boat rentals, horseback riding, amphitheater and 2 18-hole championship golf courses.

Located at 6950 Holiday Road; 770-932-0208.

Magical Nights of Lights
November 17-December 30, 2000

Celebrate the holidays in style this year at Lake Lanier Islands Resort's Magical Nights of Lights, an extraordinary display of animated holiday lights to make the season bright for the entire family. To help tweak all of your senses to the holiday season, be sure to tune your car radio to Magic 102.9 FM to listen to holiday favorites as you see the millions of twinkling lights. Visit nightly from November 17 to December 30, 2000, from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

Montara Farm
Horseback riding programs include: Private ride in a workout ring, Family lesson and trail ride, Shortcut ride, Montara ride and lavish picnic by the lake, and the Saddle & Paddle, a full day of riding, rafting or canoeing and lunch.

For reservations call 770-983-0503. Located at 6749 Stringer Road in Clermont, GA.

Road Atlanta
One of the premiere motor-sports facilities in the country. This 2.5 mile road course is the site of 12 major race events each year. A five-year agreement was recently signed to hold the 1,000 mile Petit Le Mans, the only American race to qualify for the French Le Mans. The firs run will occur in October 1998. Road Atlanta’s Driving Training Center is one of the most active street-driving and road-racing schools in the nation.

5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA (770) 967-6143

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Great Escape Vacation
1-866-525-3372

Tica Cabins
1-800-871-TICA

Tica in Ellijay
1-800-871-TICA

Premier Cabin Rentals
1-888-966-4040

North GA Mtn Cabin Rentals
1-888-966-4040