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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.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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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.
- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Buford Dam Park
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Buford Community Center
- Minnehaha Falls
- Jackson County Courthouse
- Chicopee Woods Golf Course