Historic Gainesville, Lake Lanier Islands, and the many lovely towns
of Hall County offer lake fun, motor sports, golf, relaxing mountain
scenery, antiques and shopping, beautiful resorts, hotels, bed &
breakfast inns, and a plethora of recreational opportunities. Contact
the Hall County Chamber of Commerce and the Gainesville-Hall County
Convention and visitors Bureau for more information on planning your
vacation, tour and/or meeting in Gainesville-Hall County.
The Gainesville-Hall County Convention & Visitors Bureau is available
to help you with everything from complimentary meeting planning to
giving you assistance on all Northeast Georgia has to offer. Free
maps, brochures and guides are available. Call 770-536-5209, or email
us at gainesvillehallcvb.org.
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is also a great resource for
those planning to relocate to Hall County. Chamber Newcomers Kits
feature business and community information for a minimal charge. Call
770-532-6206 or visit www.ghcc.com.
Average annual temperature: 60
degrees F. Average summer temperature: 75 degrees F. Average annual
rainfall: 49 inches.
AAA Airport Express,
Inc. provides transportation to and from Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport
every two hours. Pickup and drop-off points located at Lake Lanier
Islands and Best Western Lanier Centre in Gainesville. Call for reservations
at 800-354-7874 or visit www.aaaairportexpress.com.
Amtrak's Crescent serves Gainesville
daily with service to New York and New Orleans, with intermediate
destinations and connections served. Call 800-USA-RAIL or visit amtrak.com
Day in Gainesville:
Half Day in Gainesville: (Morning or afternoon)
 Breakfast/Lunch |
| Morning/Afternoon |
| Chief
Whitepath’s Cabin: 1 hours: Restored log cabin of the
Cherokee Chief Whitepath (leader at the time of the Trail of
Tears), built in 1780s and furnished with period furniture. |
| Bete Todd
Wages: 1 hour: Vintage clothing and Antique Furniture
Collection featured in a Victorian Cottage located near Brenau
University. Some apparel from the estate of Princess Lucie Shirazi,
sister-in-law to the famous Rita Hayworth. |
|
Free time
to walk Historic Green Street: 20th century Victorian and
Neoclassical homes and businesses.
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| Lunch/Dinner |
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Site of America's first major gold rush in 1829 and site of the
U.S. Mint.
| 8:00 AM
Breakfast in Hall County |
| Morning: |
| 9:15am: Depart for Dahlonega: 30 mins. |
| 10:00 am: Dahlonega Gold Museum: located in the Old
Courthouse. |
| 11:00 am: Consolidated Gold Mine: 450 foot tunel system
made by miners before the turn of the century. |
| Noon -
1:00 PM: Lunch on the square and shopping |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pm: Free time and shopping in Dahlonega |
| 2:30 pm: Depart for Crisson's Gold Mine: See and hear
a real stamp mill, used in processing gold ore. |
| 5:30 pm: Dinner at Smith House |
| 7:00pm: Depart to Hotel |
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November & December
| Afternoon
arrival at Lake Lanier Islands with reception |
| Evening: |
| 5:00 - 6;00pm: Dinner at the Resort |
| Magical Nights of Lights and shopping: World's largest animated
light show, 6 miles long. |
| Retire to Rooms |
| 8:00 AM:
Breakfast at Resort |
| Morning: |
| 9:00 am: Depart for shopping, all within 45 min. |
Options for shopping:
- Historic Downtown Gainesville Square
- Colonial Lakeshore Mall: Local Mall in Gainesville with
over 70 specialty stores.
- Tanger Factory Outlets: In Commerce
- Discovery Mills: In Buford, new in 2001 with over 1.2
million square feet in top retail and entertainment.
- Mall of Georgia: In Buford, largest mall in the Southeast.
- North Georgia Premium Outlets: In Dawsonville, upscale
outlets.
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Summer
| Afternoon arrival at Lake Lanier Islands with a reception |
| Late Afternoon/Early Evening : |
| Dinner
at the Resort |
| Concert
on the Lake (depending on availability and day of the week) |
| 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the resort |
| Morning: |
| Golf
at the resort |
| Boat
Rentals |
| Waterpark |
| Lunch: Boxed on golf course or at each site |
| Afternoon: |
| Continue
morning activities |
| Just
enjoy the lake |
| Bike
riding |
| Horseback
riding |
| Evening: |
| Nightly
entertainment |
| Houseboat
party on the lake. |
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| 8:00 am: Breakfast in Hall County |
| Morning: |
| 9:15
am: Depart for Alpine Helen, 45 min. |
| 10:00
am: Arrive in Sautee-Nacoochee, which is in the shadow of the
great Mount Yonah. |
| 10:15
am: Tour the Sautee-Nacoochee Art Gallery: Native American and
old mining history, arts & crafts from North Georgia artisans. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm: Lunch at the Nacoochee Grill |
| Afternoon: |
| 12:30
- 2:00 pm: Free time for shopping Nora Mill and Habersham Winery |
| 2:00
pm: Charlemagne's Kingdom: Miniature Germany with trains, seaports
and towns. |
| 3:30
- 6:00 pm: Free time for shopping in Helen |
| 6:00
pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:30 pm: Dinner in Hall County |
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|
| 8:00 am: Breakfast in Hall County |
| Morning: |
| 9:15
am: Depart for North Georgia, 45 min. |
| 10:00
am: Jaemor Farms: Local farmers and craft market. |
| 10:45
am: Smithville Village: Antiques, Tea Room and General Store |
| 11:30
am: Appletree Farms: pottery, arts, crafts |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm: Lunch at Glen Ella |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:15
pm: Depart for Tallulah Gorge State Park |
| 2:00
- 4:30 pm: Tour Tallulah Gorge State Park: 2 mile long gorge
up to 1,000 feet deep, and equipped with a waterfall. Tallulah
signifies "The Terrible". |
| 4:30
pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:00 pm: Dinner in Hall County |
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| 8:00 am: Breakfast in Hall County |
| Morning: |
| 9:15
am: Depart for Cleveland, 45 min. |
| 10:00
am: Babyland General Hospital: Birthplace of the original Cabbage
Patch Kids |
| 10:45
am: Visit the historic Cleveland Square and White County Courthouse |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm: Lunch at the Nacoochee Grill |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:15
- 2:30 pm: Free time for shopping Nora Mill and Habersham Winery. |
| 3:00
pm: Tour of Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. |
| 4:30
- 5:00 pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:00 pm: Dinner in Hall County |
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| 8:00 am: Breakfast in Hall County |
| Morning: |
| 9:15
am: Depart for Road Atlanta, 30 min. |
| 10:00
am: Tour of the track |
| 11:00
am: Hot Lap around the track at over 100 mph in a Formula 1
car (Varies). |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm: Boxed lunch at Road Atlanta |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:15
- 2:30 pm: Depart for Thunder Road USA: Georgia's Racing Hall
of Fame |
| 2:30
pm: Tour of Thunder Road USA |
| 4:30
- 5:00 pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:00 pm: Dinner in Hall County |
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|
| Morning: |
| 9:30
am: Chateau Élan Winery tour and shopping, 45 mins. |
| 10:30
am: Leave for Habersham Winery, 45 mins. |
| 11:15
- Noon: Wine tasting and tour. |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Lunch at the Nacoochee Grill |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:30
pm: Depart for Crane Creek Vineyards, 45 mins. |
| 2:30
- 3:15pm: Tour of Crane Creek and Wine Tasting. |
| 3:30
pm: Depart for Tiger Mountain Vineyards |
| 4:15
- 4:45 pm: Wine tasting and tour. |
| 4:45
pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:00 pm: Dinner in Hall County Golden |
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| Morning: |
| 9:30
am: Chateau Élan Winery tour and shopping, 45 mins. |
| 10:30
am: Depart for Dahlonega |
| 11:00
am - 1 pm: Frogtown Cellars tour and tasting, 30 min. |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm: Lunch, wine tour and tasting at the
Three Star Vineyards |
| Afternoon: |
| 1:15
pm: Depart for Wolf Mountain Vineyards, 30 min. |
| 1:45
- 2:30 pm: Tour of Wolf Mountain Winery and tasting. |
| 2:30
pm: Depart for Habersham Vineyards and Winery, 45 min. |
| 3:15
- 4:00 pm: Tour of Habersham Winery and wine tasting. |
| 4:00
- 4:45 pm: Free time in Nora Mills. |
| 4:45
pm: Depart for hotel |
| 7:00 pm: Dinner in Hall County Golden |
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| Morning: |
| 9:30
- 11:30 am: Hewell's Pottery Tour: Since 1860, the Hewell Family
has been making pottery. From glazed collector pieces to flower
pots, this establishment has a large shopping area that is opened
year round and features pottery, house ware accessories and
gift items. |
| 11:30
am: Depart for Appletree Farms |
| Noon - 2:00 pm: Lunch and shopping at Appletree Farms:
A quaint restaurant and shop that has an extensive collection
of Northeast Georgia's best potters and other items. |
| Afternoon: |
2:15
- 4:00 pm: Crocker Pottery in Lula: Home of Michael Crocker,
nationally acclaimed folk potter whose works are permanently
displayed in the Smithsonian. He is known for face jugs and
jugs encircled by replicas of North Georgia snakes.
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| 4:00
pm: Depart for hotel. |
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