Discover Lake Lanier

Enjoying that summer breeze under the trees at the Elachee Nature Science Center🌿🌳

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Calling all Parrotheads to escape to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands with us 🎸🦜🩴🏝🍹🧂🩴 Join the special weekend celebrating with live music inspired by Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Re**er Band on Saturday, August 24th from 7:30-9:30pm on Paradise Beach ! Click here for tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3WFsUYv.

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It's Artsy August over in Explore Braselton 🎨👩‍🎨🖌️ Check out these don't-miss events back to back to see some of the best local art and artists👇
👩‍🎨 ArtRageous Festival 👩‍🎨
🖌️ 12 live painters & tons of local art for sale
🖌️ Saturday, August 24th
🖌️ 10am– 5pm
🖌️ Indoors at the Town of Braselton, Georgia Civic Center
🎨 Art-Tiques Summer Market 🎨
🖌️ 150+ vendors, 4 food trucks, live music, & more
🖌️ Friday - Sunday, August 23rd-25th
🖌️ Friday 12-6pm - Saturday 9am-6pm - Sunday 10am-5pm
🖌️ Inside & outside of the Town of Braselton, Georgia Historical Gym

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We heard you're coming to Lanier for Labor Day 🌞🌊🚤🏊‍♀️ Get your lake getaway booked today and watch all your troubles waste away! Check out these spectacular lake house, cottages, villas, cabins, and more waiting for you to live you best lake life: https://www.discoverlakelanier.com/home/stay/.

Go ahead and mark your calendars for the Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival Inc., returning to on Saturday, September 7th 🐲🚣 Join the thousands of competitors and spectators to cheer on their favorite teams, witness cultural events during the opening ceremonies, and indulge in cuisine from around the world. This festival is regarded as one of the premier cultural, diversity events in the Atlanta area, you won't want to miss it!

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Here's a quick virtual visit to Buford Station Creamery 🍦🍨 They are celebrating their 1 year anniversary since opening in 2023 so be sure to stop in, say hello to the friendly staff, pick and try your favorite flavors, and enjoy your cup or cone while you stroll around downtown historic Buford!

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The love we have for Lanier stretches from our hearts to the horizon 🌅

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It doesn't get much better than brunchin' in the Branch at Caroline's On Main 🥐🍽️🌸 🍸

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Soaking up every last bit of summer at Don Carter State Park 🚣🚲🏖️

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As the 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris, we're taking a trip down memory lane back to the 1996 Olympic Games and all the incredible events held right here at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, GA 🚣🇺🇸 Drop a comment if you attended any of the games back in the day 🤚

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Vroom Vroom 🏎️🏁🏍️ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta knows how to feed our need for speed! Check out their upcoming races and events leading up to their big event this fall 👇
🏎️ World Racing League July 26th-28th
🏍️WERA Motorcycle Roadracing Regional Double Header August 31 - September 1st
🏎️ Historic Sportscar Racing Fall Historics September 20th-22nd
🏁 MotulPetit Le Mans October 9th-12th
Check out their website for tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Q5V1yj.

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It's dock o'clock somewhere 🌅 Front row seats for the sunset? Don't mind if we do.

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A crowd favorite and a lake day classic, Pig Tales Lake Lanier fuels the best summer memories 🍖🍔🍹🍴

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Even the rainy days are beautiful around here 🌈

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In honor of National Football Day, we've got some exciting info to share about the Atlanta Falcons training camp 🔴🏈⚫ They are doing things a little different this year amidst ongoing construction to their practice fields in Flowery Branch. They will be holding one local open practice at Buford's Seckinger High School on Saturday, July 27th from 6-8pm, no tickets required. Check out their website for more info on their second open practice being held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2nd, tickets required. See y'all on the field!

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Coffee comes in all shapes and sizes over here at Whole Being Cafe, but we love them each the same ☕❤️

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Date night? We thought your said STEAK night 🍷🥩 Either way, Bare Bones Steakhouse is bringing the flavor!

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We're got our feet in the sand and a cold drink in hand at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park beach 🏖️

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We could spend "flowers" walking around the Hall County Farmers Market 🌼🌹🌻 Browse fresh fruits and vegetables, great bread, meat, and so much more on Tuesdays from 2:30-6:30pm and Saturdays from 8am-12pm!

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You say tomato, we say Tomato Sandwich Party 🍅 The City of Flowery Branch's favorite summer event is happening next Thursday, July 18! Come out to downtown Flowery Branch from 3:30-7pm to enjoy a FREE tomato sandwich (while supplies lasts), grab a selfie with Barney Fife, and groove to some live music by Chris Hamrick.

Don't miss your chance to order a limited edition Tomato Sandwich T-shirt for $15! Pick them up at the Welcome Center on Wednesday, July 17th from 10am-4pm or Thursday, July 18th from 8am-6:30pm. Order yours here: https://bit.ly/4feIHGv.

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Hey sports fans! Come see us tonight as we welcome Gwinnett Stripers fans to Cool Ray Field for Margaritaville Night!
It’s 5 o’clock on the field!

You can't beat a good ole Georgia peach ☀️🍑 We can't stay away from Jaemor Farm and their U-Pick days! Wander through the fields and pick your own fresh peaches and zinnias! Here's what you need to know before you go 👇
Friday (7/12): 10am-5pm
Saturday (7/13): 10am-5pm
Sunday (7/14): 1pm-5pm
Admission: $5/person
🍑 To pick peaches: $25/peck container or 2 peck containers for $40
🌼 To pick zinnias: $5/cup or $15/bucket

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Music in the Branch has been postponed until Sunday, July 14th 🎸🎶🎤 Enjoy a free concert featuring Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year, Mary Kate Farmer from 6:30-8pm! Bring your lawn chair and friends for a perfect summer evening. See you there!

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Beat the heat with a sweet treat from Hello Hilo Eats 🍧 Their shaved ice will keep your cool all summer long!

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It's a "reel"-y good weekend to go fishing on Lanier 🎣 What's the biggest fish you've caught the lake?

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Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July on Lanier 🇺🇸🚤🎆🧨 Share your pictures with us, we would love to see your red, white, and blue!

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Two words: patio and pizza 🍕🌞 We could use a slice and some sunlight at Johnny's New York Style Pizza!
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Lanier Islands is the ultimate destination for adventure seekers 🙌 Make the most of your stay with tons of activities and fun around every corner!
🕹️ Win big at the Game Changer arcade
🏓 Hit the pickleball courts
⛳ Tee off at the Legacy Golf Course, Lanier Islands
🪓 Throw axes at Game Changer
🛶 Rent kayaks and boats
🏊‍♀️ Swim in the wave pool
🛟 Conquer the on-water obstacle course
🛝 Take on the new slides at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

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