City of Gainesville | Points of Interest

Official Site of the City of Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville has received many titles over the years because of its' location and because of its' people. The most notable are Queen City of the Mountains and the Poultry Capital. Our most recent designation came during 1996 when we served as host for the 1996 Olympic Rowing/Kayaking Venue. An NBC broadcaster called Gainesville, "Hospitality Capital of the World." We are proud of our location and proud of our heritage.

There is much to see and do in our little corner of the world. Tourism in Gainesville-Hall County is a $247.3 million industry. For more information contact the Gainesville-Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.

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Lake Sidney Lanier
38,000 acre U. S. Corps of Engineers Lake, 60 recreational areas, seven commercial marinas

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Lake Lanier Islands
Three 18-hole golf courses, Water Park, 2 luxury hotels

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North Georgia Mountains
There's no place like the mountains in the fall, winter, spring, or summer for that matter! There's always something to see and do in this part of the country.

•	Road Atlanta Road Atlanta is a world renowned road racing course. The 2.54 mile and 12-turn track is located in Braselton. Road Atlanta is the home of the Petit Le Mans, Suzuki Superbike Showdown, and many other racing clubs and schools.
•	Lanier National Speedway 3/8 mile asphalt stock car racing track sanctioned by NASCAR

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Elachee Nature Science Center
Woodland refuge and museum located adjacent to the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve and Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, a 200-acre park and 40-acre show ground arena. Chicopee Woods features trails for the jogging, hiking and biking enthusiast.

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Mule Camp Market
Annual fall festival in downtown Gainesville the second weekend in October featuring craftsman from across Northeast Georgia

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Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Located in nearby Braselton, Chateau Elan is luxury and more featuring a spa, hotel, Irish Pub, championship golf courses, winery and more.

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Atlanta Falcons Football Complex
Professional football came to Hall County in 2000 when the Atlanta Falcons located their practice facility and headquarters in Flowery Branch just off Interstate-985.

•	Arts Council Cultural arts and activities abound in Northeast Georgia, particularly in downtown Gainesville, where the Arts Council is located in the transformed CSX railroad depot.
•	Quinlan Visual Arts Center Located on Historic Green Street, the Quinlan is a comprehensive visual arts education center programming arts classes and workshops for adults and children. Supported by more than 1000 members.
•	Historic Downtown Gainesville Downtown Gainesville has transformed itself in the last 5 years under the direction of a very successful Main Street program. The focal point of the city, downtown features unique gift shops, antiques, and elegant dining.

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Alta Vista Cemetery
Final resting place of two former Georgia Governors, James Milton Smith (Gov. 1872-1877)and Allen Daniel Chandler (Gov. 1898-1902) and Confederate General James Longstreet who died in 1904. The first burial in Alta Vista was that of Thomas Bennett on September 17, 1872. The cemetery includes 3 burials in the Daughters of the American Revolution section (2 of which pre-date Thomas Bennett and are believed to have been moved there.) There are tombstones that read, "Lost at Sea" and "Lost in the Alps."