Lake Lanier Guidebook

Luann
Lake Lanier Guidebook

Restaurants on the Water

Nice laidback atmosphere. Lakeside eatery with pub food, draft beer, TVs, patio and live music.
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Twisted Oar
6900 Lanier Islands Pkwy
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Nice laidback atmosphere. Lakeside eatery with pub food, draft beer, TVs, patio and live music.
Located at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands (about 2.5 miles from Lake Lanier house and 10 minutes from Guest Suite in Flowery Branch). Has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lake Lanier with great margaritas and drinks, burgers, wings, and seafood.
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LandShark Bar & Grill Lake Lanier
7541 Lanier Islands Pkwy
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Located at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands (about 2.5 miles from Lake Lanier house and 10 minutes from Guest Suite in Flowery Branch). Has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lake Lanier with great margaritas and drinks, burgers, wings, and seafood.
A family favorite lakeside restaurant. Has a large sandbox for kids to play. Relaxed environment with casual seafood dishes. I personally love the fish tacos! You can travel by car or boat. (About 10 minutes by car from Guest Suite in Flowery Branch and 14 minutes from Lake Lanier House.)
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Fish Tales Lakeside Grille
6330 Mitchell St
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A family favorite lakeside restaurant. Has a large sandbox for kids to play. Relaxed environment with casual seafood dishes. I personally love the fish tacos! You can travel by car or boat. (About 10 minutes by car from Guest Suite in Flowery Branch and 14 minutes from Lake Lanier House.)
Relaxed, seasonal bar & BBQ grill with burgers, wings, a full bar and very large lakefront patio overlooking the water. You can travel by boat or car.
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Pig Tales on Lake Lanier
6800 Lights Ferry Rd
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Relaxed, seasonal bar & BBQ grill with burgers, wings, a full bar and very large lakefront patio overlooking the water. You can travel by boat or car.

Fun Things To Do

Such a fun waterpark! Great for the whole family in summer months. The entrance to Lake Lanier Islands is just 1 miles from the Lake Lanier House and about 15 minutes from the Guest Suite in Flowery Branch. There are restaurants nearby, a white sand beach, sand volleyball, and so much more. This place truly feels like a vacation spot – kids and adults love it.
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Margaritaville tại Công viên nước Lanier Islands
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy
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Such a fun waterpark! Great for the whole family in summer months. The entrance to Lake Lanier Islands is just 1 miles from the Lake Lanier House and about 15 minutes from the Guest Suite in Flowery Branch. There are restaurants nearby, a white sand beach, sand volleyball, and so much more. This place truly feels like a vacation spot – kids and adults love it.
Only about a 20 minute drive (depending on traffic – gets backed up during rush hour and peak dining times). Largest mall in Georgia, with lots of shopping options. 200+ stores including Belk, Dillards, JCPenny, Macy's, Von Maur, Apple, Altar'd State, Coach, H&M, Michael Kors, Pandora, Pottery Barn, Swarovski, Vans and more. Also has great options for sit-down restaurants (The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Buffalo Wild Wings, Seasons 52 and Tin Lizzy's), grab and go choices (Chick-fil-A, CupPoki, Charley's Philly Steaks, Taco Bell, Cup Poki, and Maki of Japan) and a movie theatre.
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Mall of Georgia
3333 Buford Dr
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Only about a 20 minute drive (depending on traffic – gets backed up during rush hour and peak dining times). Largest mall in Georgia, with lots of shopping options. 200+ stores including Belk, Dillards, JCPenny, Macy's, Von Maur, Apple, Altar'd State, Coach, H&M, Michael Kors, Pandora, Pottery Barn, Swarovski, Vans and more. Also has great options for sit-down restaurants (The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Buffalo Wild Wings, Seasons 52 and Tin Lizzy's), grab and go choices (Chick-fil-A, CupPoki, Charley's Philly Steaks, Taco Bell, Cup Poki, and Maki of Japan) and a movie theatre.
Closest movie theater located at the Mall of Georgia, about a 20-minute drive (depending on traffic). Also a lot of great sit down restaurants in the area and the food court.
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Regal Cinemas Mall Of Georgia 20 IMAX & RPX
3333 Buford Dr
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Closest movie theater located at the Mall of Georgia, about a 20-minute drive (depending on traffic). Also a lot of great sit down restaurants in the area and the food court.
A unique amphitheater located in Downtown Sugar Hill. Check out their events calendar for events and shows. The Community Plaza at the Bowl is a large, open area for community events. In the winter they convert the turf to an Ice Rink. There's also a splash park for kids that's open from April to October.
The Bowl at Sugar Hill
5039 W Broad St NE
A unique amphitheater located in Downtown Sugar Hill. Check out their events calendar for events and shows. The Community Plaza at the Bowl is a large, open area for community events. In the winter they convert the turf to an Ice Rink. There's also a splash park for kids that's open from April to October.
Live rock and roll music venue with classic American food with a Southern flair. Great for late night entertainment. Check out their event schedule to see who's playing while you're in town.
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37 Main Buford
37 E Main St NE
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Live rock and roll music venue with classic American food with a Southern flair. Great for late night entertainment. Check out their event schedule to see who's playing while you're in town.
Seasonal – Located just down the road on Lanier Islands Parkway. Corn maze opens Labor Day weekend. We haven't been here, but know families who have. It's a popular fall attraction with fun activities for kids, pumpkins, and a haunted forest.
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Buford Corn Maze
4470 Bennett Rd
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Seasonal – Located just down the road on Lanier Islands Parkway. Corn maze opens Labor Day weekend. We haven't been here, but know families who have. It's a popular fall attraction with fun activities for kids, pumpkins, and a haunted forest.
Michellin Raceway Road Atlanta – nearby race track that hosts MotoAmerica Superbikes and the famous Motul Petit Le Mans. Lots of guests who book with us attend races. If you're into racing, check out their website to see what events are happening during your stay.
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Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Hwy
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Michellin Raceway Road Atlanta – nearby race track that hosts MotoAmerica Superbikes and the famous Motul Petit Le Mans. Lots of guests who book with us attend races. If you're into racing, check out their website to see what events are happening during your stay.

Restaurants in Historic Downtown Buford

Laid-back cafe with garage doors & photo-covered walls serving unique dishes. I personally love the fried green tomatoes and eggplant sandwich.
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Ricos World Kitchen
306 W Main St
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Laid-back cafe with garage doors & photo-covered walls serving unique dishes. I personally love the fried green tomatoes and eggplant sandwich.
A casual fine dining restaurant with a southern-inspired menu.
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Aqua Terra Bistro
55 E Main St NE
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A casual fine dining restaurant with a southern-inspired menu.
Eclectic pub food and BBQ with plenty of craft beer, housed in a historic factory. Great atmosphere and live music most weekends. Great place to hang out in the evenings / weekends.
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Tannery Row Ale House
554 W Main St
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Eclectic pub food and BBQ with plenty of craft beer, housed in a historic factory. Great atmosphere and live music most weekends. Great place to hang out in the evenings / weekends.
Excellent selection of wine, very helpful staff that is attentive, and surprisingly reasonably priced. Great for pairing wine and charcuterie.
Cork It Buford - Wine and Charcuterie Buford
79 East Main Street Northeast
Excellent selection of wine, very helpful staff that is attentive, and surprisingly reasonably priced. Great for pairing wine and charcuterie.
Wood-fired steaks & other classic American fare served in lofty, comfortable digs in an old tannery. Expect higher prices since it's a steakhouse, but it has great food and cocktails.
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Bare Bones Steakhouse
101 E Main St NE
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Wood-fired steaks & other classic American fare served in lofty, comfortable digs in an old tannery. Expect higher prices since it's a steakhouse, but it has great food and cocktails.
Great option if you're looking for Thai food. Ambient atmosphere, amazing food with lots of flavor, and great service.
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Tani Thai Restaurant
15 E Main St NE
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Great option if you're looking for Thai food. Ambient atmosphere, amazing food with lots of flavor, and great service.
Favorite place for breakfast and a sweet treat. Homey, family-owned standby with baked goods, coffee & custom cakes, plus breakfast & lunch staples.
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The Baking Grounds Bakery Cafe
4360 S Lee St
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Favorite place for breakfast and a sweet treat. Homey, family-owned standby with baked goods, coffee & custom cakes, plus breakfast & lunch staples.
Live rock and roll music venue with classic American food with a Southern flair. Great for late night entertainment.
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37 Main Buford
37 E Main St NE
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Live rock and roll music venue with classic American food with a Southern flair. Great for late night entertainment.
Perfect place for a quick lunch. Small town feel, great sandwiches, soups, salads, and service. Reasonably priced.
Main St. Deli
60 East Main Street Northeast
Perfect place for a quick lunch. Small town feel, great sandwiches, soups, salads, and service. Reasonably priced.

Liquor Stores

Favorite nearby liquor store, staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Hometown Spirits
4856 Hog Mountain Rd
Favorite nearby liquor store, staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
An excellent selection, fair pricing, and very friendly, knowledgeable staff!
Village Spirits
5462 McEver Road
An excellent selection, fair pricing, and very friendly, knowledgeable staff!
Smaller liquor store and selection but has the basics and is conveniently located. Won't have all the options as a larger liquor store but it's the perfect nearby spot for grabbing beer, wine, seltzers, etc. (Just down the road from the Guest Suite in Flowery Branch.)
Lakeside Package
6168 Gaines Ferry Rd
Smaller liquor store and selection but has the basics and is conveniently located. Won't have all the options as a larger liquor store but it's the perfect nearby spot for grabbing beer, wine, seltzers, etc. (Just down the road from the Guest Suite in Flowery Branch.)

Wineries & Breweries

Cute new winery just down the road. They have lawn chairs setup outside. You can bring food or order small cheese and cracker snacks. Very laid back atmosphere, with fire pits and open fields. Wine is also very good.
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Cloudland Vineyards and Winery
3796 N Bogan Rd
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Cute new winery just down the road. They have lawn chairs setup outside. You can bring food or order small cheese and cracker snacks. Very laid back atmosphere, with fire pits and open fields. Wine is also very good.
Brewery located in Suwanee, about a 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic. Great beer and atmosphere. They have seasonal selections and usually have a food truck on-site.
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StillFire Brewing
343 U.S. 23
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Brewery located in Suwanee, about a 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic. Great beer and atmosphere. They have seasonal selections and usually have a food truck on-site.
Small local craft brewery with fun events on nights and weekends (live music, bingo, food trucks, etc). Located in Suwanee, about a 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Monkey Wrench Brewing
3425 Martin Farm Road
Small local craft brewery with fun events on nights and weekends (live music, bingo, food trucks, etc). Located in Suwanee, about a 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Local winery about 20 minute drive, located in Braselton. Usually has about 30 wines produced with grapes grown locally. Winery is open daily for guided tours and tastings. There's also a spa with wellness and fitness classes, several restaurants, and a golf course.
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Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
100 Rue Charlemagne Dr
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Local winery about 20 minute drive, located in Braselton. Usually has about 30 wines produced with grapes grown locally. Winery is open daily for guided tours and tastings. There's also a spa with wellness and fitness classes, several restaurants, and a golf course.
Located in Sugar Hill, about 15 minute drive. Located in the center of the downtown area with plenty of restaurants and night life. Has great craft beer, laid back atmosphere.
Indio Brewing
5019 W Broad St NE
Located in Sugar Hill, about 15 minute drive. Located in the center of the downtown area with plenty of restaurants and night life. Has great craft beer, laid back atmosphere.
This distillery also houses a craft brewery (Apparition Brewing) and they serve German/European style food. They have a great outdoor patio area and a nice environment inside. Great for daily specials and events.
Sugar Hill City Hall
5039 W Broad St NE
This distillery also houses a craft brewery (Apparition Brewing) and they serve German/European style food. They have a great outdoor patio area and a nice environment inside. Great for daily specials and events.

Breakfast, Brunch & Coffee

Just down the road, off Lanier Islands Parkway. Quick breakfast and coffee options.
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Starbucks
3380 Buford Dr
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Just down the road, off Lanier Islands Parkway. Quick breakfast and coffee options.
Located near the Golden Parkway plaza on Lanier Islands Parkway. Great for quick breakfast and coffee.
Dunkin'
4803 Golden Parkway
Located near the Golden Parkway plaza on Lanier Islands Parkway. Great for quick breakfast and coffee.
Located off Lanier Islands Parkway, near I-85, just past Golden Parkway plaza. Waffle House is a Georgia breakfast staple. Great for a cheap breakfast with quick service.
Waffle House
5536 McEver Rd
Located off Lanier Islands Parkway, near I-85, just past Golden Parkway plaza. Waffle House is a Georgia breakfast staple. Great for a cheap breakfast with quick service.
Located off Lanier Islands Parkway, near I-85 and Golden Parkway plaza. This is a breakfast staple and they also have the old country store for browsing.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
4758 Lanier Islands Pkwy
Located off Lanier Islands Parkway, near I-85 and Golden Parkway plaza. This is a breakfast staple and they also have the old country store for browsing.
Great local breakfast place – our personal favorite. It's a homey, family-owned restaurant with baked goods, coffee, custom cakes and breakfast and lunch staples. We love getting baked goods to go after each visit.
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The Baking Grounds Bakery Cafe
4360 S Lee St
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Great local breakfast place – our personal favorite. It's a homey, family-owned restaurant with baked goods, coffee, custom cakes and breakfast and lunch staples. We love getting baked goods to go after each visit.
Great local breakfast spot, a favorite among locals. Family owned and operated, has an old-fashioned American-style feel. Cash only and can get busy at times.
Buford's Grill
4865 South Lee Street
Great local breakfast spot, a favorite among locals. Family owned and operated, has an old-fashioned American-style feel. Cash only and can get busy at times.

Parks & Boat Ramps

This is the closest boat ramp to Lake Lanier House location. Pricing is ~$15/day or $60 annually.
Big Creek Boat Ramp
3041 Big Creek Road
This is the closest boat ramp to Lake Lanier House location. Pricing is ~$15/day or $60 annually.
Campground and recreation area with shower and laundry facilities plus a boat ramp and tent pads.
Van Pugh North Park
6838 Gaines Ferry Road
Campground and recreation area with shower and laundry facilities plus a boat ramp and tent pads.
Waterfront Park with lots of open space near waterfront, great for picnics, plus a boat ramp.
Old Federal Day Use Park
6175 Jim Crow Rd
Waterfront Park with lots of open space near waterfront, great for picnics, plus a boat ramp.
Quiet, secluded fishing pier with fenced in play area for kids to swing and slide. No swimming in this area.
Marina Park
6109 Mitchell Street
Quiet, secluded fishing pier with fenced in play area for kids to swing and slide. No swimming in this area.