Gainesville Georgia Attractions

Amusements

• Carousel at Lakeshore Mall
  150 Pearl Nix Parkway • Gainesville, GA 30501
  770-536-5209
  This carousel is an imported, 18 foot Venetian Carousel which is exquisitely crafted and... more...  map

• Paradise Fun Park
  2500 Old Thompson Road • Gainesville, GA 30501
  770-536-6005
  A family amusement park which features two 18 hole championship miniature golf courses, six... more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Chief Whitepath's Cabin
  403 Brenau Avenue • Gainesville, GA 30501
  770-536-0889
  This beautifully restored cabin was the home of Chief Whitepath, a leader at the time of the Trail... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Alta Vista Cemetery
  Located on Jesse Jewell Parkway
  770-535-6883
  This historic cemetery is the final resting place of two former governors of Georgia, Allen D.... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Beulah Rucker Museum
  2105 Athens Highway • Gainesville, GA 30507
  404-401-6589
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this center features a cultural museum that... more...  map

• Georgia Mountains Museum, The
  311 Green Street • Gainesville, GA 30503
  770-297-5900
  This state-of-the-art museum is filled with history and memorabilia of Georgia's hardy mountainfolk... more...  map

• Quinlan Visual Arts Center
  514 Green Street Northeast • Gainesville, GA 30503
  Located in the Green Street Historic District
  770-536-2575
  Showcasing the works of state, regional, and national artists, this arts museum hosts several... more...  map

• Wages Collection, The
  406 Academy Street • Gainesville, GA 30501
  Located on Extended Campus of Brenau University
  770-534-6244
  Situated in a charming Victorian Cottage, this unique gallery displays a lovely collection of... more...  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

• Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
  1755 Cleveland Highway • Gainesville, GA 30501
  770-297-3000
  These two national forests offer a wide range of recreational opportunities including winding... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Elachee Nature Science Center
  2125 Elachee Drive • Gainesville, GA 30503
  770-535-1976
  Many fascinating experiences await you at this heavily wooded 1,200 acre natural history museum and... more...  map