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 operational for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

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 baseball or softball automatic batting cages, sand volleyball and badminton courts, and covered baseball training tunnels. 

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 of Tears. The cabin has been converted into a museum which displays exhibits of Cherokee and Early American artifacts. 

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. Candler and James M. Smith, as well as the trusted commander and leader, General James Longstreet.

Beulah Rucker Museum 2105 Athens Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507, 770-532-2000, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this center features a cultural museum that features rooms containing early 20th Century furnishings, artifacts, and pictures. Rucker, a pioneer in the education of Hall County's black children, founded the Industrial High School and Timber Ridge Elementary School which are also on site. 

Georgia Mountains Museum, The 311 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30503, 770-536-0889, This state-of-the-art museum is filled with history and memorabilia of Georgia's hardy mountainfolk such as medical equipment and memorabilia, early farm tools, pottery, and a replica of the Miller's Store and Post Office. 

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 touring exhibits plus offers lectures, film presentations, and classes for both children and adults. 

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 vintage clothing from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.  

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 hiking trails through scenic mountains and rolling hills, camping, canoeing, white water rafting, picnicking, ATV trails, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing, and scenic byways. The Chattahoochee National Forest covers almost 750,000 acres while the Oconee National Forest covers over 115,000 acres. The famous 2,135 mile Appalachian Trail begins at this location. more... 

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 nature center complex that features exhibits such as please-touch fish, amphibians, reptiles, and a 300 gallon trout tank, as well as a live animal display, a native plant garden, 12 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a nature shop, and interactive experiences in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. more...