Welcome to Lake Lanier, GAThe beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier is a reservoir located in Georgia’s northern Blue Ridge Mountains, just 55 miles northeast of Atlanta. Created in the 1950’s upon the completion of the Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier was given its name in honor of the 19th century Georgian poet Sidney Clopton Lanier, who penned the poem “Song of the Chattahoochee” (1887) to capture in words his love of the region and its natural splendor. Today Lake Lanier is loved by Georgians and visitors from afar for its 38,000 acres of water and more than 540 miles of shoreline that offer gorgeous scenery and unlimited recreation.
Every year more than 7.5 million people visit Lake Lanier for exhilarating boating sports, jetskiing, fishing the lake’s world-renowned striped bass, and other outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and camping. Lake Lanier has ten marinas for boaters’ convenience, including the AquaLand Marina (one of the largest freshwater marinas in the world) located close to the town of Flowery Branch. Adding luxury and sophistication to this adventuresome paradise is the Lake Lanier Islands Resort, which offers a long list of amenities to please both visitors and residents of Lake Lanier—from calming morning spa treatments to rowdy afternoons with the kids at the Beach & Water Park. And for golf lovers, golfing at Lake Lanier is both challenging and relaxing at the Resort’s two championship courses—the PineIsle Golf Club and the Emerald Pointe Golf Club. Both courses sit gracefully on Lake Lanier’s beautiful rolling hills and sparkling inlets, with 21 holes right on the lake.
© 2008 Reliance Relocation Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contributed by:  | More Local Area InformationWith exhilarating outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, cultural attractions, and close proximity to Atlanta, it is no wonder that so man... Read moreLake Lanier is so vast that it borders a total of five counties—Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin—and dotting its banks is a collection o... Read moreFrom the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, from historic Pearce Auditorium to the state-of-the art John S... Read morePeacefulness, community spirit and tranquility-these are only a few of the reasons why over 100,000 people have chosen Hall County as home. With ... Read moreEstablished in 1832, Bartow County is 460 square miles, located in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Bartow County maintains a powerful sense o... Read moreFrom the historic County Courthouse to the hundreds of high-tech businesses, from the Mall of Georgia to Lake Sidney Lanier, from its first clas... Read moreGwinnett County is as much a part of the Northeast Georgia mountain area as it is Metro Atlanta, so opportunities abound here. Gwinnett County, on... Read moreForsyth County is located at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Lake Sidney Lanier i... Read moreFrom the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the banks of the Chattahoochee River, from Lake Lanier to Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge, from th... Read moreLocated approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, Forsyth County is a virtual blend of rural and urban lifestyles, retaining that feeling of graciou... Read moreA charming county, yet progressive and dynamic, awaits you in Jackson County without the modern day trappings of traffic jams, parking lots an... Read moreFrom Amicalola Falls to the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, from the beginnings of the Appalachian Trail to the beginnings of NASCAR, Dawson County... Read moreIn the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, you’ll discover Dawson County. Seemingly secluded and far from the bright lights and bi... Read moreFrom the recreation and history of Fort Yargo to the cultural activities of the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center, from the elegance of Chateau Elan t... Read moreLocated in the heart of Georgia's rolling hills between Atlanta and Athens, Barrow County is surrounded by beauty and blessed by a gentle climate.... Read moreIn 1928, the first cry of “We’ve found Gold!” was heard in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia. With that discovery, Dahlonega emerged a... Read moreLike most suburbs of Atlanta, Duluth began as a tree-filled section of Native American land located near the Chattahoochee River. Also like othe... Read moreDuluth started out as a patch of forest land inhabited by the Cherokee. After the creation of Gwinnett County, the land was opened to white settler... Read moreBefore choosing a Duluth real estate agent, it's recommended you first do a bit of home searching on your own. One of the best ways to do this i... Read moreThe city of Duluth's origins can be traced back to one family: the Howells. After the Cherokee-inhabited forest land became a part of Gwinnet... Read more |
