2018 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships Lake Lanier Lake Lanier Olympic Park will host the largest International sporting event in the area since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Join us in welcoming the world to Gainesville-Hall County Sept. 12-16, 2018! Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. The organizing committee for the 2018 ICF Dragon Boat Read more…
Visit Georgia's Great Lake 45 Minutes North of Atlanta
Gainesville-Hall ’96
Gainesville-Hall ’96 Gainesville-Hall ’96 is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst and to unify community efforts relative to participation in the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and other events which will have a significant impact on our community before, during and after the 1996 Games. Lake Lanier Olympic Park is a comprehensive guide to Read more…
1996 Centennial Olympic Games Where Legacy & Champions Grow
Bill Fields, 1952 Olympic Gold medalist in rowing, voiced a vision for Lake Lanier when he pitched the site to be home to the rowing events in the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. During the Olympics, rowers gathered from around the globe to compete here for the Gold; for the dream of being an Read more…
Whats Happening at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Today when you visit Lake Lanier Olympic Park you will experience so much more than rowing. At the Lake Lanier Olympic Park, you can relax on their beautiful sandy beach, enjoy a picnic and a good book in Fields Memorial Butterfly garden, or take a walk through the park taking in wonderful art. For the fishing lovers fishing, Read more…
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club – LCKC
Founded in 1996 LCKC is a Flatwater Sprint Canoe and Kayak Club that offers opportunities for everyone from Olympic athletes to the recreational enthusiast. LCKC is a 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to continuing the 1996 Olympic legacy of promoting the sport of flatwater canoe and kayak on Lake Lanier. The club offers everything between Read more…
Make your plans for the 4th of July!
Start to make your plans for the 4th of July weekend! Here are a few places to celebrate Independence Day. Bring your family and friends and have a blast watching the fireworks. July 4th Weekend Spectacular! · Hosted by Margaritaville @LanierIslands Let them make your July 4th weekend spectacular! Join us for the Independence Day party Read more…
MARGARITAVILLE AT LANIER ISLANDS
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is a one-of-a-kind lakeside destination located in Buford, Georgia, less than 50 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands transports guests to a lakeside paradise with an atmosphere that reflects fun and escapism inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter, and author Jimmy Buffett. The family-friendly destination Read more…
LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL
LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL New and Open Year Round! LandShark Bar and Grill will be your new favorite place to tie up your boat, kick back and enjoy a beach day at LandShark Landing. With boats, burgers, and beer, what more could you want when you are chilling at the lake? Among the reasons to Read more…
PARADISE BEACH
PARADISE BEACH Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Now Open! Escape the city and head to the beach Margaritaville-style! In the center of the Family Fun Park, thrilling slides and rides and the Chill Zone, Paradise Beach is the ultimate place for families to relax and enjoy life at the lake. You’ll enjoy good fun, delicious beach Read more…
CHILL ZONE RESTAURANTS AND BARS
CHILL ZONE RESTAURANTS AND BARS Relax with a cold, draft beer, indulge in your favorite frozen concoctions or have lunch at the new Chill Zone restaurants and tiki bars overlooking Lake Lanier. Grab a quick snack to go if you don’t want to miss a minute of the action, or enjoy no-worries patio dining in Read more…