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Lake-Sidney-Lanier
is located in northeast Georgia. It was created in 1956 by the creation of the Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, and is also sometimes called simply "Lake Lanier." The city of Gainsville lies along the shores of the lake. Encompassing 38,000 acres, and with a shoreline of 692 miles, Lake Sidney Lanier was built, and operated, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake is situated in Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinett and Lumpkin Counties, with about 60 percent in Hall County. Lake Sidney Lanier is well known for its' boating, jet skiing, water skiing and other water sports. Approximately 7.5 people visit the lake and the Lake Lanier Islands Waterpark each year. The rowing and sprint canoeing events were held here in the 1996 Summer Olympics and it hosted the 2003 Canoe Sprint World Championships. Each year from mid-November through December, the Lake Lanier Islands are decorated with over six miles of holiday lights, which makes it one of the largest holiday light shows in the world. In addition to the light show, there are carnival rides, a Santa Shop, a live nativity, and bonfire. One resort hotel is located at Lake Sidney Lanier, and it's the site of two of the largest freshwater marinas in the world. Aqualand Marina is located near the town of Flowery Branch, and Holiday Marina is located in Buford. For shopping and dining, the city of Gainsville offers a charming historic area with over fifty unique shops and restaurants.
Surrounding areas: Two Mile Creek, Georgia (1.9 mi), Lake Lanier, Georgia (4.4 mi), Chestatee, Georgia (5.3 mi), Cumming, Georgia (9.8 mi), Gainesville, Georgia (9.8 mi), Ada Creek, Georgia (10.5 mi), Dawsonville, Georgia (16.2 mi)
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Lake Sidney Lanier Vacation Rentals
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Lake Sidney Lanier Hotels and Resorts
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| Emerald Pointe Resort & Conference Center | 7000 Holiday Rd | Buford, GA | 3.9 mi. | (770) 945-8787 | | Lake Lanier Islands Hilton Resort | 7000 Holiday Rd | Lake Lanier Islands, GA | 3.9 mi. | (404) 945-8787 | | Renaissance Pineisle Resort | 9000 Holiday Rd | Lake Lanier Islands, GA | 3.9 mi. | (770) 945-8921 | | Comfort Inn | I-985 At Exit 16 | Oakwood, GA | 4.9 mi. | (770) 287-1000 | | Jameson Inn Oakwood | 3780 Merchants Way | Oakwood, GA | 4.9 mi. | (770) 533-9400 | | Comfort Inn | 3469 Branch Rd | Flowery Branch, GA | 5.9 mi. | (770) 287-1000 | | American Inn Of Buford | 4267 Hwy 20 | Buford, GA | 7.3 mi. | (770) 932-0111 | | Comfort Inn & Suites Near Lake Lanier | 5961 Bristol Ind Way | Buford, GA | 7.3 mi. | (678) 730-5050 | | Country Inn & Suites | 1395 Mall Of Ga Blvd | Buford, GA | 7.3 mi. | (770) 271-1441 | | Holiday Inn Exprtess Hotel & Suites | 2499 Satellite Blvd | Buford, GA | 7.3 mi. | (678) 318-1080 | | Quality Inn & Suites Conference Ctr | 726 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 9.3 mi. | (770) 536-4451 | | Ramada Limited | 766 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 9.3 mi. | (770) 287-3205 | | Days Inn Gainesville | 520 Queen City Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 9.4 mi. | (770) 535-8100 | | Hampton Inn | 450 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 9.5 mi. | (770) 503-0300 | | Sun Suites Of Cumming | 555 Lake Center Pkwy | Cumming, GA | 9.6 mi. | (770) 781-5550 | | Comfort Suites | 905 Buford Rd | Cumming, GA | 9.8 mi. | (770) 889-4141 | | Hampton Inn Atlanta/Cumming Ga | 915 Northside Forsyth Dr | Cumming, GA | 9.8 mi. | (770) 889-0877 | | Super 8 | 541 Doresey St | Gainesville, GA | 9.8 mi. | (770) 533-9009 | | Hampton Inn Mall Of Georgia | 3240 Buford Dr | Buford, GA | 9.9 mi. | (678) 546-1200 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott- Mall Of Georgia | 3250 Buford Dr | Buford, GA | 9.9 mi. | (678) 714-2150 | | Holiday Inn Express | 835 Buford Rd | Cumming, GA | 9.9 mi. | (770) 889-4600 | | Best Western Gainesville | 400 Ee Butler Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 9.9 mi. | (800) 782-8966 | | Best Western Dawson Village Inn | 76 N Georgia Ave | Dawsonville, GA | 10.4 mi. | (706) 216-4410 | | Comfort Inn | 127 Beartooth Pkwy | Dawsonville, GA | 10.4 mi. | (706) 216-1900 | | Suburban Lodge Of Gainesville | 1115 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | Gainesville, GA | 10.5 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Comfort Suites | 2945-A Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd-Hwy 317 | Suwanee, GA | 13.2 mi. | (678) 714-7707 | | Days Inn | 2955 Lawrencevile-Suwanee Rd | Suwanee, GA | 13.2 mi. | (770) 945-4921 | | Holiday Inn Express H & S Atl-Johns Creek | 7146 Mcginnis Ferry Rd | Suwanee, GA | 13.8 mi. | (678) 638-9800 | | Super 8 | 317 Saw Mill Dr | Suwanee, GA | 13.9 mi. | (770) 614-6222 | | Holiday Inn Express At Chateau Elan | 2069 Hwy 211 | Braselton, GA | 14.2 mi. | (770) 867-8100 | | Fairfield Inn | 105 Gwinco | Suwanee, GA | 14.2 mi. | (770) 937-9292 | | Sun Suites Of Suwanee | 95 Gwinco Blvd | Suwanee, GA | 14.2 mi. | (770) 614-0890 | | Courtyard Suwanee | 310 Gwinco Blvd | Suwanee, GA | 14.3 mi. | (770) 831-7473 | | Super 8-dawsonville | 205 N CTR Ln | Dawsonville, GA | 16.2 mi. | (706) 216-6801 | | Amerisuites Atlanta/Johns Creek | 11505 Medlock Bridge Rd | Duluth, GA | 16.4 mi. | (770) 622-5858 | | Amerisuites Johns Creek | 11505 Medlock Bridge Rd | Duluth, GA | 16.4 mi. | (770) 622-5858 | | Comfort Suites | 2225 Riverside Pkwy | Lawrenceville, GA | 16.9 mi. | (678) 377-0003 | | Microtel Inn And Suites | 215 Collins Industrial Way | Lawrenceville, GA | 16.9 mi. | (770) 237-5992 | | Suburban Lodge Lawrenceville | 652 Buford Dr | Lawrenceville, GA | 17.0 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton-Atlanta/Lawrenceville | 1775 N Brown Rd | Lawrenceville, GA | 17.2 mi. | (770) 277-1243 |
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Lake Sidney Lanier Weather & Climate
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Northeast Georgia climate is greatly influenced by the Appalachian Mountains, and differs significantly from the rest of the state. This area has four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and typically has lengthy spells of hot, humid weather. Spring and fall are mild with much variability from day to day. The first freeze is usually in October in the mountains. Winter temperatures average in the 40s during the day and 20s at night. Snow is light, with about 4 to 6 inches each year. Annual average rainfall in this region is over 60 inches. The driest months are September and October. The wettest month is March. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
51°F |
31°F |
6.04 in. |
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| February |
56°F |
33°F |
5.03 in. |
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| March |
64°F |
40°F |
6.14 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
47°F |
4.06 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
55°F |
4.33 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
63°F |
3.82 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
68°F |
4.14 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
67°F |
3.97 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
61°F |
4.40 in. |
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| October |
73°F |
49°F |
3.92 in. |
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| November |
63°F |
41°F |
4.36 in. |
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| December |
54°F |
34°F |
4.54 in. |
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Lake Sidney Lanier Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located about 16 miles south of Lake Sidney Lanier in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the Dekalb Peachtree airport (PDK) located approximately 30 miles southwest of Lake Sidney Lanier in Atlanta, Georgia, the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International airport (ATL) located roughly 48 miles southwest of Lake Sidney Lanier in Atlanta, Georgia, and finally the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located around 68 miles west of Lake Sidney Lanier in Rome, Georgia.
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Lake Sidney Lanier Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 30.8 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 38.1 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | | | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 47.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 4.7 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 38.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club | Flowery Branch | GA | 4.0 mi. | | | Chicopee Woods Golf Course | Gainesville | GA | 9.7 mi. | | | Country Land Golf Course | Cumming | GA | 9.9 mi. | | | Hampton Golf Village | Cumming | GA | 9.9 mi. | | | Windermere Golf Club | Cumming | GA | 9.9 mi. | | | Chattahoochee Golf Club | Gainesville | GA | 11.0 mi. | | | Bears Best Atlanta | Suwanee | GA | 13.2 mi. | | | Laurel Springs Golf Club | Suwanee | GA | 13.2 mi. | | | Olde Atlanta Golf Club | Suwanee | GA | 13.2 mi. | | | Sugar Hill Golf Club | Sugar Hill | GA | 13.7 mi. | | | Chestatee Golf Club | Dawsonville | GA | 15.9 mi. | | | Hamilton Mill Golf Club | Dacula | GA | 17.3 mi. | | | Trophy Club of Apalachee | Dacula | GA | 17.3 mi. | | | Peachtree Family Golf Center | Duluth | GA | 18.2 mi. | | | St Marlo Country Club | Duluth | GA | 18.2 mi. | | | Collins Hill Golf Club | Lawrenceville | GA | 18.8 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Alpharetta | GA | 21.1 mi. | | | RiverPines Golf Course | Alpharetta | GA | 21.1 mi. | | | Trophy Club of Atlanta | Alpharetta | GA | 21.1 mi. | | | Nicklaus Golf Club At Birch River | Dahlonega | GA | 21.3 mi. | | | Eagle Greens At The Chimneys | Winder | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | Pine Hills Golf Club | Winder | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | GreenWay Golf Course | Maysville | GA | 23.5 mi. | | | Skitt Mountain Golf Course | Cleveland | GA | 23.8 mi. | | | Trophy Club of Gwinnett | Snellville | GA | 25.9 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Golf Club | Loganville | GA | 27.4 mi. | | | Chancellors Course At The Georgia Club | Statham | GA | 28.3 mi. | | | Heritage Club | Tucker | GA | 29.2 mi. | | | Deer Trail Country Club | Commerce | GA | 29.7 mi. | | | Sandy Creek Golf Course | Commerce | GA | 29.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 66.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 102.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Yargo State Park | | GA | 22.5 mi. | | | Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 28.0 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 35.3 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 37.2 mi. | | | Arabia Mountain State Park | | GA | 39.3 mi. | | | George Washington Carver State Park | | GA | 40.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Compulsory Arts | Athens | GA | 38.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Georgia Museum of Natural History | Athens | GA | 38.3 mi. | (Science) | | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | GA | 38.3 mi. | (Art) | | Kennesaw Civil War Museum | Kennesaw | GA | 39.4 mi. | (History) | | Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Hammonds House Galleries & Resource Center OF African American Art | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - MOCA|GA | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Art) | | Pasarya Museum of Art | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (Art) | | Atlanta History Center | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | (History) | | Madison Museum of Fine Art | Madison | GA | 52.0 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 40.6 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 95.1 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 95.1 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 99.7 mi. | |
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