Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gainesville, GA

  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Georgia, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Don Carter State Park to Wilshire Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cumming, Suwanee, Buford and Dahlonega.
  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Georgia, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Don Carter State Park to Wilshire Trails Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cumming, Suwanee, Buford and Dahlonega.
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44.0 Miles
88% 179 votes
Family Fun Center 3026 U.S. 441, Tiger, GA 30576 MoreLess Info
Located in Tiger, Georgia, Goat on the Roof is an eclectic attraction featuring live animals, Amish food, gem panning, homemade confections and much more. It is also rife with friendly goats that visitors may feed if they wish.
44.0 Miles
100% 17 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by Young Harris College, the Rollins Planetarium is located in Young Harris, Georgia. It seats 104 comfortably and its dome measures almost 50 feet in diameter. The planetarium is a popular destination for school field trips and homeschooling groups.
44.0 Miles
57% 47 votes
Dance Clubs 3771 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA MoreLess Info
The venue within Johnny's Hideaway is a club with sit down dining options, allowing one to enjoy appetizers, dinner, or early breakfast, as they are open late into the night.
44.0 Miles
92% 25 votes
Other Entertainment 2956 Hwy 441 South, Tiger, GA 30576 MoreLess Info
Tiger Drive In is a drive in movie theatre that first opened in 1954 and closed in the 1980's. Re-opened in 2004, the drive in shows a variety of movies which visitors can view from their vehicles.
44.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 440 Sunnyside Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
With views of the Tusquitee Mountains, Lake Chatuge Recreation Area offers visitors an area to boat, swim, and fish. It also has a trail circling the lake that visitors can walk on.
44.1 Miles
97% 502 votes
Horseback Riding 696 Mauney Circle, Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
A Step Above Stables is an equestrian facility offering a wide range of services which include riding lessons, trail riding, boarding and more. They are also professional sellars and provide healthy and trained horses for purchases.
44.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1211 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030 MoreLess Info
Glen Lake Park is a city park with a playground, a picnic pavilion with tables, 2 sports fields, a swimming pool, a basketball court and 5 lighted tennis courts. There are some areas suitable for leashed dogs.
44.5 Miles
65% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 2719 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 MoreLess Info
Unique and fun to visit, the Waffle House Museum pays homage to the well-known restaurant chain. The museum contains lots of memorabilia and artifacts from the restaurant's early years.
44.6 Miles
74% 188 votes
Tubing 2400 hwy 52 east, Ellijay, GA MoreLess Info
Cartecay River Experience organizes whitewater rafting, tubing and kayaking trips on the Cartecay River. The company also provides the rafts, kanoes and tubes on rent and offer lessons to those interested.
44.7 Miles
56% 9 votes
Breweries 731 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 MoreLess Info
BlueTarp Brewing serves a variety of beers. Patrons may sample beers and tour the brewery. BlueTarp offers an area for watching sports as well as outside picnic tables for guests.
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