- 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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275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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Play and education are integrated at Imagine It! The Children's Musuem of Atlanta. The site features creative exhibits, hands-on activities, play areas, and interactive zones where children can learn more about topics that interest them.
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Visitors can explore the art gallery or watch the owner paint on his easel at Vinings Gallery. The artists featured are nationally recognized, and showcase still life, landscape, portraits, and more.
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Spread across 33 acres of land, Adams Park is the home of the local community center building. Along with housing the community center, the park has six lighted baseball fields, one lighted soccer field, four lighted softball fields, and both indoor and outdoor batting cages.
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A wooded setting is provided within Cobb Park which is located west of the downtown district. Features of the park include a ball field, a few walking paths, and a large playground area with an adjoining play set for small toddlers.
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Built for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Centennial Olympic Park hosts concerts and public events, and has an interactive water fountain designed especially for children. There is a restaurant on the site, called the Googie Burger.
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Opened in 2005, the Georgia Aquarium covers 10,000 square feet and is home to all sorts of marine wildlife. It has its own 3D and 4D theatre, and special programs, such as the Sea Monsters: Revealed.
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The garden cemetery known as Oakland Cemetery was founded in 1850. It serves as the final resting place of many Atlanta builders, settlers, and notable citizens like Margaret Mitchell, Maynard Jackson, and Bobby Jones.
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Burger Dog Park is a small, off-leash dog park that offers a sense of community as owners converse while their pets play. The park offers both a small dog and a large dog play area and offers a flat layout for optimal dog watching.
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2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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The goal of the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is to provide public parks, recreation experiences, and facilities that enrich the quality of life for area residents. The department is in charge of little league sports and community gatherings.
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The 37-mile Bartram Trail originates in Clayton, Georgia. It is a remote trail and not frequently hiked. Consequently, portions of the trail are not neatly maintained nor adequately marked. This trail is best reserved for experienced hikers.