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Lake Lanier Beach and Water Park

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518
800-840-5253; 770-932-7200
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As featured in Daytrips from Atlanta
Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Buford
Type: Bodies of Water, Water Parks
Activities: Swimming, Dining, Golfing
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Set on the picturesque shores of Lake Sidney Lanier is Lake Lanier Islands - Georgia's most visited lakeside resort destination. Located 30 minutes... more » Owner description: Set on the picturesque shores of Lake Sidney Lanier is Lake Lanier Islands - Georgia's most visited lakeside resort destination. Located 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the year-round 1,100-acre resort boasts a variety of amenities and attractions including the 216-room Emerald Pointe Resort, 30 New England-style lakeside cottages, 18-holes of championship golf, the lake's largest fleet of rental boats at Harbor Landing, a summertime Beach & Waterpark, scenic horseback riding and exquisite spa services. « less
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Athens, Georgia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Great place for family fun!!! And not so big that you get lost, but big enough to keep you there all day!

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Cumming, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

They're getting too big for their britches. Too much $ for what you get., then you have young teens telling you what to do.

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Athens, Georgia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Pretty much like every other water park with the addition of sand up your tush. Lake Lanier has been very hurt by our drought.

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Alpharetta, Georgia
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15 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

I hate the screaming throngs of annoying teenagers and their pre-teen wannabes. It's hot, there's not enough shade, and I guess I'm just beyond spoiled by Disney's unbelievably perfect versions of the water parks (the teenagers don't bother me so much at Disney!)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

Great Lake for swimming and great waterfalls! Definitely take the family for fun and awesomeness! The season passes are definitely worth the price if you live near by.

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Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Lake Lanier is beautiful. Park is BIG with golf courses, cottages, resorts, boat rentals. A good weekend.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

The beach and rides are a lot of fun for kids and there is a nice family atmosphere all around. the workers were always very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in our happiness.

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Cumming, Georgia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Fun! Need more little kid attractions, rides, slides, etc. Also need to watch the safety aspect for the adults as a couple of the slides are not quite 'tuned' right (hard to explain...but they are too fast). The area where the lifeguards watch the action should be bigger.

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florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

go in the winter or summer - a different kind of beach and a great kids place in te summer. Very pleaseant and much to do

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Grayson, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Great water park....accomodates all ages. Beautiful from the time you drive in, the boat tour was fantastic. The music on the beach was so much fun...food--fun---fab time!

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