Gainesville is one of the country’s top 17 “lake” towns, according to Southern Living magazine. In fact, it’s number four on the list behind Branson, Missouri; Davidson, N.C.; and Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
“This Georgia city is set on the shores of Lake Lanier, which is a busy spot in summertime and a lovely place to live year-round,” the magazine writes about Gainesville. “Located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Gainesville has city draws along with a branch of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a nature center, visual arts center, and a history center.”
You can read the full report on all 17 of the lakes here: 17 Southern Lake Towns That Make Retirement Feel Like A Vacation