Best 49 things to do in Gainesville, GA

Meet young lemurs up close and take part in their training session

Meet and interact with honey badgers in a 45-minute hands-on experience

Start horseback riding with beginner lessons and a guided trail

Ride a horse-drawn carriage along quiet country roads near Forrest Hills Resort

Glide through the forest on a canopy tour with two routes, a nature hike, and the Big Zip Intimidator

Zip through forest canopies with mountain views and local moonshine history

Meet capybaras and 3–5 animal friends in a 50-minute interactive session

Meet and interact with capybaras at Capyfriends Cafe in 25 minutes

Meet a fennec fox and capybaras in a small-group, hands-on visit

Get hands-on time with baby animals and capybaras in a small group

Meet a penguin and capybaras in a guided animal encounter

Celebrate with bowling, shoe rental, and cake at your lane

Bring your church group together for a game on the lanes

Control your own downhill coaster ride through Helen’s forest scenery

Race to uncover Anna’s deed before the courthouse closes

Gather for classic games, vinyl records, and VHS movies in a 1970s–80s lounge

Go behind the scenes of craft beer making and taste three curated samples

Refine your beer palate through guided sensory tasting

Meet a baby capybara in a splash pool at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park

Meet young capybaras Mango and Capyella in a small group

Splash in a pool with playful otters at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park

Meet and train otters, then splash with them in the pool

Splash and learn with kune kune pigs at NOGAWILD

Splash and interact with a penguin in its private habitat pool