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Lanier: A tour of north Georgia

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Photographer Andy Crawford took a tour around Lake Lanier and documented some of the interesting attractions in the area. You can take enjoy various cultural events at the Buford Community Center.
Photographer Andy Crawford took a tour around Lake Lanier and documented some of the interesting attractions in the area. You can take enjoy various cultural events at the Buford Community Center.
Coolray Field is home to a minor league baseball team, the Gwinnett Stripers. The team is a AAA-affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Coolray Field also is the site of the last two weigh-ins in this week’s Bassmaster Elite Series.
Coolray Field is home to a minor league baseball team, the Gwinnett Stripers. The team is a AAA-affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Coolray Field also is the site of the last two weigh-ins in this week’s Bassmaster Elite Series.
Freemann’s Mill is the last operating gristmill in Gwinnett County, operating from the 1860s until 1986. The property is now a public park.
Freemann’s Mill is the last operating gristmill in Gwinnett County, operating from the 1860s until 1986. The property is now a public park.
The old Freemann’s Mill dam creates a beautiful waterfall.
The old Freemann’s Mill dam creates a beautiful waterfall.
The Freemann’s Mill park includes walking trails and playground.
The Freemann’s Mill park includes walking trails and playground.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center that sits on a beautiful 223-acre plot of land that is filled with walking trails as part of the Ivy Greenway.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center that sits on a beautiful 223-acre plot of land that is filled with walking trails as part of the Ivy Greenway.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center’s museum is free and open to the public, offering an historical glimpse of the region
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center’s museum is free and open to the public, offering an historical glimpse of the region
The grounds of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is designed to offer relaxing views of the building and various water features.
The grounds of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is designed to offer relaxing views of the building and various water features.
The Chesser-Williams House, which sits on the grounds of the Gwinnett Environmental Center, is one of the oldest surviving homes in the area. It was built in the 1850s, and features hand-painted folk art on the exterior and interior.
The Chesser-Williams House, which sits on the grounds of the Gwinnett Environmental Center, is one of the oldest surviving homes in the area. It was built in the 1850s, and features hand-painted folk art on the exterior and interior.
The historic downtown district of Buford is a great place to do a little shopping and find a number of restaurants. It’s like stepping back in time.
The historic downtown district of Buford is a great place to do a little shopping and find a number of restaurants. It’s like stepping back in time.
Ivy Creek Greenway is a trail that twists through beautiful, rolling hills and offers a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ivy Creek Greenway is a trail that twists through beautiful, rolling hills and offers a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
If you love trains, head over to the Southeastern Railway Museum in neighboring Duluth, Ga. The museum was founded in 1970 and includes more than 90 pieces of railway history.
If you love trains, head over to the Southeastern Railway Museum in neighboring Duluth, Ga. The museum was founded in 1970 and includes more than 90 pieces of railway history.
The museum also includes the restored 1871 railway depot, which contains a variety of railroad artifacts and extensive archives. Visitors can take a ride on G16/Park train in a restored caboose.
The museum also includes the restored 1871 railway depot, which contains a variety of railroad artifacts and extensive archives. Visitors can take a ride on G16/Park train in a restored caboose.
Buford's Tannery Row Artists Colony is a very cool old building that serves as a base of operations for artists.
Buford’s Tannery Row Artists Colony is a very cool old building that serves as a base of operations for artists.
There also is a tap room, restaurant and event center in the old tannery compound.
There also is a tap room, restaurant and event center in the old tannery compound.
You can browse a variety of art in the Tannery Row Artist Colony, but you also can see artist like Donna Jassmann, at work.
You can browse a variety of art in the Tannery Row Artist Colony, but you also can see artist like Donna Jassmann, at work.
Treetop Quest is known as one of the hidden jewels in the region, offering the opportunity to swing through a course of zip lines, swinging bridges and other aerial obstacles. It is located adjacent to the Gwinnett Environmental Center.
Treetop Quest is known as one of the hidden jewels in the region, offering the opportunity to swing through a course of zip lines, swinging bridges and other aerial obstacles. It is located adjacent to the Gwinnett Environmental Center.

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