Top 10 Attractions on Lake Lanier in the Winter

Lake Lanier in Winter

Now that winter is here and the January and February cold is about to bite, most people stay off Lake Lanier and find a warm place to hide.

We have to politely disagree with that attitude. Lake Lanier is still a great place to hang out during the winter and here we present our top 10 Lake Lanier winter attractions:

Go fishing. Fishin.com has regularly updated reports on the state of fishing in the lake.
Go canoing or kayaking. The Lake Lanier Olympic Center is open all year round for lessons and practice.
Play golf. The Emeralde Pointe Golf Club has 18 quality holes with along the shores of Lake Lanier.
Eat!. There are plenty of great restaurants on the lake open during the winter including Dockside Grill.
Go Shopping. The North Georgia Premium Outlets are only 5 minutes from the lake.
Spend the night. Plenty of hotels and cabins are still open with lake view. You can find some here .
Rent a boat. 2007 is already turning out to be a warm winter, excellent for a cruise with good food, drink and company. You can find a list of Boat Rental places here .
Have a get-together at a park. Parks such as Laurel Park have big BBQ areas available for cheap rent and perfect for family, church or company weekend fun.
Lake Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights. See one of the lake's biggest attractions dressed up in lights.
Go swimming! Or at least watch other people do it. News Years Day is home to the annual Polar Bear Swim .