Every season has its own Lanier Islands activities to enjoy, no matter your age or interests.
Lake Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
Tee off at Legacy Golf Course, a celebrated 18-hole course at Lanier Islands Resort, where vintage charm meets championship-level challenge.
Consistently ranked among Georgia’s Top 5 Public Golf Courses by GolfPass.com—and recently named Atlanta’s
Best Golf Course by The Atlantan Magazine—this scenic gem is carved along the shores of Lake Lanier, making it one of the premier Georgia golf resorts.
Click here for more golf information or to book a tee time.
Year-Round Events
Winter, spring, summer, or fall — there’s always something exciting happening here!
From festive holiday feasts to splashy summer fun, our special events are packed with
family-friendly experiences you won’t want to miss.
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Lanier Islands Resort Hiking and Walking Trails
Enjoy a leisurely or brisk hike around the islands with one of our scenic hiking trails.
Start your morning off hiking Lake Lanier with an invigorating 1.4 mile walk around the
grounds of Legacy Lodge. On varying terrains and across gentle rolling hill elevations,
you can enjoy the morning beauty of Lake Lanier.
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Pickleball
Enjoy some outdoor fun and competition with a game of pickleball. Whether you are a
beginner who is just now learning the rules of pickleball or a high-level competitor
looking to face off with the competition… our courts are a perfect destination to play and
enjoy some lake views. Our Pickleball Courts are provided as an amenity to overnight
guests of Legacy Lodge, LakeHouses and Villas.
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Lanier Islands Resort Holiday and Winter Activities
Experience the magic of the holidays at Lanier Islands Resort with our popular Holiday
Events! From Magical Nights of Nights and License to Chill Snow Island to
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, discover unforgettable seasonal
fun for the whole family.
Click here for more information on Holiday programming.
- Magical Nights of Lights: Start your holiday adventure at 5 PM each evening and drive
through miles of dazzling lights at Magical Nights of Lights! From shimmering displays
to playful holiday scenes, every turn is filled with magic and nostalgia. Cozy up in your
car, enjoy festive scenes at your own pace, and listen to Christmas favorites while you
enjoy our Christmas light show. Fun for kids, couples, friends, and grandparents – make
it a holiday tradition to remember! - Breakfast with Santa: On select mornings from 9 AM – 11 AM, families are invited to join us for a joyful holiday tradition filled with festive flavors, sparkling lights, and of course – an unforgettable visit from Santa himself. Children can share their wish lists, take photos, and enjoy special time with Santa and his elves, while the whole family delights in a delicious breakfast buffet with Santa designed to please guests of all ages.
- Elf Tuck Ins: Make bedtime magical with a special visit from our cheerful elves! They’ll read a holiday story, deliver cookies, and leave behind a keepsake to treasure—creating a cozy memory your family will never forget. Available exclusively with our Holiday Packages.
- Clark’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar: Inspired by Christmas Vacation, Clark’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar is decked out with over-the-top décor, festive treats, and specialty cocktails served in iconic Moose Mugs—the perfect spot to celebrate the season with friends. Located inside Game Changer
- Christmas Day Brunch: Leave the cooking to us and gather around our beautifully set tables for a chef-prepared Christmas Day Buffet in our Grand Ballroom. $95 Per Person (excludes tax and tip). Reservations are required. Please call 678-318-2048 to secure your table.
- New Year’s Eve: Lanier Islands Resort offers the ultimate way to celebrate New Year’s Eve near Atlanta with two exciting events designed for every kind of reveler. Families can enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly New Year’s Eve party at Game Changer featuring kid-approved activities, DJ and dancing, and an early countdown, making it a magical evening for all ages. For adults looking for a sophisticated night out, the resort hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, dancing, gourmet dining, and a midnight champagne toast.
Lanier Islands Water Park [Margaritaville]
A lakeside adventure with fun and exciting rides at all levels on the thrill
scale, The Water Park at Lanier Islands has something for everyone, from toddlers to teens and adults. If you love excitement, this is the place for you!
Slide down the Black Out in total darkness, race your best pal on dual mats, challenge yourself to heart pounding drops and breathtaking vertical plummets or fly across the lake on a zip line.
Try them all and then replay your favorites!
When Does Lanier Islands Water Park Open?
The water park formally opens every year in May and closes at the end of the Summer season around the third week of September every year.
What Are Lanier Islands Water Park Hours?
When open for the season, the water park is generally open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on the weekends (Saturday & Sunday), and DAILY starting the last week of May and ending the first week of August.
Click here for Water Park information.
Lanier Islands Boat Rentals at Harbor Landing
Be your own captain and explore Lake Lanier’s 38,000 acres. With the largest fleet of boats for rent on the lake, we offer a large variety of pontoons, tri-toons, houseboats and VIP Excursion Yachts. In addition, tubes and water sports equipment are here for your enjoyment.
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Margarita, Brunch and Wine Cruises
There’s no better place to raise a glass (or two) than on a wine or margarita cruise aboard our LandShark and Margaritaville 850-foot redesigned excursion yachts.
Departing from Harbor Landing, the voyage around Lake Lanier is a feast for the senses, with incredible views of the lake and nature, specially selected wine/margaritas and food pairings!
Click here for more Margaritaville Cruises.
Lanier Islands Holiday and Winter Activities
Lakeside fun is year-round at Lanier Islands in Buford, GA. Join us this holiday season for Christmas activities that are good, clean, fun for everyone. Whether you are here for the day or planning a weekend away… Lanier Islands has activities that will be sure to please the whole family.
Overnight guests can enjoy our Breakfast and Santa Buffet that includes a visit with Santa, or our new Elf Storytime PJ party, and of course tickets for tubing down the ONLY snow tubing hill in Georgia at Snow Island. Or enjoy an evening at Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular–a new walking holiday light show set to music or settle in on Christmas Day for our delicious Christmas Day Brunch.
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License to Chill Snow Island
Rides, slides and so much more! Experience the thrills and chills of zooming
down the 575 foot Parrot Mountain… the longest, fastest and ONLY Snow Tubing slide in Georgia. Lace up some ice skates and spend time in the rink skating to your favorite holiday tunes.
Buckle up for some excitement on one of our many carnival rides–from upside down flips and twirls to bumper cars and kiddie rides. Or hunker down in the snow play area for the ultimate snowball fight or have fun making snow angels. Fresh snow is blown daily!
Holiday Activities: Holiday and Winter Activities
What is the age limit for the Waterpark. Me and three other friends are 13 and want to go sometime this summer and dident want to drive an hour and not be able to come with out a parent.
Hi,
This link will help:
https://www.lanierislands.com/margaritaville/frequently-asked-questions
RJS
This will help.
https://www.lanierislands.com/margaritaville/promotions
RJS
Can you fish at Clark’s bridge park
Yes, you may fish at Clark’s Bridge Park with a valid Georgia fishing license.
Even I have caught fish there.
Have fun!
RJS