Located just 45 minutes northeast of Atlanta, stretching across Hall County and surrounded by charming lakeside towns like Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood and Buford, Lake Lanier is the perfect year-round escape. This winter, enjoy a festive holiday getaway with plenty of exciting events. Highlights include License to Chill Snow Island with snow tubing, ice skating, rides and snow play zones; Magical Nights of Lights with millions of synchronized lights; and family favorites like Breakfast with Santa, Elf Tuck Ins and cozy fire pits with s’mores. Indoor fun at Game Changer offers arcade games, virtual sports and more, while seasonal dining and special events—Santa’s Magical Arrival (Nov. 29), Christmas Day Brunch and the New Year’s Eve Celebration—make the season unforgettable.
Something to celebrate this season–after a five-year hiatus, Lanier Islands Resort is bringing back its beloved holiday tradition—Magical Nights of Lights, debuting November 15, 2025, and running nightly through January 4, 2026. The redesigned driving light tour will feature both nostalgic favorites like Marching Toy Soldiers, Candy Cane Lane and the 12 Days of Christmas, alongside new displays such as Tailgating Santa, Pickleball Elves and multi-faith vignettes at the Chapel on Lanier. Guests can enjoy holiday music on a dedicated radio station as they drive through miles of twinkling displays before heading to festive destinations including the new Holiday Headquarters at Game Changer and Margaritaville’s License to Chill Snow Island. Sip hot cocoa or mulled wine, enjoy s’mores by the fire, take part in Santa Claus photo ops, visit Clark’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar, go snow tubing on Blizzard Mountain, try ice skating, rides and so much more. Admission starts at $25 per car with online presale discounts, and overnight packages include complimentary light tours—making Lanier Islands a magical holiday getaway just 45 miles north of Atlanta. For more on Lake Lanier’s holiday lineup, click here.
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