Lake Lanier is a 38,000 acre lake located just 45 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia. The state's largest inland body of water is an ideal spot for water sports and was the site of the rowing competition in Atlanta's 1996 Olympics.
The lake offers luxurious hotel accommodations, lakeside accommodations and houseboat rentals at Harbor Landing for more adventurous families. Daily waterskiing and pontoon boat rentals and excursion yachts are available here as well.
One of the most family friendly properties in the area is the Renaissance PineIsle Resort. Located on an 1200 acre island in Lake Lanier, this lakefront resort is a luxurious destination designed for the whole family. During the summer, the resort has an organized children's program with activities scheduled all day. Holidays are a grand affair at PineIsle, with activities and special dinner celebrations for adults and children.
Renaissance PineIsle offers a variety of recreational activities, including an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player. Guests can also ride bicycles, go horseback riding, play tennis, and enjoy the resort's fitness center. Fishing for bass in the lake is popular, as is relaxing on PineIsle's private beach. Water sports include swimming, sailing, water-skiing, and boating. Kids love the waterslides and wave pool at nearby Wild Waves Beach and Water Park. Family packages are available with a variety of room options, breakfast buffets and water park admissions.
For more information and to make a reservation, call Renaissance PineIsle reservations at: 1-800-327-7409 or visit their website at Renaissance PineIsle Resort.
Emerald Pointe Resort, offering deluxe hotel rooms and suites, is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. There are two special restaurants - Windows, in the main dining room, and Bull Frog's Bar & Grill, more casual poolside café. Hotel amenities include fitness center with massage services offered, golf, horseback riding, the water park, rental boats, tennis, heated pool and jogging trail. For more information, visit their website: Emerald Pointe Resort.
