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45 MINUTES NORTH OF ATLANTA

Fall days start in Forsyth County, Georgia

Pumpkin patches, hayrides, quiet trails and chef-run kitchens — all within an afternoon of the city.

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Fall farm fun

Warbington Farms

Pumpkins, hayrides and a petting zoo just off GA-400 in Cumming. Slides, inflatables, a corn crib and concessions make it an easy family outing.

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Georgia Leaf Watch

Fall color arrives around October 20

Georgia’s fall foliage prediction map shows leaves beginning to change in Forsyth County around Oct. 20. See where to find color near Cumming and Lake Lanier.

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A North Georgia getaway in Forsyth County

Just north of Atlanta, Forsyth County runs along the western shore of Lake Lanier. Here, boat ramps, greenway trails, local kitchens and small-town shopping all share the same short drive.

A boy and his dog on a boat ride on Lake Lanier

Lake Life

Rentals, beaches, marinas and open water.

Nachos served at Pelican Pete's on Lake Lanier

Eat & Drink

Chef-driven kitchens, breweries and wineries.

Friends hiking together at Sawnee Mountain Preserve

Outdoors

Sawnee Mountain, greenways and parks.

Lakeside glamping accommodations in Forsyth County

Where to Stay

Hotels, campgrounds and lakeside glamping.

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See Forsyth County in Action

General highlight videos of Forsyth County, plus our “Where’s Jamie?” series — new episodes added regularly.

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Boats docked at a marina near Pelican Pete's on Lake Lanier

Take the boat out, then dock for dinner

Rent or bring your own boat, tie up in the afternoon and finish at a lakeside table. In fact, the whole plan fits in one Saturday.

Explore Lake Life

What’s happening

Purple Madness concert at Lou Sobh Amphitheater

Free weekend concerts

Farmers market

Farmers market

Fun for a family event at Halcyon

Fun for a Family

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Plan your Forsyth County visit

For starters, itineraries, seasonal guides, maps and a visitor guide you can download before you leave home.

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