"Fabulous finds abound in Gainesville, Georgia from the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier to the finish line of Tour de Georgia. We are very
excited to be a part of the 2008 race and look forward to welcoming the world once again to our scenic lakeshore. With our native son, Lt Governor Casey Cagle as the Chairman, this
world-class cycling event can count on being bigger and better than ever. We have come on board with a lot of enthusiasm for the 2008 Tour de Georgia."
- Stacey B. Dickson, President  
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As the commercial center of the scenic northeast Georgia mountain region, Gainesville boasts many
fabulous finds from the bustling downtown square with bistros and boutiques to the serenity of Brenau University’s campus green and the beautiful Victorian Pearce Auditorium. Stunning
views from the mountain foothills along the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier make the Gainesville area a popular tourist spot – ranked 11th in Georgia by the Tourism Association of
America. Here you’ll find a blend of both quaint small town living and urban amenities normally found only in more metropolitan areas. Home of the Northeast Georgia History Center,
INK Children’s Museum and the Georgia Mountains Center, Gainesville offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreation.