🌿 RelaxedDay trip · from Atlanta, GA

Lake Lanier Shores & Georgia Sun

Spend a rejuvenating day on the shores of Lake Lanier, then unwind with a Korean spa session and laid-back tacos in the Buford hills.

Day 1 — Don Carter State Park

🚗 2 hr 28 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Atlanta, GA → Don Carter State Park

51 min

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Don Carter State Park

★ Reviews →

Hike wooded trails to secluded coves, swim in the clear green water of Lake Lanier, and kayak through quiet inlets at this beloved North Georgia state park.

~2.5 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

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Oy!

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An Atlanta-area restaurant blending New York Jewish deli tradition with Southern ingredients. The matzah ball soup and the brisket both earn their reputation.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Don Carter State Park → Jeju Sauna

28 min

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Jeju Sauna

★ Reviews →

Sweat in traditional Korean dry and wet saunas, then plunge into ice-cold pools while sipping ginseng tea. Relax on heated jade beds and enjoy full-body scrub treatments in this authentic spa escape.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Jeju Sauna → Rreal Tacos - Sugar Hill

24 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

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Rreal Tacos - Sugar Hill

Savor laid-back vibes and mouthwatering authentic tacos in a charming neighborhood setting perfect for a casual, stress-free weekend meal.

★ Reviews →Mexican Restaurant📍 Maps →