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Review:
Lake Lanier is a large basin in northern Georgia that was created in 1956 as the result of the construction of the Buford Dam on the Chattanooga River.
The lake covers about 40,000 acres and has 700 miles of coastline.
The lake's public beach is popular with Atlanta folks as a weekend escape, offering diverse outdoor recreation and excellent facilities. There are almost 100 parks around the lake, and 24 of them have beaches.
Lake Lanier Public Beach is among the largest and most popular. It has volleyball nets, a kids' lagoon, and boat docks.
There are many hiking and biking trails around the lake and through the surrounding forests.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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