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Leisure
jewelry to sports – and Vickery Village, the retail facilities and programs for residents of all ages, Sawnee Mountain Preserve Photo courtesy Forsyth County Parks & Recreation
marketplace in the award-winning Vickery while Sawnee Mountain and Lake Lanier offer
Community in south Forsyth County. From the breathtaking scenery and a wide variety of A hike up to the Indian Seats, a natural rock
myriad of shops along the county’s roads to Big outdoor activities. formation at the top of the trail system, offers a
Box retail (Tri-County Plaza, The Shops at Mardi Gras Residents and visitors are attracted to the beautiful setting for enjoying the views of the
Plaza, Lakeland Plaza, Marketplace Boulevard and 540-mile shoreline of Lake Lanier with its 76 North Georgia mountains. Currently there are
more) or national retail chains at the Northeast recreational areas, 49 parks and 10 marinas. Fishing, just over nine miles of hiking trails open to the
Georgia Premium Outlets, the variety of opportunities wake-boarding, water and jet skiing, picnicking, public. For more information on Sawnee Mountain
in the Cumming area will gratify and satisfy even walking and just simply relaxing in this sublime Preserve, visit www.forsythco.com/parks.
the most adventurous and discerning shopper. environment…your options are as endless as
the vistas. Big Creek Greenway
• Dining • If team sports or fitness classes are what move
you, they are offered by Forsyth County’s and The Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County
Local entrepreneurs in downtown Cumming Cumming’s parks and recreation departments is a 12-foot wide concrete and boardwalk path
offer one-of-a-kind signature experiences for the as well as by many private facilities. Golf, tennis,
gourmand, while several restaurants in the area mountain biking, and disc golf opportunities are
offer breathtaking views of Lake Lanier. You will also abundant.
also find your favorite national fast food restaurants
along GA 400. Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Cozy neighborhood watering holes provide
places to meet friends while you cheer on your Sawnee Mountain Preserve offers instructional
favorite team. One of Cumming’s local pubs is classes in adventure recreation such as tree climbing
reported to have the largest beer selection of any and rock climbing, as well as environmental
pub or restaurant on the planet. education programs and nature hikes. Private
group events are also available for birthdays,
• Recreation • corporate outings or any other special day.
The Preserve is comprised of more than 963
The parks and recreation departments of the acres, all acquired through Special Purpose Local
City of Cumming and Forsyth County provide Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and Green Space Funding.
215 Ingram Ave.
Cumming, GA 30040
678-455-8310
Tam’s Backstage is Cumming’s exciting dining destination.
Owner Kelly Tam brings together a flavorful blend of
American cuisines punctuated with a northern Italian flair and
spotlighted in a cozy vintage atmosphere.
Lunch: 11 AM - 4 PM Mon. - Fri.
Dinner: 4 PM - 9 PM Mon. - Thurs. | 4PM - 10 PM Fri. & Sat.
Closed Sunday
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
15Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce • 770-887-6461 • www.cummingforsythchamber.org
