Candlewood Suites Oakwood Local area

The University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus is a vibrant commuter campus in Oakwood, home to more than 7,500 students. Part of the state's sixth-largest public university, it offers signature programs in film and digital media, theatre, nursing, and environmental spatial analysis, plus the Gainesville Theatre Alliance.

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a world-class 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course set on 750 rolling acres in Northeast Georgia. Making history since 1970, it hosts premier motorsport events like the Motul Petit Le Mans, plus racing and driving schools, drift competitions, and family-friendly race weekends.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Northeast Georgia Health System and a designated Level I Trauma Center. With 629 beds and more than 60 specialties, this Gainesville campus offers advanced emergency care, heart and vascular services, cancer treatment, neurosciences, and a Women & Children's Pavilion.

The Blackshear Place Library in Oakwood is a welcoming branch of the Hall County Library System, offering books, free Wi-Fi, public computers, private study areas, a passport acceptance agency, and community programs for all ages.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is a lakeside paradise on the shores of Lake Lanier, less than an hour from Atlanta. This island-inspired escape features Fins Up Water Park with high-speed slides and a wave pool, Georgia's only inland beach, boat rentals, tropical dining at LandShark Bar & Grill, and year-round family fun.

Georgia's most popular lake spans 38,000 acres with nearly 700 miles of shoreline. You’ll find endless things to do at Lake Lanier from boating, fishing, and swimming to kayaking and paddleboarding. Explore sandy beaches at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, cast a line for bass and trout, or simply relax lakeside. The spectacular scenery of the Blue Ridge foothills makes Lake Lanier a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families seeking lakefront adventure.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Northeast Georgia Health System and a designated Level I Trauma Center. With 629 beds and more than 60 specialties, this Gainesville campus offers advanced emergency care, heart and vascular services, cancer treatment, neurosciences, and a Women & Children's Pavilion.

Escape to island-inspired fun less than an hour from Atlanta at Margaritaville Lake Lanier. This lakeside paradise features a water park with thrilling slides and wave pools, sandy beaches, boat rentals, and tropical-inspired dining at LandShark Bar & Grill. During winter, Snow Island transforms the resort into a festive wonderland with snow tubing and ice skating. Whether splashing in summer or celebrating holidays, Margaritaville makes unforgettable family memories year-round.

Experience world-class motorsports at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, one of the premier road courses in the country. This 2.54-mile track hosts iconic events including Petit Le Mans, MotoAmerica, and drift competitions across 750 park-like acres. Racing fans, families, and corporate groups enjoy trackside camping, driving experiences, and the state-of-the-art Michelin Tower. As one of the top hotels near Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, we're perfectly positioned for race weekends.

Tee off at Chicopee Woods Golf Course, a 27-hole championship layout ranked among Georgia's best public courses. Carved through the rolling foothills of the North Georgia mountains just a mile from I-985, this Denis Griffiths-designed course offers tree-lined fairways without adjacent housing for a peaceful round. The three distinct nine-hole layouts challenge golfers of all skill levels against a backdrop of scenic beauty and well-maintained greens.

Royal Lakes Golf Course offers a Scottish links-inspired experience across 150 acres with 19 acres of beautiful natural lakes. This semi-private 18-hole course in South Hall County challenges players with diverse par 4s and memorable water features, including the signature island-green 11th hole. With seven tee box options ranging from junior to championship length, Royal Lakes provides an enjoyable round for golfers of every skill level in a stunning lakeside setting.