Every once in a while, it’s 100% worth the effort to get up early and greet the day – especially when the sun is peeking through the clouds and creating a sublime landscape. The soft, cozy colors of a fabulous sunrise often get less attention than their bolder, showier twilight counterparts, but that morning glow simply can’t be beat when it comes to photography and showcasing the scenery in its best light (hello golden hour!) If you’re ready to seize the fleeting days of fall (or summer, or winter…) with some epic sunrise views, the stunning skies over Lake Lanier definitely top our list. Check it out:
There's no shortage of epic sunrise (and sunset!) overlooks in Georgia.
With gorgeous beaches, mountains, valleys, and rural expanses filling every corner of the state, finding the perfect spot to catch the pastel hues of dawn is only a struggle of being spoiled for choice.
But for some incredibly sweet rewards without the grueling mountain hike (we're looking at you, Brasstown!), Lake Lanier has something magical around every gorgeous curve of the shoreline.
Stretching over 38,000 acres across northeast Georgia, Lake Lanier isn't just the Peach State's largest lake. It's a favorite local getaway with over 700 miles of shoreline! That means there are plenty of prime spots to catch the sun's daily brilliance.
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Typically our own vibrant slice of the Caribbean by day, Lake Lanier's vivid teal color is the perfect canvas to reflect the brilliant skies above it in the wee hours of morning.
Uniquely, Lake Lanier is home to over a dozen parks along its shores. And while each park has its own "landmarks" that are prime photo subjects for a sun-filled morning….
War Hill Park, Little Hall Park, and Mountain View Park (just to name a few) all have their own secret sunrise hideaways tucked away between the trees.
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Taking the road less traveled often yields even better rewards!
And when the last of the gentle colors fade into daylight, Lanier will once again resume the brilliant, jewel-like hue that it has become known for.
But in case you were wondering…sunsets here are rather epic, too. So feel free to make a full day of your visit to catch all of the mesmerizing colors that beautiful Georgia has to offer!
Whether from a soaring mountain overlook, island beach, or somewhere in between, Georgia’s sunrises are definitely worth waking up for! Nominate your favorite show-stopping spots to catching those morning colors here. We’d love to hear your most memorable stories!
Have you ever watched a Lake Lanier sunrise? If so, we’d love to hear all about it in the comments section below!
For more Georgia state beauty, check out some of our state’s most epic hidden gems here.
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