Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city is well known because of its large number of poultry processing plants, earning it the nickname, "the Chicken Capital of the World." Gainesville is located near Lake Lanier, which has an impressive shoreline and is a popular destination for camping, horseback riding and any number of water or outdoor activities, as it also includes numerous marinas. Other points of interest in the city include the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort, Quinlan Visual Arts, Center, historic downtown Gainesville, the Georgia Mountain Museum and Beulah Rucker Museum. The Mule Camp Market is a notable festival that is also hosted by the city.
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