A top boat rental and booking firm in the U.S. has listed something that most boaters in north Georgia have known for years--Lake Lanier is a top destination for boating during the Memorial Day holiday.
BoatBooker.com lists within its Best Boating Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend in America for 2025 blog that Georgia's Lake Lanier is among the most notable hot spots, along with some very popular waterways known worldwide. Boat Booker's report said that, "The summer season starts with Memorial Day Weekend – and there’s no better way to celebrate than getting out on the water. From sun-drenched coastal cities to glassy lakes and winding rivers, the U.S. is full of boating destinations that come alive during the holiday."
The blog added, "Lake Lanier is a Memorial Day classic for boating in the Southeast. With nearly 700 miles of shoreline, this man-made reservoir has endless nooks and coves for anchoring, swimming, and socializing. Large enough for everything from jet skis to houseboats, it’s a favorite for full-day outings and weekend getaways alike."
BoatBooker.com's blog places Lake Lanier in a noteworthy group, which included many popular vacation destinations, including Lake Michigan, New Hampshire's Lake Winnepesaukee, along with the waters surrounding Las Vegas, Nevada, Portland, Maine, and Seattle, Washington, among others.
