Oakwood is a beautiful city located in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America. Oakwood was settled in 1896 and was named like this after the railroad tracks that are running through this city and also through the city of Gainesville, also in Georgia. Most of the trains used to carry wood, especially oak, so the city was named Oakwood. Initially, at its settlement, the name given to Oakwood was O'Dell's Crossing, after the main land owner in the area - Ulysses S. O'Dell Senior. If you want to visit a beautiful city from the heart of Georgia, there is no better choice. Oakwood has beautiful points of interest and you will surely not get bored here.
Top Attractions within Oakwood
Sweetwater Anglers is a private fishing area located within Oakwood. Locals are big fans of this place as it also offers fishing lessons for all levels and is a great spot to fish for trout. So, if you are patient enough, you could pay a visit to this great place.
Dance Connection is a great dance club in Oakwood. If you enjoy nightlife and dancing, stop by Dance Connection and enjoy beautiful music and delicious cocktails. The place has a great design and is the favorite of Oakwood locals for the music the DJs play each Friday and Saturday night.
Lake Sidney Lanier is located near Oakwood and offers a lot of recreational possibilities. If you want to enjoy swimming and sunbathing or sporting activities on the beach, the shores of this lake are perfect.
Maximum Paintball is a great paintball park where you can go to have fun with your family, or you can join a team that is being formed on the spot, if you are by yourself. This is one of the most entertaining hot spots of Oakwood.
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Book At | Miles/km to Oakwood | Directions to Oakwood | Latitude | Longitude |
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Gainesville | 6/10 | Directions | 34.29788 | -83.82407 |
Buford | 10/16 | Directions | 34.12066 | -84.00435 |
Cumming | 15/24 | Directions | 34.20732 | -84.14019 |
Suwanee | 16/26 | Directions | 34.05149 | -84.0713 |
*Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. |