Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 32
Dahlonega Gold Museum (16 min)
Local culture & the area's early gold rush are the focus of this museum set in an old courthouse. Blood Mountain (26 min)
Tallest Georgia peak on the Appalachian Trail, with waterfalls, hiking trails & recreational areas. Smithgall Woods State Park (20 min)
Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo (7 min)
Home to exotic species & farm animals, this park features hands-on exhibits, tours & a petting zoo. Wolf Mountain Vineyards (16 min)
Hillside vineyard offering tours & tasting flights, with an airy cafe for lunch & Sunday brunch. BabyLand General Hospital (17 min)
Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (24 min)
Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (25 min)
Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. DeSoto Falls (21 min)
Tall waterfall in DeSoto State Park popular with visitors with a paved pathway & picnic area. Helton Creek Falls (38 min)
Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. Yonah Mountain (29 min)
Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. Consolidated Gold Mine (16 min)
Indoor attraction offering underground mine tours, panning for gold, gemstone mining & a gift shop. Cool River Tubing (26 min)
Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. Dukes Creek Falls (23 min)
A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. North Georgia Mountains (16 min)
Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. | 
