Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 42
BabyLand General Hospital (10 min) Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Helton Creek Falls (34 min) Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo (12 min) Home to exotic species & farm animals, this park features hands-on exhibits, tours & a petting zoo. Smithgall Woods State Park (6 min) Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (12 min) Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. Dukes Creek Falls (9 min) A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. Vogel State Park (29 min) Popular park with a 22-acre lake, multiple hiking trails & a museum plus cottages & campsites. DeSoto Falls (21 min) Tall waterfall in DeSoto State Park popular with visitors with a paved pathway & picnic area. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (16 min) Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. Blood Mountain (26 min) Tallest Georgia peak on the Appalachian Trail, with waterfalls, hiking trails & recreational areas. Cool River Tubing (16 min) Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. Habersham Winery (14 min) Family-owned enterprise with wine tastings, plus a shop stocking globally sourced gourmet foods. Yonah Mountain (21 min) Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. North Georgia Mountains (6 min) Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. Anna Ruby Falls (22 min) Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. |