McGhee Tyson Airport 3 hr
Yonah Mountain (16 min)
Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. Smithgall Woods State Park (9 min)
Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. North Georgia Mountains (16 min)
Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. Helton Creek Falls (36 min)
Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. Hardman Farm Historic Site (5 min)
Historic site with an 1870 Italianate mansion, Indian burial mound, nature trail & visitor center. Habersham Winery (4 min)
Family-owned enterprise with wine tastings, plus a shop stocking globally sourced gourmet foods. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (4 min)
Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. BabyLand General Hospital (14 min)
Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Anna Ruby Falls (16 min)
Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. Vogel State Park (37 min)
Popular park with a 22-acre lake, multiple hiking trails & a museum plus cottages & campsites. Dukes Creek Falls (12 min)
A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. Cool River Tubing (13 min)
Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. Blood Mountain (36 min)
Tallest Georgia peak on the Appalachian Trail, with waterfalls, hiking trails & recreational areas. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (14 min)
Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway (4 min)
Autumn leaf color and hiking | 
