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Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: I-85 N to GA-316 E, Athens, GA 30601
Home of the UGA "Dawgs," launch-pad for bands REM and Widespread Panic, college town par excellence – Athens certainly doesn't suffer from a lack of versatility. Platted around the venerable University of Georgia – whose alumni include former US Senator Phil Gramm and journalist Deborah Norville – the city is as much a draw as the campus is. Shop...
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Address: 5887 Georgia Hwy 354, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Located a little more than an hour's drive southwest of Atlanta, Callaway Gardens is a stunning resort. It features a handful of high-end lodging choices, highly regarded Mountain and Lake View golf courses, a world-class tennis facility, a wide array of outdoor activities and plenty of dining possibilities. Of course, many visitors would argue...
Château Élan Winery and Resort
Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, GA 30517
Look just north of Atlanta for this little gem. A top choice for meetings or getaways that require the utmost in sophistication and elegance, Château Élan Winery and Resort has been entertaining visitors for almost 20 years. The winery offers tastings and tours while the resort delights guests with four golf courses, a tennis center, equestrian...
Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
This 127-acre reserve – a natural oasis amid Atlanta's ever-expanding urban landscape – features forest trails for hiking, a river boardwalk that traverses wetland areas, live animal exhibits, a wildlife rehabilitation clinic and educational programs for families, children and groups. Spend an entire afternoon exploring and enjoying all that the...
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Address: Dahlonega, GA 30533
Southern Appalachia's charm and culture are just an hour's drive from the heart of Atlanta. Quaint Dahlonega, located just off Highway 409, offers beautiful scenery, fresh air and good hikes. The town itself seems untouched by time thanks to brick walkways, lovely flower beds and friendly people. Locally-owned restaurants and shops offer a good...
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, US 41 and Stilesboro Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
This site near Marietta is where the historic Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought. Over the course of two weeks in the summer of 1864, more than 67,000 men died, were wounded, or were captured during Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Ultimately, the victory went to the Confederates. Additionally, the site once belonged to the Cherokee Nation, which...
Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: 7000 Holiday Rd, Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
This marvelous cluster of islands in the middle of Lake Lanier is home to Emerald Pointe Resort and Renaissance Pine Isle. Although Atlanta holds a wealth of opportunities, you may want to make the islands your headquarters for fun! Camping, hiking, boating and fishing are all available, along with golf and horseback riding. Lake Lanier Islands...
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Address: 7561 Six Flags Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
This great amusement park offers fun for the entire family. With more than 100 rides and shows, it provides enough distractions for a day or even a whole weekend. The Mind Bender, the world's first triple-loop roller coaster, is a main attraction. Visitors can also test their endurance on the Georgia Cyclone, one of the planet's most popular and...
Category: The Perimeter & Beyond - Atlanta Attractions & Activities
Address: 6867 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
This 3200-acre park surrounds the world's largest granite monolith – you can walk to the top or take a chairlift both ways. A park highlight (and its telltale feature) is a carving on the sheer rock mountainside that honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Impressive laser shows...
