Travel Guide: Places to Visit in Georgia With Family!

Family Getaways in Georgia: North Georgia Mountains

Traveling to the North Georgia Mountains? The mountainous region of Northern Georgia offers some stellar hiking, river tubing, camping, waterfalls, and more!

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Here are some fabulous mountain towns to visit complete with suggestions on things to do, where to eat, and even places to stay.

Blairsville, GA

If you are interested in exploring true Georgia culture, then Blairsville is the place to visit. With farms to explore, horseback riding, and resorts to relax at, there is something for everyone. Our guide to Blairsville, GA includes information on places like:

• Shady Rest Rental Home
• The Ridges Resort
• Paradise Hills Winery, Resort & Spa
• Trackrock Stables
• Trackrock Petroglyphs
• Lasso The Moon Alpaca Farm
• Meeks Park
• Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine Distillery
• Magical Mountain Resorts (in nearby Hayesville)
• Places to eat in Blairsville

Helen, GA

This Bavarian-style town has everything from river tubing, authentic German food, and Oktoberfest celebrations to amazing state parks and historical places to visit. Grab a few pamphlets from the visitors center and then go exploring. Our Guide to Helen, GA  includes information on:

• Unicoi State Park 
• Oktoberfest
• Helen Tubing
• Cool River Tubing
• Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound / Hardman Farm
• Babyland General Hospital: Adopt a Cabbage Patch Baby!

Dillard, GA

Tallulah Gorge State Park

If you are seeking an adventure in Georgia that will spark awe, then Tallulah Gorge State Park is a bucket list destination. Only a 90-minute drive from Greenville, this state park offers 20 miles of hiking, spectacular waterfalls, and more!

Lake Lanier

Escape to the islands of Lake Lanier for fun in the sun! You’ll find excellent lodging, a water park, water sports, and so much more! Fins Up Waterpark is new to the area, and it would make a great place to visit during a weekend getaway.

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Family Getaways in Georgia: Piedmont Region

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There are lots of places to visit in Georgia in family, but none compare to the immense amount of things to do in the Piedmont region. With Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Athens all within a short drive of each other, you can plan an entire weekend of fun and still not see all of the amazing things this area of Georgia has to offer.

Downtown Atlanta 

Atlanta is an excellent option for family vacations! There is so much to do that it would take more than a day to see everything. Downtown Atlanta is fairly compact, so some of the places are only a short drive or are within walking distance of one another, and totally worth it! The experiences Atlanta offers are epic and memory-making!

• Alpaca Treehouse In The Bamboo Forest 
• The World of Coca-Cola Experience
• Atlanta’s LEGO Discovery Center
• The Georgia Aquarium 
• The Delta Flight Museum
• Historical and Educational Sites to Visit
• On Location: The Netflix Show Stranger Things
• Atlanta Braves
• Medieval Times: Atlanta Review
• Educational Black History Sites

Decatur, GA

Decatur is located in the heart of Atlanta. Nestled away amongst the sky towering buildings and bustle of the big city, you’ll find flourishing trees, a thriving art scene, and even a nature preserve! Discover over 23 to do in Decatur, GA in our guide, including:

• Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse
• Secret Doors Decatur
• Decatur Toy Park
• Waffle House Museum
• My Parents Basement
• Fernbank Museum and Forest
• Clyde Shepard Nature Preserve
• Lullwater Park
• Woodlands Garden Of Decatur
• Mason Mill Park
• Decatur Square

Dunwoody, GA

Not only does this Northern suburb of Atlanta have an amazing zoo (with adorable Pandas!), Dunwoody, GA is full of things to do, including:

• The Perimeter Center Marriott 
• Zoo Atlanta
• Brook Run Park 
• Dunwoody Park & Nature Center
• Places to eat in Dunwoody
• Seasonal Events

Alpharetta, GA

Use our Guide to Alpharetta, GA to plan an excellent family getaway to this suburb of Atlanta.

A popular suburb of Atlanta, GA, Alpharetta has a lot to offer! It is just a 30 minute drive from Atlanta, so you can visit both in a day. Check out our Guide to Alpharetta, GA which includes reviews of the following:

• Embassy Suites By Hilton Atlanta Alpharetta
• Big Creek Greenway
• Painting With A Twist – Alpharetta
• Odyssey Escape Game
• Publix Cooking School
• Places to eat in Alpharetta
• Seasonal Events

Cartersville-Bartow, GA

This gem of an area has two Smithsonian-affiliated museums, both of which you need to visit during your trip! There is also a charming downtown, a super fun entertainment complex, a wakeboard and aqua park, a national historic site of an Indian Mound, and beautiful state parks. Check out our full review of Cartersville-Bartow, GA, and be sure to visit these sites:

• Red Top Mountain Park
• Terminus Wake Park
• LakePoint Station
• Tellus Science Museum
• Booth Museum of Western Art
• Downtown Cartersville
• Petit Farms
• First Coca-Cola outdoor wall painted sign

Newnan-Coweta, GA

Step back in time in Newnan’s old town square, peruse local small businesses, shop for clothes and unique handmade goods, visit Senoia, where “The Walking Dead” and many other films were shot, check out the cute Senoia Farmers Market, and hike at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Read our full review of Newnan-Coweta, GA to start planning your family’s trip and be sure to see these places:

• Newnan’s town square
• Chattahoochee Bend State Park
• Senoia Farmers Market
• Downtown Senoia
• C.J Smith Park (it has a big skate park + playground)

Athens, GA

Technically a satellite to Atlanta, Athens is absolutely worth the drive! Hometown to the University of Georgia, this family-friendly city-county has an expansive botanical garden, a beautiful nature park and hiking trail, delicious food, and a native wildlife zoo! Check out our review of Athens, Georgia, including:

• State Botanical Garden of Georgia
• Georgia Museum of Art
• Bear Hollow Zoo & Memorial Park
• World of Wonder Playground
• Sandy Creek Park
• The Rook and Pawn
• Mama’s Boy
• Vampire Penguin

Cobb County

Cobb County is home to one of the most popular amusement parks in the country, Six Flags Over Georgia! You and your kids will ride roller coaster after roller coaster, while enjoying some of the park’s curated family-friendly activities.

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Places to Visit in Georgia With Family: The Coastal Region!

The Coastal Plains of Georgia are a site to see. The natural wildlife, river systems, sandy beaches with unique features, and rich history of the coast offer something for everyone.

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Savannah River Area: Augusta, GA and Aiken

The Savannah River Area is located in the northern part of the Coastal Plains bordering South Carolina, so it is rather inland from the coast. However, this area is rich in culture and history so it is definitely worth the 2-hour drive.

Savannah, GA

One of the most unique places in Georgia is Savannah. With a fantastic history, gorgeous scenery, and even a few haunted places (or a dozen) to visit, the city is a wonderful option for a family vacation to Georgia. The Savannah Historic District is even considered one of the most haunted places in the United States, so lovers of the paranormal will love it there.

Though we do not have any current reviews of Savannah, Georiga, we hope to in the future! Until then, check out Visit Savannah to help you plan out a fun trip!

Jekyll Island

• Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island
• Camping on Jekyll Island
• Georgia Sea Turtle Center
• Beaches
• Kid Friendly Boat Tours
• Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
• Where to eat on Jekyll Island

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What are your favorite places to visit in Georgia with family? Let us know in the comments!