8 Things to Do in Griffin That You Shouldn't Miss

September 25, 2017 Elouise Mccaul

Griffin is a city in and the county seat of Spalding County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 23,643.
Restaurants in Griffin

1. Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center

712 L G Griffin Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248-4317 +1 770-957-0888
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 223 reviews

Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center

Noah's Ark is a 250-acre animal rehabilitation center with habitats for more than 1,200 animals. Habitats are open to the public and house tigers, wolves, bears, lions, a leopard, monkeys and more. Call for hours and directions.

Reviewed By Westgalady - Decatur, Georgia

This is a wonderful place for displaced and unwanted animals of all kinds, with a loving crew who works hard to ensure they are healthy and happy. I took the WOW tour which gave me access to areas not available to the general public. We were accompanied by a volunteer who gave us background on each of the animals we visited and she made sure we remained a safe distance from the fencing. We could pet domestic animals like cows and goats through a wood fence, but there was no contact between us and lions, bears, etc. The workers have set rules in place to protect us and the animals.

If you are going to look at the animals and support their cause then go. If you are going just to take photos of some of the larger cats it's not a good setup because of multiple fencing between you and them.

REQUEST: I witnessed several families with children enjoying the walk through the property and was shocked that they allowed the children (some young but mostly teens) to taunt the animals, yell, beat on fence, and scare the animals. Many of these rescued animals came from horrible abuse by their previous owners. Noah's Ark has lovingly worked to help them adjust and get back to as 'normal' as they can be. Please keep this in mind when you visit and treat the animals and volunteers with care.

Parking is free. There are lots of public areas that are free, including a playground and a nice picnic area. They have a beautiful welcome center but for some reason none of the inside restrooms were open; there were several porta-potties outside on the property.

2. Candler Field Museum

349 Jonathans Roost Rd, Williamson, GA 30292-3168 +1 770-467-9490
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Candler Field Museum

Reviewed By Granna2012 - Zebulon, Georgia

Barnstormer's Grill at Candler Field Museum serves excellent food and provides a fun atmosphere. It is located just off the airstrip so you can watch planes take off and land. Often you will see people flying in for a delicious meal. The menu is varied so there is something for everyone.

3. Atlanta Motor Speedway

1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228-1884 +1 770-946-4211
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Reviewed By FLTravellerUSA

Went to the 2018 Camping World Truck Series Race and Xfinity Race (double header). The speedway is a great place to watch racing! It could use some updating and seating can be a bit cramped, but it is a great overall experience. Tips: Bring a Cushion, binoculars, and Earplugs! I used binoculars to watch the pit road activities. It adds a new perspective.

4. Tanger Outlets Locust Grove

1000 Tanger Dr, Locust Grove, GA 30248-3654 +1 770-957-5310
Excellent
44%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 154 reviews

Tanger Outlets Locust Grove

Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Lucky Brand Jeans, Reebok, Gap, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Chico's, Coach, Reebok, Talbots and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.

Reviewed By Willie C

My family and I visit this outlet mall at least 5 times a year, of course during the holidays, back to school, but sometimes on the weekday, that's the best time to go, the shops are uncrowded and you can sroll the entire place in less than an hour, its big, but not too big, bust, but not too busy. Only drawback is the traffic getting in and out. if you can be patient, it is worth the drive!!!

5. JailHouse Brewing Company

8 Cherry St, Hampton, GA 30228-5575 +1 256-474-5250
Excellent
82%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

JailHouse Brewing Company

Microbrewery located in Hampton, GA. We are a production brewery offering hand-crafted beers to retail outlets throughout the state of Georgia. We are open to the public on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, Fridays from 5:30pm to 10pm and Saturdays from 12pm to 10pm. Come join us for a beer.

Reviewed By Debbie C - Hampton, Georgia

Really enjoyed my visit to Jailhouse Brewrey. It wasn't quite what I expected, but I enjoyed sampling the various types of beers. It's not really a place for kids under 21, so adults only is best because they do not serve food. It's worth the ticket price!

6. Map Dot Escape Room LLC

105 S Hill St, Griffin, GA 30223-3401 +1 770-344-9108
Excellent
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5 based on 3 reviews

Map Dot Escape Room LLC

Reviewed By Leyah C

I've done quite a few escape rooms and this was by far the best one I have done! It was very challenging but so much fun! The location is cool too because of all of the shops around. It's definitely a place I would recommend visiting! Also, the owners are super nice and fun! Definitely worth more than 5 stars!

7. Pure Horse Play

1350 Blanton Mill Rd, Griffin, GA 30224-6954 +1 310-935-6997
Excellent
55%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
29%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 24 reviews

Pure Horse Play

Reviewed By Nelson6122 - Atlanta, Georgia

We went here for a family day of horseback riding and definitely they are super friendly, very safe environment, and very customer oriented. The staff was great on indicating which horse will be better for each one of us and providing the basics of riding. Now, on the down side the riding equipment, saddles and stirrups, need to have better maintenance, they are pretty worn up. One of my stirrups broke halfway of the riding time, no big deal, since I am kind of used to be on a horse, but other customers could have really got scared. Also, I thought the trails would be longer, total time on them was probably around 25 min, out of the entire hour we had booked.

8. Camelot Theatre

205 Spalding Dr, Griffin, GA 30223-2082
Excellent
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5 based on 1 reviews

Camelot Theatre

Community Theatre Featuring Musicals and Plays. A youth-focused quality, family-oriented theatre in Griffin GA, featuring the best in regional talents and a proven, experienced production team.

Reviewed By snikkinikki - atlanta

Went to see this show yesterday and had a great time. The kids put on a wonderful show. This was definitely a show to see for the entire family. Our little kids had such a good time. The highlight of the show was when we got to meet the cast. Our littles got to give hugs and take pictures with the kids in the cast and loved it.

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