Top Things to do in Georgia
Top Hotels in Georgia
- 1. River Street Inn
- 2. The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District / Riverfront
- 4. Hyatt Regency Savannah
- 5. The Marshall House
- 6. Best Western Central Inn
- 7. Hotel Clermont
- 8. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
- 9. Mansion on Forsyth Park
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Georgia, Georgia
While Atlanta is the anchor and capital of Georgia, you can aim in any direction to find distinctly different regions – from the tail of the Appalachians in the North to the rolling Piedmont hills and on down to the seaside marshes in the East. Atlanta lays claim to the state’s number one attraction – Stone Mountain State Park. They say it best - “Serious fun. Endless adventure.” Just 15 minutes from downtown, the world’s largest exposed granite dome is surrounded by 3,200 acres of natural beauty and stimulating activities for every member of the family – sky rides and hiking paths, laser shows and pedal boats along Stone Mountain Lake. Golfers tee it up, while red foxes dash across the fairways in a state where the Masters Golf Tournament creates revered green-jacket memories every year. It’s a long downhill ride down to historic Savannah, a ‘stone’s throw’ from the Atlantic and a virtual step back in time to Southern architecture and stately squares. St. Simon’s and Jekyll Islands offer barrier island beauty and a wonderful combination of outdoor activities, historic sites and artistic culture. Originally the private winter playground of wealthy northeasterners, Jekyll Island stretches along 10 miles of coastal beaches and inland marshes. Cycling and walking paths wind under moss-laden oaks, and a tour of Millionaire Village takes you back to those Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan days. The kid-friendly Summer Waves Water Park adds man-made fun to natural water sport activities. Coastal golf courses and sophisticated St. Simon’s Island appeal to moms, dads and vacationing couples.
Restaurants in Georgia
1. Chattahoochee National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
A national forest offering a wealth of outdoor activities.
Reviewed By Q8105RDdan - Panama City Beach, United States
The Chattahoochee National Forest covers 18 North Georgia counties and includes over 2,200 miles of rivers and streams. There are over 450 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to extremely strenuous so choose the one best suited for you. The beginning of the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail is located here. There are also numerous waterfalls you can hike to and enjoy. My brother & I recently visited. We hiked Desota Falls, Panther Creek, Raven Falls, & Brasstown Bald. We had a great time and can’t wait to return. Just driving through this beautiful area will provide you with some of the most spectacular views in the country. Highly recommend!
2. Rolling Thunder River Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,089 reviews
Mild or Wild? Rolling Thunder River Company offers adventurous whitewater rafting trips on the legendary Ocoee River or gentle, relaxing float trips on the Toccoa River in an inner tube or a kayak- both out of their easy to get to location in McCaysville, Georgia- just 15 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA. Rolling Thunder guarantees the ultimate in Ocoee rafting trips.
3. Atlanta Movie Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,192 reviews
BOOK A TOUR by pressing 'More' above and then 'Website'. Let us take you to your favorite movie sets as you board a luxury coach to hundreds of filming locations, some exclusive to Atlanta Movie Tours. As all of our Insiders have worked on set as actors, background, production assistants, stuntmen, and precision drivers, they have first hand knowledge of what it takes to film in Atlanta, creating the movie magic, and behind the scenes stories you can’t get anywhere else! Whether you are in town for a convention, vacation or family reunion, Atlanta Movie Tours has something for everyone from The Walking Dead and The Hunger Games to Driving Miss Daisy, Avengers, Hidden Figures, Spider-Man, Baby Driver, Stranger Things, Shaft, Jumanji, Black Panther and more. We look forward to taking you to where all the action happens and giving you the most exciting and unique experience that Atlanta has to offer! You will truly see Atlanta in a completely different way.
4. Minnehaha Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By zsbees - Augusta, United States
When walking about the falls in north east georgia, be sure to include this easy walk situated next to lake Rabun, off bear gap road. Good for entire family. Beautiful little falls
5. The Blankets Creek Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By NathanEatsPlants - Woodstock, United States
I frequently Bike and Trail Run at Blankets Creek. The volunteers that take care of the trail here are really fantastic, quick to take care of felled trees and washouts. So I always abide by the trail open/close status so as to preserve their hard work. Van Michael's trail is great for working on your climbs, Dwelling is long rolling hills - not too aggressive, and South Loop is a substantial technical challenge with the most rocks & roots of the 3 big trails. There are proper restrooms on site next to the parking lot as well.
6. Amicalola fall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By RozzyW - Tampa, United States
Amicalola Falls is stunning. We started with views from the top of the falls and then drove to the visitors center. From there we hiked a short way to see the falls from the base. The leaves have started to change and views are amazing. Nature at its best!
7. Georgia Mountain Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Our goal at Georgia Mountain Falconry is to provide a comprehensive group of services that will provide our clients with the solutions to their needs. If you are looking for a day in the mountains to get a front row seat watching the hunting prowess of a Red-tailed Hawk, we’ve got it for you. If you are dealing with feathered or furry pests, we’ve got your answer. If you want to educate others about some of God’s greatest creatures, we’ll bring them to you and give you an up close & personal look into the raptors of this “Sport of Kings.” And if you are already involved in falconry, we can provide you with a quality hunting partner along with the nutrition to keep her flying.
Reviewed By thorcandace - Roswell, United States
This was a birthday gift for my husband who is a bird lover. Buster and his colleagues brought quite a few birds for us to see - a small Screech Owl that was adorable and loved to have his head scratched, a larger Eagle Owl, several hawks and a Falcon. We were able to interact with several of the birds. One hawk (the Harris's Hawk) flew from the owner to land on your glove for a snack. The crew was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and spent quite a bit of time with us. We would highly recommend booking an experience with Buster!
8. Raven Cliff Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Many hiking trails bordered by scenic mountain streams, waterfalls and other scenic vistas abound throughout this 9,115-acre natural reserve.
Reviewed By Igorek007 - Savannah, United States
This hike is about 5 miles round trip. I would call it moderate. Nice waterfall at the end with multiple good places for rest and pictures on the way. Parking is limited on weekends. Restrooms are available at the parking lot. $5 fee for the park.
9. Amicalola Falls State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,367 reviews
Home to more than 1,500 acres of mountainous terrain and the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Reviewed By LJH6 - Owasso, United States
Highly recommend a trip to this park. The scenery was beautiful even in the dead of winter. The Georgia State park pass was $5 at the gate, not bad. We stopped in at the visitor center and happened to be there when they started a wildlife presentation. That was cool. There was lots of information about the Appalachian trail, which was interesting. The visitor center has maps of hiking trails to hike up to the falls, which can be an hour to two hour (ish) hike up and back or you can drive up the road towards the top of the falls and take the 1st right into a small lot, from there you can walk on a paved trail to the middle of the Falls. There are several ways to see the falls. There is a staircase going from the top down to the middle and all the way to the bottom of the falls. We chose the easiest route and it was beautiful. The lodge at the top of the Falls has a nice deck you can walk out onto or grab a chair, its a beautiful view. There is the Maple restaurant inside the lodge, it also has a beautiful dining room with great views. There are several trails around the park, great place for hiking.
10. Base of the Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By 646lorit - Dawsonville, United States
There are several diverse tails in Amicalola Falls State Park, but "Base of the Falls Trail" is our favorite. It starts at the visitor center just inside the park and meanders alongside the level roadway to a reflecting pool at the base of the falls, then turns into a steep climb of paved switchbacks and stairs to a magnificent view point midway up the falls. To hike this trail, we usually drive past the visitor center and park at the lot by the reflecting pool. On our visit this week, we saw several visitors fishing for trout in the reflecting pool, which is allowed with a fishing license in season. The hike up the trail was particularly rewarding this week because we got to see a lot of native wildflowers in bloom, including hillsides of different trillium, phlox, and more. The falls themselves were rushing with lots of spring rain runoff. One of the nice things about this trail is that there are lots of view points with space to move off the trail and just enjoy the view. You can choose to hike only as far as you want, so you shouldn't avoid the trail because you think you can't make it all the way up. Any part of the trail you do will be worth your while.
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