Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
Johns Creek, Georgia
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is a hands-on nature and history stop in Johns Creek. Kids can feed the goats, chickens, and ducks daily, check out animal exhibits inside the Visitor Center, and wade in the creek along the trail. A cell-phone audio tour walks families through the Heritage Village buildings at their own pace. This is a good one for getting outside without turning the walk into a major expedition.
Before you go
Best time to visit: Open year-round
Worth packing
- Water
- Comfortable shoes
- Picnic lunch if staying longer
Good to know
- Stroller-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Trails
- Children's area
- Classes
- Recurring events
- Birthday parties
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