43 adventures found
ExploreAlpharetta·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Alpha Loop Trail is an outdoor explore option in Alpharetta. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect a scenic walking and biking trail in Alpharetta, GA, trails or walking paths, and parking. Bring Water, Comfortable shoes, and Sun protection. Check weather before going and wear suitable clothing for outdoor walking or biking.
ExploreDawsonville·All Ages·Outdoor
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is an outdoor play stop in Dawsonville. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a scenic park featuring the tallest waterfall in the Southeast and various outdoor activities, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Bring Camera, Water bottles, Snacks, and Sunscreen. Check ahead as details may vary. Hours are listed as 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
ExploreCleveland·All ages, best for families with children·Outdoor
Anna Ruby Falls is a water-play outing in Cleveland. It is a good fit for all ages, best for families with children and works well as a water-play outing. Families can expect a stunning double waterfall located in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and parking. Bring Sturdy shoes for hiking, Water bottles, Snacks, and Camera for photos. Picnic areas available. Hours are listed as Open Year Round, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last ticket sale at 4 p.m.).
ExploreDawsonville·All ages·Outdoor
B.J. Reece is the apple-country day trip: u-pick apples September and October, plus a fall lineup that scales with your ticket — petting zoo, farm slide, and corn box on weekdays, adding wagon rides, pig races, cow milking, a jumping pillow, cow train, apple cannon, and pony rides on weekends. The farm market and bakery run year-round, and the fried pies and apple cider doughnuts are the reason people leave with two boxes. It's up Highway 52 past Amicalola in Ellijay — a real outing, worth a full morning.
ExploreCumming·All Ages·Outdoor·Free
Big Creek Greenway is one long paved outing with several ways in, not a collection of separate parks. The Cumming access at Carolene Way and Alpharetta access points at Kimball Bridge Road and Marconi Drive let families choose a shorter stretch for little legs, strollers, scooters, or bikes. Pick your trailhead before leaving home, pack water and snacks, and remember where you parked—the scenery looks surprisingly similar on the walk back.
ExploreDahlonega·All ages with supervision near the water·Outdoor·Free
Boggs Creek is the simplest kind of mountain outing: a free, day-use picnic area along a stocked trout stream fifteen miles north of Dahlonega. There's no trail to conquer and no fee station — just picnic tables near moving water where kids can look for minnows while somebody casts a line. No facilities are confirmed on site, so treat it as a pack-in, pack-out stop and judge the creek conditions yourself.
ExploreCumming·All ages are welcome, especially families with children.·Outdoor
Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm is a seasonal farm outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages are welcome, especially families with children and works well as a seasonal farm outing. Families can expect christmas tree farm offering choose-and-cut trees and holiday activities. Families may also find events such as Santa on the Farm. Bring Comfortable shoes for walking in the fields, A saw (provided by the farm) to cut your tree, and Leash for pets (if bringing along). Hours are listed as Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Closed on Sunday. Check tree height options before visiting; arrive early for the best selection; plan for photo opportunities with Santa on specific dates; keep an eye on weather for outdoor activities.
ExploreBuford·All ages, particularly families with children.·Outdoor·Free
Buford Corn Maze is a seasonal farm outing in Buford. It is a good fit for all ages, particularly families with children and works well as a seasonal farm outing. Families can expect a family-friendly corn maze and agri-tourism destination offering various activities for all ages, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, restrooms, and birthday party options. Bring Comfortable shoes, Water bottles, Sunscreen, and Camera for pictures. Bring your own snacks or drinks.
ExploreBuford·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Buford Dam Beach is an outdoor explore option in Buford. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect a beautiful beach area on Lake Sidney Lanier with swimming, picnicking, and boating access, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and sports fields. Bring Swim gear, Picnic items, Water shoes, and Sunscreen. Check regulations. Arrive early for best parking. Consider bringing a picnic, but remember that food rules apply. Check local regulations for fishing and swimming guidelines. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Burt's is the classic North Georgia pumpkin stop, mountains of pumpkins in every size just down the road from Amicalola Falls. There's no admission — you pay for your pumpkins and the hayride — and picnic tables where outside food is welcome, plus BBQ, popcorn, and baked goods if you'd rather buy lunch. Weekday mornings are the calm window; October weekends are the full pumpkin-pilgrimage experience.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Caney Creek Preserve is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a picturesque park featuring natural trails, picnic areas, and a playground, perfect for family outings, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Picnic supplies, Water, Sunscreen, and Comfortable shoes. Hours are listed as March thru October: 6 am to 9:30 pm; November thru February: 6 am to 7 pm. Check availability of picnic pavilions before your visit.
ExploreBuford·All ages·Outdoor
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area--Bowmans Island North Unit is an outdoor explore option in Buford. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect a scenic natural area along the Chattahoochee River great for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and enjoying nature, trails or walking paths, and parking. Bring Snacks, Water, Sunscreen, and Appropriate clothing for weather. Bring your own food. Hours are listed as Every Day: Sunrise-Sunset.
ExploreDahlonega·Best for children aged 3 and up.·Indoor
Consolidated Gold Mine is an outdoor explore option in Dahlonega. It is a good fit for best for children aged 3 and up and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect explore Dahlonega's only underground gold mine through exciting guided tours. Bring Water and Snacks. Call ahead if you want to know how busy it will be on your visit.
ExploreCleveland·Ages 2 and up·Outdoor
Cool River floats families down the Chattahoochee through Helen, with the tube, life jacket, and shuttle ride all included in the price. Kids can ride from age 2 (the minimum can rise when the water runs high), and you pick a shorter or longer float depending on attention spans. It runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather and water level permitting.
ExploreSuwanee·All ages·Outdoor·Free
DeLay Nature Park is an outdoor play stop in Suwanee. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect nature trail and park with green spaces and a bridge, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Water, Snacks, and Sunscreen. Food allowed. Check for events before visiting and bring strollers if needed.
ExploreDahlonega·All ages for the lower falls·Outdoor
DeSoto Falls is one of the easiest real waterfalls to reach with little kids in the national forest north of Dahlonega — the lower falls sits only about a quarter mile from the trailhead on a natural forest path. The upper falls adds real distance, so with toddlers, call the lower falls the destination and the picnic tables the reward. The Forest Service posts waterfall-danger warnings for a reason: keep kids off the wet rocks and ledges.
ExploreGainesville·All ages·Outdoor
Don Carter State Park is an outdoor play stop in Gainesville. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a state park located on Lake Lanier offering various outdoor activities, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and parking. Bring Swimwear, Picnic supplies, Sunscreen, and Water for hydration. Bring your own food for picnics. Hours are listed as Park: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Office: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
ExploreOakwood·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Duckett Mill Park is an outdoor play stop in Oakwood. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a family-friendly campground located by Lake Sidney Lanier, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and parking. Bring Camping gear, Fishing equipment, Outdoor games, and Sunscreen. Bring your own. Plan to reserve your campsite ahead of time, especially during peak seasons. Bring along water toys for kids if you're planning to enjoy the lake. The site does not list specific restroom details or other facilities, so it's a good idea to check their availability before your visit.
ExploreCleveland·Viewing platform works for all ages; full trail for confident hikers·Outdoor
Dukes Creek Falls drops 150 feet in tiers, and the family-sized version of this hike is the short paved stretch from the parking lot to the upper viewing platform — the full trail down to the base is long and steep, better saved for kids with real hiking legs. This is a viewing waterfall, not a wading one. It sits up the Richard Russell scenic highway past Helen, about half an hour from Cleveland.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Eagle's Beak Park runs along the Etowah River in northwest Forsyth County with a 1.25-mile paved walking trail — stroller and scooter friendly — plus a separate nature trail, river overlooks, and Trail of Tears historical markers worth pausing at with older kids. There's an inclusive playground and picnic pavilions, and restrooms at the second parking lot. The river here is for looking and paddling, not wading.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Edge of the World Trail is an outdoor play stop in Dawsonville. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a scenic hiking trail offering beautiful views and access to various outdoor activities, trails or walking paths, and parking. Bring Water, Snacks, Comfortable shoes, and Sunscreen. Bring your own food. Before heading out, verify the parking situation and check for any potential restrictions due to weather or events. Always take safety precautions, especially when hiking with little ones.
ExploreBuford·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Garnett Street Walking Trail is an outdoor explore option in Buford. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect a scenic walking trail surrounded by nature and trails or walking paths. Bring Comfortable shoes, Water, Snacks, and Stroller. Hours are listed as Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm. Check the weather before going to make the most of your visit. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.
ExploreCleveland·Tubing from age 2; slides require 42 inches·Outdoor
Helen Tubing runs river floats and a small waterpark side by side, which solves the mixed-ages problem: bigger kids do the slides (42-inch height minimum) while littles float or splash. Kids can tube from age 2 as long as they can walk, and Georgia law puts life jackets on everyone 13 and under. Tubing runs 9 to 5 and the waterpark 10 to 6 through the summer season.
ExploreSuwanee·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Ivy Creek Greenway ties its Suwanee and Buford sections into one family trail system, with paved and natural stretches, boardwalks, creek views, and several places to begin. Choose George Pierce Park for playground-and-restroom backup, the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center for the Buford side, Westbrook Road for the newer Suwanee connection, or the Mall of Georgia area access. It works for walkers, strollers, bikes, and scooters, but the experience changes by section—pick the trailhead that fits your crew before you go.
ExploreGainesville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Jaemor is the farm market North Georgia drives to — open year-round with peaches, apples, and fried pies depending on the season, about twenty minutes up Highway 365 from Gainesville. Come fall, weekends add a six-acre corn maze with a farm slide, apple slingshot, duck races, and hayrides. The market run is a quick stop; the fall weekends are the full outing.
ExploreGainesville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Kinsey is a working nursery on the Forsyth-Hall line that turns into a family destination twice a year: pumpkins, hayrides, and fish feeding in fall, then live and cut-your-own Christmas trees after Thanksgiving — the only cut-your-own tree stop currently in the guide. Walking the farm is free; you pay for pumpkins, trees, and activities.
ExploreGainesville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
The 1996 Olympic rowing and kayaking races ran right here, and the timing tower still stands over the water. Today it's a free, ADA-accessible lakeside park with a public beach area, picnic pavilions, a butterfly garden, and fishing spots — and on lucky mornings the kids can watch real rowing crews slice past. Open sunrise to sunset.
ExploreDahlonega·All ages, but particularly suited for older children who enjoy hiking and fishing.·Outdoor·Free
Lake Zwerner / Yahoola Creek Reservoir is an outdoor play stop in Dahlonega. It is a good fit for all ages, but particularly suited for older children who enjoy hiking and fishing and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect park with hiking, fishing, and picnic areas, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Bring Picnic supplies, Fishing gear, Water bottles, and Comfortable shoes for walking. Bring your own food. Make sure to check fishing requirements and timings before heading out. Bring everything you'll need for the day, including food and drinks, as facilities are limited. Always keep an eye on younger kids near the water and designated hiking trails. It's a good idea to wear appropriate clothing for trails as they can get muddy or uneven.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Mary Alice Park is a bring-the-whole-car beach day on Lake Lanier, with sand, picnic space and room to settle in for several hours. Shade is limited near the water and lake bottoms are not the same as pool floors, so water shoes, flotation gear and close supervision matter. Check current swimming conditions and day-use information before heading over.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Nix Bridge Park is an outdoor play stop in Dawsonville. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a scenic park featuring a boat ramp and day-use areas on Lake Lanier, restrooms, and parking. Bring Picnic supplies, Fishing gear, Comfortable shoes for walking, and Sun protection. Hours are listed as Monday through Sunday, 7 am to 10 pm. Check the local fishing regulations before you go.
ExploreFlowery Branch·All ages·Outdoor
Old Federal is a Lake Lanier day-use park in Flowery Branch with a sandy designated swimming beach, a playground, restrooms with showers, and picnic shelters — the full beach-day kit without leaving Hall County. There's no lifeguard confirmed, so life vests for little swimmers are the move. It's jointly run by the Army Corps and Hall County, and entry is a per-vehicle fee.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free
The 1901 covered bridge over Settingdown Creek is the postcard, but the smooth rock shoals below it are what fill the parking lot on warm days — an unofficial, unsupervised splash spot, so judge the water yourself and stay close on the slick rocks. On dry land there's a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, and a rentable pavilion, which makes it easy to turn a creek hour into a whole morning.
ExploreGainesville·All ages·Outdoor·Free
A scenic greenway perfect for walking and biking. Rock Creek Greenway is a flexible outdoor stop in Gainesville, especially when the family needs room to move without committing to a full-day attraction. Families can count on walking trails. Bring water and sun protection, and check the official park page for closures, rentals or scheduled sports before you go.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Sawnee Mt. Preserve is an outdoor play stop in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect explore trails, picnic areas, and outdoor activities in a beautiful park setting, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms. Bring Snacks, Water, Sunscreen, and Sturdy Shoes. Before you head out, check if there are any special events happening that may enhance your experience.
ExploreJohns Creek·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Shakerag Park is an outdoor play stop in Johns Creek. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect 66-acre community park featuring nature trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, and more, playground space, a children's area, trails or walking paths, picnic tables, and sports fields. Bring Food for picnics, Water bottles, Sports equipment, and Strollers for younger kids. Bring your own food. Hours are listed as 6 a.m. to midnight.
ExploreCleveland·All ages on the short loops·Outdoor
Smithgall Woods is the quiet cousin of the big-name parks near Helen — a preserve along Dukes Creek with a visitor center and several short interpretive loop trails that suit little legs. Everyone signs in at the visitor center, which is also the place to ask which loop fits a stroller and what the creek rules are that day. It's bear country, so mind the posted BearWise guidance and keep snacks packed away.
ExploreSugar Hill·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Sugar Hill Greenway is a five-mile paved route with six useful ways in, so families can build an outing around what they need. Start at Cornerstone Park for mile marker zero, E.E. Robinson Park South for parking and a splash-pad break, or Gold Mine Park for restrooms, an overlook, and a wooded boardwalk section. The shared trail welcomes walkers, wheelchairs, bikes, and leashed dogs, but motorized and electronic scooters are not allowed.
ExploreSuwanee·All ages·Outdoor·Free
Suwanee Creek Greenway is an outdoor explore option in Suwanee. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect walking & Biking Trail and trails or walking paths. Bring Water and Snacks. No food allowed. Hours are listed as Sunrise to sunset unless posted otherwise. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages, particularly suitable for families with children·Outdoor
Toto Creek Park is an outdoor play stop in Dawsonville. It is a good fit for all ages, particularly suitable for families with children and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a serene lake park offering camping, trails, and day-use areas, trails or walking paths, restrooms, and parking. Bring Camping gear, Water, Snacks, and Fishing gear. Hours are listed as Monday through Sunday, 7 am to 10 pm. Make sure to bring all your essentials since the sites are primitive. Also, check the weather before heading out and consider reserving your campsite in advance, as these can fill up, especially during peak season.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages by day·Outdoor
Uncle Shuck's is Dawsonville's big fall production: a 15-acre corn maze plus a kiddie maze, unlimited wagon rides, a corn cannon, jumping pad, tire mountain, farm animals to visit, and an evening bonfire with marshmallows — all included with maze admission. The pumpkin patch and fall photo spots are free to wander even without a maze ticket. Kids under 12 need an adult with them, and outside food isn't allowed, so plan on the festival food stands.
ExploreFlowery Branch·All ages, but particularly suitable for families with young children·Outdoor·Free
Van Pugh North Beach is an outdoor explore option in Flowery Branch. It is a good fit for all ages, but particularly suitable for families with young children and works well as an outdoor explore option. Families can expect a scenic day-use area on Lake Lanier featuring a beach, picnic areas, and playgrounds, playground space, a children's area, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Bring Picnic supplies, Swim gear, Sunscreen, and Towels. Bring your own food. Check for amenities like restrooms and plan for snacks.
ExploreDawsonville·All ages, with a better fit for families wanting outdoor activities·Outdoor
War Hill Park is an outdoor play stop in Dawsonville. It is a good fit for all ages, with a better fit for families wanting outdoor activities and works well as an outdoor play stop. Families can expect a scenic park with camping and boating facilities located on Lake Lanier, trails or walking paths, and restrooms. Bring Camping gear, Food, Water, and Fishing gear. Bring your own food. Hours are listed as Monday through Sunday 7 am to 10 pm.
ExploreCumming·All ages·Outdoor
Warbington Farms is a seasonal farm outing in Cumming. It is a good fit for all ages and works well as a seasonal farm outing. Families can expect a family fun farm featuring strawberry picking, fall pumpkins, and seasonal events, playground space, a children's area, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Families may also find events such as Strawberry Picking Season, Farm Summer Camp, and Georgia Snapdragon Festival. Bring Sunscreen, Hats, and Comfortable shoes. No pets allowed except service animals. Hours are listed as Spring hours updated weekly, currently operating during strawberry season until early June. Birthday party options may make it useful for families planning a celebration.