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- Blairsville GA. Size: 1.11 square miles • Population: 526 • Official Website. Located 85 miles from north metro Atlanta, the tiny town of Blairsville GA is a haven for outdoor recreation.
- Blue Ridge GA. Size: 2.68 square miles • Population: 1,244 • Official Website. The North Georgia town of Blue Ridge has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years, with excellent Blue Ridge restaurants, lots of cool shops and boutiques, an Art Center, and even a historic drive-in theater.
- Cartersville GA. Size: 28.74 square miles • Population: 23,222 • Official Website. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Cartersville GA offers an awesome assortment of museums, restaurants, and shops for visitors to explore.
- Clayton GA. Size: 3.39 square miles • Population: 2,035 • Official Website. Located in the northeast Georgia mountains, the small town of Clayton GA is filled with charm, restaurants, shops, and lots of outdoor activities.
Apr 5, 2023 · Although the mountains of Georgia aren’t quite as tall as the ones out west, there are still plenty of beautiful and blissful mountain towns that are perfect for disconnecting from the world and getting in touch with nature.
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Screaming Eagle Adventures at Unicoi State ParkNacoochee AdventuresSunburst AdventuresCool River Adventures1. Screaming Eagle Adventures at Unicoi State Park
1788 Highway 356, Helen GA • 706-878-4740 • Official Website Surrounded by magnificent mountains, Unicoi State Park is one of the most scenic North Georgia state parks, with unique barrel cabins and some truly spectacular hiking trails. The Unicoi Zipline & Aerial Adventure Park allows you to see the sights from a whole new vantage point, including one zip that goes over and across Unicoi Lake (a.k.a. Smith Lake). The state park offers family-friendly challenge courses, nature treks, and zipl...
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The Level 1 Zip Line Canopy Tour is perfect for those who are new to ziplining, or want a quick adventure. It includes 6 zip lines ranging from 50 to 300 feet in length, 4 suspension bridges, and a 40-foot staircase. It takes approximately one hour to complete and costs $49 per person. Level 2 ups the difficulty and the payoff, with common sightings of red-tailed hawks, deer, raccoons, and even the occasional bald eagle during the 2-hour tour. There are 11 zip lines ranging from 75 feet to 40...
2. Nacoochee Adventures
7019 S Main St, Helen GA • 706-878-9477 • Official Website Nacoochee Adventures offers a unique ziplining experience filled with incredible views, adrenaline-pumping fun, and interesting history. The tour operator pays homage to Helen’s rich history by providing info about the Native American inhabitants, the Georgia gold rush,and the bootleggers who made moonshine during the Prohibition era. They also have other activities, including ATV excursions, a giant swing, and campgrounds. But if you...
5. Blue Ridge Adventure Park
2087 East First Street, Blue Ridge GA • 423-496-3388 • Official Website Built to be one of the most adventurous ziplines in Georgia, the Zipline Canopy Tours at the Blue RidgeAdventure Park guarantee an invigorating experience. Their courses take you zooming through 165 acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, so the views you’ll see while you’re soaring through the air are bound to be breathtaking. There are two main courses here, one for more thrill-seeking individuals and another...
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The One-Hour Zipline Tour costs $59.99 and features 7 zips, 6 canopy decks that are 25 to 50 feet high, one sky bridge, a 35-foot tower, and 150 to 550-foot ziplines. The Two-Hour Zipline Tour is $89.99 and features 13 zips, 12 canopy decks ranging from 25 to 75 feet high, 3 sky bridges, 2 towers (35 and 75 feet high), and 150 to 1,000-foot zips. For both of these courses, you must be at least 10 years old to participate. There’s also a more mild Kids Zipline course for children ages 6 to 9....
6. Aerial Adventure Tour at Amicalola Falls
418 Amicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville GA • 800-573-9656 • Official Website Famous for the tallest of theNorth Georgia waterfalls, Amicalola Falls State Park is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest about 30 minutes south of Blue Ridge. One of the most popular state parks in GA, Amicalola has no shortage of breathtaking scenery, with numerous hiking trailssurrounding the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The Amicalola Lodge boasts a ton of fun activities, from g...
7. Treetop Quest
2341 Peeler Road, Dunwoody GA • 770-365-0356 • Official Website Located in Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park(with a 2nd location in Buford), the Treetop Quest aerial adventure park offers a chance for visitors tackle more than 60 different obstacles and ziplines. All visitors are given a harness and gloves, while children ages 4 to 6 will be given a helmet as well. Once you have your equipment fitted, you’ll get brief safety instructions before being set free to zip through each course as many times...
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The first tour offered is the Chick Pea Course, which is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 years old. Ground supervision by an adult is required for each child who participates. Level 1 is a beginner-level course for kids and adults, while Level 2 is an intermediate course that offers a family-friendly challenge, and Level 3 features all of the Treetop Quest ziplines. Level 4 is the most difficult course, challenging both your strength and balance. For the first three levels, participants must be...
8. Chattahoochee Nature Center Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell GA • 770-992-2055 • Official Website Situated on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell GA, the Chattahoochee Nature Center is made up of 127 acres of beautiful gardensand native plants that provide a home to 50+ species of wildlife. The center offers a variety of outdoor adventure options, including environmental education, horticulture, hiking trails, and wildlife programs. But this North Atlanta zipline course offers a truly unique way to see the area from a bird’seye...
Experience the adrenaline rush of zip lining in Georgia's stunning natural landscapes. From soaring mountain peaks to breathtaking forests, discover the country's unique and thrilling zip lining opportunities and connect with nature.
Jun 11, 2024 · 10 Charming Small Towns to Visit Along the Appalachian Trail. These are the best mountain towns in Georgia for outdoor adventures, family-friendly trips, and unforgettable weekend retreats.
- Lydia Mansel
Aug 25, 2022 · With a portion of the Blue Ridge Mountain chain passing through its northeastern corner, Georgia’s mountain towns are amongst its most beautiful places to visit. From beautiful valleys to stunning summits, this article looks at Georgia's seven most gorgeous mountain towns.
Ziplines and Canopy Tours in the North Georgia mountains. There are lots of options for canopy tours and ziplining in North Georgia. Some of these include zipping over wide-open spaces or crystal clear lakes, while others focus on letting you zip through the trees.
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