North Georgia Zoos and Petting Farms
Giraffes, white Siberian tigers, lemurs, zebras and kangaroos in North Georgia? You got it! Whether you are searching for exotic animals or a more traditional petting zoo with llamas, goats and sheep, North Georgia has it all. Let your kids enjoy an interactive learning experience engaging with the animals at the zoos and petting farms in North Georgia.
BabyLand General Hospital
BabyLand General Hospital is the “birthplace” of the famous Cabbage Patch Kids. Located in our very own Cleveland, Georgia, children can see where the magic happens with free admission! BabyLand has the largest selection of Cabbage Patch Kids available anywhere in the world. Your child can pick out his or her perfect match from the original Cabbage Patch.
Georgia State Parks
North Georgia is home to an assortment of outdoor activity options at any one of the various Georgia State Parks. Waterfalls, rivers, creeks, forests, swinging bridges, mountain views, hiking and biking trails, canyons, swimming pools and campgrounds are only a few of the superb amenities these parks have to provide.
Pack up the car and head out to a state park for a day or weekend soaking in Mother Nature’s beauty. Take the kids for a swim in a state park pool. Let them play for hours on the sliding rocks at Victoria Bryant. Climb some mountains or hike to hidden waterfalls. End the day with hotdogs and s’mores over a campfire.
Conasauga River Snorkeling
Near the Georgia-Tennessee state line is the Conasauga Snorkel Hole where locals and visitors alike gather to explore the biologically-diverse world of the Conasauga River. Have your very own aquarium-like experience with an up close and personal view of over 70 different species of colorful fish, a multitude of turtles and salamanders and other native water critters. All you need is a swimsuit and snorkel mask. The Georgia Conservancy offers family snorkeling tours during the summer, or you can take your own self-guided tour of the river bank!
Sliding Rock Trail- Tallulah Gorge
North Georgia families love the Sliding Rock Trail at the Tallulah Gorge. The two-mile long trek takes you deep into the gorge, across tumbling waters and through rugged terrain. Children can safely climb the small boulders and rocks and adventure across the shallow waters. Once you reach the bottom of the gorge floor near the Bridal Veil Falls, there will be water running downsloping, slick rocks into a deep, turquoise blue pool. The park permits swimming here and kids will love sliding down the rocks! Be sure to pack a picnic to enjoy on the sunbaked rocks.
Charlemagne’s Kingdom
Charlemagne’s Kingdom, an Alpine Model Railroad Museum in Helen, Georgia, is an exciting experience for young children. Most kids love trains, and model trains give them the opportunity to inspect these engines more closely to learn how they work— how fun! The exhibit depicts Germany from the North Sea to the Alps. It is complete with landscaped topography, hot air balloons, bridges, moving vehicles and even little people!
Tellus Science Museum
The Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is both a fun experience and learning opportunity for kids! The museum has an abundance of exhibits featuring minerals from all over the world, dinosaurs, gems, fossils, astronomy topics, rockets, trains and more! Whatever your child’s interests may be, he or she will find something they love at the Tellus Science Museum. Your family can spend all day here!
Build an Ark Animal Rescue
Build an Ark Animal Rescue in Ellijay, Georgia is a place of care and recovery for senior animals and animals in need. The purpose of the organization is to foster all kinds of animals, including sheep, goats, alpaca, ponies, horses, rabbits, chickens, dogs and cats and more. Build an Ark Animal Rescue cares for the animals while also sharing their passion and knowledge with others. Kids of all ages are welcome to tour the rescue center and engage in hands-on experiences feeding and interacting with the animals.
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park has been attracting families from all over the United States since its opening in the 1920s. The amusement park has grown from a family swimming and picnicking park to something much bigger! The park is open from May to October and offers guests a variety of attractions from kiddie rides to thrill rides! There are also games and a water park on the premises as well as concessions for refreshments during the day.
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
The Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery in Suches, Georgia is a great place to drop a fishing pole with kids for a successful fishing trip! The hatchery offer an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about and see firsthand the various stages of growth of the rainbow trout. The programs at the hatchery support environmental education and conservation ethics.
