Augusta and Northeast Georgia - Helen GA Family Vacation

Preview: Head for the hills for mountains of fun for everyone. The “Top of Georgia”—the northeast corner of the state—is a vacation waiting to happen. In the highlands the spirit of discovery is alive and well, and every bend in the road opens up new potential. Any multigenerational expedition to this region promises the very best Mother Nature can offer. Natural beauty abounds, perfect for purifying the soul, mind, and body of every member of your brood. Four seasons provide at least four reasons to visit. Halcyon days filled with a profusion of spectacular, wildly wonderful panoramas and an abundance of active outdoor recreational pursuits and wilderness adventures are followed by starlit evenings of hearty dinners at down-home restaurants or around the campfire and then homespun hospitality and quiet comforts at resorts, small inns, bed-and-breakfasts, woodsy cabins, or rustic campgrounds. But this is nothing new. For more than one hundred years, tourists of all ages have flocked to Georgia’s northern mountains to escape the heat of the lowlands as well as the hustle and bustle of city life. Vacation-bound folks used to come by train and stay for weeks. Now they flock in by car or RV and may stay as little as a day or as long as the entire summer. Some lucky ones never leave. The pollution free air and moderate temperatures, coupled with spectacular scenic beauty, numerous glassy lakes, outdoor recreation areas, countless state parks and national forests, boundless sporting opportunities, exceptional fall color, and even occasional soft blankets of snow draw families to the region all year long. Some of the world’s best rapids for whitewater rafting can be found coursing through northern Georgia’s mountain valleys. Everyone isn’t an outdoor enthusiast, but those who aren’t will enjoy exploring quaint towns, poking through antiques shops, searching for locally made arts and crafts, or browsing through small local history museums—all of which also keep occasional inclement days from being a total loss. The vast region stretches from the state’s northern border to the northeastern outskirts of Atlanta and includes the state’s only ski resort, a Bavarian village, the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, and more down-home country cookin’ restaurants than you can count. The above description is an excerpt from "Fun With the Family in Georgia." Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time local resident, this chapter from the Fun With the Family Series will help you find fun and engaging activities that the entire family can enjoy at great destinations throughout the state, suitable for “kids” of all ages. This chapter includes Sky Valley/Dillard, Clayton, Mountain City, Lakemont, Tallulah Falls, Hartwell, Royston, Elberton, Evans, Martinez, Augusta, Harlem, Washington, Winder, Braselton, Clarkesville, Cleveland, Sautee, Helen, Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, and the Lake Lanier Islands.
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Fun With the Family Georgia Guide Book