Camping Gems - Places to Eat in Atlanta, Georgia
Mary Mac's Tea Room - for fried green tomatoes, sweet potato pie, okra, greens, and grits (224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, 404-876-1800)
Abbay Ethiopian Restaurant (3375 Buford Hwy. N, Atlanta, 404-321-5808)
Bangkok Thai Restaurant (1492 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, 404-874-2514)
Caribbean Restaurant (180 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, 404-658-9829)
Imperial Fez Moroccan Restaurant (2285 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 404-351-0870)
Twist (3500 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta GA 30326)
TWO urban licks (820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta GA 30306)
Paschal's Restaurant (180 Northside Drive, SW, Atlanta GA 30313)
Aspen Signature Steak ( 2942 Shallowford Road NE, Marietta GA 30066)
Lola (3280 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta GA 30305)
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Camping Gems - Georgia
Helen
Enter the high-alpine world of Bavaria without leaving the comforts of Georgia. The charming town of Helen remade itself 25 years ago as a slice of Germany in Georgia. Today the town boasts cobblestone lanes and old-world towers in addition to superb outdoor areas. And don't forget their annual Volksmarch and Oktoberfest!
Georgia Scenic Drive – Canton, Ellijay, Amicalola Falls, Tate
Head off for a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 105 mile trek carries you past Amicalola Falls State Park, through the marble deposits near Tate and Nelson, and on through forests and fields of wildflowers. The eastern part of the drive winds through orchard country and the Appalachian Trail stomping grounds.
Mistletoe State Park
This 72,000-acre park is on the shores of Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, an area known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. The park includes 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, a fishing dock, and three boat ramps. Relax on the beach, take a swim, or keep your binoculars tuned to the wild birds and wildlife that calls this area home.
Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen
These crystal-clear springs are a thing of beauty. Stroll across the boardwalks as you watch for alligators, turtles, and other wild creatures that are drawn to the spring's clean water. The park has five miles of hiking and biking trails, a fishing dock, boat ramp, and canoe and boat rentals. There is also a pool for swimming
Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (take the ferry from Meridian)
Set on one of Georgia's beautiful barrier islands, the Sapelo Island Reserve has a visitor's center, museum, theater, and plenty of nature trails and bird watching areas. This is your chance to see a coastal island in its undeveloped state. Visit the lighthouse and tour Hog Hammock.
Jacks River
Rated as one of the best fishing spots in all of Georgia. Head to this tributary of the Conasauga River to fish for wild rainbow, brown, and brook trout.
Poole's Mill Covered Bridge
Outside Cumming, Georgia, you'll see an old-fashioned covered bridge across Settindown Creek, a river that used to support a grist stone mill. Don't miss the chance to take in a special part of Georgia's history. (Corner of Poole's Mill and Heardsville Road)
Best Georgia Waterfalls
Minnehaha Falls
Toccoa Falls in Toccoa, Georgia
Tallulah Falls
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Camping Gems - Places to Go in GeorgiaSpringer Mountain
Hike along the very beginning of the Appalachian Trail, a route that runs from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Canada. A two mile climb gets you to the trail. At the summit of Springer Mountain, you'll see amazing views of the Cohutta Mountains to the northwest.
Lake Lanier
Northeast of Atlanta lies a gleaming gem of a lake. Lake Syndey Lanier is a 37,000-acre reservoir that's perfect for water sports of all kinds. Do some canoeing and kayaking, motor boating, water skiing, or wind surfing. A number of marinas do the edges of the lake.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
This wetland/swamp area is the oldest and best-preserved freshwater refuge in the U.S. Alligators glide through tannin-stained water. Herons and egrets wade through tall grasses and water lilies. Bears forage through hammocks and islands. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for these and other animals--almost 400,000 acres including wet prairies, cypress forests, and pine uplands. Plan a canoeing, fishing, or wildlife viewing trip to the refuge.
Tallulah Falls
One of Georgia's most breathtaking waterfalls is at Tallulah Gorge State Park in the northeastern corner of Georgia. Take the Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, go biking on more than 20 miles of trail (including the 1.7-mile paved "Rails to Trails" path), or go whitewater rafting down the river. Hunting, swimming, fishing, and boating are all permitted.
Amicalola Falls State Park
When you see the 729-foot Amicalola Falls, you'll understand why they earned the name, which means “tumbling waters" in Cherokee. Hike the 12 miles of trails, fish for trout, and then settle back for a picnic lunch with a view of the falls.
Brunswick & the Golden Isles
There are 12 barrier islands along the Georgia coastline. Brunswick, established in 1771, has a town center that's full of historic buildings, homes, and a bustling waterfront. You'll find excellent wildlife viewing in the marshes and wetlands to the east of town. Swim or stroll along miles of sun-drenched beaches or take a dolphin-watching cruise or kayak trip.
Atlanta
Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
See the place where author Margaret Mitchell crafted that epic classic of the ante-bellum South, Gone With the Wind. (999 Peachtree St. NE. 404-249-7012)
Stone Mountain Park
Georgia's finest theme park is jam-packed with activities. You can do a wall climb, take a skyride to the top of Stone Mountain, test yourself on the Sky Hike ropes course, or catch a live show. The park also offers golf, hiking, fishing, ice-skating, and a laser light show.
Minnehaha Falls
Sheets of white water flow over stairsteps at this unique waterfall. Visit the falls in May when the surrounding forest of rhododendrons is in full bloom. A gentle, 1.2-mile hike leads you through the woods to the falls. |
Camping Gems - Things to Do in Georgia
Tube or kayak the Chattahoochee River
Hike the start of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain
View the falls at Tallulah Gorge State Park
Windsurf, boat, or water ski on Lake Lanier, site of the rowing and canoeing events during the 1996 Summer Olympics Bike the Stone Mountain Trail
Relax on the beaches of Jekyll Island
Fish for wild rainbow, brown, and brook trout on the Jacks River (a tributary of the Conasauga River)
Catch a crab on Little St. Simons Island
See an alligator at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
See the birthplace of Gone with the Wind at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum in Atlanta |
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