ADVENTURE & LEISURE
Whatever your version of FUN is – outdoors, sports, golf, long walks in the big city—you’re about to find a whole lot of it here in Georgia. Whether you’re strapping on hiking boots, walking shoes, or just jumping in barefoot, there’s a lot of ground to cover. We weekend on water, land, stadium, golf course, trail, and park. Where will you find your fun?
Put together your own “must see” and “must do” list from among Georgia’s varied attractions from Georgia's official tourism and travel site at ExploreGeorgia.org.
EXPLORE
Georgia is one of those places where you can unzip your tent to a view of the mountains in the morning and have your toes in the sand by dinnertime. We love to escape to our North Georgia rivers and trails, and there are amazing places intown to explore outdoors. From the Atlanta BeltLine to the coastline, nature calls and we answer. Explore more about Georgia’s outdoor and adventure offerings.
Outdoor Nature from ExploreGeorgia.org
Adventure Offerings from ExploreGeorgia.org
Other places to check out:
- Atlanta BeltLine — The BeltLine is Atlanta’s most ambitious redevelopment project, connecting 45 historic neighborhoods with new and renewed public parks, trails, and transit encircling downtown Atlanta.
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Georgia Aquarium
- Zoo Atlanta
Take A Hike
- Georgia State Parks
- Centennial Olympic Park
- Kennesaw Mountain Trails
- Piedmont Park
- Silver Comet Trail
- Stone Mountain Park
Water Sports & Recreation
In Georgia, water and fun go hand-in-hand at our water parks, marinas and recreation facilities including - activities such as swimming, tubing, whitewater rafting, boating, kayaking, and more.
Explore more here from ExploreGeorgia.org
- Gone Fishin' — Catch a good time at one of these favorite fishing holes
- Go Kayaking — Roll on down the river (plenty of kayak rental options, too)
- Jump in to explore Georgia's many lakes
PET LOVE
Our pets do not have it ruff, y’all. We dote on our furry friends without abandon, making sure they have plenty of good stuff to meow and bark about. With over 30 dog parks in Atlanta and the surrounding areas, special pet-centric events, and brand-new restaurants where pets can bring their humans, your furry family will give ATL two paws up.
SPORTS
Atlanta is home to seven professional sports franchises and the city hosts some of the most prolific sports events every year including the SEC Championship, the Chick-Fil-A bowl, the Petit Le Mans, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1996 and recently, Super Bowl LIII 2019. Atlanta will host the men’s Final Four NCAA Championship (2020) at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Teams
- Atlanta Blaze (Lacrosse - MLL)
- Atlanta Braves (Baseball)
- Atlanta Dream (Basketball - WNBA)
- Atlanta Falcons (Football)
- Atlanta Hawks (Basketball - NBA)
- Atlanta Swarm (Lacrosse - NLL)
- Atlanta United FC (Soccer)
Tournaments & Events
Venturing Out
One of our favorite things about living in Georgia is that we really can experience differently. Diverse landscapes. Big, historical cities. Quaint and quiet Main Streets. A couple of hours drive north, and we can escape into the beautiful North Georgia mountains, stopping for boiled peanuts and a dip in a cool stream. About three hours south and you’re in Savannah, sitting on Forrest Gump’s bench, trying the best fudge you’ve ever had, and dipping your toes into the Atlantic Ocean. In between, there is so much more to explore. Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”. The birthplace of soul. The home of the dawgs. Gas up, grab some friends, and prepare for the best (and shortest) road trips of your life.
Whether you’re in search for an adventurous weekend in the mountains or a relaxing few days on the coast, Atlanta is within a short drive of many favorite destinations.
The world is at your fingertips. From Atlanta you have direct access to more than 235 domestic and international locations.
