Atlanta Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Johnny Molloy

  • Innumerable hiking trails, exciting rock climbing, camping, trout fishing, and great paddling are all within a short drive of the city.
  • Since Atlanta is located at the nexus of varied physiographic provinces of Georgia, area residents can head in all four cardinal directions to find different settings in which to camp. There are mountains to the north, ridge and valley country to the west, and the Piedmont to the south and east.
  • Nearby state parks and the greater Chattahoochee National Forest offer Atlantans many equestrian opportunities. Fort Mountain State Park is an exemplary choice for horse enthusiasts. Located in the North Georgia Mountains, this park offers more than 30 miles of horse trails. Plus, it has an on-site stable for horse rentals. Highlights include circling the entire Fort Mountain and traveling to a waterfall.
  • Lots of folks think "mountains" when they think outdoor adventure, and Atlanta provides a perfect access point to the southern Appalachians. The southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail is a short drive from Atlanta, and the North Georgia mountains are rich in other hiking trails, trout streams, whitewater, rock climbing, and more. Tennessee and North Carolina's mountains are just a couple of hours away by car.

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Hotels

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Omni Hotel at CNN Center

100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Holiday Campground

954 Abbottsford Rd.
LaGrange, GA 30240

Distance: 61.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Fort Yargo State Park

210 S Broad St.
Winder, GA 30680

Distance: 41.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Chestatee River

expert favorite attraction
Dahlonega, Georgia

Distance: 57.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Local outfitters such as Appalachian Outfitters (www.canoegeorgia.com) offer canoeing and kayaking... Read More
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Coosa Backcountry Trail

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From Dahlonega, drive 25 miles north on US 19/129.
Helen, Georgia

Distance: 76.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This demanding 12.5-mile loop may take more than a day to complete, but it's relatively easy to... Read More
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Hard Labor Creek Park

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Knox Chapel Road
Rutledge, Georgia 30663

Distance: 39.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Atlanta

Distance (mi.)
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 7.3 map
Birmingham International Airport 136.6 map
Nashville Metropolitan Airport 210.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Atlanta

Distance (mi.)
Macon Lewis B Wilson Airport 85.2 map
Columbus Metropolitan Airport 91.2 map
Chattanooga Lovell Field 100.2 map

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Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 14
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Bedrooms: 3
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Vacation Rental Property in Atlanta GA

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Garage
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