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Free metro-Atlanta Georgia activities are historic sites, parks, nature preserve centers, tours, trails, etc. Click on each location link below for pictures and more info. |
| Nature Preserve Centers - Gardens & Wetlands Centers |
| Alpharetta Arboretums - Arboretums at Cogburn Road Park, Willis Park and Webb Bridge Park showcase the natural beauty of local trees. Complimentary brochures for self-guided tours availablen at the Alpharetta Welcome Center. Free admission. Located in Alpharetta Georgia. |
| Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center - This 46-acre nature center has 2 acres of walking trails, scenic creeks, native plants, animal life and farmstead buildings from the 1800s. Provides ongoing heritage and scout programs. Open: Park grounds and trails are open daily 8 am until dusk. Free admission. Located in Johns Creek GA. |
| Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve - This 535-acre preserve offers indestructible granite and fragile flowers, mosses and lichens. The broad expanses of rock are home to tenacious and fairly rare plant life such as brilliant red diamorpha, sunnybells, "Sparkleberry," yellow daisy and Georgia oak. Located in Lithonia Georgia. |
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| Dunwoody Nature Center is a nonprofit organization established to develop and preserve a natural classroom for environmental education. It has wetland, woodland and streamside trails and wildlife. This 22-acre wetland has over 40 wildlife, including muskrat, red fox, snapping turtle and rufous-sided towhee. You can now get a bird's-eye view of nature from a treehouse rising above the wetlands. Located in Dunwoody GA. |
| Fernbank Science Center includes a 65-acre forest inside-the-Perimeter wilderness. Trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns along the 1-1/2 miles of trail are labeled so children (and parents) can learn what they're looking at. The exhibit hall has stuffed animals and dinosaur skulls. All is free except planetarium. Located in Atlanta Georgia. |
| John Ripley Forbes Big Tree Preserve - 30-acre forest preserve that offers nature walks along 1.5 miles of walking trails. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessiblity for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 770-673-0111 - Address: 7645 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 |
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| Line Creek Nature Area - Three miles of trail wind through this 70-acre refuge managed by the Southern Conservation Trust. A gazebo, picnic area, , nature trails, fishing dock and fishing pond near the entrance might tempt you to stay close to the car, but be sure to walk to the rocky shoals of Line Creek. Free Admission. Located in Peachtree City GA. |
| Flat Creek Nature Area - The Southern Conservation Trust preserves 513 acres of wetlands. The trail begins at the native plant garden in front of the Fred Brown Amphitheater. A 1,200-foot boardwalk allows you to explore the bottomland forest and keep your feet dry. 2 observation decks with benches provide spots to sit and bird watch. Free. Located in Peachtree City GA. |
| Newman Wetlands Center - Come learn about wetlands, see educational exhibits, have a picnic and take a scenic stroll. Come learn about wetlands, see educational exhibits, have a picnic and take a scenic stroll. The Center is a 32-acre site that includes a wetlands trail and a 4,800 square-foot building complex. It is comprised of an exhibit-learning area, a 50-seat auditorium, offices and a conference facility. Free admission. Located in Newman Georgia. |
| Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve hosts programs for conservation and offers trails, a historic barn and gardens. Free admission. Located in Morrow GA. |
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| Outdoor Adventures Recreation Areas - Parks & Trails |
| Alberta Banks Park in includes the Bobby Bailey Tennis Center, and the 'Field of Dreams' an ADA accessible ballfield and playground. Leashed Pets are Allowed. It is open year-round and there is no gate fee. This is a 20.5-acre park. It has the handicap accessible Field of Dreams, Bobby Bailey Tennis Center with 12 Lighted tennis courts, 2 Softball fields, 3 Baseball fields, Playgrounds, Picnic shelter with water and electricity, Concession building and Restroom. Located in Flowery Branch, GA |
| Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway offers a wide range of outdoor adventures, including a 6-mile path for walkers, joggers, skaters and bike riders. Total length of the Big Creek Greenway, from Webb Bridge Road to Mansell Road, is approximately 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). Greenway can be accessed at several areas. Located in Alpharetta, GA |
| Centennial Olympic Park features the Olympic Rings Fountain, playgrounds, a visitors center, water gardens, the Quilt Plaza and Centennial Plaza. This park is 21 acres. Open: Daily 7a.m.-11p.m. Free to public. Amenities: Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities - Phone: 404-223-4412 and 404-222-7275 - Address: 265 W. Park Ave., Atlanta Georgia 30313 |
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| Chattahoochee River & Trails
has sixteen miles of trails wind through the city, through many parks, streets, historic sites and topography. Discover Miles of trails wind through the city, encompassing many portions of the parks, streets, historic sites, and topography. Miles of trails wind through the city, encompassing many portions of the parks, streets, historic sites and topography. Vickery Creek Park has an interpretive walk highlighting the old mill ruins and Vickery Creek Dam. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is linked to the trail by the scenic Vickery Creek Covered Pedestrian Bridge. A 7-mile linear park, encompassing Azalea Park on Azalea Drive, Don White Park on Riverside Road, and Riverside Park on Riverside Road, provides the opportunity to enjoy the Chattahoochee River through Roswell. A simple stroll in the historic district, a river walk, nature study or exercise. . . you're sure to find just the right spot. Open Every day from 6 am - 8 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 800-776-7935 – Address: Riverside Rd, Roswell, Georgia 30075 |
| Henry County Parks - Enjoy Picnic Pavilions, football fields, playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, concession stands, parking, BMX track, restrooms and more. Activity amenities vary per park. in McDonough, Stockbridge, Ellenwood, Hampton and Locust Grove, Georgia |
| Heritage Park is 129 Acres in size with 4 Lighted Adult Softball Fields, .9 Mile Paved Walking-Jogging Track, 3 Pavilions, Kidsville Playground, Ballfield Area, Covered Bridge, Veterans Wall of Honor, Concession Stand, Community Gardens, Jason T Harper Event Center and Veterans Wall of Honor.
Park contains a historic village that features the old schoolhouse and depicts McDonough’s history. Free admission. Located in McDonough, GA |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - Civil War battlefield offers trails, recreation and picnicking facilities. Welcome center is open daily from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Park is open from dawn to dusk. Free admission and parking. In Kennesaw Georgia. |
| Lake Acworth Beach - Cauble Park - Boating, Fishing, swimming, picnicking and concerts. Pavillions and beach houses available for rent. Walk-in Free. Parking for a fee. There is no lifeguard on duty at the beach and the swimming area opens at sun up and closes at sun down. Parking and admission is free Monday through Friday. If you are not a City of Acworth Resident then a weekend fee of $10 (cash only) will be charged per vehicle during the hours of 8:30 am to 6 pm. No pets are allowed on the beach areas. In Acworth GA . |
| Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center - Houses rehabilited exotic animals such as bears, lions, tigers and monkeys. Picnic while viewing the animals. Free admission, and donations accepted. Located in Locust Grove, Georgia. |
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| Outdoor Walking & Driving Tours - Many of these tours are at historic sites |
| Alpharetta Historic Walk - Explore 19 markers on the self-guided tour that tells the story of Apharetta's earlier days. Pick up walikng guides at the Welcome Center. |
| Chamblee's Antique Row District - There's over 350 dealers and more than 500,000 square feet of merchandise, Chamblee's Antique Row District is the largest antiques destination on the SE. Great place to find great deals on nice items. |
| Concord Covered Bridge Open to traffic. Build in 1872. Also known as Nickajack Creek and Ruff's Mill Located in Smyrna, GA |
| Heritage Green - See historic buildings, natural springs, old-fashioned gardens, the Sandy Springs Society entertainment lawn and the William-Payne House, location of the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Hours: Daily Dawn - Dusk. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, and Food and Party facilites. Phone: 404-851-9111 - Address: 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs, GA |
| Historic Downtown Villa Rica - Steeped in history, with buildings dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Shopping, dining and year-round events, including concerts and movies in the park at The Mill amphitheater. Phone: 678-840-1160 - Location: Downtown Villa Rica, GA |
| Historic Grantville Driving Tour - Experience this old railroad town with a historic district, cotton mills and mill villages. Phone: Toll Free at 800-826-9382 – Address: 123 LaGrange St., Grantville, Georgia 30220 |
Historic Marietta Walking-Driving Tour encompasses Marietta’s five National Register Historic districts to view antebellum and Victorian homes. Call for brochure and map.
Phone: 770-429-1115, 800-835-0445 – Address: 4 Depot St., Marietta, Georgia 30060 |
| Historic Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for 6,900 Confederate Soldiers, author Margaret Mitchell, and golfer Bobby Joners. Open Daily Dusk-dawn. Group tours by appt. Free to walk through. Fee for group tours. Located in Atlanta Georgia |
| Marietta City-Confederate Cemetery - Buried in the Confederate Cemetery are more than 3,000 people from the Civil War era. The City Cemetery dates back further, to the 1830s. Open: Daily dawn-dusk for free. In Marietta, Georgia |
| Marietta National Military Cemetery is where more than 10,000 Civil War soldiers are buried here. Daily. Call for tours. Free admission. In Marietta, GA |
Newnan Historic driving tour of five National Register Historic Districts
Phone: 770-254-2627 and 800-826-9382 - Address: 200 Court Sq., Newnan, Georgia 30263 |
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| Oakhill Cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers who did not survive the Civil War. It includes a section dedicated to 269 Confederate soldiers. The Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, Georgia was established in 1833 and is the final resting place for some of Coweta County's most prominent citizens. Two Georgia Governors Ellis Gibbs Arnall, and William Yates Atkinson are buried here along with a several Georgia Congressmen. The cemetery is also the final resting place to James Akens and William Smith, both were veterans of the Revolutionary War. William Thomas Overby, who served in the Civil War as a Member of Mosby's Rangers and was hanged as a spy by General George Armstrong Custer is also burie here. Overby rested for over 132 years in a small cemetery in Markham, Virginia but in December 1996 his remains were returned to Coweta County. On January 5, 1997 William Thomas Overby was buried with full Confederate Military Honors here. Oak Hill Cemetery currently has over 12,000 gravesites and is still an active cemetery. Open from dusk to dawn. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open from dusk to dawn. Located on Bullsboro Dr., Newnan, Georgia |
| Patrick Cleburne Memorial Cemetery contains a mass grave housing 600 to 1400 Confederate soldiers. Headstones are laid out in the shape of the Confederate battle flag. The Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Memorial Cemetery was named for the general whose remains were brought from St. John's Cemetery, Ashwood, Tennessee, in 1870. In 1891 a marble column was dedicated in his honor at the cemetery, and in 1892 this granite shaft was dedicated to the Confederate dead. Open dusk to dawn. Phone: 770-478-4800 - Location: Corner of Jackson and McDonough St., Jonesboro, Georgia |
| Roswell Mills & Mill Life - Experience the mill village and mill life through exhibits at the Roswell Visitors Center. Phone: 770-640-3253 - Address: 617 Atlanta St., Roswell, GA |
South Fulton Scenic Byway Drive Route is a 29-mile loop in south Fulton County highlights the rural character and lifestyle of the surrounding area. Situated among rolling hills, forested ridges, and serene pastures, the South Fulton Scenic Byway uses Cochran Mill Road, Hutcheson Ferry Road and State Highway 70 to guide visitors through this quiet corner of metropolitan Atlanta.
In addition to the historic communities and farmhouses found along the Byway, visitors can enjoy Cochran Mill Park, Cochran Mill Nature Center, and the nearby Chattahoochee River which provide many recreational opportunities. |
| Tannery Row Artist Colony - This creative center is a hidden treasure to behold. Buford artists open their studios so you can meet them and see works in progress. Galleries are open Tues-Sat from noon until 5pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired - Phone: 770-904-0572 - Address: 554 W. Main St., Bldg C, Buford GA |
| Walk of Memories - The brick walk is inscribed with the names of all GA residents killed in services, starting with World War II. A tank and helicopter are also on display. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 678-297-0102 - Address: 201 Wills Rd., Alpharetta, Georgia |
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