Best weekend getaway (in Georgia)
Natural beauty and adventure come together at Historic Banning Mills, which offers more than 5 miles of zip line. Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com
1. Historic Banning Mills (Whitesburg)
You say, “Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg is a great place to get away from it all. The zipline canopy tour is the best I have experienced, and we love the big wraparound porch overlooking the gorge. Simply beautiful!”
2. North Georgia Canopy Tours (Lula)
3. Dahlonega
4. Blue Ridge
5. Rabun County/Lake Burton
Lake Rabun is just one of many scenic waterways of Rabun County. Photo: Phil Skinner / pskinner@ajc.com
We say, “The unspoiled northeastern corner of Georgia is one of the state’s most gorgeous spots. The serene, picture-postcard beauty of Lake Burton, Lake Seed and Lake Rabun tops the list of reasons to visit this county at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains.”
2. Blairsville/Vogel State Park
3. Lake Oconee/Reynolds Plantation
4. Savannah
5. Helen/Sautee-Nacoochee
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Kelly
October 21st, 2010
8:34 am
Banning mills zip line Eco tours is thee best by far! We can’t wait to go back!
Debi
October 21st, 2010
8:36 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours is THE place to go! The ziplines are awesome and the guides are the best!
A.J.
October 21st, 2010
8:36 am
North Georgia Cqnapy Tours! My wife and took son for 16th B-Day. He had a great time! My wife who is afraid of heights absolutely love it. The professionalism and safety stood out it a great trip.
Jennifer Kelly
October 21st, 2010
8:37 am
I love Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, GA. Its probably an hour drive south of Atlanta and has so much to offer. You can choose to stay in a cabin or their lodge. Walk the scenic woods over a beautiful river, or zip tie over it. They have plenty to do for a family or a nice romantic getaway and their prices can’t be beat. My family goes there every fall and we enjoy Putt-Putt and hiking on the trails. You can also rent movies from the lodge or play on the pool table. They have a full service breakfast each morning where you can look out the tall glass windows at the changing leaves. I definitely recommend it as a quick, affordable place to relax.
Miranda
October 21st, 2010
8:38 am
Camping in Helen then an amazing adrenaline rush zip-lining with North Georgia Canopy Tours.
L Taylor
October 21st, 2010
8:39 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesville, Georgia is the best kept secret in Georgia. Close to Atlanta, beautiful lodge and surroundings, and the best zipline ever! Great for a short getaway with out-of-town guests.
Terry
October 21st, 2010
8:39 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours offers the best experience around. Fun for the entire family, safe, exciting and one that stays with you a long time!
robert neri
October 21st, 2010
8:40 am
Historic Banning Mills is a great weekend getaway bob neri
Raymond O
October 21st, 2010
8:42 am
A beautiful relaxing environment. A lot of history and enjoyment to share with family and friends.
You’ll love it.
Dana Buckelew
October 21st, 2010
8:42 am
We had a fabulous day at North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula! Loved the guides as much as ziplining from tree to tree!
Betty Dworschak
October 21st, 2010
8:49 am
We had a great time at North Georgia Canopy Tours – just an hour north of Atlanta!
Theresa Larson
October 21st, 2010
8:50 am
Lula GA, Zipline!!! It is the BEST!!! The staff is wonderful and friendly. I have taken many tours with North Georgia Canopy Tours and every time I have had a FABULOUS time!! You will leave planning your next adventure to Lula North Georgia Canopy Tours. Check them out at: http://www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com
Bob
October 21st, 2010
8:53 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours for sure. My 10 year old granddaughter still talks about this place and wants to go back when she visits next summer..
Zosia
October 21st, 2010
8:54 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours!!!
http://www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com
sandra
October 21st, 2010
8:55 am
canopy zipline tours in lula, ga are awesome……great for a family fun event
Sean
October 21st, 2010
8:57 am
Ziplining at the North Georgia Canopy Tours was one of my favorites this summer… I would do it again because it was pretty hot when I went.. Plus, it would be cool to see the leaves changing…
Mark Lehman
October 21st, 2010
9:03 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula!
heather
October 21st, 2010
9:03 am
Banning Mills was beautiful and tons of fun!
George
October 21st, 2010
9:03 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours, of course!
Debra Rush
October 21st, 2010
9:04 am
Historic Banning Hills Zip line! Four of us spent an afternoon there and had a seriously great time. I was so impressed by the height and length of the zip lines, it was the real deal! If you crave some thrills, lots of fresh air and exercise that’s the place to go! I would definitely do it again and bring my son and husband. I wish they had some family package deals cause it can be pricey when there is a group.
Jennifer Miller
October 21st, 2010
9:05 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula for sure. SO much fun with your friends soaring through the trees and see all the pretty fall leaves.
Stacey
October 21st, 2010
9:05 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg is great! There’s lots to do! It’s also a great place to hold conferences away from the city. They take care of everything.
Marsha
October 21st, 2010
9:06 am
A trip to North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula to zip through the forest canopy. Absolutely amazing, and the staff are so fun and friendly!
Jenni
October 21st, 2010
9:08 am
Historic Banning Mills…if you’ve never been there, you’re missing out!!!
Claire
October 21st, 2010
9:09 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours
June
October 21st, 2010
9:09 am
Splendor Mountain in Tiger GA is wonderful. Beautiful accomodations in the exquisitely appointed cottages with all ammenities, woodsy walking trails, private lake for swimming, canoeing etc. Sunsets are gorgeous on the mountains. We had my daughter’s wedding there and it was beautiful and everyone thought it the best wedding venue they’d seen.
True relaxation at it’s best and close to nearby activities. A must see.
britne1
October 21st, 2010
9:13 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours. Awesome Fun!!!!
Barbara
October 21st, 2010
9:13 am
Zipline canopy tour at Historic Banning Mills. Breathtaking scenery and lots of fun!
Sonya
October 21st, 2010
9:13 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula is a the best weekend getaway! We are addicted! Can’t wait to go back!
Katina
October 21st, 2010
9:15 am
Historic Banning Mills! A very pleasant surprise. The zip lining staff is AWESOME not to mention zip lining itself is great with beautiful views. Cabins were also there on site for lodging. Hiking and horse back riding as well. If you love nature or simply want breath taking views in a peaceful area away from the hustle and bustle…THIS IS DEFINITELY A BEST KEPT SECRET…spread the word!
Phillip N Flint
October 21st, 2010
9:17 am
Pigeon Forge was booked up so we rented a river-side cabin in Elijay,GA instead and it was by far the best time we’ve ever had on vacation. Ziplining at North Georgia Canopy Tours (www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com) is a one-of-a-kind experience and awesome in every way. A very close second would be Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River (http://www.rollingthunderriverco.com/) – by far the best time we’ve had rafting. Forget Pigeon Forge, we did
Julie sizemore
October 21st, 2010
9:18 am
Historic Banning Mills is an awesome place! Beautiful and the canopy tour was so much fun! It’s a place I will definetly go again and I have told eveyone they should go. You will love it!!!
Susan
October 21st, 2010
9:20 am
Head for the hills to North Georgia Canopy Tours. At this time of year you’ll go ziplining through the brilliant foliage from station to station with a wonderfully preserved natural setting all around you. The guides are friendly (great with kids) and share lots of interesting facts about the vegetation and how the Indians made use of the plants. The experience is awesome. The whole operation is designed to protect and care for the environment and to make sure you have the best time. And we did!!!
Roberta
October 21st, 2010
9:21 am
Aska Lodge B&B in Blue Ridge is one of the most pampering places we’ve ever been…the view is incredible, the food even better and the accommodations very comfortable and clean. We’re dreaming of going back… If you’re thinking of a trip to the N. Georgia Blue Ridge mts., you can’t go wrong with this wonderful place!
http://www.askalodge.net/
Carol
October 21st, 2010
9:23 am
Banning Mills in Carrollton, GA is a wonderful getaway!
Larry Foster
October 21st, 2010
9:26 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg is a beautiful and fun place to visit for people who like the thrill of their zip lines and the pretty fall colors.
Heather
October 21st, 2010
9:30 am
The Antebellum Trail! A 100 mile trek from Athens to Macon that includes civil war history, antebellum homes, beautiful scenic byways and unprecedented accomodations! My fiance and I love to see the beautiful homes in Madison and Milledgeville and then visit the eclectic artsy sections of Watkinsville and Athens. Amazing restaurants and B&B’s along the way! http://www.antebellumtrail.org
Candance T.
October 21st, 2010
9:30 am
Banning Mills!! Great getaway with awesome adventures, great food, and an amazing scenery!!
Brenda Gail Belflower
October 21st, 2010
9:33 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia.
Iva
October 21st, 2010
9:34 am
Historic Banning Mills Is the best getaway by far. My husband and I always have a great time and the staff are the best.I would reccomend this getaway to everyone.
JOHNNY
October 21st, 2010
9:37 am
north georgia canopy tours
Dana Conley
October 21st, 2010
9:44 am
Zipline canopy tour at Banning Mills near Carrollton. So much fun and such beautiful scenary.
Randy K
October 21st, 2010
9:45 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours is by far the best Zipline in the state. However, I have done both Banning Mills and NGCT. Banning Mills is pretty boring as it is just a zipline ride. You do all the clipping and unclipping yourself which makes an extreme safety hazard. This is what the guides are trained to do at North Georgia Canopy Tours, making them very safe and professional. North Georgia Canopy Tours is a zipline course from tree top to tree top without the work of climbing extensive steps to get to the top of towers as Banning Mills does. My kids did have fun at Banning Mills but let’s be honest, kids that want to zipline have no care about the ‘historic’ component of the experience. I am already planning a trip back to NGCT because of the family friendly environment and the awesome guides. These guys really make your tour enjoyable. If you haven’t done NGCT, you MUST!
Earl
October 21st, 2010
9:49 am
North Georgia Canopy Tours Rock!!!!
Great guides and family friendly! My teenagers and I had a great time and will return!
Donna StClair
October 21st, 2010
9:50 am
Banning Mills is the best for zip lining, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, eating, and — well, you’ll have to use your imagination for the romancing part. GO–you won’t regret it.
Denise V
October 21st, 2010
9:51 am
Historic Banning Mills! Great people, beautiful setting, and an amazing ziplining and canopy tour!
susan b
October 21st, 2010
9:52 am
north georgia canopy zipline is great to have with friends. the folks that work there are great.
Melissa
October 21st, 2010
9:52 am
Banning Mills!!! By Far very beautiful and a lot of fun!
Kirsten
October 21st, 2010
9:53 am
Just had a fabulous adventure zip-lining with North Georgia Canopy Tours. Everything is first rate, from the lodge & checkin, to the instruction & guides, all the way to last zip! Great weekend getaway & less than an hour from Gwinnett in Lula.
Anne Marie Tripi
October 21st, 2010
9:59 am
The Inn and Historic Banning Mills is everything anyone could want for a relaxing and or exciting weekend getaway. My family and I actually have a long weekend reunion there every year. This year we included the fabulous zip line. This is truly a bright jewel, tucked away less than an hour from the Atlanta airport. Couldn’t think of a better place to relax, enjoy and just get away from it all.