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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Sylvia
October 23rd, 2010
9:35 pm
Historic Banning Mills zip line course!
Edie
October 23rd, 2010
9:45 pm
Big Canoe
Rachel
October 23rd, 2010
11:03 pm
I hear that Banning Mills and N GA Canopy tours are great
, but you really can’t beat our state parks. Cloudland Canyon, in Dade County, is gorgeous with plenty of hiking trails, camping, or cabins. Vogel, Unicoi, Amicalola Falls, and Fort Mountain are also great getaways. All these parks showcase the beauty of Fall in GA.
Kelly
October 24th, 2010
12:07 am
Historic Banning Mills..took our daughter there for her 16th bday..stayed in an great cabin, hiked the trails and played in the creek, played putt putt golf in the woods…it is beautiful there..and topped it all off with a Zip Line Tour..Awesome Family Fun!!!!!
RetroLover
October 24th, 2010
12:45 am
Blood Mountain & Lake Winfield Scott
Jason Bing
October 24th, 2010
3:09 am
Everybody seems to be misssing Lake Arrowhead in Northern Cherokee County. Wildlife life like on tv, with a the MOST beautiful spring fed lakes, a true hidden gem
Tommy
October 24th, 2010
9:01 am
Lake Hartwell
Gerald
October 24th, 2010
10:55 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg Ga. has everything for a quiet get away!
Robyn
October 24th, 2010
12:07 pm
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, GA! Lots to see and do there. The zip line tours are amazing!
GreatATLGuy
October 24th, 2010
1:28 pm
KG – you are an absolute snotty drip….. so what if people want to go to Helen? Get over your elite self. And FYI, you can find tackiness anywhere, including Savannah….. actually, your comment about Helen is the height of tacky snobbery. Tourism anywhere in the state brings in tax money, and it’s a pretty drive up there, so get over it. My favorite place is anywhere KG is not!
Audrey
October 24th, 2010
2:26 pm
Banning Mills!
Mike
October 24th, 2010
3:24 pm
I don’t think anyone is “spamming” it looks like long lists of happy customers that can only come from hard work and dedication.
Pat Johnson
October 24th, 2010
5:02 pm
Simmons-Bond Bed & Breakfast. It’s worth the trip just to see the home. Decorated beautiful & is the perfect weekend getaway.
Eddie Needham
October 24th, 2010
5:29 pm
Banning Mills is an awesome retreat: beautiful lodge, best canopy tour/zip lines in North America, small mouth bass fishing on the river, and excellent steak and trout almondine delivered to your lodge room with candles and a basket. I go back at least once a year with my wife and also for my company retreat.
Elaine Willis
October 24th, 2010
5:54 pm
Historic Banning Mills – zip line adventure
Pam
October 24th, 2010
6:06 pm
Cedar House Inn and Yurts – Dahlonega, GA ! Fred and Mary Beth’s Bed and Breakfast offers “glamping” at a whole new level in their yurts. Fantastic hospitality and fabulous breakfasts ! We’ve made it an annual “get away” trip!
Renee
October 24th, 2010
7:11 pm
Historic Banning Mills! What a beautiful place. But the best part about it is the Zipline Canopy Tour…WOW! What a rush!
Cindy M.
October 24th, 2010
7:21 pm
Banning Mills in Whitesburg Ga. – Unique resort in a beautiful setting. Awesome Zip Canopy Tour! Peaceful getaway with the nicest people on staff. Steven was our tour guide on the zip tour and he made our trip fun because he was so much fun. Everybody on staff was always smiling. We had the “romance” package and were very surprised that the food was soooo good. Very good value for the $. Thanks Banning Mills !!! We had a great time !!
RJ Lockwood
October 24th, 2010
8:35 pm
BANNING MILLS…Hands down!
TERRY & SHARON CARDEN
October 24th, 2010
9:22 pm
WE VOTE FOR THE SIMMONS-BOND INN IN TACCOA. THE PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL, THE FAMILY HOST IS GREAT AND WE HAD A FINE TIME.
GC
October 24th, 2010
9:59 pm
Banning Mills, Whitesburg, GA – perfect weekend getaway for those couples looking for a little adventure and romance. Staff was great; accomodations perfect; breakfast was wonderful and so many things to do.
Kim & John
October 24th, 2010
10:17 pm
Blue Ridge. No zip line (HA!) but the beautiful ASKA Lodge B&B with lovely hosts and a gorgeous view. Close to activities such as horse back riding, white water rafting, shopping, and of course the GA/TN state line in the middle of the street in McCaysville.(!)
Crickett
October 25th, 2010
9:41 am
One of North Georgia Mountains best kept “secrets” is The Lodge at Copperhill…..located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, outside of Blairsville. Perfect place to recharge your batteries and just relax.
YY
October 25th, 2010
10:09 am
I have a tie!! Banning Mill in Whitesburg for extreme fun! We loved the zip lines and high bridges, definitely an adrenaline rush. Beautiful scenery especially in the fall. I vote for Barnsley Gardens for pampering and really nice accomodations. Both are close to home, beautiful, and very relaxing.
Adam
October 25th, 2010
10:59 am
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, GA. Hands down take your kids and really get to know them.
CKR
October 25th, 2010
11:07 am
I have to put my vote to Historic Banning Mills and Helen.
Gail
October 25th, 2010
11:18 am
We loved ziplining at Historic Banning Mills and staying at Serenbe Farms. The entire trip was great.
Norm Pinola
October 25th, 2010
12:01 pm
Historic Banning Mills Zip Lining Canopy Tour Whitesburg GA
. Great fun for all ages (kids to 65 ). Our Sunday School of seniors went and loved it. Breakfast (provided) is truly great.
Norm Pinola
October 25th, 2010
12:08 pm
I read the comment “Smell A Rat” Banning Mills Operators spamming. I assure you I live in Pinson Alabama and would recommend Banning Mills to anyone (which I do on a regular basis). At age 65, my family and I plan a return trip. Great way to stay young.
Bob
October 25th, 2010
12:24 pm
Georgia Canaopy Tours is awesome. Some fun. Some thrills. Some fresh air. I rode the zips this summer and it was fantastic. It’s got to be beautiful up there this fall. What an amazing way to take in the fall color!!!!!!!
Gary
October 25th, 2010
12:28 pm
Greenville – Falls River Park with it’s curved suspension bridge, river walk & largest downtown waterfall. All the shops & restaurants of pedestrian friendly main st & west end, an arena, Theaters, parks, the zoo and the best minor league ballpark are all easy walking distance from the falls.