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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he-who-must-not-be-named
October 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
Historic Banning Mills. Its exhilarating
D-ROCK
October 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
The Zipline tour at Banning Mills near Carrollton is AWESOME. They have the longest zipline in United States called the The Screaming Eagle. A little pricey but worth it all…just wish you go do each zip line TWICE!!!!
Doug Palmer
October 20th, 2010
3:48 pm
Historic Banning Mills is awesome! Something for everyone. From the excellent zip line and cable bridge hike to quiet nature, they have it all.
Blake Martin
October 20th, 2010
3:48 pm
Historic Banning Mills. It is great. Awesome variety of Zip Lines and rope courses. Great outdoor adventure nestled at a B&B with cottages and cabins. Great place for a work meeting too. You MUST visit this place! http://www.historicbanningmills.com It is only 45 min from Atlanta. They even have kayak trios, horse back rides, and full spa/massage packages. It is especially gorgeous this time of year.
Karen Jenkins
October 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
Zip lining and lodging at the beautiful Banning Mills Lodge!!
Sara Ray
October 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
Historic Bannings Mill!
zach
October 20th, 2010
3:51 pm
Banning Mills Retreat & Adventure Center!! You MUST visit this place! http://www.historicbanningmills.com the zip lines are awesome!!!!
Ray Bolden
October 20th, 2010
3:52 pm
Historic Banning Mills is beautiful plus they have the best Zip Line Canopy tour in the world. The lodge is wonderful plus the cabins, kayaking, carpet golf, walking, swimming pool, RV area. They have it all.
Stefanie
October 20th, 2010
3:53 pm
Barnsley Gardens is definitely my favorite spot!
Timus
October 20th, 2010
3:53 pm
Banning Mills
Claire Campbell
October 20th, 2010
3:54 pm
We totally dig Historic Banning Mills zip line adventure. It is very unique and affordable. The instructors were very patient with all us newbies and the stress safety above all!
Also, we dig the Broad River Outpost right outside of Athens, GA. It is a real laid back unassisted river ride. They provide all equipment and they offer two different routes and transport from the take in/out back to the outpost. Booze is allowed, but be warned that the DNR has been known to hang out in the trees.
Sharmila Chatterjee
October 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
Zip Lining in Banner Mills, Ga. Its the Georgias best kept secret. Its wonderful to feel the fall colors while zip lining. It is just awesome. There are cabins to stay awell if one decides to spend the weekend.
Neil
October 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
For the adventurous there is Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg GA. They have the tallest and longest ZIP lines east of the Mississippi (over 5 miles total from tree to trees to the amazing Screaming Eagle that is 3600 feet long). My fiance’ and I shared a wonderful, exciting fun filled weekend. We loved the lodge and the the staff is wonderful. Check out their website with the thrilling videos.
http://www.historicbanningmills.com/
FLA
October 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg! Cabins, AMAZING zip lines and canopy tours that will steal your breath, superb food, spa treatment, romantic scenery in the Georgia forest … and just 30-45 minutes from Atlanta! What else could you want???
Anne Langley
October 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
Historic Banning Mills! Beautiful, quiet place for a romantic getaway or an adventurous trip for the family. Staff is absolutely wonderful!
Steve J. Noury
October 20th, 2010
3:56 pm
Banning Mills Retreat & Adventure Center – awesome zip line adventure and canopy tour – you’d think you were in Brazil! It’s a must do!
Bethany
October 20th, 2010
3:59 pm
My husband and I had an awesome time at Historic Banning Mills. We can’t wait to go back and zipline. Even if you are not an adventurer you will have a blast. The scenary is absolutely beautiful and the rush of excitment that you get when you zipline is fantastic. And for those whose are not into the high speed thrill of ziplining they have a fantastic nature trail that takes you along side of a gorgeous river. We are hoping to make arrangements to go back next year for our anniversary and we can’t wait. Thank you to all of the wonderful people that we met that work at Historic Banning Mills you are fabulous!
Jennifer
October 20th, 2010
4:00 pm
Love Historic Banning Mills! The zip-lines are the best.
Chris
October 20th, 2010
4:00 pm
The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills!
You can fly over 60 mph on the half-mile long Screaming Eagle zip line, navigate five miles of zip lines and suspended tree walk bridges, watch birds of prey shows, go horseback riding, go kayaking, swim in an Olympic-sized pool, relax at a a spa and hit the links at a private mini-golf course…World’s largest, continuous zip line eco-canopy tour less than an hour from Atlanta? I’m sold!
Ashley Mathieson
October 20th, 2010
4:02 pm
Banning Mills is the best!!!
The Mosses
October 20th, 2010
4:02 pm
Flying down the zip line at beautiful Historic Banning Mills!
Gabriele
October 20th, 2010
4:03 pm
I just love the town of Dahlonega. The down town area is quaint and offers great shopping and dining. I took my friends from Germany there in September and we had dinner in the Crimson Moon Cafe overlooking the square. What a great place to visit!
Leah Canzoneri
October 20th, 2010
4:04 pm
Banning mills zip line! Adventurous, fun, nothing else in Georgia like this!
April Dickerson
October 20th, 2010
4:05 pm
Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Ga is beautiful! It is great for all ages and very family friendly. The zip lines offer exciting thrill, while the nature walk by the river provides a peaceful setting. You can’t beat the Southern style the lodge offers!!!
Jennifer
October 20th, 2010
4:09 pm
Historic Banning Mills – zip line tour was a blast. Finally something to do with the teenagers!
Sara LeClerc
October 20th, 2010
4:10 pm
The Beechwood Inn is a fantastic bed and breakfast in the North Georgia Mountains. Their gourmet dinners and wine pairings are absolutely amazing! http://www.beechwoodinn.ws/
Amanda
October 20th, 2010
4:11 pm
Dahlonega. It is such a lovely city, and is really nice in the fall!
Traci
October 20th, 2010
4:11 pm
Barnsley Gardens (wonderful romantic cottages, beautiful gardens, great food, resort amenities, history…I could go on and on!), followed closely by Banning Mills (historic, beautiful, plus ziplines!)
Dr. Joe Gaston
October 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
Enter your comment here: Banning Mills is a great get-away……the best and closest to Atlanta!!
Heidi
October 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
Historic Banning Mills
Zip-lining in the tree tops!!! It’s amazing!!!!
Matt
October 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Banning Mills Canopy tour is the best weekend adventure getaway in Georgia.
Charles Chumley
October 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Historic Banning Mills is outstanding for a day or weekend trip. The zip line / canopy tour is incredible, boasting the largest zip line in North America. The mill, gift shops, river, etc… round out the trip.
Chad Immel
October 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Historic Banning Mills is incredible and everyone needs to try the zip-lining tour!!!!
Heather
October 20th, 2010
4:18 pm
I had an UNBELIEVABLE experience flying through the pines on a zip line at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg. I was with a large group celebrating my sisters 50th birthday, the staff was so accomindating and fun. The property is a nice secluded weekend get away but could easily manage a corporate group as well. A place not to miss!
Kim Sneathen
October 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Ziplining at Historic Banning Mills is one of the best times I’ve EVER had!!! The Full Extreme course is amazing and all of the guides and staff were so friendly and so much fun! I would recommend this trip to EVERYONE!!!!
Catherine
October 20th, 2010
4:23 pm
Historic Banning Mills is unbelievable! Who knew you could escape from the city with such a short drive….You really have to try the canopy zip line tour…our family did the three hour tour to celebrate one of our son’s birthday…..we wished we could have done the longer tour but had to get two of our sons back to campus
….The scenery was breathtaking, the staff epitomized southern hospitality!
Ellen
October 20th, 2010
4:24 pm
The best place to go is Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg.
The zip lines are the BEST!! Beautiful Lodge.
Scenery is exceptional.
Lori Schoeck
October 20th, 2010
4:24 pm
Historic Bannings Mill is awesome!! We spent the weekend and enjoyed hiking and the best zip line adventure in Georgia (if not all of the US). We stayed in a romantic little cabin, enjoyed the delicious breakfast, and had a wonderful weekend. Check them out at http://www.historicbanningmills.com
Mexdawg
October 20th, 2010
4:26 pm
Big Canoe it’s close to Atlanta but in the mountains.It’s great this time of year.Nice mountain golf course and 3 lakes.Lot to do with hiking trails,golf,fishing and boating.Go and have some fun.
David Winkles
October 20th, 2010
4:27 pm
Historic Banning Mills is a great get away. There are so many thing to do. They have the largest canapy tour and zip lining adventure in the world. It is certainly a hidden treasure.
Ellen MacRae, RN
October 20th, 2010
4:27 pm
Historic Banning Mills is a treasure close to home. It is a relaxed, peaceful place to enjoy nature or zip line and feel like Indiana Jones.
David Brantley
October 20th, 2010
4:30 pm
Banning Mills (Carollton, GA)…the “Screaming Eagle”, best ziplining experience we’ve had!
Christie K
October 20th, 2010
4:30 pm
Zipline canopy tour at Banning Mills near Carrollton. This is an amazing place. Husband and I had so much fun we will go back next year.
Jamie
October 20th, 2010
4:31 pm
Historic Banning Mills
Jamie
October 20th, 2010
4:32 pm
Savannah Smiles, Savannah, GA
Wes Griffin
October 20th, 2010
4:32 pm
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, GA
This is an awesome getaway with incredible scenery, beautiful accomodations, great hospitality and the best zipline in the USA!
Kelly
October 20th, 2010
4:32 pm
“A Beary Good Life” in Blue Ridge, GA!! Awesome cabin and town!!
Niki Wilson
October 20th, 2010
4:33 pm
Historic Banning Mill
Lynn
October 20th, 2010
4:34 pm
Callaway Gardens….saw the Atlanta Symphany under the stars, and went back with grandkids for a week. Must visit Pine Mountain village…great shopping.
GARRY STROUP
October 20th, 2010
4:35 pm
http://www.historicbanningmills.com/