Attractions in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center
Name - Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center
City/State - Mountain City, GA
County - RABUN
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Ctr. serves as a functional museum of Southern Appalachia with self-guided tours for visitors, featuring artifact displays in & around 22 log cabins. The Gift Shop offers handmade items, The Foxfire Book series, & a large selection of other books. Gift Shop admission is free; self-guided tours are $5.00 each; children 10 & under are free. Admission includes one souvenir tour booklet per family/group. Mon-Sat, 8:30 to 4:30. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 706-746-5828
Georgia Aquarium
Name - Georgia Aquarium
City/State - Atlanta, GA
County - FULTON
Region - Georgia Atlanta Metro
Description - Georgia Aquarium has the world's largest collection of aquatic animals and species from around the world. Our five galleries house amazing beluga whales, manta rays, whale sharks and much more. Visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/bro for more information. http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/bro
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The Lilly Pad Village
Name - The Lilly Pad Village
City/State - Blue Ridge, GA
County - FANNIN
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Fun for the entire family. Mine for gems, play mini golf, listen to live music or try your luck in fishing in our pond. Just 7.5 miles out of Blue Ridge. http://www.lillypadvillage.com
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Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding
Name - Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding
City/State - Rising Fawn, GA
County - DADE
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Fly tandem with a certified instructor by your side. See beautiful Lookout Mountain from 2000 feet. Lookout Mountain Flight Park is the largest flight park and flight school in the US. Open year round, everyday but Wednesday. (877)hanglide. http://hanglide.com
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See Rock City, Inc
Name - See Rock City, Inc
City/State - Lookout Mountain, GA
County - WALKER
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Rock City Gardens is a 4100-foot trail that winds through towering, natural rock formation. The Enchanted Trail climaxes at Lover's Leap where you can "See Seven States". Our gardens include over 900 varieties of indigenous plants. We open at 8:30am 364 days a year! http://www.seerockcity.com
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Kangaroo Conservation Center
Name - Kangaroo Conservation Center
City/State - Dawsonville, GA
County - DAWSON
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Experience the largest collection of kangaroos outside Australia. Guided tours, reservations recommended. Minimum age 8 years (2nd grade). Specialty giftshop. One of the top 7 attractions in Metro Atlanta. http://www.kangaroocenter.com
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Consolidated Gold Mines
Name - Consolidated Gold Mines
City/State - Dahlonega, GA
County - LUMPKIN
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Site of America’s first gold rush, Consolidated Mines offers UNDERGROUND GOLD MINE TOURS, gold panning and gem grubbin. A GREAT goldmine adventure for the entire family! http://www.consolidatedgoldmine.com
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Lunch with Llamas
Name - Lunch with Llamas
City/State - Hiawassee, GA
County - TOWNS
Region - North Georgia Mountains
Description - Enjoy guided day hikes in the beautiful mountains of Georgia. Our llamas will be your trail companions and carry all the necessities for a wonderful buffet lunch. This is a great outing for the family or small group. 24 hr advance reservations only. http://www.crystalriver-ranch.com
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