Outdoor Adventures Near Atlanta
Outdoor adventure is just a short drive from Atlanta.
Day Trips
Whitewater Express, Columbus, GA
Try the longest urban whitewater experience in the world, named as one of USA Today’s top 12 BEST man-made adventures! Whitewater Express has also added a zip line experience across the Chattahoochee River that takes you from Georgia to Alabama for further adventure!
- Travel Time (each way) from Atlanta to Columbus: 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Adventure Time: 2 hours. You should plan to bring swimwear and a change of clothes.
Historic Banning Mills Screaming Eagle Eco Zip Line Canopy Tours, Whitesburg, GA
Don’t let the “screaming” part of the title scare you away from this Guinness World Record experience at the largest continuous zip line canopy tour in the world!
- Travel Time (each way) from Atlanta to Whitesburg: 45 minutes.
- Adventure Time: from 1.5 hours up to 5 hours, depending on the adventure you select.
Hiking at Amicalola Falls
At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast. The most popular of the day hikes is on a 2.1-mile trail up and around the falls.
- Travel Time (each way) from Atlanta to Amicalola: 1.5 hours.
- Adventure Time: Depends on your level of hiking experience. The short course takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
