Adventures at Historic Banning Mills Resort

Historic Banning Mills is the ultimate adventure resort offering many adventure and unique lodging options. Located in historic Snake Creek Gorge just 45 minutes from the Atlanta airport. Two of our adventures are Guinness certified World Records!

Zip Line Canopy Tours: Our most popular adventure and our claim to fame! We offer 5 Zip Line Canopy Tour options, 2 All-Day Tour options, and a Two-Day Tour.

• We hold the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Zip Line Canopy Tour with over 100 zip lines and an end-to-end length of almost 12 miles. 
• We pride ourselves in providing a thrilling and safe experience for all our guests.
• Our longest zip line is the Amazing Flight of the Falcon at 3,400 ft. Fly like Superman hundreds of feet over the gorge.
• All-Day and Two-Day tours include a hearty lunch.

Crazy Squirrel Aerial Adventure Course: Features two unique tiers of aerial adventure.

• Tier 1 is the perfect introduction to zip lining and aerial adventures for even the youngest explorers! (ages 4 and up) Experience 5 zip lines and 9 aerial elements with heights ranging from 4 to 20 feet off the ground.
• Tier 2 takes the fun to a whole new level with 38 different aerial elements including zip lines and unique aerial challenges with heights ranging from 15 to 60 feet off the ground.

Eco-Spider SWINCAR Tours: You won't find a tour like this anywhere else in Georgia! Enjoy the unique driving experience of the Eco-Spider Vehicle as well as the beautiful scenery along our trails and over the Big Shoals suspension bridge 170 feet above Snake Creek!

• Powerful and rugged four-wheeled electric vehicle with spider-like arms that move independently to tackle tough off-road terrain.
• The SWINCAR Eco-Spider is controlled using hands only, making it very accessible, even to persons of reduced mobility.
  
• Single and Tandem cars available.

Horseback Tours: Enjoy horseback riding on beautiful historic trails with peaceful surroundings!

• Ride on the old water raceway systems alongside Snake Creek and view the ruins of the paper mill.
  
• 1 and 2 hour rides available. 

Kayak Tours on the Chattahoochee: Experience the beauty of the Chattahoochee River on a 7-mile kayak trek. This tour is a relaxing way to observe nature’s wonders and the native heritage of the river.

• Explore the scenic Chattahoochee River, including the historic Chief William McIntosh Reserve.
• Navigate Class 1 rapids and soak in the natural beauty..
• Single and Tandem Kayaks available.

Climbing Wall: Certified as the World's Tallest Free-Standing Climbing Wall at 140 feet!

• Includes nine climbing lanes, two rappel walls (up to 95 ft. high), and four overhangs (including a traversing overhang and chimney).
• Whether you are a beginner or an expert, our unique and dynamic routes are enjoyed by all.
• 1, 1.5, and 2- hour climbs available. 

Bridges of Banning and Hiking Trails: Normal hiking trails just don't cut it! Experience this beautiful location from the air on our sky bridges.

• We have over 15 miles of nature trails with 12 suspension bridges and many ground bridges that view Snake Creek Gorge, lakes, and forest on over 300 acres of conservation land.
• Explore historic mill ruins of Banning dating back to 1852!
• Biggest bridges: Adventure Bridge at 530 ft. across and 90 feet above Snake Creek and Big Shoals Bridge (also crossed on our Eco-Spider tours) at 730 feet across and 140 feet above Snake Creek.

Team Building: Boost group performance and productivity through outdoor challenges and team-building activities that can be applied to their professional and personal lives.

• Our Team Building Facilitators are professionally trained to challenging groups to work together.
  
• We offer traditional team building tailored to your specific needs (High and Low options) and a GPS Adventure Challenge that combines adventure, technology, and team building into a unique and exciting group experience.

Nature Shows: Discover the wonders of the wild as we present our Nature Show, featuring raptors, reptiles, and more.

• Shows are held on multiple dates from April - November.
• No reservations req. Only $7 pp (free for kids 4 and under). Proceeds help our conservation efforts. 

Unique Lodging: Whether you are adventuring all day or just want a place to relax we've got you covered. .

• Tree Houses: Elevate your retreat with modern comforts while immersing yourself in the charm of elevated living. Single and Double-Decker Tree Houses avail.
• Pine Log Cabin Rooms
• Lodge Rooms
• Family Cabins
• All of our lodging options, (excluding Family Cabins) include a full breakfast each morning.
• Lodging and Adventure Packages are available to combine the best of both worlds while saving you money. 
• Perfect for Group and Corporate Retreats with meeting spaces, discounted lodging and adventures, and dining.

Gourmet Dinner: Enjoy a 4-course dinner. Reservations req. 24 hours in advance.

Start planning your adventure at historicbanningmills.com!