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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Bear Hollow Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bear Hollow Zoo
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2. Birdsong Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Birdsong Nature Center
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3. Cool River Tubing

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Cool River Tubing
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4. Dauset Trails Nature Center

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Dauset Trails Nature Center
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5. Elachee Nature Science Center

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Elachee Nature Science Center
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6. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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7. Fernbank Science Center

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Fernbank Science Center
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8. Flint RiverQuarium

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Flint RiverQuarium
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9. Forsyth Park

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Forsyth Park
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10. Fort Yargo State Park

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Fort Yargo State Park
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11. Georgia Aquarium

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Georgia Aquarium
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12. Georgia Sea Turtle Center

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Georgia Sea Turtle Center
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13. Georgia State Railroad Museum

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Georgia State Railroad Museum
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14. Gold City Corral and Carriage Company

Gold City Corral and Carriage Company
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15. GRHOF Thunder Road Museum

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GRHOF Thunder Road Museum
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16. High Museum of Art

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High Museum of Art
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17. National Civil War Naval Museum

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National Civil War Naval Museum
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18. North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm

Category: Kids & Family
North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm
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19. Seminole State Park

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Seminole State Park
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20. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
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21. Tellus Science Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Tellus Science Museum
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22. The APEX Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The APEX Museum
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23. The World of Coca Cola

The World of Coca Cola
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24. Wild Animal Safari

Wild Animal Safari
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25. Zoo Atlanta

Category: Kids & Family
Zoo Atlanta
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Tucked up against the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the South, Georgia offers all sorts of family-friendly activities centered around nature and history. Fort Yargo State Park and Elachee Nature Science Center are great for hiking, while animal lovers will fall head over heels for chance to explore the Atlanta Zoo, visit the Georgia Aquarium, or go for a trail ride with the Gold City Corral and Carriage Company. If you'd rather introduce your kids to the state's fascinating past, head to the Georgia State Railroad Museum, the Apex Museum, or the Ships of the Sea Museum.

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