Family Fun
The best part of Georgia Studies is that students are studying the world around them! I know we all have busy schedules, but if you're looking for some family fun, please consider one of the activities below! Please know that none of these activities are mandatory, but all will support your child's education! So get out there and explore!
Atlanta Based Activities
- Atlanta History Center- Gatherround: Stories of Atlanta, as well as other exhibits. (http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/explore/exhibitions)
- The Margaret Mitchell House (http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/explore/destinations/margaret-mitchell-house)
- Center for Civil and Human Rights (https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/)
- Oakland Cemetery (http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/)
- The World of Coke (https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/)
- CNN Center Tours (http://tours.cnn.com/)
- Centennial Olympic Park (https://www.gwcca.org/park/)
- Zoo Atlanta (zooatlanta.org/)
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm)
- Atlanta Braves Game :)
- Stone Mountain Georgia- great hiking places and other activities (http://www.stonemountainpark.com/)
- National Park Website: https://www.nps.gov/state/ga/index.htm
Day Trips
- Dahlonega, Georgia (http://dahlonega.org/) -- popular times include "Bear on the Square" and Gold Rush Weekends
- Chickamauga Battle Field (https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm)
- Tallulah Gorge (http://www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge)
- The Little White House, Warm Springs, GA (http://www.gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse) -- pictured above
- Cloudland Canyons (http://www.gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon)
- Brasstown Bald- highest peak in Georgia (http://www.exploregeorgia.org/listing/576-brasstown-bald-visitor-center)
- Helen, Georgia (http://www.helenga.org/) -- this could also be an overnight stay
- Amicalola Falls (http://www.gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls)
- Andersonville Prison - Civil War POW Camp (https://www.nps.gov/ande/index.htm)
Overnight Trips
- Savannah, Georgia and/or Tybee Island
- Okefenokee Swamp (http://www.okeswamp.com/)
- Fort King George (http://gastateparks.org/FortKingGeorge)
- Cumberland Island
- St. Simon's Island