Edge of the World is a great nearby walking trail that winds along Amicalola Creek. The trail is…read moremostly easy, with a mix of wooden walkways (watch out for a few holes) and dirt paths. There are also a few side trails that climb up the mountain if you're looking for a bit more of a challenge (including dodging Joro spiders!). The small waterfalls are beautiful, and the cool creek water is perfect for dipping your feet in on a warm day.

Loved the Edge of the World! All I could think in my head was the song, it's the end of the world…read moreas we know it, & I feel fine. The Edge of the World is a landscape we never see. It was semi difficult hike just because we live in Florida and use to live in Illinois (AKA Flatland), but we did it. The easiest way to this is from the parking lot, walk to the left and walk down the stairs. Keep walking on the boardwalk and watch for holes in the boardwalk. When the boardwalk is done, keep walking and then you will come to trees, the trees have steps made from the trees, & carefully watch your step and go down. I actually scooted my butt down and then climbed the tree steps. It was not bad, just something I'm not accustomed to. You will see the water and rocks moving and it is just so beautiful. People walk through and sit in the water and take pics. Be careful when you walk through it can be slippery. We had water shoes. Water is so refreshing. We actually walked the long way, which is walking to the right of the parking lot to the start of the boardwalk. We didn't want to walk down the stairs bc they looked pretty steep. It really is amazing. I'd say you will be here about an hour or two. Parking is free and there are a bunch of signs you need a fishing license. Which we don't have. We just parked And walked!

We had an amazing time!…read more Thank you to Ben and Blaze for making this a memorable adventure.

What a beautiful place! The unofficial start to the Appalachian trail! Super cool. The visitor…read morecenter is large with a cafe, live animals on display, and history of the trail along with a board full of buttons to listen to various animal calls. There are restrooms right next to the visitor center. There are two playgrounds on the other side of the visitor center with loads of picnic tables to sit at! Parks are in full shade. The official archway for the trail is directly behind the visitor center so be sure to catch your picture there! The big stocked pond was nice! Loads of dead fish floating and garbage which wasn't the best but not overwhelmingly horrible just could use some clean up. The trail leading up to the base of the falls is steep but well paved and maintained with a couple of seating areas along the way to catch your breath. We somewhat cheated and skipped the steps after we saw the base we turned around, drove up the street across from the visitor center and stopped midway up the falls to see another view half way up the falls on a bridge (check in the woods when you walk to this bridge there is a truck stuck in the woods and a tree is literally growing around it!) then we got back in the car and drove to the top! We may have skipped the stairs but we felt we truly got to enjoy the experience with the 3 little ones 5 and under haha. The top most viewing platform, not the bridge over top, was closed for construction when we went mid April. The lodge at the stop is strikingly beautiful!

Wonderful park with a creek running alongside. It has a splash pad, picnic table and ample amount…read moreof different spaces where kids and adults alike can enjoy. Our kids had a wonderful time. As a family you will have wonderful time. Don't forget your picnic food and mat.

Great park with lots of trails and paths, some with hills…read more.. Disc Golf Course... Organized sports...

My first time walking this monstrousity I went the wrong way, basically walked up Hill most of the…read moreway. I'm going to tackle this beast yet once again, this time I'll go the right way. Very nice walking trail, beautiful scenery, and slot of trees.

I found this hike for the family online as we were at the outlets in Dawsonville and this is not…read moretoo far from there near UNG. If you are coming from there, park in the second parking lot on the right to begin the hike. There are some great lookout points and benches along the way, with a couple of bench swings. We also saw people hammocking along some of the outshoots of the trail. The scenery is good, but you are near the road and can hear it for the first part of the loop hike. Then there are 2 parts where you walk along the road with speeding cars zooming by. this may not be best for kids, but ours handled it fine. you can avoid this if you go out and back, instead of doing the loop.

This park in N. Forsyth County is one that's perfect for moms with strollers or anyone that wants a…read moreflat course to walk or run! A newer park that is well maintained has a large playground, restrooms, paved walking/jogging path, 2 decks that overlook the river, and an entry point into the river that includes a hookup to lower your kayak or canoe for easy navigation into the water. There is a hydration station with 4 different uses. One for refilling water bottles, a second fountain for children, a third for pets, and a forth one, you could wash your boots off or your dog if they got dirty in the Etowah River! The county really thought of everything when they built this park. Covered pavilions that are free to use anytime but if you want to secure a pavilion for a party, there is a small fee. It's easy to a reserve a pavilion online through the Forsyth park website. Mature trees, benches to stop and rest and best of all history. There are information boards that give history of the local Indian population and how the area developed over the years. Forsyth County truly has some of the best parks in GA!

Great place for everyone, walking path, children's play ground, along the scenic Etowah River…read more Large pavilions for gatherings. Little ones can ride their bikes, only suggestions would be for a fenced in dog park and bike path for adults, please.

A very special place to enjoy Mothers' Day, if you make an early reservation. It has spectacular…read moreviews, a gift shop, a cute front desk attendant with fur. Loads of sights to see and delicious buffet style foods. This was our first time we enjoyed this location and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a get away or just a day date. ( please make a reservation to dine, you need to respect the dinning process). The staff here is courteous and friendly. Great smokes and attitudes all the way around. We loved the buffet which had an assortment of delicious items. There's something here for everyone. Come on by the staff welcomed you.

Every year my son plans a family getaway to the hills of North Georgia. Last year, Dahlonega…read more This year, Jasper. Both close to Amicalola Falls. This state park is ideal for trail walking. Pet walks. And making the trek to the top of the falls. Did I make that hike? Hell no. I'm not crazy. (But many do make the ascent). But you can drive to lookout points in the midpoint and top of the falls. At the base, the visitors center has a "birds of prey" view program and I can't give it enough praise. Barn owls, screech owls, great horned owls, and baard owl. Toss in a few hawks and you learn a ton of info about the birds. At the top of the falls is a resort and restaurant where we had lunch. No menu, just hit the buffet. A decent salad selection. Then move on to soups, Mac & cheese, greens, pulled pork, fried fish & hush puppies. For desert choose from lemon meringue, chocolate cream and pumpkin pie. The food was good. Service, admittedly on New Years Day, was spotty. Too few people working led to short delays in restocking the buffet and servers bringing beverages. None of which diminished an enjoyable meal. If you or your family enjoy the great outdoors, this state park should be on your "must visit" list.

We stopped by for a 2-hour kayaking trip, but unfortunately, no one was at the facility when we…read morearrived. The place appeared well-organized and inviting, so we waited for about ten minutes. Eventually, an employee arrived in a van, seemingly returning from a pick-up run. He asked how he could assist us, and I mentioned that we were interested in the 2-hour paddle--their most popular option--referencing the sign that clearly stated it was available anytime before 3 PM. We had arrived just after 2 PM. However, he informed us that they were closed and no longer offering that paddle for the day. I pointed out that both the sign and the website indicated that the last drop-in time was 3 PM. He acknowledged this but explained that since it was towards the end of the season and business was slow, they had decided to close early to avoid losing money. It would be helpful if the website and signage were updated to reflect these changes, or at the very least, if the information was honored. We had planned this activity for our afternoon during our short stay in North Georgia, and it was disappointing to find it unavailable despite the posted information.

What an incredible crew down at Appalachian Outfitters! We had made a mistake that was completely…read moreour fault, but the owner could not have been more lovely. He made sure to make it right, even though it was our mistake to begin with, and we were able to kayak that day just as planned! What a fun trip and incredibly kind people. This is a must do!

We had so much fun taking out the Can-Am here! The trail is huge and it is so fun to go with a…read moregroup of friends! Please come prepared with gear and get ready to bounce as you hit all of the trails! This place is family friendly And is good for big groups

Some of the patrons continue to ride on trails after posted hours and blast music all hours of the…read moreday and night. Very inconsiderate to residents who live nearby!

Even it changed in different foods, even service back then was amazing me. But it the past, now…read morehave new owner in this place and they serving fish instead meats I alway love every time I hungry for meats. Good old memory.

Service and food was fabulous. Fast and tender bbq, tasty slaw and delicious beans. Parking allowed…read morefor our camper. Their 100 grade health score was admirable.