Cabin rentals in North Georgia make a perfect base for that family break or extended vacation. In the midst of some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery, families are ideally located to explore Georgia’s attractions. Each family has its own interests and preferences, but there is a wealth of visitor sites and activities to suit everyone.
Tubing
The family that goes tubing together laughs together. This popular river activity doesn’t require skill, just a willingness to be thrilled. Families head for Helen to hop into the inflatable tubes and cruise on down the Chattahoochee River. It’s inexpensive, with prices starting at $5, or less for group bookings. Kids under three can tube for free.
For kids who believe the only possible form of entertainment requires a screen and a joystick, a couple of hours riding the waves can be a revelation. Experts recommend a push-off stick to steer clear of the banks and those traffic jams when the tubes all try to follow the same course.
Horseback Riding
It’s an unforgettable experience to saddle up and explore the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains from horseback. Every girl loves a horse, and boys are known to indulge in a few cowboy fantasies too. Horseback excursions are a popular family option, allowing visitors to see much more of this fantastic mountain scenery than the hiking trails would offer.
There are several stables within easy reach of the cabin rentals in North Georgia, and they can advise on a range of horseback trails to suit a family’s needs. If some members of the family are a little nervous about swinging a leg into a stirrup, a superb alternative is a wagon ride to an apple orchard, with dinner and entertainment included in the excursion package. Check out Gold City Corral, in nearby Dahlonega, GA.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
For an equally exciting, if not slightly noisier, form of travel, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will have the kids squealing with delight as they ride the rails through some glorious scenery. The train hugs the bank of the Toccoa River as it winds its way from Blue Ridge to its destination in Copperhill, Tennessee. Railway enthusiasts will enjoy the ride along a route that is more than a century old. When the weather is kind, it is even possible to ride in an open-air railroad car.
With cabin rentals in North Georgia, nights are spent gazing at the stars through a clear night sky, and mornings enjoying a Georgia breakfast in fresh mountain air. For families that already have experience with the region, wouldn’t you please share recommendations, tips, and advice in the comments section?
