Winter Fun Guide
Winter is officially here! I've searched the internet to find fun activities for the family, all within three hours of West Central Georgia. Let's make some amazing winter memories this season!
Sweetland on Ice (Lagrange)
110 Smith St LaGrange, GA 30240
Open until February 8, click here to view hours & information
Points of interest: See the lights at the Tinsel Trail (until December 31), grab a hot cocoa and treat at Local Groundz or Cafe Brulee, browse this unique bookstore to find your next literary delight, catch a show at The Layfayette Society for Performing Arts
2. Blue Ridge Winter Train Ride (Blue Ridge)
241 Depot Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Runs November 7 - January 5, click here to view information
Points of interest: Enjoy horseback riding, play some indoor games at 2nd Story Entertainment, print this adventure game that would be perfect for a weekend trip away, go on a scenic drive or take a winter hike
3. Providence Canyon Winter Hike (Lumpkin)
8930 Canyon Road Lumpkin, GA 31815
Points of interest 45 minutes north: Explore The Columbus Museum, visit Highside Market, walk along the river
4. License to Chill Snow Island (Buford)
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy Buford, Georgia 30518
Points of interest: Browse The Mall of Georgia, get your game on at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Buford
5. Flint Riverquarium (Albany)
101 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701
Points of interest: While you’re here visit the sister sites to the riverquarium Chehaw Park & Zoo, Thronateeska
6. The Town of Helen (Helen)
726 Bruckenstrasse Helen, GA 30545
Points of interest: Visit a castle, tour the cabbage patch hospital, enjoy a winter hike
7. Stone Mountain Park (Stone Mountain)
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Points of interest: There’s lots to do at the park but if you have extra time the Fernbank Museum is about 30 minutes away and definitely worth visiting!
We have several of these destinations on our winter bucket list. Have you visited any of these places? Which ones would you recommend?
