State Parks
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A.H. Stephens Historic Park
Memorial to former Confederate vice president, US congressman and Georgia governor. Features renovated and fufrnished 1875 Liberty Hall. Confederate Museum houses collection of Civil War artifacts.
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Dawsonville, Georgia (GA) State Parks
It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls – the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Black Rock Mountain State Park, named for its sheer cliffs of dark granite, encompasses some of the most outstanding country in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It has the distinction of being the highest State Park in the state.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
In December 2008 the establishment of the new Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park was announced. The Chattahoochee Bend State Park is a future state park located in Coweta County along the Chattahoochee River and slated to open as early as summer 2010. The nearly 3,000 acre property includes approximately seven miles of river frontage, as well as the vast expanses of exposed granite known locally as Flat Rock. In between are hundreds of acres of forest punctuated with streams, rocky outcrops and granite boulders. Check back often to keep updated on the park’s progress!
Chief Vann House Historic Site
Chatsworth Georgia Family Vacations
During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and a wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantations in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County.
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas.
Crooked River State Park
Located on Georgia’s coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the river. View a Family On The Go video of Crooked River State Park.
Dahlonega Gold Museum and Historic Site
Dahlonega is site of first US gold rush in 1828. The museum features exhibits on mining history, gold coins and nuggets, and audiovisual displays. Tours of adjacent Consolidated Gold Mines, once largest mining operation in East.
Elijah Clark State Park
Lincolnton Georgia Family Vacations
Located on the western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War.
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Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
Cartersville Georgia Family Vacations
Ceremonial earthen burial mounds of Mississippian culture corn farmers, A.D. 1000-1500. The largest mound is 63 feet tall. The museum features artifacts, ceremonial objects and exhibits.
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