Things to do in Georgia: Last-minute summer fun ideas for $10 or less
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Midtown Atlanta skyline There are just three weeks left before the end of school summer break and everyone is still looking to save money. Here are ideas of what you can do across the metro Atlanta area and around Georgia, for $10 or less, for the final hazy days of summer vacation.
Chick-Fil-A Backstage Tour Explore Georgia is partnering with the Chick-Fil-A Backstage Tour in College Park to offer free admission. Free Admission for up to five (5)guests to attend an Original Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour. To redeem this offer, email chick-fil-abackstagetour@chick-fil-a.com.
(Info from Explore Georgia) (Explore Georgia)
Georgia governor's mansion Tour the Georgia Governor’s Mansion! It's free, but you must sign up here: https://gov.georgia.gov/governors-mansion/tour-governors-mansion (HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM)
Sweetwater Creek State Park Georgia offers plenty of scenic hiking trails, waterfalls and more at state parks. Admission to Georgia state parks are free, but you will have to pay $5 for parking. You can find the closest state park to you at https://gastateparks.org/ (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Atlanta Monetary Museum Want to learn more about how your money works? Check out the Federal Reserve of Atlanta Monetary Museum. It's free, but you must sign up in advance: https://www.atlantafed.org/education/visit/atlanta
Center for Puppetry Arts Explore the Center for Puppetry Arts in midtown. Admission is free with a Library card: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/deals (Joe N. Boris/Center for Puppetry Arts)
Tiny Doors ATL Do a Tiny Door ATL scavenger hunt and see how many you can spot around time. Check out the map at the Tiny Doors ATL website: https://tinydoorsatl.com/pages/doors (Nelson Hicks)
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Learn more about the only President of the U.S. from Georgia! Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum offers a look at the Carter family, Jimmy Carter's presidency and their humanitarian efforts. While tickets for adults are $12, seniors and college students can get in for $10. Kids 16 and under can get in for free.
Atlanta Beltline Northside Trail 2 Explore the Atlanta BeltLine for free.
Arguably the most picturesque park of the Atlanta Beltline, the Northside Trail moves along Tanyard Creek through part of Buckhead. (Scott Flynn)
Expedition Bigfoot Exhibition: Bigfoot is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and older and $6 for children 5-12.
Calhoun Rock Garden The Rock Garden in Calhoun, Georgia, is garden filled with more than 50 miniature castles, churches, and other structures. It's free to visit! (Scott Flynn)
Museum of Aviation Warner Robins Explore Georgia says the Museum of Aviation is the second largest museum in the United States Air Force and the fourth most visited museum in the Department of Defense. It's free to visit in Warner Robins. More info: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/warner-robins/arts-culture/museums/museum-of-aviation
Vidalia Onion Museum What better way to Explore Georgia than learning more about one of Georgia's most famous products? The Vidalia Onion Museum is where you can learn more about the sweet onion Georgia is known for! Admission is free. Explore Georgia: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/vidalia/arts-culture/museums/vidalia-onion-museum (Explore Georgia)
Babyland General Hospital Did you know Cabbage Patch Kids are Georgia natives? You can visit Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, the home of the famous dolls. Admission is free and is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
The Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park is always fun.
