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Four High Flying Zip Lines in Georgia

Historic Banning Mills

Zip lines at Banning Mills go over the Snake River and offer gorgeous views.

As my boys get older, we tend to do a lot more adventure travel. Zip line Georgia canopy tours and treetop adventure courses are top on the list right now. Here is a guide to five zip lines in Georgia. There’s something for everyone from the age of four on up. In addition to zip lines, most of these outposts also offer canopy treetop adventure courses. Let us know what you think are the best zip lines in Georgia and if we’ve missed any, tell us about them. Before heading out, take a look at our post on What to Consider Before Booking a Zip Line Tour.

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CBS Better Mornings: Weekend Events and Zip Lines

Medieval Times Atlanta

Medieval Times has an all new show. Win tickets on Field Trips with Sue.

In case you weren’t up early this morning to watch Field Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta, we talked about events happening this weekend and compared zip line adventure tours. Here’s a recap.

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Callaway Gardens: A One Tank of Gas Vacation

Butterflies at Callaway Gardens

Have Butterflies land on you at Callaway Gardens

What: Callaway Gardens
Where: 17800 U. S. Hwy. 27, Pine Mtn., Ga. 800-225-5292
When: Something new every season
Cost: Adults (13 – 64) $18, Seniors (65+) $15 and Children (6-12) are $9
Children 5 and under are FREE
* Admission for select Special Events is higher
Accommodation rates vary and packages are available

With gas prices rising to unmanageable levels, I’ve been looking for family friendly vacations that don’t feel like a staycation, but don’t drain my pocketbook at the pump. Callaway Gardens, less than one gas tank from Atlanta is a perfect choice.
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TreeTop Adventure at Callaway Gardens: Swinging Fun

Callaway Gardens

Ready to hit the course!

What: TreeTop Adventure
Where: Callaway Gardens , 17800 U. S. Hwy. 27, Pine Mtn., Ga. 800-225-5292
When: Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: $30 per person (Garden admission is additional) There are discounts for groups of 10 or more. Advanced Reservations are Required
Photos: For additional photos of Callaway Gardens TreeTop Adventure, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook

The TreeTop Adventure at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. is a combination of a challenging ropes course and moderate zip lines.  The combination is a whole lot of fun, especially for tweens and teens.
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