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===== Attractions around Athens ===== | ===== Attractions around Athens ===== | ||
==== In Athens ==== | ==== In Athens ==== | ||
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+ | > Relax and enjoy your time in Athens with a cup of coffee. They have a good coffee shop. (Picture from the Botanical Center official website) | ||
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=== Botanical Center === | === Botanical Center === | ||
- | The nicest garden in Georgia. There are tropical garden, local plants, and trails. Magnolia | + | The nicest garden in Georgia. There are tropical garden, local plants, and trails. Magnolia |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Memorial Park === | === Memorial Park === | ||
Great place for hiking. It has small zoo. Zoo is free and you can see bears. It is on the way from Inn-town Suite to UGA. | Great place for hiking. It has small zoo. Zoo is free and you can see bears. It is on the way from Inn-town Suite to UGA. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Georgia Museum of Art === | === Georgia Museum of Art === | ||
- | Just 3min walk from our class room! Admission is free and they have unique | + | Just 3min walk from our class room! Admission is free and they have unique |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Athens Gun Club === | === Athens Gun Club === | ||
- | Indoor Gun Range to have a safe and fun experience while learning responsible gun ownership and practical skills. Check Groupon USA. They have discount | + | Indoor Gun Range to have a safe and fun experience while learning responsible gun ownership and practical skills. Check Groupon USA. They have discount |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
==== 15 minutes ==== | ==== 15 minutes ==== | ||
+ | > {{http:// | ||
+ | > Hiking is great fun in GA, especially in early summer. (Picture from the Sandy Creek Nature Center website) | ||
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=== Sandy Creek Nature Center === | === Sandy Creek Nature Center === | ||
There are many nature trails. It has free zoo with snakes. | There are many nature trails. It has free zoo with snakes. | ||
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=== Sandy Creek Park === | === Sandy Creek Park === | ||
Two km long lake and many trails. It has “beach”. Well, it is a lake, but it has sand and we can swim in the nature. If you are going to rent a shelter for picnic, make sure you bring swim suits and sunscreen. | Two km long lake and many trails. It has “beach”. Well, it is a lake, but it has sand and we can swim in the nature. If you are going to rent a shelter for picnic, make sure you bring swim suits and sunscreen. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
==== 30 minutes ==== | ==== 30 minutes ==== | ||
- | === Watson Mill State Park === | + | > {{http:// |
- | Great Park to anjoy nature. They have a beautiful and the longest bridge in GA, rocky river, and trails. Don’t forget your camera! | + | > Canoe is great activity if you can swim. (Picture from the official |
+ | === Watson Mill State Park === | ||
+ | Great Park to enjoy nature. They have a beautiful and the longest bridge in GA, rocky river, and trails. Don’t forget your camera! | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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=== Virginia State Park === | === Virginia State Park === | ||
You can enjoy many outdoor activities such as golf on green and hiking along with a river. | You can enjoy many outdoor activities such as golf on green and hiking along with a river. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
==== 1 h ==== | ==== 1 h ==== | ||
+ | > {{http:// | ||
+ | > People are waiting the famous laser show! It is so American. (Picture from the official Stone Mountain website) | ||
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=== Tullulah Falls === | === Tullulah Falls === | ||
Deep canyon with excellent views; also dangerous walk down and natural water gliding. | Deep canyon with excellent views; also dangerous walk down and natural water gliding. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
- | === Stone Mountainith | + | === Stone Mountain |
You can hike this huge stone. Excellent views towards Atlanta, Plantation Museum, Giant carvings and Laser Show! | You can hike this huge stone. Excellent views towards Atlanta, Plantation Museum, Giant carvings and Laser Show! | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Dahlonega === | === Dahlonega === | ||
There is an old mine museum. Good old day’s story. | There is an old mine museum. Good old day’s story. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
==== 1.5 h ==== | ==== 1.5 h ==== | ||
+ | > {{http:// | ||
+ | > It looks like Europe or Disney Land, right? (Picture from the official Helen website) | ||
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=== Unicoi park === | === Unicoi park === | ||
Close to lake, mountain trails, | Close to lake, mountain trails, | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Helen === | === Helen === | ||
Old logging town turned into “Bavarian village”. If you have not traveled to Europe, | Old logging town turned into “Bavarian village”. If you have not traveled to Europe, | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
- | === Mocassin | + | === Moccasin |
There is a large lake and it has fish hatchery. Great place for picnic. | There is a large lake and it has fish hatchery. Great place for picnic. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Atlanta === | === Atlanta === | ||
- | Famous Coca Cola museum (of advertising), | + | Famous Coca Cola museum (of advertising), |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
==== 2 h or more ==== | ==== 2 h or more ==== | ||
=== Savannah === | === Savannah === | ||
Historic City in GA! Fort from Civil War, Tybee Island with nice beach and many islands during low tide. Great place for summer vacation. | Historic City in GA! Fort from Civil War, Tybee Island with nice beach and many islands during low tide. Great place for summer vacation. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Huntsville, AL === | === Huntsville, AL === | ||
This thriving community with roots dating back to the old cotton row days through the boom of the 1970’s NASA program. Very unique destination. | This thriving community with roots dating back to the old cotton row days through the boom of the 1970’s NASA program. Very unique destination. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Okefenoke State Park === | === Okefenoke State Park === | ||
Extensive set of canals with alligator+snakes swimming. If you are not too scared, try! This park has incredible views and you can rent a boat to enjoy beauty of nature. | Extensive set of canals with alligator+snakes swimming. If you are not too scared, try! This park has incredible views and you can rent a boat to enjoy beauty of nature. | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
=== Jekyll Island and Surrounded Area === | === Jekyll Island and Surrounded Area === | ||
Jekyll Island was once owned by billionaires, | Jekyll Island was once owned by billionaires, | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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