Whether you are taking a road trip to a destination a few hours away, or one that is less than an hour away, they are always a fun time. There is just something about getting out of your city and getting away from reality for just a few hours, or even a few days. Atlanta is surrounded by many little cities and they are great places to visit if you hate city traffic and business. Marietta and surrounding cities have the cutest and most fun road trip destinations near Georgia for couples, besties or even a solo trip.
It is hard to believe that some of these locations are just right outside of Atlanta, yet there is a sense of calm and quietness. As the new season approaches, these are some pretty great spots to go and visit.
Sope Creek Park
Price: $3 for parking
Address: Brook Hollow Circle, Marietta, GA 30067
Why You Need To Go: The Paper Mill & Creek Trail is a one-mile hike that will take you through Civil War ruins and to Sope Creek where you can sit and relax.
Marietta Murals
Price: Free!
Address: Around Marietta, Georgia
Why You Need To Go: These make perfect photo ops and they are beautiful art pieces. Each mural is different and has its own story. They are also very fun to find around the city.
Kennesaw Mountain Drive
Price: Free!
Address: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Why You Need To Go: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is filled with history and is beautiful to just walk around. You must see the top of the mountain and you can actually drive up to it. You can take in the views without breaking a sweat.
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Price: $10
Address: 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Why You Need To Go: You can observe thousands of beautiful flowers and exhibits and easily get lost for hours by stepping away from reality.
Palisades West Trail
Price: $3 for parking
Address: 932 Akers Ridge Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Why You Need To Go: This trail is far off the road so you can feel a sense of tranquility when hiking through. You will pass through the famous Chattahoochee River and cross over old creaking bridges.
Taylor-Brawner Park for a picnic
Price: Free!
Address: 3180 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Why You Need To Go: This 10-acre park has so much green it is just calling your name for a picnic. There are even a few paved trails in the park that you can walk after your meal.
Treetop Quest Dunwoody
Price: $49-$52
Address: 2341 Peeler Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Why You Need To Go: At this adventurous location, you can go through 60 different obstacles and zip lines. It will test your friendships and relationships to see how well you work together.