Frugal Family
Affordable Fall Family Getaways
A gold mine tour, horseback riding, a scenic train ride, a 729-foot waterfall, an apple orchard, comedy and mystery theaters, Dollywood, a Christmas Spectacular, Ripley's Aquarium, Whitewater Rafting and more—take a look at some affordable family getaways
Georgia’s natural beauty is at its best in the Fall. I remember as a child, a yearly family tradition was to “go see the leaves." Our family made it a day; we would stop at one of the many state parks to eat a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. That usually meant driving anywhere north of Marietta. This week, we have five mountain getaways the whole family will enjoy without busting the budget. Among the package activities included are horseback trail riding, apple picking, theme parks and gold mining. Here are just a few of the special family activities being offered right now for day trips or an entire weekend: Forrest Hills Resort and Conference Center: 135 Forrest Hill S Road Dahlonega, GA 30533. (706) 864-6456. forresthillsresort.com …
