Find affordable and family-friendly outings happening around White County, including parks, community events, local attractions, and outdoor adventures perfect for making summer memories together.
*Note: The following activities are not affiliated or endorsed by White County Family Connection. This is also not an exclusive list and all pricing/details are subject to change. We hope you and your family have a wonderful summer!
Click here to download a pdf of the list below.
Georgia State Parks
$10 per day
$70 per year
Archery, biking, boating, camping, disc golf, fishing, geocaching, golfing, hiking, history, nature watching, paddling, swimming, nature centers
Parks near Cleveland: Unicoi (Helen), Smithgall Woods (Helen), Vogel (Blairsville) , Amicalola (Dawsonville), Don Carter (Gainesville), Moccasin Creek (Clarkesville), Tallulah Gorge (Tallulah Falls)
There are lots of hiking trails in the area. Here are just a few: Anna Ruby Falls, Helen; Panther Creek, Clarkesville; Preachers Rock, Cleveland; Raven Cliff Falls, near Helen; Dukes Creek, Helen, Toccoa Falls, Toccoa; Desoto Falls, Brasstown Bald and many more!
Mt. Yonah Hiking Trail
Free
USDA Forest Service
Yonah Preserve
Cleveland, GA
Mountain biking, trail running, hiking
Free
White County Parks and Recreation
Visit their website to learn more about all their many options! Gyms, pickleball, workout classes, splash pad, and more. Membership pricing available online.
North GA Wildlife Park
Located in Cleveland
Ticket Pricing and Events available online
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve
Located in Dahlonega
Ticket Pricing and Events available online
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
Free on your birthday
Greenville Zoo
Greenville, SC
Adults $13, Children 3-12 $10, Under 2 is free
Great playground right outside of the zoo.
Tiger Drive in Theater
Tiger, GA
Admission $10 adults (12 and up), $5 children (4-11)
Yahoola Creek Park
Dahlonega
Splash Pad, playgrounds, walking trails, river front, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts
Free
Atlanta Botanical Garden in Gainesville
Ticket Pricing and Events available online
Memorial Park, Bear Hollow Zoo
Athens, GA
Free
accgov.com/memorial
Sandy Creek Nature Center
Athens, GA
Free
Wilshire Trails
Gainesville, GA
Free
Georgia Mountain YMCA
Gainesville, GA
gamountainsymca.org
Babyland General
Cleveland, GA
Free
Hardman Farm Historic Site
Helen, GA
Adults (18–61): $13.00
Seniors (62+): $9.75
Youth (6–17): $8.00
Children (5 and under): Free
Family Rate (2 adults + their children): $40.00
Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail
This 1 mile paved accessible trail follows the Chattahoochee River from Hardman Farm State Historic Site to Alpine Helen.
White County Public Library
Cleveland and Helen, GA
Summer Reading Program, monthly events, storytime, plus much more!
Truett McConnell Student Wellness Center
Fitness Gym and Indoor Swimming Pool
$35 for individual per month
$60 for family per month
truett.edu
Pine Tree Recreation and Aquatic Center
Located in Dahlonega
Gym and Indoor Pickleball
Pool and water park open in the summer
| Water Park Prices for Nonresidents of Lumpkin County | |
| Child (2 & Under) | Free |
| Youth (3-12) | $6 |
| Adult (13-59) | $8 |
| Senior (60+) / Veteran / Public Safety | $6 |
River Tubing & Kayaking
Cool River Tubing in Helen
Helen Tubing
Options in Dahlonega
Alpine Helen Mini Golf
Ticket Pricing and hours available online
Capyfriends Cafe
Hang out with capybaras in Helen, GA
Details available on website
Gem Mining
Ticket pricing and hours available online
Outpost Gold & Gyms
Dukes Creek Mines
Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mine
Burton Fish Hatchery
The hatchery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Weekends/Holidays).
3695 Highway 197 N, Clarkesville
Thrift store shopping:
His Hands and Feet
Community Thrift Store
Under the Son
Granny B’s Thrift
Kim’s Consignment
No Longer Bound (Dawsonville)Goodwill (Cornelia and Dawsonville)