Some people are content spending their weekends having a little rest and relaxation in the warm Georgia sun. Then there's the rest of us. The adrenaline junkies, the adventurers and the extreme sports aficionados searching for the next thrill.
Fortunately, Georgia has quite a bit to offer for thrill seekers. From skydiving to driving race cars and everything in between, here are nine don't miss excursions in Georgia for adrenaline junkies.
- Ziplining at Nachoochee Adventures. The adventure park offers a number of ziplining and canopy options, including a mini zipline for children who don't meet the height and weight requirement for the adult zipline. The highest canopy tops out at 70 feet, and pricing starts at just $30 per person for a half mile zipline ride. If you're feeling extra adventurous, you can also try your hand at their giant 50 foot swing that fits three people and swings your group out over the forest floor. 7019 S. Main St., Helen, Ga. 706-878-9477, www.nacoocheeadventures.com
- The Highland Park Offroad Resort is a motorcyclist's dreamland. The park is well equipped with trails for motorcycles, dirtbikes, ATVs and side by sides. The park even offers riding lessons, which can be taken privately or in a group. There's also a pee wee track for little riders. Pricing ranges from $15-25 per day, and memberships are also available. 1501 Culp Lake Rd., Cedartown, Ga. (770) 748-0771, www.highlandparkresort.com
- Horseback riding at Sunburst Stables. Children ages three and older can join their parents for a horseback ride at Sunburst Stables. They offer one and two hours rides, and pricing starts at $49.95 per person for a single rider. When you're done with your horseback ride, Sunburst also has a myriad of other adventure options including; ziplining, flyboarding and ATV riding trails. 251 Sunburst Lane, Helen, Ga. 800-806-1953, www.sunburststables.com
- Banning Mills free fall. It's located just 45 minutes west of Atlanta, and they offer a one of a kind, 100 foot free fall for those who are daring enough. It's only $29 per person for a controlled, safe free fall which allows you to fall at full velocity before safely landing you on your feet. 205 Horseshoe Dam Road, Banning, Ga. 770-834-9149, www.historicbanningmills.com
- Ride in a glider plane at Southern Eagle Soaring Club. This private club is made up of flying aficionados who either own their own gliders or share them with other club members. Best of all, rides are offered to the public starting at just $100. Even if you've been in an airplane or helicopter, taking off and landing in a sailplane is sure to be a completely different experience. East side of Roosevelt Hwy, Warm Springs, Ga. 334-740-1994, www.southerneaglessoaring.com
- Skydiving at the Jumping Place. No respectable adrenaline junkie list would be complete without mentioning skydiving. If jumping out of a completely functional airplane tickles your fancy, you can opt for a tandem skydive at the Jumping Place for only $229, or try your hand at advanced free fall (AFF) certification and go it on your own. You must be at least 18 years old to skydive and in reasonably good health and physical condition. 127 Airport Road, Statesboro, Ga. (912)322-7282, www.thejumpingplace.com
- Drive a race car at Road Atlanta. Who says driving a race car is just for NASCAR drivers? At Road Atlanta, you can enroll in racing school to learn how to become a high performance driver, or even rent the track out for your own private event or corporate party. 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, Ga. 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com
- Lookout Mountain Flight Park. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to fly like a bird, hang gliding is probably the closest you'll ever come to finding out. At Lookout Mountain, you can book a tandem hang gliding flight with an instructor, or take an intro lesson and learn how to fly the hang glider yourself. 7201 Scenic Hwy, Rising Fawn, Ga. 800-688-5637, www.hanggliding.com
- White water rafting with WhiteWater Express. With multiple locations throughout Georgia, they offer rafting adventures for just about anyone. Their newest whitewater rafting option is the longest urban whitewater in the world and provides mild to wild level thrills for all ages and experience levels. Pricing starts at $34.50 per person for two hour rafting excursions. 1549 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Ga. 800-676-7238, www.whitewaterexpress.com
What a time to be alive. Thanks to technology, science and other adventure seekers who came before us, we're now able to soar with the birds, free fall from airplanes and enjoy world class rapids, all with reasonable safety. What are you waiting for?
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