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Historic Banning Mills, Whitesburg, GA
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Historic Banning Mills

Historic Banning Mills is an outdoor activity in Whitesburg, GA, part of the Atlanta guide. Cost: $50 or more.

205 Horseshoe Dam Rd · Whitesburg, GA

Why you should go…

Historic Banning Mills is a nonprofit adventure resort and conservation center about 45 minutes from Atlanta, built around a long zipline canopy tour through Snake Creek Gorge. Guests can also book horseback rides, guided off-road SWINCAR tours, kayaking, and stays in treehouse lodging, plus seasonal wildlife shows.

  • #zipline
  • #canopy tour
  • #treehouse
  • #atlanta area
  • #adventure resort

What's around here?

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