10+ Fun And Unique Winter Activities in Georgia (USA)
The state of Georgia has so many fun things to do, especially in the winter months! I love to partake in a variety of festivities throughout winter! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Winter Activities in Georgia – including holiday festivities and traditions! Check them out below! 🙂
Play in the Snow
But what if it’s not snowing? Fear not! There are a few places in Georgia with artificial snow so that your winter wonderland dreams can become a reality!
Snow Mountain (Stone Mountain) – Stone Mountain transforms part of it’s park into a snow-lovers paradise! They have numerous activities in the snow ranging from a 400 foot slide, tube racing, and the Dare Devil Plunge! It’s great for kids (they do have a bunny slope) and for adults looking for a little snow adventure. | Admission: $31.95 to $59.99+ per person
License to Chill – Snow Island (Margaritaville Resort at Lake Lanier) – Trade in your flip flops for snow boots at this lakeside snow adventure! They have one of the largest and fastest snow slides in North America – it’s 575 feet tall! Not to mention, there is an ice rink and snow-themed carnival set up! | Admission: $39.99 to $79.99+ per person
Ice skate Under the Stars
Admission: $15-25 per person
Okay, I personally *cannot* ice skate. I look like a newborn deer learning how to walk whenever I step on the ice so I leave this for the professionals. But, if you have any sort of balance, coordination, or skill… check out one of the many ice skating rinks in Georgia!
Ponce City Market Rooftop: Go ice skating on top of Ponce City Market. It’s a bit windy up here, so dress accordingly! | Admission: $10 roof entry + $15 skating
Avalon on Ice: Beautiful ice rink in the shopping district, Avalon! | Admissions: $18 per person
Skate the Station: This is the largest ice skating rink in metro-Atlanta! | Admissions: $15 per person
“Garden Lights, Holiday Nights”
Admissions: $20-$35
Raise your hand if you love looking at holiday lights throughout the winter season! The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting their 11th Annual Garden Lights, Holiday Nights event this year! It’s a stunning view of thousands of beautiful lights illuminating the gardens.
This event begins in mid-November and goes through mid-January. The best part – it’s open every day including holidays which makes it one of my favorite winter activities in Georgia!
Related Post: Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Dine inside an Igloo
Admission: $275+ for 6 people
Ponce City Market is offering a dining experience in a decorated rooftop igloo. Each igloo can accommodate 6 guests and comes with tickets to the ice skating rink! They book up quickly so be sure to make reservations in advance!
Holiday Markets
Admission: Free
Winter is a great time for shopping! There are a few Holiday Markets throughout Georgia which make for some of my favorite winter activities in Georgia.
Christkindl Market is the most popular Christmas market in Georgia! This German inspired market is a treat for adults and kids with over 80 vendors! Entrance is free and it’s open Tuesday-Sunday!
Drive thru Holiday Lights:
Seeing drive through lights is a holiday favorite for me! There are two great options for winter activities in Georgia!
Fantasy in Lights (Callaway Gardens): Drive through 5 miles of holiday lights featuring 14 themed sections! | Admissions $19.99 to $34.99+ per person
Lights of Life (Marietta, GA): This is a great way to see holiday lights on a budget! At only $10/car, families can enjoy this night out without splurging! | Admissions: $10/car
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Admission: $90+ per person
Hop abroad this 1-4 hour train ride through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is available from March to December but I prefer visiting only in the Fall & Winter. In the fall, you’ll see a beautiful array of colorful foliage as the leaves change for the season! In winter, they theme the train ride for the Polar Bear Express, Santa Express, and they even have a New Years Even event!
- Winter Train Ride (4 Hours) – 2 Hour Layover to explore a neighboring town
- Santa Express (1 Hour) – Great for young kids
- Santa Pavilion (4 Hours) – 2 Hour Layover at a Santa Pavilion
- New Years Eve Train (2.5 Hours) – Must be 21+
Glamping in the Mountains
Admission: $99+ night
This winter, experience glamping in a tiny house in the mountains! Surrounded by beautiful nature (and snow, if you’re lucky), Getaway House is the perfect escape for city dwellers looking to relax in nature! Getaway House discount code “WanderlustLisa” will get you $25 off your stay!
Related Post: Getaway House – My Experience in a Tiny House in the Woods
See the Nutcracker
Experience the live Nutcracker presented by the Atlanta Ballet! This is a classic winter activities in Georgia that you don’t want to miss – everyone needs to experience it at least once!
Chop Down Your Own Christmas Tree
I absolutely love visiting the tree nursery at Berrys Tree Farm in Georgia! There is over 206 acres of beautiful trees to choose from! They’ll cut your tree for you and wrap it up to take home! It’s one of my favorite winter activities in Georgia because you get to enjoy the Christmas tree in your house all season long!
Home Projects
I love spending the winter season focusing on home projects. Other than decorating your house for the holidays, you can begin new indoor projects to perfect your house! Last year, I completely repainted 2 rooms inside the house.
This year, I’m thinking of replacing each of my windows and doors on the exterior for a new look! To do this, I’ll utilize Saw Trax equipment for an easy installation process. Honestly, tools like this are so important when doing home renovations because they really make the entire process so much easier. The Dolly for Doors are great for staircases, window units, and more!
Other Fun Ideas:
The fun doesn’t stop there! Check out these ideas for fun Winter Activities in Georgia!
– Zoo Atlanta
– Hiking
– Holiday Cooking Class
– Holiday Shopping at Lenox Mall or Perimeter Mall
– Volunteer at a Food Bank or Shelter
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These all sound like fun! I’d love to take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway!
I had no idea there were so many fun ways to celebrate the holidays in GA! Definitely going to exploe some of these options this winter.
Georgia has a lot of fun things to do in the winter. I need to get back down there. I have a few friends who live in Atlanta. 🙂
Georgia looks fab in winter!
I love the look of glamping and playing in the snow! I would have to go for a hike/snow shoe as well as the scenery in Georgia looks gorgeous. 🙂
p.s. Those lights!? Swoon! They are beautiful.
I’m from GA and won’t be home for winter this year but your post brought back a lot of memories! Thanks for sharing.
Looks like there are a lot of things to do in winter in Georgia! I love holiday lights! I really want to go the Garden lights at the Botanical Gardens. It looks so magical. The themed Blue Ridge train rides sound fun too.
That Blue Ridge Scenic Railway look so great. I loved the Blue Ridge Mountains in Summer time. The glamping in the winter also sounds like the perfect winter outing.
Your article absolutely inspires me to travel to Georgia in Winter. It has always been a dream to experience Winter in the United States being from Europe, there is just something about it. Even though I must say the Christmas markets here are pretty amazing! But as long as there is snow, I am happy! How sure are you of snow in Georgia?
What a cosy, festive post! The little scenic railway looks like a good idea.