Are you searching for a holiday getaway idea that doesn’t take you and the kids too far from home? If so, you’ll enjoy learning about the best places to take your children during winter in Georgia. When you choose one of these ideas, you won’t need to go out of state, and you and the kids will have so much fun. You’ll see new things, but your kids will feel comfortable, because they’ll still be in The Peach State.
Head for Beautiful Atlanta
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit with your family, be sure to visit Atlanta during the winter holidays. You’ll love the way that this gorgeous state capital’s lamp posts are adorned with glowing lights and decorative wreaths.
Explore Atlanta’s local zoo. Zoo Atlanta goes all out during the festive season, by throwing a Jungle Bells celebration that gives families the chance to sing Christmas carols, see Santa Claus, and make gooey s’mores near a fire pit. The Jungle Bells event is scheduled for December 7th, 2019. Activities will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m.
Spend Time in Scenic Savannah
This coastal Georgia city is the perfect family destination during winter. Consider buying tickets to the musical variety show, “A Christmas Tradition”, which runs from December 3rd to December 24th, 2019 at The Savannah Theatre on 222 Bull St. This two-hour Christmas show will feature plenty of holiday charm and include a lovable snowman named Frosty, as well as some frolicking reindeer.
Explore Augusta This Winter
Augusta is close to the South Carolina border and it’s such a fun place for parents and children during the winter holidays. On December 14th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a Christmas Parade in the city, which will really ring in the festive season. This fun-filled and beloved parade is an annual tradition that brings families, community members, and tourists together. For 2019, the parade is being presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, as well as the City of Augusta. Head for Broad Street to watch the excitement unfold.
Hang Out in Historic Athens
Parents who spend time in Athens, Georgia marvel at the city’s wonderful Antebellum architecture. Kids may be less interested in buildings and houses and more interested in having fun. If you decide to visit the city with the family, be sure to take your kids to the Athens On Ice event. It’s a skating fest that kids adore. The Athens On Ice event kicks off on November 24th and runs through January.
Enjoy Adventures in Macon
Macon, Georgia is a city that’s known for its Native American earthen mounds. It’s a fascinating city that comes alive during the winter months. If you add Macon to your holiday itinerary, be sure to go and enjoy Wesleyan’s Annual Christmas Concert, which will be held on December 8th, 2019, at Wesleyan College.
Georgia offers endless pleasures to families during the winter holidays, so why not plan the family getaway of a lifetime?
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