Three Awesome Georgia Adventures for Teens
Teens can be a hard bunch to please. They are too big for the kid stuff and too young for the adult excursions. Not only that, but it’s often hard to find time in their busy schedules, so when you do go, you’ll want to make sure it’s a memorable experience. I’ve found that most teens crave a little adventure, something outside the ordinary, or something that is geared specifically for them. Here are three teen worthy adventures in Georgia.
Zip Line Adventures
About an hour west of downtown Atlanta is Historic Banning Mills and the longest zip line in the Georgia, aptly known as the Screaming Eagle. The Banning Mills zip lines are definitely fun, but I like to mix things up with the high ropes course, and for those truly adventurous types, there is the Free Fall, a 10-story drop, straight down.
Another favorite is TreeTop Quest. This is more of an adventure course with a few zip lines thrown in.
TreeTop Adventure at Callaway Gardens is also a good choice, and there are lots of bike trails to ride on before or after the zip.
Teen Nights
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has its own teen programs that include special teen-only nights, and open studio events meant just for teens. The best part is all of these events are planned with the help of the High’s Teen Team, a group of high school students who share a common interest in art.
In addition, the High’s neighbor, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has its own teen-only nights, as well as a monthly teen lounge where high schoolers can hang out and participate in open mic night or just listen.
Hang Gliding
Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn is sure to thrill even the toughest teen critic. No experience is necessary, and you start your flight on the ground with a tandem guide. A plane brings you gradually up into the air, then lets you go for the flight back down.
My teens were able to navigate the glider in the air with the help of a guide and truly enjoyed seeing the North Georgia mountains from a bird’s eye view.
