The City's Best Outdoor Spots
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Piedmont Park
Piedmont Ave NE and 14th St, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's answer to Central Park is the top sunny-day destination for intown residents. -
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
A quick, naturalistic escape from the urban jungle. -
Grant Park
Corner of Berne St and Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
Families flock to this neighborhood favorite, which offers the most diverse park terrain in the city. -
Chastain Memorial Park
135 W Wieuca Rd, Atlanta, GA
Jog, golf and swim with the well-to-do in this expansive Buckhead park. -
Lullwater Conservation Park
1463 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Emory University's answer to Walden Pond is an ideal spot for quiet contemplation.
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Woodmont Golf & Country Club
715 Grand Mar Chase, Canton, GA
This hacker's haven is worth the drive from Atlanta. -
White Columns Golf Club (Private Club)
300 Clubhouse Dr, Alpharetta, GA
Spiffy, time-efficient Fazio course (which went completely private in late 2003) punishes the meek and rewards the confident putter. -
Cobblestone Golf Course
4200 Nance Rd NW, Acworth, GA
Cobb County treasure gives golfers their money's worth. -
The Frog at the Georgian Resort
1900 Georgian Pkwy, Villa Rica, GA
Immaculately kept public course with private club amenities. -
Windermere Golf Club
5000 Davis Love Dr, Cumming, GA
The youthful course is filled with hills and hazards.
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Silver Comet Trail
Begins at 4573 Mavell Rd SE, Smyrna, GA
Family bike ride through the 'burbs, or Tour de North Georgia? You make the call. -
Yellow River Trail
Stone Mountain, GA
The best bike trail close to town can be a casual family excursion or challenging thrill ride. -
Sope Creek Trail
Atlanta, GA
This popular biking destination is a great place for a quick ride during lunch or after work. -
Clayton County International Park (Trails at the Beach)
2300 Highway 138, SE, Jonesboro, GA
With trails for all skill levels, it's one of the best-kept secrets in Atlanta mountain biking. -
PATH Atlanta-Stone Mountain Trail
From Georgia Tech east to Stone Mountain, Atlanta, GA
Main Street, Atlanta for local urbanites who like to bike.
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Sweetwater Creek State Park
1760 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA
Historic haven for outdoorsmen just beyond Six Flags' hazy suburban domain. -
Red Top Mountain State Park
31 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Deer country safari: Rough it family-style in suburbia's wild frontier. -
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA
This national park offers the city's best variety of hikes and on a clear day, spectacular views.
