Good Ideas for the Bored in Georgia

Amusement and Theme Parks

• Amusement and theme parks are a great source of family entertainment for both adults and children. Some amusement and theme parks in Georgia include Alpine Amusement Park, Stone Mountain Park, Six Flags over Georgia, Monkey Joe's, Wild Adventures and American Adventures. These parks offer various enjoyable activities such as roller coaster rides, thrill rides, kids' rides and transportation rides. Other features of such parks include miniature golfing, video arcade, festivals, kid section, themed areas, live shows, child care and first aid.

Museums

• If you want to increase your knowledge and invest time in educational activities, consider visiting one of the many museums in Georgia. Among others, there are the Blue and Gray Museum, Cannonball House and Museum, Georgia Museum of Natural History Root House, Macon Museum of Arts and Science and Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum. These museums showcase the history of Georgia and its rich and glorious culture. The museums feature remarkable founding story of Georgia and significance of several historical items.

Outdoor Activities

• Family-oriented outdoor activities are enjoyable and encourage family bonding. You can consider visiting nature parks, water parks, zoos, biking and hiking trails, and golf courses. Several places such as Tanner State Park, East Carrollton Park, Mcintosh Reserve Park, Okefenokee Swamp Park, Centennial Olympic Park, Wild Animal Safari, Piedmont Park, Path Trails, Sea Kayak Georgia, Cartersville Century Bike Ride, Up the River Outfitters and Hebron Community Bike Trail provide variety of adventure and fun activities to those who don't want to stay glued indoors. They offer exploration of beautiful landscapes, paddle boating, fishing, skateboard areas, rafting, canoeing and wildlife displays.

Festivals

• Almost every month, some Georgia location puts on a grand cultural and seasonal festivals for family entertainment. Mostly, these festivals are craft shows, music festivals, renaissance festivals, film festivals, firework shows, wine festivals, food festivals, trade shows, barbecue events and state fair. Festivals are arranged to celebrate past year, past century and current crop as well. Some of these events are Springfest, The National Mayhaw Festival, Swampfest, The Baxley Tree Fest, Ottawa Farms Strawberry Festival, Easter Eggstravaganza, The Georgia Apple Festival, 43rd annual Blessinf of the Fleet, BBQ and Blues, The Cotton Picking Fair and many more.