Located on 3,200 acres of natural habitat, Georgia's Stone Mountain Park offers couples a vast array of things to do near Atlanta. See the world's largest exposed granite carving, or visit a replica 1800s village complete with real crafters at work. Take a romantic ride on the Summit Skyride and enjoy an unprecedented view of the Atlanta skyline from the top of Stone Mountain.
Make reservations at the Marriott Stone Mountain Inn. Ideally located in Stone Mountain Park, this four-star property provides easy access to a variety of attractions, including the Yellow River Game Ranch, an exotic animal petting zoo, and two 18-hole golf courses. The hotel's Links with Nature Golf Package offers travelers deluxe accommodations, breakfast buffet for two and one or two rounds of golf for each player on the nearby Lakemont or Stonemont golf course. Package prices range from $209 to $229 per night and are valid through November 1, 2010.
Marriott Stone Mountain Inn
1058 Robert E. Lee Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-3311
marriott.com
Couples can enjoy a quick weekend getaway in Chattanooga, Tennessee, just 118 miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Stay at a bed and breakfast cottage at the Garden Walk Bed and Breakfast Inn on Lookout Mountain. Nestled among 100-year-old pine trees and surrounded by gardens, the inn affords travelers a romantic escape, relaxing atmosphere and easy access to Chattanooga attractions. Accommodations at the inn range from $99 to $175 per night, as of October 2010.
Visit Rock City Gardens atop Lookout Mountain and stroll hand-in-hand as you meander through the 14-acre property. Enjoy panoramic views of seven states from Lover's Leap, a perch located 1,700 feet above sea level. Travel 3 miles down the mountain and enjoy Chattanooga's downtown attractions, including the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, the Tennessee Aquarium, Bluff View Art District, as well as a variety of restaurants and nightclubs.
The Garden Walk Bed & Breakfast Inn
1206 Lula Lake Road
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706-820-4127
gardenwalkinn.com
The Warm Springs neighborhood sits 60 miles southwest of Atlanta and is home to a variety of antique shops and locally-owned restaurants. Couples can visit the Little White House, the former vacation home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Pine Mountain. The former president frequented Warm Springs in the 1920s in hopes that the 88-degree-Fahrenheit springs could cure his atrophied muscles. Outdoor enthusiasts may wish to explore the hiking and horseback riding trails at FDR State Park.
Stay at Callaway Gardens, a spa resort facility on Pine Mountain, and enjoy tranquility amidst distinctive gardens and 17 miles of nature trails. Explore a variety of attractions, including a birds of prey show, the Cecile B. Day Butterfly Center and an authentic 1830s log cabin during your stay at Callway Gardens. The resort website offers several getaway packages to suit the diverse interests of traveling couples.
Callaway Gardens
17800 Highway 27
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
706-663-2281
callawaygardens.com
Visit Dahlonega in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, this historic town is the site of the first major gold rush in the United States. Couples can enjoy a romantic escape in the heart of Georgia's wine country, and tour the local wineries and downtown tasting rooms. Visit the Crisson Gold Mine and pan for gold, rubies, emeralds and garnets. Spend the night at the Dahlonega Spa Resort and enjoy accommodations in a farmhouse room, cabin or suite. Designed for relaxation, rejuvenation and reflection, the resort features a 1,400-square-foot yoga hall, three massage rooms, a 40-foot walking labyrinth, and 72 acres of rolling meadows and woods.
Dahlonega Spa Resort
400 Blueberry Hill
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-865-7678
rrresorts.com
