The Crawford W. Long Museum is called the "birthplace of anesthesia." Twenty miles from Auburn, the museum has exhibits that include items and documents from Dr. Crawford Long, the physician who first used ether in surgery.
Crawford Long Museum
28 College Street
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-5307
crawfordlong.org
Gwinnett History Museum is in one of the county's oldest buildings and includes displays relating to historic life in that area. Themes include home, church, music and farming. This museum is 11 miles from Auburn.
Gwinnett History Museum
455 S. Perry St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-4836
770-822-5178
gwinnettcounty.com
Well worth the 30-mile drive from Auburn, the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) is a family-friendly children's museum. Children can play and learn in various hands-on areas, including a bank, grocery store and doctor's office.
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
999 Chestnut St.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-536-1900
inkfun.org
Lanier Museum of Natural History is located 18 miles from Auburn and promotes the preservation of the natural history of north Georgia. Exhibits include animals and plants in native habitats.
Lanier Museum of Natural History
2601 Buford Dam Road
Buford, GA
770-932-4460
artcom.com
The Southeastern Railway Museum is Georgia's official transportation history museum, and it is found 22 miles from Auburn. Displays include wooden freight cars and steam locomotives. Train rides are available.
Southeastern Railway Museum
Buford Highway
Duluth, GA
770-476-2013
srmduluth.org
The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area has 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, canoe, kayak and raft rentals, and it is only 30 miles outside of Auburn. The Chattahoochee River is stocked with trout, and year-round fishing is available with a Georgia license. Horseback riding and biking are also available.
Chattahoochee Recreation Area-Jones Bridge
9065 Barnwell Rd
Johns Creek, GA 30022
678-538-1200
nps.gov
Just seven miles from Auburn, Fort Yargo State Park includes almost 2,000 acres. Activities include hiking, biking, fishing and boating. On site is a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection from local Native Americans.
Fort Yargo State Park
210 S. Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3489
gastateparks.org
Stone Mountain Park is a family-friendly park found 25 miles from Auburn, with hiking trails, fishing, swimming and many children's attractions. It is home to the world's largest relief carving on exposed granite, featuring Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. End your day here with a laser light show and fireworks.
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E. Lee Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770.498.5690
stonemountainpark.com
Only nine miles away from Auburn, Chateau Elan combines Southern hospitality with the French countryside. Amenities include meeting rooms, a golf course, restaurant, winery and European spa.
Chateau Elan
100 Rue Charlemagne
Braselton, GA 30517
404-524-8000
chateauelan.com
