BIG CANOE
Pontoon Boats
Peterson rating 5 ⭐
This is such an enjoyable activity here and we love renting these as a family. The boats are all electric and super slow (3mph! :). They have a child friendly railing around the whole boat making it a great option for toddlers as well! We can rent 3-4 of these boats and all go out for a dinner picnic on the water.
Price: $ 8 per individual ( We can rent cheaper than they list so depending on amount of people going it would be approximately $8 per individual.
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Kayaking, Paddle boarding and Canoeing
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Pickleball
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Beach Lake
Peterson rating 5 ⭐
Our favorite thing to do with the kids in the Summer is hang out at this beach here in Big Canoe! This is ideal for families of all ages and fun for babies to adults. The pricing covers all the activities in that area which include: Kayaking, paddle boarding, rock water slide, swimming pool and and more. They have food like burgers and hotdogs you can order at their grill or pack a lunch and enjoy in their dining table area.
Price: $10 per individual
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Hiking Trails
Peterson Rating 5 ⭐
Lower Falls Trail-This is one of our favorites here at Big Canoe! The hike is 2 miles roundtrip on a jeep tail. Lots of cold water along the trail to put your feet in. Very kid friendly trail with a pond at the bottom of the falls for kids to play in. Room for a larger group to hike together on this trail.
Honestly, we love hiking all these trails!
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Golf
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Splash Pad and Swimming Pool
Price $10 per individual
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Restaurants right outside Big Canoe Gate:
The Lucky Hare- ( this is brand new and they just added a lunch menu now! We have not been but will check out so we can give y'all a personal review.
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Home Restaurant-
Peterson rating 5 ⭐
We ate here and the food was wonderful! It is on the pricier side and I believe they only offer dinner each night except Mondays)
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Amicalola Falls State Park
4.8 ⭐(11k) (30 min drive from Big Canoe)
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Gibbs Gardens
4.8 ⭐ (3.7k) (30 min drive from Big Canoe)
We have annual passes and the Spring is gorgeous there. I will update you on how the summer gardens look. :)
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Whitewater Rafting
Rolling Thunder River Company-whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River!
4.9 ⭐ (947)(1 hr 16min from Big Canoe)
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Southeastern Expeditions
4.9 ⭐(388) (2hrs from Big Canoe)
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Vinyards and Wine Tasting
The Cottage Vinyard & Winery
4.8 ⭐ (511) (1hr 10 min from Big Canoe)
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Yonah Mountain Vinyards
4.6 ⭐(452) (1hr 10 min from Big Canoe)
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Helen, GA
(1 hr 30 min drive from Big Canoe)
Helen has many things to do and has a quaint swiss chalet feel. I will say it’s also quite touristy and crowded as well. Having said that we still enjoy doing several of the things listed below! :)
Anna Ruby Falls
5 ⭐ (2887)
(1 hr and 30 min from Big Canoe)
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Sunburst Adventures-
4.9 ⭐(1.1k) (1hr 24 min from Big Canoe)
Atv’s, zip lining and horseback riding. We did the ATV adventure with our family and had a great time! You have a guide lead you and it’s very kid friendly with a petting zoo and swings toward the end of the ride.
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Nacoochee Adventures-Zip Lining
4.9 ⭐ (706) (1 hr 13 min drive from Big Canoe)
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Cool River Tubing-We have done this particular one once. We thought it was fun but makes you feel like a cheerio in a large bowl of cereal…very crowded! ;)
4.6 ⭐ (4.7k) (1 hr 15 min from Big Canoe)
Price $14 (m-f) $18 (sat and sun) per individual- age 3 and up
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Georgia Mountain Coaster-We have ridden this coaster several times and love it!
4.6 ⭐ (2.2k) (1hr 15 min from Big Canoe)
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Hardman Farm- Historic site tour
4.7 ⭐(619) (1 hr 12 min from Big Canoe)
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Cowboys and Angels Restaurant-We have eaten here 3-4 times. Food is good!
4.3 ⭐ (4k) (1 hr 15 min from Big Canoe)
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Big Daddy’s Restaurant- (Never eaten here but had a higher rating)
4.4 ⭐ (6k)(1 hr 15 min from Big Canoe)
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Blue Ridge, GA
(45 min-1hr from Big Canoe)
Toccoa Valley Tubing-have not used but trying out before yall come out!
4.8 ⭐ (433)
Price $15 per individual
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Blue Ridge Tubing-Been tubing here 6-8 times! Lots of fun :)
4.6 ⭐ (101)
Price $15 per individual
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Zipline Canopy Tours Blue Ridge
4.8⭐ (1.3k)(1 hr from Big Canoe)
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Southern Charm Restaurant
4.6 ⭐ (2.9k)
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway-
4.5 ⭐ (4.5k)
We have not done this but it seems to be a popular choice. I would read the reviews to get a better idea of whether it’s worth the money. :)
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Expedition Bigfoot! Museum-Never been but curious 😁
4.6 ⭐ (2.8k)
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Chattanooga, TN
(2 hr drive from Big Canoe)
Ruby Falls-Underground cave tour with waterfall at the end. We did this and enjoyed it!
4.8 ⭐ (15 k+)
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Rock City
4.5 ⭐(3k+)
This is a favorite of ours! I am not sure if it would be too hot during the Summer. I would recommend an earlier time of day with this one.
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Chattanooga Aquarium
4.7 ⭐ (21k)
Fantastic aquarium and very kid friendly! We enjoyed it :)
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Creative Discovery Museum
4.7 ⭐ (3.5k)
While I have not been here…Genevieve speaks well of this place for bringing the kids!
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Puckett’s Restaurant-Downtown Chattanooga
4.5 ⭐ (3.4k)
We have eaten here several times and enjoyed the food. The barbecue nachos are extra tasty!
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia Aquarium-Wonderful aquarium but does involve driving in a lot of traffic.
4.6 ⭐ (72k) (1 hr 30 min from Big Canoe)
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Stone Mountain State Park
4.5 ⭐(309) (1hr 30 min from Big Canoe)
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Atlanta Zoo
4.5 ⭐ (20k)
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