How to Vacation in Big Canoe, GA

At first thought, you may think that Georgia is a rather strange place to spend a vacation, but it's actually a great place to vacation with lots of things to do. When you vacation in Big Canoe, GA you'll be right on the tip of the Appalachian Mountains while being only an hour away from Atlanta and all the things that there are to do in the city. There are also plenty of day trip opportunities within close driving distance. Read on to lean how to plan a vacation in Big Canoe, GA.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet

Instructions

1. 

   ~ Find a Place to Stay ~

   One of the greatest tings about vacationing in Big Canoe, GA is that you can rent an entire vacation home for the price of a hotel in many other places. There are lots of mountain homes for rent and you can get them starting at $100 a night.

2. ~ Decide How to Get There ~

   Depending on where you live, you may want to drive. If you are coming from the West Coast, a flight may be a better option for you. You'll need to look for tickets to Atlanta, GA as that is the closest airport.

3. 

   ~ Plan Your Activities ~

   There is no shortage of things to do in and around Big Canoe, GA. You can hike, swim, go whitewater rafting, tubing, visit museums in Altanta, spend a day at Six Flags, and much more. Spend some time researching the area so you can decide what you'd like to do. There are definitely more things to do than you'll have time, so make a list of priorities.

4. 

   ~ Make Reservations for Major Items Early ~

   If you plan to spend a day whitewater rafting or you'd like to go on the Blue Rigde railroad, consider making your reservations before you go on your vacation. You may get a better deal and you'll know that you have tickets.

5. 

   ~ Shop When You Arrive ~

   There are plenty of major grocery stores close to Big Canoe, GA and if you rent a vacation home, you'll probably want to cook at least some of your meals at home. Plan to shop your first morning of vacation. Make sure that you get plenty of picnic items as many days will probably be spent exploring the scenic mountain areas.

6. 

   ~ Print a Map of Big Canoe ~

   Because this is an 8,000 acre subdivision, you'll want to be sure to print a map of the subdivision before you leave home. It features lakes, hiking paths, a pool, a spa, restaurants, and much more, so take some time to get an idea of where everything is in the subdivision before you come and leave a few days to explore just the area while you are on vacation.