La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
Yesterday the kids and I were sitting at home while The Husband was out running an errand. Next thing I knew he called and asked us all to hurry and get dress. We know when he does this we are in for something good. We had no idea what he had planned but we hurried up and got dressed. I made sure to wear tennis shoes because we have been doing a bunch of outside activity lately. When we got in the car I noticed he put the name Brasstown Bald, Georgia in the GPS. I immediately got excited. We had never been there before and I love visiting new places. It is a two and a half hour drive from where we live and is located in North Georgia. I have fallen in love with this area. There is always something amazing to see in North Georgia.
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
We finally pulled into this place called Brasstown Bald visiting center. That’s when I realized we were at Brasstown Bald State Park. On our way up we had passed some beautiful scenery as you can expect to when driving in North Georgia. The drive up is steep. Actually so is the ride down. So if you have an older car you want to be careful. Admission to this particular park is $5 for 16 and older. Then 15 and under are free. Bring cash or you can pay by credit card in the store Basstown bald visitor center. When we got out the car that’s when The Husband told us he had brought us to visit the highest point in Georgia. It has an elevation of 4,784. We were in awe. Well at that point we were at the bottom of where the highest point was. There are two ways you can get up and down this area. You can either walk up which I am told is very steep or you can take a shuttle. This time we opted to take the shuttle up. The shuttle comes around every ten minutes. Once we got to the top we headed for the observation tower. From the top of the observation tower you can look at four different states. They are Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
The kids really enjoyed looking at everything. You basically have no choice but to enjoy all of the beauty around you. We all got to look at a closer view of the area through a pair of binoculars a volunteer offered us.
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
After we looked at the view from every point that we could imagine we headed inside the small museum that is there. Here you can learn more about the history of Brass Bald, the people who lived there, and the animals. What I love about the museum is they give kids the option to do a scavenger hunt to earn a prize. The scavenger hunt is not difficult at all but it makes it fun to visit while learning. Nishe’ loved doing the scavenger hunt. There is also a talking statue of Ranger Arthur Woody a man who brought deer back to the area. He tells of his life in Brasstown Bald and the history of it. He also built Brasstown Bald Tower.
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
We ended our visit by walking back down. I highly suggest bringing your own water when you visit otherwise you will pay $2 for a bottle in the store. Brasstown Bald is a great family outing. I think everyone will love to see the amazing views. Children and adults alike will be intrigued to know that they are looking at different states. The scavenger hunt will encourage kids to learn even more. Plus you get some great exercise if you walk the trail up to the tower. . I highly recommend visiting with your family.
La La Land Mommy: Brasstown Bald, Georgia (The Highest Point In Georgia)
Neat! I lived in or near Georgia most of my life and I hadn’t been to this place – actually there’s a lot of Georgia that I haven’t seen. I may have to check it out 🙂
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I’ve been here all my life and am just now seeing more of it.
This sounds like a great adventure. I had never heard of this place in Georgia but I will have to see if I can include it in my next vacation to the area. I would love to complete the scavenger hunt, maybe its the super sleuth in me.
It was so much fun! It is definitely worth seeing.
This sounds like a great place to visit. I have friends in Ga, so maybe I can check out how far it is from them and next time I’m in town go check it out.
I hope you get a chance to visit. It is so worth it.
I love that you guys were spontaneous! That makes it 100% more adventurous.
It was really fun.
I was actually born in Georgia! I need to go visit. It looks so beautiful and peaceful.
I think you would have fun and enjoy it.
What a beautiful view! Looks like you all had an awesome visit!
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It was really fun. I’m glad we did it.
Wow looks like you found a nice little gem in Georgia! Love the views!
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Yeah it was really nice.
How adventurous; looks like a lovely family outing! Must be a joy to have that spontaneity, I’m the total opposite I must plan go over the plan then make sure the plan is planned correctly LOL.
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I’m in the middle. I like to plan but I also like spontaneity.
Wow, that view is fantastic and breathtaking! I’ve never heard of that town before, so I will totally have to share with my GA friends.
Hope they get a chance to visit.
I’ve only visited Georgia once and I loved it. Those views look gorgeous and I think it’s so cool that your husband takes you guys on random spontaneous trips!
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I love that about him.
What a great way to spend a day. That view is amazing!
Thank you. We had so much fun.
These are beautiful. Keeping this in mind for when I visit Georgia again.
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Thank you for stopping by. It was really worth the trip.
It is a great place to visit. I think you will love it.