Swim the Warm Springs. . .A Dip Into the Past
July 30, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Outdoor Events
Experience the “Warmth of Warm Springs”
Bring your family and swim in the historic pools in Warms Springs, Georgia– the same pools used by President F.D. Roosevelt and other polio victims as a place for therapy!
September 4-6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water, with 1.5-hour swim sessions beginning at 10 a.m.
Cost: $20 adults; $12.50 ages 6 to 17; Family Package-$75 (includes admission to Roosevelt’s Little White House)
Tickets to the swim may be purchased over the phone with credit card. Space is limited to 80 participants per session. Reservations are suggested. All remaining tickets will be sold first-come, first-served, based on availability.
* Children must be ages 6 and older to participate.
Where: Warm Springs, GA (Directions from Columbus — Take Highway 27A (Manchester Expressway) northeast to Warm Springs. Proceed through the City of Warm Springs and turn left at the traffic light, continuing north on 27A. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is approximately 1/4 mile on the left. Driving time from Columbus: 45 minutes.)
For more information: Contact: David Burke
Phone: 706-655-5870
E-mail: david.burke@dnr.state.ga.us
12th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
July 30, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Fairs & Festivals, Outdoor Events
Spend Labor Day weekend watching the sky fill with color at Callaway Garden’s 12th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival.
September 3-5, 2010
This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. Between balloon launches, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more.
Info: For a schedule of events, Click Here
Where:
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia
For more information
Contact: Callaway Gardens
Phone: 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)
E-mail: info@callawaygardens.com
* Balloon flights are very dependent on weather conditions including wind velocity and direction. Flights are made only when conditions are favorable for safe flights. Location, activities and time are subject to change.
Fun in the Summer Time at The Rock Ranch
July 19, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Outdoor Events
The Rock Ranch in The Rock, Georgia
presents
Fun in the Summer Time
Tuesdays-Saturdays thru July 24th
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Bring your family to the Rock Ranch, LLC for a day of hands-on, educational, and entertainment filled activities.
Attractions
Activities include locomotive train rides, hay rides, pony rides, paddle boats, cane pole fishing, Slide Hill, The Farmland Petting Zoo, The Corn Box, family bicycles, The Giant Jumping Pillow, swimming in the pool, The Earthworm Station, The Cow Milking Simulator, and the Georgia Wildlife station.
Guests will also enjoy a brand new children’s playhouse village called “Tiny Town”. Also, a new concessions area that allows you to build your own sno cone with over 30 flavors to choose from!
Picnics and coolers are allowed.
No alcohol will be permitted anytime.
No pets allowed with the exception of Saturday, July 24th.
July 24: The Dog Day of Summer
The finale of Fun in the Summertime is for the whole family, even the 4-legged members! Guests are welcome to bring their dog and enjoy fun pet activities, a pet parade, and a pet beauty contest at 3 p.m.
The World Champion Frisbee Dog Team, the Georgia Irish Disc Dogs, coached by Mark Muir will perform at 12 noon and 2 p.m.
All dogs must be on a leash.
Cost: $8.00 per person/per day
$15.00 summer season pass for admission to all Summer Time dates thru July 24
For more information
The Rock Ranch (5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock, GA) is the personal ranch of Chick-Fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy and provides wholesome family entertainment in an agricultural setting.
706-647-6374
Family Day at Butts Mill Farm
July 8, 2010 by SLitz
Filed under Featured Content, Outdoor Events
Family Day at Butts Mill Farm
International entertainment as well as all the attractions of Butts Mill.
Butts Mill Farm is loaded with activities for everyone and every age (Go Kart track, Fishing Pond, Huge Discovery Zone Play Area, Pony Rides, Wild West Playground, Inner tube rides, and more!)
When: Aug 1, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Where: Off Hwy. 27 North of Pine Mountain, GA
Tickets: Discounted tickets of $10 each; group rate of $8 each; family rate of $35.
Call 706-653-0097 for your advance discounted tickets or info.
