Reed Bingham State Park

August 25, 2009 By

542 Reed Bingham Road
Adel , GA

Not quite ready to let go of summer? Reed Bingham State Park “is about three and a half hours from Atlanta…if camping isn’t your thing, it’s also a good place to just get off the road for a bit to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic or even squeeze in a game of mini-golf. In addition to mini-golf, Reed Bingham has a nice playground, beach and boat docks. They also rent bicycles and canoes and offer pontoon boat tours. It’s an excellent place for bird watching or learning more about the resident gopher tortoises. The park staff rehabilitates various animals that are orphaned or left on the property. We were lucky enough to see a hummingbird, bluebird, red-headed woodpecker and even a bobcat kitten!”

Review courtesy of Sue from Field Trips with Sue.

Date last visited: August 2009

Distance off the interstate: Less than 6 miles off I-75.

Hours and Admission Prices: $5 park entrance fee per car (camping fees start at $23)

Website: Reed Bingham State Park

Directions: 6 miles west of Adel on Ga. Hwy. 37 via I-75 exit #39, and 14 miles east of Moultrie from U.S. Hwy. 319.

Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center

May 3, 2009 By

2211 Dug Gap Battle Road
Dalton, Georgia

If you miss the Georgia Welcome Center a few miles north, or it’s too cold or wet to let the kids run around outside it, consider a pit stop at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, locally called the Dalton Trade Center.

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There is room to stretch, but small enough to not get lost. The bathrooms are spectacularly clean. And of course, there are vending machines. I admit it seems wierd at first to crash a trade center, but wait, there’s more……read more»

The Varsity Restaurant

April 22, 2009 By

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61 North Ave NW
Atlanta, GA

Make sure you’re hungry for a meal while cruising through Atlanta on I-75, because you’re going to want to stop at The Varsity. According to a member of Disboards.com’s Transportation board, it’s a must: To say they serve burgers and chili dogs is unfair. It’s indescribable.

You’ll find burgers, hot dogs, and chili at The Varsity, but according to most reviews, it’s the hand-cut fries, onion rings, and fried pies that are to die for. What? I never said it was healthy! It’s also the world’s largest drive-in. You know you’ve got to see that!…read more»