Free Stuff in North Georgia
What could be better than getting something for free? There are many ways to score great deals in North Georgia if you know where to look. Enjoy these great free Georgia mountain resources!
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Free Stuff in North Georgia
Free Stuff in North Georgia
There are several different categories of North Georgia freebies. Find the ones most interesting and relevant to you, and learn below how to sign up for these great offers.
Free Georgia Maps & Travel Guides
Free Detailed Map Georgia State
Free State of Georgia Road Map
Plan a great trip to Georgia, no matter which part of the state you’d like to see.
View and download the official state map and request area brochures from Georgia’s tourism organization to be mailed to you. View an online map of Georgia counties to familiarize yourself with local areas.
Free Guide to GA State Parks & Historic Sites
Explore and interact with this guide featuring Georgia’s state parks and historic sites.
Free Exploring Georgia’s Wildlife Coloring Book
Download and enjoy the educational coloring activities in this free book for kids.
Free Entrance Events in North Georgia
Free annual events North Georgia
Explore some of the best of North Georgia at local museums and parks. Georgia residents and visitors can both take advantage of these great free offers!
Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday
Free admission to historical sites all across the state of Georgia!
- FREE event happens 1 time per year in FEBRUARY
- No advance signup is required
- Learn more on the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday website
Free Entrance at US National Parks
Get Free Entrance at US National Parks on 5+ FREE park entrance days each year. No sign-up is required — valid at national parks in Georgia and all across the country!
Free Entrance at US National Forests
Enjoy Free Entrance at US National Forests during these dates, occurring 4+ times per year! No sign-up is required.
Free Fishing Days
Georgia law requires that anyone 16 and older have a fishing license in their possession — purchase one online from the Electronic Georgia Licensing (EGAL) system or call 1-800-366-2661. Anyone can also take part in the free fishing days in Georgia (dates change each year).
- Also, take advantage of the Fishing Tackle Loaner Program at select Georgia state parks and borrow gear for free!
- The Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) of Georgia DNR provides rods, reels and tackle box equipment to participating State Parks and Historic Sites Offices
- Interested visitors can inquire at the park office and check out the equipment for the day and try fishing without having to purchase any equipment
Also, Georgia residents with a library card may be able to check out park admission passes and parking permits from the Library Loan Program to get free access to many of Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. These passes can be checked out at any time of year (subject to availability). Check with your local library for more details and to check out your pass!
Free Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Free admission to Smithsonian Museums across the country on Museum Day!
- FREE event happens 1 time per year in SEPTEMBER
- Requires advance signup to a single museum
- Learn more on the Free Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day website
Free North GA Museums
Learn more about North Georgia’s history and culture with a free visit to a local museum!
North Ga Museums with Free Admission Year-Round
No need to wait for a special occasion at these free North Georgia museums!
- Mountain Life Museum, Blairsville
- Old Courthouse Museum, Blairsville
- Reece Farm & Heritage Center, Blairsville
- White County Historical Museum, Cleveland
- Cornelia Historic Train Depot Museum, Cornelia
- Tabor House and Civil War Museum, Ellijay
- Helen Arts & Heritage Center History Museum, Helen
- The Gourd Place Museum, Sautee
- SNC African American Heritage Site at Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, Sautee
- Rome Area History Center, Rome
Note that not all museums are open daily. Please check each place to confirm hours before making a trip.
Free North GA Attractions
Free North Georgia Attractions
Let your wallet take a break with these free activities in the North Georgia mountains. Always call to confirm participation or reserve your space where necessary.
Free Entrance on Sundays to Helen Oktoberfest
Each Sunday during the official Helen Oktoberfest, EVERYONE gets FREE ADMISSION to the main celebration. Bring the whole family to the Helen Festhalle and spend the day watching live music and performing traditional German dances. German food and beer are available for purchase.
Make plans to enjoy the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Alpine Helen, Georgia.
- Every Sunday during Helen Oktoberfest (approximately early September through the end of October)
- Located at the Helen Festhalle at 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA
Free Admission to Babyland General Hospital
Babyland General Hospital Cleveland GA
Get FREE admission daily to Babyland General Hospital, where the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids are born and can be adopted for a fee. The hospital is closed on holidays. Contact Babyland General Hospital for more information.
- Phone: +1 (706) 865-2171
- Address: 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland, GA
- Website: Babyland General Hospital
- Facebook: Cabbage Patch Kids Fan Page has 634,000+ followers
- TripAdvisor: Babyland General Hospital is rated 4.5 with 600+ reviews
Free Grist Mill Demonstrations at Barker’s Creek
Barker’s Creek Mill Free First Saturdays in Rabun Gap GA
Barker’s Creek Grist Mill has provided the community with milling services since the mid-1800s. The current mill was built by Mary Hambidge in 1944 at the site of an older mill. Hambidge still operates Barker’s Creek Mill on the First Saturday of each month and by appointment (to provide milling services to local farmers). The volunteer miller is happy to answer your questions.
Organic grits and cornmeal 🌽 are stone-ground at the mill and can be purchased in 2-pound bags on the First Saturdays.
- FIRST SATURDAY of each month from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Located at 4507 Betty’s Creek Road, Rabun Gap, GA
Free Planetarium Shows and Night Sky Telescope Viewing 🌠
Enjoy free planetarium shows and night sky telescope viewing of celestial objects! 🌟💫 The planetarium features a 30-foot diameter dome and can seat an audience of 46 people.🔭⭐✨
- ✨ FREE planetarium shows at the Coleman Planetarium
- Most Fridays at 8:00 pm (approximately 40 minutes)
- Shows incorporate a full-dome video followed by a live presentation of the current night sky
- Shows change throughout the year to reflect changes in the evening skies and new developments in science
- Coleman Planetarium is located at Health and Natural Sciences Building, 159 Sunset Drive (Room 234), Dahlonega, GA
- 🔭 FREE telescope viewings at North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
- Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am (weather permitting)
- Located at the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory on Day Drive, Dahlonega, GA
Free Classes & Workshops
💲🪙 Younger kids will enjoy the workshops that help them create a tool / toy to take home, while adults can learn valuable skills from FREE workshops too!
Free Workshops for Kids and Adults at Home Depot
FREE workshops at local Home Depot stores for kids and adults on a DIY-kick
- Blairsville Home Depot store at 17 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA
- Blue Ridge Home Depot store at 10012 Blueridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA
- Clayton Home Depot store at 1551 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA
- Dahlonega Home Depot store at 140 Maxwell Lane, Dahlonega, GA
- Dawsonville Home Depot store at 226 Power Center Dr, Dawsonville, GA
- Gainesville Home Depot store at 924 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA
- Jasper Home Depot store at 205 Bill Wigington Pkwy, Jasper, GA
- Toccoa Home Depot store at 302 Memorial Drive, Toccoa, GA
Free Workshops for Kids and Adults at Lowe’s
FREE workshops at local Lowe’s hardware stores include Building a Keepsake Time Capsule, Installing Laminate Floors, and Building a Tabletop Basketball Set.
- East Ellijay Lowe’s store at 380 Highland Crossing, E Ellijay, GA
- Cumming Lowe’s store at 935 Marketplace Blvd, Cumming, GA
- Gainesville Lowe’s store at 1514 Skelton Rd, Gainesville, GA
- Cornelia Lowe’s store at 281 Carpenters Cove Lane, Cornelia, GA
- Use the Lowes.com “Find a Store” lookup tool to find other locations
Free Legal Consultations
Criminal Lawyer in Georgia Corales Law Firm
Have the team of Corales Law review your Georgia-based legal case at no charge with a free consultation. Legal consultations are free and are available over the phone in English or Spanish. Learn more about Corales Law online or call +1 (678) 961-3999 anytime.
- 📱 Phone: +1 (678) 961-3999
- 🌐 Website: coraleslaw.com
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What are your favorite freebies in North Georgia?💲🪙
Wow, what an invaluable service you provide. I never realized there were so many free things to do in North Georgia. My wife and I have talked about visiting North GA and this information will come in very handy. I even signed up for your enewsletter! I know you will be able to provide great information!
Hi Scott, I hope you were able to find some interesting options for your group. It’s certainly nice to have so many great free resources to enjoy during time spent in North GA!
These are some incredible free offers that are more than enticing. I would have never dreamed that there were so many free “perks” to visit the state of Georgia. I was particularly impressed by the free passes for the public on certain days.
Free entrances to museums and parks. 5 free days available for the Georgia state parks with no sign-up required. Free entrance days to the national forest sites. Free admission for historical sites all across the state of Georgia on May 2 of 2021. This is good information for those of us on a very limited budget.
My favorite “perk” was a free planetarium show and night sky telescope viewing. Super awesome info. I have a totally different perspective on traveling there now. Who would have guessed there was so much to offer.
Hello K E N! I am happy to hear that you are considering a trip to Georgia for your next vacation!
Many of the offers you mention are available across the country (national parks and Smithsonian museums), but the planetarium and observatory freebies are definitely a local perk. Hopefully, those will be able to open up to the public again soon.
hello, it is a great and nice feeling to know that someone will create a great website like this and also create a write up on an article like this. someone once told me that the best things in life are free. this is a typical example. i would not want to miss stuffs like this
Hi Benny, I’m very happy to hear that you enjoy the article and website!!
I hope you have a fantastic time in the Georgia mountains with whatever adventures you choose!
I like how there are a lot of free things to do in GA, and when I am able to come to visit, I will definitely revisit this website. I love science and would check out the Night Sky Telescope Viewing. The fishing gear loaner program is something I wish they had here in California, and if they do have it, no one knows about it lol. Ok, with all of the free stuff I see here makes me want to move to GA. So many things to do and you don’t have to spend much money if that nothing at all just show up. I love how much information is included on your website.
Thanks Meka, hopefully you can visit soon and share in all the great things that the Georgia mountains have to offer!
This is a great resource! Georgia and its mountains are gorgeous, and it’s nice that there are so many things to do that are completely free. I think it’s great the state offers a day where anyone can fish for free, and that there are free museums visitors can go to.
It is definitely nice that there are these kinds of various opportunities for everyone to enjoy a fun activity without a big expense.
You really included a lot of activities in this article, thanks for putting it all together. My sister-in-law lives in Georgia during the winter months so a lot of this information will be useful when we go visit her. We enjoy doing a lot of hiking so those guides will be really useful for us. I also am especially interested in the Planetarium Show and Night Sky Telescope viewing, but all of these activities look great. Thanks again!
Hi Andrew, I hope that you all find some great ways to spend your visits to Georgia!
Of all the things in Georgia that are free. I miss the free fishing the most. Georgia has some of the best fishing and hunting in the world, with people traveling to places from Atlants, to Macon, Brunswick to Savanah to enjoy good food and good old southern hospitality. Some of the spookiest ghost hunter attractions in Georgia are free as well, just don’t bring anything home with you that is otherworldly.
Haha… I haven’t encountered any ghosts yet, but with all the rich history in the state, there are bound to be more than a few great ghost stories!
Hi Alyce,
That’s a nice post you have made here, and it’s so resourceful! You make Georgia to be a top list place right about now!
I like the indicator you have given us on what to find where and how to go about it. And all these would come in handy, each at their own special time. For instance, the maps in different languages would be so helpful when traveling to a vacation destination. Actually, one would very well plan to get most of these free treats as part of the vacation and they could be so enjoyable and memorable. Like fishing, free coffee/donut, free entries to some National Parks- timing here is key!
What times of the year could most of these treats be available?
Boniface from AndroidBix
Some of the free resources are available all year — including the free maps and travel guides. I’d recommend that you request those right away as they could help when planning your trip. The others are scattered throughout the year (and will change from year to year), so once you’ve planned your trip, be sure to check to see if you’ll be able to take advantage of free activities in the Georgia mountains.