What could be better than getting something for free? There are many different ways to score these great deals if you know where to look. Enjoy these great free Georgia mountain resources!
Maps
- State road map – request a printed map and area brochures to be mailed to you from Georgia’s tourism organization (download / soft copy also available)
Area / Travel Guides
- International travel guides – 9 different languages avaiable (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, UK English) that you may either download or request a mailed hard copy
- Free Travel Guide for Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites interactive guide featuring Georgia’s state parks
Activities
- Babyland General Hospital has FREE admission daily (where Cabbage Patch Kids are born)
- FREE Fishing Day – Georgia has 3 FREE days in 2019 (June 1, June 8, and September 28), but be sure to check other states for Free Fishing when you travel
- HOME DEPOT – FREE monthly workshops for kids and adults on a DIY-kick
- REI stores offer a wide variety of classes for all age levels (advance online registration required)
- Available for both REI members ($20 for lifetime membership) and non-members (members usually get discounted rates)
- Search for FREE classes at REI including riding a bike, climbing, yoga, running with your dog, and more!
Free Entrance to Museums & Parks on Special Occasions
See these posts for details about visiting some of the area’s premier spots on their annual free days!
- Free Entrance Days at National Parks: 4 times per year
- Fee-Free Days at National Forest Sites: 5 times per year
- Museum Day: free admission to Smithsonian Museums on Museum Day
PLUS… Free FOOD for Special Occasions!
These national chains offer freebies on special occasions… take advantage of them in any part of the country!
- Krispy Kreme
- Free donut for Free Donut Day (annually in June)
- Free coffee on National Coffee
DayWEEKEND (late September) - Free rewards year-round through loyalty club
- Dunkin Donuts – Free donut w/purchase for Free Donut Day (annually in June)
- Wal-Mart – Free donut for Free Donut Day (annually in June)
- Edible Arrangements – Free Chocolate Covered Cored Apple for Free Donut Day (annually in June)
- Chick-fil-A – Free Chicken Sandwich when dressed like a cow on Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday 7/9/2019
- Moe’s – Free Queso Day (late September)
- Cinnabon – Free coffee on National Coffee Day (late September)
- Barnes & Noble – Free coffee on National Coffee Day (late September)
Check with local stores for specific offer details.
Wow the Georgia Mountains look exceptional. Honestly I hadn’t heard a whole lot about the Georgia Mountains before so this peaks my interest and is making me want to go visit. To me, what would interest me the most are the National Parks and Forests, as well as the museum. I’ll save your post for when it’s time to go check out the area, well done!
Wonderful! I hope you have a fantastic visit!! The busiest time of year to visit is in the fall when the autumn colors peak, but it’s a wonderful area no matter when you arrive.
Warm Regards, Alyce
This is a great list of free Georgia mountain resources. The Babyland General Hospital sounds like something my girls would love. Do you have any personal experience with Babyland General Hospital? Do you think it is a worthwhile experience? My family and I would like to visit Georgia but are struggling to find places worth visiting.
Hi Clare, If your girls are still at the age where they enjoy dolls, then the Babyland General Hospital is definitely worth the stop. Older kids and most boys probably wouldn’t appreciate it quite as much.
It’s easy to stay occupied with fun activities in the North Georgia mountains. There are so many fun typical family things to do like visit zoos, mini golf, horseback riding, and some unique things to the area like panning for gold! This area of Georgia was home to the country’s first gold rush — 20 years before California!!
The views of the mountains are amazing too. There are lots of great cabins in the area that will accomodate a large family – complete with kitchen, vaulted living room with mountain views, hot tubs, and game rooms with pool table or foosball table.
I hope you do get a chance to visit soon. I’ve seen all 50 states and this is still one of my most favorite areas!
Warm Regards, Alyce
Being from Canada, I have never been to the Georgia mountains, but I sure want to go now. There is so much to do and so much free stuff you can get who doesn’t want to go. Krispy Kreme alone has me wanting to go. Then you throw in the others too and my bag is almost packed. I really enjoyed your post. Thank you
Hi Coralie,
Those are definitely some good doughnuts! It’s great to have so many free options throughout the year.
For your visit, I’d recommend that you go ahead and order the FREE guides and travel maps and start planning your Georgia mountains trip!
In addition to the free options, I highly recommend checking out a few of the local barbecue joints too. They may not be free but they are always a great deal… and so delicious! 🙂
Warm Regards, Alyce