The Rock Ranch, Barnesville – Sometimes you need fun day trips in Georgia that are going to appeal to every member of the family. With attractions like zip lines, a tiny town for children, a petting zoo, and a locomotive to ride, this might be exactly the place to please everyone at once.
There are many wonderful things to do in Georgia, and you haven’t done them all until you visit The Rock Ranch, centrally located an hour or less from Atlanta, Columbus, and Macon. The agritourism destination, founded by the late S. Truett Cathy of Chick-fil-A, is dedicated to “Growing Healthy Families” and providing family fun and lifelong memories.
Visit this 1,500 acre working cattle ranch to enjoy more than 35 fun rides and attractions including zip lines and locomotive train rides, delicious concessions like the famous home-made strawberry ice cream or pimento cheese, and shopping in The Country Store. The Rock Ranch offers a full day of family fun and entertainment for all ages.
ADDRESS
5020 Barnesville Hwy
The Rock, GA 30285
OFFICE TELEPHONE
(706) 647-6374
EMAIL
info@therockranch.com
https://therockranch.com/
30144
If you have a train lover in the family, you won’t want to miss The Southern Museum in downtown Kennesaw just 25 miles north of Atlanta.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate member museum, it has an impressive collection of Civil War memorabilia as well being the home to The General, which was made famous by The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.
They also have a fascinating exhibit of the Glover Machine Works, which is the only fully restored belt-driven locomotive assembly line in the country.
The Southern Museum provides a welcoming destination for your next homeschool field trip.
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