Looking for a fun family day trip in Georgia? It doesn’t get much better than a visit to Roswell, where you can enjoy two great attractions in one day. The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a wonderful 127-acre preserve filled with trails and activities for the entire family to savor. Follow that up with a trip down Roswell’s beautiful river walk and you’ve got a perfect day out getting some exercise and enjoying nature! It’s great for families, even if you’ve got kids of various ages that can be difficult to please.

In truth, you could easily spend a whole day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center alone. This 127-acre preserve has tons of fun activities, including a zipline!
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, USA
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There are all kinds of opportunities here for outdoor recreation, including canoeing, hiking, and scheduled events like concerts.
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The permanent exhibits include all kinds of educational displays. The Chattahoochee River is the main source of drinking water for the entire metro Atlanta area, so there's a lot to learn about it!
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There are plenty of scheduled wildlife shows and rotating exhibits that change seasonally, like butterfly houses and more.
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Right up the road from the Chattahoochee Nature Center, you'll find the Roswell Riverwalk.
Roswell Riverwalk Boardwalk, 9100 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, USA
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This dog-friendly, accessible boardwalk runs right alongside the Chattahoochee River.
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This is a great opportunity to observe wildlife in the natural environment, and kids will love spotting all the birds and turtles that call this area home.
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When it's a beautiful day and you want to get the kids away from their screens and out and about, heading to the Chattahoochee Nature Center and Roswell Riverwalk makes for a great family day trip in Georgia!
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You can get more information about the Chattahoochee Nature Center on the center’s website.

 

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Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, USA