Best Summer 'Staycation' Offers Myriad Activities For Entire Family

Online, May 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - For information, contact:
Rountree Group
770-645-4545
Mollie Molumby
[email protected]
Lisa Hester
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Summer vacation is around the corner. That means it's time to plan the kind of trip your whole family will enjoy. But with today's astronomical gas prices and pricy airline tickets, a "staycation" seems the more economical solution.

Just 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Historic Banning Mills offers the largest continuous eco zip line canopy tour in the world with more than 37 zip lines and 42 tree walk bridges that take you to soaring heights and breath-taking speeds of up to 60 mph. There are various tours to choose from according to skill level and degree of challenges.

After the exhilarating adventure of zip lining, there are a multitude of additional activities awaiting at the cozy resort nestled on 1,200 acres of preserved land in Whitesburg, Ga. These include:

• numerous nature trails
• 3 swimming pools, one Olympic-sized
• kayaking
• horseback riding
• miniature golf
• tennis
• day spa
• breathtaking gorge with numerous bridges for viewing
• multiple porches, pavilions, gazebos with dramatic views

"We are very much a family here at Historic Banning Mills and we pride ourselves in providing the best in family fun for all ages, while keeping quality and safety in mind," said founder Mike Holder. "And with our being right in your back yard but feeling like a million miles away, we can give you all the best of a summer vacation."

Lodging options at Historic Banning Mills vary from large to intimate-sized cabins, including Jacuzzi cabins, and inn rooms and suites. A full breakfast is included in most room rates.

For more information on the summer fun and Historic Banning Mills, visit
www.historicbanningmills.com or call 770-834-9149.

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About Historic Banning Mills
The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills is a 501 (c) 3 conservation center nestled within 1,200 beautifully preserved wooded acres overlooking the scenic and historic Snake Creek Gorge in Whitesburg, Ga. Offering thrill seekers, nature enthusiasts, couples and groups of all sizes an experience of a lifetime through its unmatched eco canopy tours, Birds of Prey programs and historical interpretive center. Banning Mills boasts a year-round outdoor adventure in addition to a scenic environment perfect for romantic getaways, team building for corporate groups, family outings, leadership programs, church retreats and other group events.