Goat Camp

High Falls State Park may be a prime choice for launching your own watercraft from the ramps or renting out a boat, kayak or canoe, but it’s also alongside the High Falls Water Park (10 minutes’ drive) for thrills on waterslides. Those of you keen to get hiking might want to take off to the Dauset Trails Nature Center (20 minutes). It’s only up the road from the Indian Springs State Park, so after you’ve had a paddle in Sandy Creek or taken a boat out on the water, there are hiking and biking trails to add into the mix – see what wildlife you can spot while you’re passing through and afterwards, set up a spread in the picnic areas with charcoal grills. If animal spotting is your kind of gig, Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (15 minutes) might also make it onto your to-do list. There’s a one-mile trail around the place or guided tours that will take you closer to the animals. A fan of shopping or stockcar racing instead? Tanger Outlets Locust Grove (10 minutes) has the former, while Atlanta Motor Speedway (half an hour) has events and activities that aren’t just for the race weekends – sign up for a track tour if you wish.