Best Places to Commune with Nature
Our list of parks, trails and ideas for getting back in touch with nature.
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Below are our recommendations for Places to Commune with Nature in Atlanta. These selections came from our past winners of Best of Atlanta, recommendations from readers who voted in the past 2 years of Best of and from our critic’s personal choices. Please leave comments below about your ideas to add to this list.
Best Parks/Nature Spots in Atlanta
Fernbank Forest
Wikipedia: Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre mature mixed forest that is part of Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia. It has some relatively old trees compared to much of the forests in the Piedmont.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
A 2,965-acre park and museum on the site of the 1864 Civil War Campaign for Atlanta.
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Palisades West Trail
From Atlanta Trails: Beautiful, wide river views in a blooming forest, with rocky bluffs and sandy shorelines on the banks of the Chattahoochee River: the West Palisades Trail is easily one of the most scenic in-town hikes in Atlanta. And this four-mile loop covers this park’s highlights on a serie...
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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
The 46-acre preserve is a favorite for families and hiking day trips. The Heritage Village maintains the charming rural heritage of a General Store, chapel, and farmhouses. Nature enthusiasts can explore 2 miles of walking trails through the forest or dip their toes in Sal’s Creek.
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Blue Heron Nature Preserve - Emma Wetlands,
(404) 946-6394
Blue Heron Nature Preserve - Land O Lakes,
(404) 946-6394
Cato Environmental Education Center,
(770) 528-8840
Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve,
(404) 546-6788
Six Springs Wetlands,
(404) 875-7275
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance,
(404) 752-5385
Wetlands area and elevated boardwalk,
(770) 298-9200