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Outdoor date ideas near Atlanta

Plan the perfect outdoor date! Georgia’s view-packed mountain summits, towering waterfalls, and sandy beaches make the perfect romantic outdoor adventure near Atlanta.

Gorgeous mountain summits, sunlight-dappled river valleys, and broad, sandy beaches: Georgia’s outdoor beauty is diverse and simply stunning. Looking for a great, romantic outdoor date idea near Atlanta? We’ve got you covered with great some great options.

Our state is brimming with an abundance of beautiful, romantic spots that make the perfect venue for a great outdoor date, from parks and mountain tops near Atlanta, to Georgia’s sandy southern coastline and soaring mountain summits in North Georgia. And while many are cheap (or even free!), they’re all big on beauty. (A sunset cuddle on a view-packed mountain summit? Yes, please!)

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Our favorite outdoor date ideas near Atlanta

We get a ton of emails from readers asking for help with outdoor date ideas. Here’s our short list of Georgia’s best, most beautiful and most romantic outdoor spots, all fully worthy of the perfect date with a dose of adventure:


 
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Always leave no trace, pack out everything you pack in, and if you see trash, pick it up and pack it out.

Stay on the marked trail, tell someone where you're going, pack safety and wayfinding essentials, and don't rely on a mobile phone to find your way. Please always practice good trail etiquette. And before you go, always check the trailhead kiosk, official maps, and the park or ranger office for notices of changed routes, trail closures, safety information, and restrictions.

Eric Champlin is a creative director and photographer who loves to explore southeast. He's the co-owner of Trailful Outdoor Co, a locally-owned hiking outfitter shop in Hiawassee in the Georgia mountains near the Appalachian Trail. He’s also the co-founder of Atlanta Trails and Asheville Trails, digital magazines that highlight the South’s best outdoor adventures. His mission? To inspire others to get fit outdoors and explore the South’s incredible scenic beauty.