DO IT: Swimming

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Water Park offers the thrills of a family fun park, the slips and slides of a water park, an open air concert venue, a beachside bar and grille, an Italian eatery, and mini-golf, all within a stone’s throw of a four-star resort hotel. Nice.

The YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Fort Mountain State Park got its name from an ancient and mystical 855-foot-long rock wall atop the highest point of the mountain. Activities include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, boating, cabin rentals, and mini-golf.

Bass fishing rules this 38,000 acre lake, but every water sport is possible! Pack up the family and find out for yourself!

Located between Atlanta and Athens, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps.

Situated on the north end of Lake Sidney Lanier, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. It is the first state park on this popular lake.

o IronKids Alpharetta allows children ages 6 to 15 an opportunity to test their strength with a swim, bike, and run competition each September.

From kayaking to camping, Georgia State Parks offer dozens of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Most activities are free or have a small fee, making it easy to plan an affordable vacation.

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge is a charming destination for a relaxing getaway and offers activities including golf, camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, tennis and more.

Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is the ultimate destination for any escape with adventures including fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, camping, golf, and more.

Enjoy a secluded retreat along the shores of the Walter F. George Lake at George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge. Activities abound including golf, fishing, swimming, hiking, golf, tennis, and more.

Red Top Mountain State Park, located on Lake Allatoona, is a great destination for swimming, watersports, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the swimming beach, picnic shelters, and rental cottages and campgrounds.

At the base of Blood Mountain, Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves.

This southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding. A sand swimming beach is provided.

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. A boardwalk spans the cool water, allowing visitors to look for alligators, turtles and other wildlife. A 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating.

Georgia’s oldest great temple mound, standing 57 feet high, dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. Also offering fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

One of the oldest state parks in the U.S., guests can enjoy wading in Sandy Creek or swimming in McIntosh Lake. A small museum, open seasonally, highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history.