3. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Water Park: Buford
Lanier Islands is a resort complex spread across 1,200 acres of natural beauty and attractions less than 50 miles northeast of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Lanier. In addition to golf courses, spas, and hiking and biking trails, this resort houses its own water park within Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, complete with rides and thrills for guests of all ages. The lakeside water park has its own wave pool, a variety of racing and tube slides, and a fun zone splash area for little kids; you’ll be able to plummet through darkness on the Blackout slide or brave the raging river while at this park. Other entertaining features include inflatable water obstacles, foam parties and more.
4. Terminus Wake Park: Cartersville
Terminus Wake Park is a cable wake facility in Cartersville, about 40 miles northwest of Atlanta, designed for towed water sports via a cable system, eliminating the need for boats. This unique park features two full-sized cable lakes for wakeboarding – one for beginners and one for more advanced guests. Also at Terminus is an aqua park whose inflatable obstacle course filled with slips and slides, trampolines, swings, balance beams and other features will delight those aged 5 and older.