Radium Springs is one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders, Radium Springs Gardens pumps 70,000 gallons per minute of clear, 68-degree water from an underground cave. Walk through a courtyard where the former Radium Springs Casino once stood, and enjoy foliage-draped hillocks, crystal clear waters, and flora both indigenous and exotic. The park features a restored terrace, new sidewalks, a casino garden, and gazebos.
Holding court in the center of the Plaza that runs along the Flint River is a life-size sculpture of the pioneering soul musician, seated at a Baby Grand piano which rests on a rotating pedestal. While Ray Charles’ beloved melodies play at timed intervals, water flows over the pedestal and spills into a reflecting pool at its base. Grab a piano key bench and enjoy the “concert.”
Chehaw provides over 700 acres of fun, including a 100-acre zoo, home to over 238 animals including cheetahs, black rhinoceroses, meerkats, alligators, and many more! Enjoy one of the state’s largest play parks and participate in the many animal programs and feedings in the zoo. BMX track, R/C car track, mountain bike trails, 18-hole disc golf course, camping, and hiking available.
The Flint RiverQuarium follows the Flint River’s amazing 350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, and the 175,000-gallon Blue Hole is one of only a few open-air aquariums in the world. Get a unique look at Southwest Georgia’s mysterious underwater world with more than 100 species of fish, alligators, turtles, and other aquatic animals. The Cypress Pond Aviary is home to more than 30 birds indigenous to the Flint River watershed. Next door is the Imagination Theater, the area’s only large screen format theater.