Quite Peachy at Lane Southern Orchards

Peach season is upon us at Lane Southern! Visit the peach packing line and find out what happens to the peach after they’re picked and prepare it for shipment. Take a break from packing line and let the kids play on the farm-themed playground with actual tractors, or go on a tour of the orchard in their replica of the original Blue Bird Bus. While you’re there, visit their Peachtree Café and try some of their signature dishes. Afterward, enjoy homemade peach ice cream in a rocking chair on the porch. Don’t forget to pick up a crate of fresh peaches while you’re there. There’s bound to be something peachy everyone will like. lanesouthernorchards.com

Go For a Spin

Hop in the car for indoor go-kart racing and cool off at these three different go kart facilities. K1 Speed in Duluth (www.k1speed.com) offers an Arrive & Race Package where you race in a 14-lap heat against the clock and other racers. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (www.andrettikarting.com) has both electric and gas karts where you can race up to speeds of 35 mph. or you can visit Georgia’s only 7D theater. Get behind the wheel at Tiny Towne (www.tinytowne.com) and experience driving on the road in this replica of a town. Have fun learn the rules of the road in the learning academy.

Ice Cream Pops

Ingredients:
Candies (M&M’s, sprinkles, etc.)
Chopped up candy bars
Pieces of cookies or cookie dough
Ice Cream
Popsicle maker or container

For instructions on how to make this treat, click here.

Sleeping Beauty at Center for Puppetry Arts

Come experience this classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty told by beautiful marionette puppets. This family series begins on Tuesday, July 19. Watch as the evil fairy, Belladonna, cast a spell on Princess Aurora that puts her to sleep for almost 100 years and the only person that can save her is Prince Stefan. Tickets are $20.50 and the show starts at 10 a.m. puppet.org

Too busy or not in town one week?
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