Explore Georgia Invites Travelers to Experience New Attractions in 2024

Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, invites travelers to discover a range of new attractions opening across the Peach State in 2024, from water parks and wildlife encounters to cultural experiences and entertainment venues.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands makes new waves in Buford, Georgia

As part of a series of multi-million dollar enhancements scheduled for completion in Spring 2024, the water park in Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is being rebranded to Fins Up Water Park, the first Margaritaville Fins Up Water Park in the U.S. Among the enhancements is the highly anticipated Apocalpyso, Georgia’s first waterslide coaster, which will be the centerpiece of a new iconic tower featuring three additional waterslides. The tower will be Georgia’s largest waterslide complex, and upon completion, the park will boast an impressive total of 15 waterslides in 2024. Fins Up Water Park will also feature new premium cabanas, food and beverage options, an expanded Wibit Aquatic Adventure water playground, and expanded retail offerings.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park brings wildlife experience to Madison, Georgia

The Georgia Safari Conservation Park is set to open in April 2024, combining the excitement of a safari adventure with a strong commitment to conservation and sustainability. The 530-acre park will offer animal encounters with wild and exotic African species as well as immersive and interpretive guided tours for visitors ranging from individuals, families, and small groups to exclusive eight-person VIP experiences. For the ultimate overnight adventure, the Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers one-of-a-kind luxury accommodations, including a suite overlooking giraffes and rhinos, safari tents, and a honeymoon hideaway.

The Classic Center Arena opening in Athens, Georgia

Coming to the Classic City in Summer 2024, The Classic Center Arena will amp up Athens’ already thriving music and entertainment scene. Just steps away from downtown restaurants, shops, and hotels, the arena will play host to various entertainment options, from concerts and sporting events to weddings and conferences. Memorabilia from the University of Georgia Music Collections will be displayed in the concourse of The Classic Center Arena, bringing a collection from the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to life through an interactive, museum-quality experience.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights marks 10th anniversary with major expansion in Atlanta, Georgia

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, a museum and cultural institution located in Atlanta, the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, will celebrate a decade of impact in 2024 by beginning construction on a 24,000-square-foot expansion. Slated to open in Summer 2025, the expansion will feature two new wings. A new West Wing will house a café and three new galleries, including a Family Gallery for children that will inspire a new generation of engaged citizens; “Bearing Witness,” a gallery that memorializes the history of racial violence; and a Special Exhibitions Gallery for traveling and temporary exhibitions. A new East Wing will create 5,000 square feet of flexible classroom, meeting, and training space.

This is just a preview of the new types of attractions Georgia has in store for visitors in 2024. To learn more about recently opened and soon-to-open attractions across the state, visit ExploreGeorgia.org.

About Explore Georgia
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is the state’s official destination marketing organization. Through its home office in Atlanta, nine visitor information centers, and a network of representatives across the globe, Explore Georgia inspires travel to and within the state through marketing programs developed and executed in partnership with the state’s travel industry. Georgia travel and tourism generated $73 billion in total economic impact and supported more than 442,600 jobs in 2022. The state welcomed 167.7 million domestic and international visitors in 2022 who brought in $39.8 billion in spending. Learn more at ExploreGeorgia.org.

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