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Have you been looking for the perfect things to do to really enjoy this spring weather around the Atlanta area? We’ve compiled a wonderful list of hot spots to hit, from outdoor adventures to family-friendly fun. Head out to one of these exciting adventures in beautiful Metro Atlanta this spring!

Farmers Markets

• Dallas Farmers Market – The benefits of a farmers market are clear! Between the variety of fresh produce to choose and the opportunity to support local businesses, the Dallas Farmers Market is one you should check out this spring! 

• Marietta Square Farmers Market – Also, Marietta Square Farmers Market should be on your list of things to do near Atlanta this May 2022. It draws a large crowd with over 65 vendors to choose from year round. Grab your favorite in-season veggies and set up a spring picnic in your nearest park.

Waterfalls & Hikes 

• Blue Hole Falls + High Shoals Falls – On the High Shoals Falls Trail, you get a 2-for-1 special – two waterfalls, one hike! This hike is a breathtaking choice when deciding on things to do around Atlanta. Plus, it is under a 20 minute drive from our Oakleigh Pointe community in Dallas, GA.

• Amicalola Falls State Park – This park is nestled in the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest. It is home to the tallest waterfall in Georgia and plenty of hikes for a range of ages and experience levels. With over 8,500 reviews and 4.8 stars on Google, you won’t be disappointed spending springtime exploring this park. 

Water Parks 

• Seven Springs Water Park – Scheduled to open at the end of May 2022, this water park is located in Powder Springs. It is located near our Creekwood neighborhood, an active adult community. Homeowners can win the “Best Grandparents Award” by bringing the grandkids to enjoy the lazy river, splash pad, and 2 water slides! 

• Six Flags White Water – May 7th (opening day) couldn’t come soon enough! Six Flags White Water offers so much for your family and friends to do. Spend hours bouncing from one water slide to the next. Refuel with Beachside Smoothies and turkey legs. Then, end the day in the relaxing Little Hooch!  

• Margaritaville at Lanier Islands – If you are a big lake visitor in the spring and summertime, you don’t want to miss the one-of-a-kind experience that Margaritaville at Lanier Islands offers. There is plenty of family fun waiting for you here! 

Resorts  

• Chateau Elan Winery & Resort – Chateau Elan is a premier North Atlanta destination, sure to end those winter blues! Take in the absolutely breathtaking scenery, relax and refresh at the spa, or taste test on the winery tour. Also, there’s an excellent golf course, world-class dining, and so much more to discover here. We know you’ll fall in love with the scenery of it all, so check out our master planned community in Jefferson so you never have to leave.

Mini Golf 

• Puttshack Atlanta – This bar and restaurant in West Midtown offers an upscale mini golf experience, perfect for date nights!

• Outrageous Mini Golf – Located in Hiram, GA, grab your family for some clean, competitive fun. The mini golf course is a blacklight course and has a haunted mansion theme! 

Explore Spring Things to do Around Atlanta from a New Home (May 2022)

You can live near some of the best things to do around Atlanta from a Paran Homes community. We mentioned a few of our communities in this Spring Things to Do Guide, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions. And, you can explore where we currently build to discover our available homes.

Starting from the Mid $300s, you can have luxury living in a prime country club setting in Braselton, GA. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Traditions of Braselton offers a unique lifestyle to its residents with wonderful amenities and a welcoming community. Paran Homes brings quality craftsmanship to this sprawling community, with beautifully-designed floor plans to choose from. Therefore, we wanted to showcase the world-class amenities, the exceptional location, and our comfortable new homes here in Braselton.

New Homes in Braselton You’ll Love 

Paran Homes’ presence in the Traditions of Braselton community provides stunning craftsman-inspired homes at an amazing value. Undoubtedly, all four floor plans range from 3-5 bedrooms and are filled with the latest Paran Homes designs and modern features. Per plan, choose from stylish plans with porches, owner and guest suites on main, chef-worthy kitchens, and so much more. With additional rooms and basement lots, there’s plenty of room to create the ideal entertainment space or a relaxing oasis. 

Resort-Worthy Amenities To Keep You Busy

Beyond the comfortable new homes in Braselton, you’ll find beautiful landscapes and amenities that will keep you entertained all year long! Grab your towel and sunscreen on a sunny day to lounge by the Jr. Olympic pool. The kiddos can enjoy a zero-entry splash zone and zoom down the waterslide for extra excitement! After that, you can enjoy some friendly competition on the tennis/pickleball courts or cheer from the stadium seating.

For golf enthusiasts or a newbie, you’ll love the convenience of a privately-owned golf course in your new neighborhood. Weekend mornings will never be the same once you get a taste of the scenic views as you practice your backswing! In addition, residents have access to a 24 hour fitness center, with weights, cardio equipment, and yoga classes with expert instructors!

Nearby Attractions in this Exceptional Location 

Lastly, outside of this master-planned community, you’ll find nearby attractions for the whole family! The community is only minutes away from Downtown Braselton, filled with local boutiques, quality eateries, and even a local brewery. In addition, Chateau Elan is a premier destination in North Georgia and only 15 minutes away! For staycations or just an afternoon trip, you can indulge in wine tasting, spa treatments, and more.

Luxury Living in Traditions of Braselton 

In conclusion, this community has it all for a variety of lifestyles! From world-class amenities to quality craftsmanship, you’ll absolutely love these comfortable new homes in Braselton. Contact us today to find out more about this luxurious community! 

As many Paran Homes’ sales agents will attest – besides access to major interstates, shopping destinations and excellent schools – convenience to fine dining and an appealing night life plays a role for most home buyers in their decision to move into a community. Unless planning your own at-home celebration, at virtually no other time are those two factors more important than on New Year’s Eve. Whether you envision a five-course candlelit dinner to commemorate the end of 2018 or a wild party complete with dancing and champagne to welcome 2019, Paran Homes has compiled a list of alluring locales near our communities where residents and buyers considering BECOMING residents can ring in the New Year.

Living or House Hunting in Metro Atlanta? Be sure to check out one or more of these New Year’s Eve Celebrations near our active communities…

New Year’s Eve Bash at MadLife Stage & Studios featuring Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute

Located in nearby Woodstock, this is a great option for partygoers who live in (or are considering moving to) Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw. The event is offered as an early show for 18 and older guests beginning at 7:45 p.m. (doors open at 6:45) or as a later show for 21 and older guests beginning at 10:30 (doors open at 10:15). Tickets range in price from $35 to $95. Ray Howard Band will perform favorites from Earth. Wind & Fire, as well as other Motown and R&B classics. Tickets are selling quickly, so if you hope to go, purchase your tickets at MadLife’s online ticket booth ASAP.

Stars and Strikes New Year’s Eve Celebration

A terrific New Year’s Eve outing for anyone who lives (or hopes to live) in Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas. Packages are valid for up to 8 people and include Unlimited Bowling, Shoe Rental, a buffet with Pizza, Buffalo Sliders, and Queso dip, a $5 game card and one extreme attraction all for just $209! Plus… Plan to stick around for a live DJ party and of course a Champagne Toast at midnight! As an added bonus, if you book your package and pay online by Thursday, December 20, you will receive a $20 gift card to Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers!

Ring in the New Year at McCray’s Tavern on the Square

If you live in Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville or have designs on living there one day, you might want to add the New Year’s Eve Bash at McCray’s Tavern on the Square to your to do list. Enjoy a great dinner at this Gwinnett County institution before the party starts at 10 p.m. The evening’s festivities will include a DJ spinning tunes, complimentary midnight champagne toast and cash balloon drop.

New Year’s Eve Merriment on the Marietta Square

One of the MANY perks to living in Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs is the fact that you’re conveniently located within driving distance to the iconic Marietta Square. That is particularly poignant on New Year’s Eve when Marietta Square will play host to not just one but TWO celebrations. Daytime visitors can enjoy live music on the Bandstand in Glover Park, ice sculpting and family festivities followed by a special Children’s Ball Drop at 7pm.  For visitors without a curfew, there will be a one-of-a-kind Midnight Square Drop in the heart of The Marietta Square.  Local restaurants and venues will stay open late and live entertainment will continue throughout the night. One of those locales is Two Birds Taphouse, which will play host to its own 21+ NYE celebration, complete with Bar snacks, TBT favorites, and cheese boards from 7 pm – 8 pm; Heavy tray passed food from 8 pm – 10 pm; Champagne toast at midnight; Live music from the 5-piece Uptown Down Band; NYE Party Favors and the Times Square NYC celebration streaming live on the taphouse’s projectors and TVs – all for $60/person.

Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Festivities in Forsyth

As one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, it should come as no surprise that Forsyth County is particularly family-friendly. Families who live in The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming or may be considering calling this awesome Paran Homes community “home” one day will love the fact that there are a number of New Year’s Eve celebrations that are designed for pint-sized patrons and teens. Both Stars & Strikes and Monkey Joe’s will play host to Noon Year’s Celebrations earlier in the day for little ones, while Music Authority will hold a concert event to celebrate the New Year later that evening.

Ring in the New Year at Chateau Elan

Residents of Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson and hopeful homebuyers in this sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community might want to add a lovely evening of wining and dining at the world-class winery and resort – Chateau Elan – to their New Year’s Eve plans.  There are three ways to celebrate: 1) The All the Glitters Gala at the Inn (package includes overnight accommodations for two, welcome cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, four-course sit down dinner, party favors and champagne toast at midnight, live music and New Year’s Day buffet; 2) Romantic New Year’s Eve at the Spa (package includes overnight accommodations, 50-minute massage or facial, champagne and rose petal turn-down in room, wine reception with hors d’oeuvres, intimate 3-course dinner, and New Year’s Day breakfast for two; 3) New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Winery (package includes accommodations at Hampton Inn on property, party in winery with open bar and DJ, three-course dinner with wine service, and party favors plus champagne toast at midnight.)

Living or House Hunting in the Greater Nashville Area? Be sure to check out this fantastic New Year’s Eve Celebration near our active communities…

Dance the Night Away at Jack Daniels Music City Midnight

Whether you’re already living in South Haven, Stewart Creek Farms or The Villages of Berkshire in Murfreesboro OR you hope to declare yourself a resident of one of these distinctive Nashville area communities in the near future, you may want to take part in Jack Daniels Music City Midnight at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in the heart of Nashville. Marking Music City’s main celebration, the festivities start at 4 p.m. and will include live music performances by Keith Urban, Peter Frampton, Judah & The Lion, Caitlyn Smith, Devon Gilfillian, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The rest of the evening will be filled with fireworks, confetti, and the Music Note Drop® at midnight. The best part about this event is that it’s FREE!!

The Paran Homes’ Team Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season and All the Very Best in the New Year!

The holiday season is officially upon us! Whether you are fortunate enough to already live in a Paran Homes community or a new home is on your holiday wish list and you plan to visit a Paran Homes community, you might want to add one or more of the holiday happenings listed below to your agenda. We often recommend a memorable adventure out in the surrounding area to our home buyers so they can get a true taste of what it might be like to live in one of our communities. This time of year, why not make your house hunting trip festive and fun?

Living or House Hunting in Metro Atlanta? Be sure to check out one or more of these seasonal-centric events:

Winter Wonderland Marietta: If you live in or plan to visit Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw or Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas this holiday season, you may want to make the short trek over to the iconic Marietta Square for Winter Wonderland Marietta. Nearly an entire month has been dedicated to the celebration of the season with caroling, live performances from local talent, story time, candlelight shopping on the Square, pictures with Santa, the lighting of the menorah, nativity scene on the Square and more. Most of the festivities will take place in Glover Park.

Holiday Shows at the Aurora Theatre: If you live in or plan to visit Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville, you may want to purchase tickets to see a performance of several holiday-themed stage plays at this award-winning theatre. The line up of plays include A Christmas Carol (on stage through 12/22), This Wonderful Life (a charming adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life – on stage through 12/23) and Reindeer Games (on stage through 12/30). While you’re there, you may want to pop by the Historic Lawrenceville Courthouse for visits and photos with Santa before or after the show.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia: If you live in or plan to visit Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs, you may want to allow a little extra time to pop by Six Flags Over Georgia for what they have declared as the “most wonderful time of the year.” Happening now through January 6, 2019 on select days, Holiday in the Park showcases many of the popular rides that you know and love paired with sparkling lights, festive shows, special treats like s’mores and hot chocolate, and – of course – the occasional appearance from the Jolly Old Elf himself.

Christmas in Cumming at the Cumming Fairgrounds: If you live in or plan to visit The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming, there are a number of dates with which you may wish your visit dates to coincide. On 12/7-8, The Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival takes over the Cumming Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. presenting a great way to purchase original and unique gifts for anyone on your list. On 12/15 at 5 p.m., the Cumming Christmas Parade begins. Following the same route as the city’s 4th of July parade, the Christmas installment will end at the Fairgrounds with a huge Christmas festival and visits with Santa. Lastly, there will be plenty of chances to show off your ice skating skills now through January 7, 2019 at the Winter Wonderland in Cumming Rink at the Fairgrounds.

Stone Mountain Christmas: If you live in or plan to visit The Woods of Midvale in Tucker, you should definitely include Stone Mountain Park in your evening! Once the sun goes down, millions of dazzling lights go up on a truly stunning Christmas celebration that includes festive music, spectacular shows, a nightly tree lighting and Christmas Parade with appearances by Santa Claus AND the Snow Angel. Be sure to pop by the 4D theater for an immersive screening of The Polar Express and climb aboard the Scenic Railroad for a musical and magical ride around the mountain. If you plan to visit during the day, take advantage of the rare occurrence of SNOW in Atlanta thanks to Snow Mountain – offering a 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill and enormous snowy play area for building snowmen and igloos to your heart’s content.

Christmas Feast at Chateau Elan: If you live in or plan to visit Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson, there are a number of festivities to include in your holiday season house hunting trip. You could make the trip over to Lanier Islands for the famed Magical Nights of Lights and License to Chill Snow Island, you could hit the brand-new skating Rink at Mall of Georgia ORRRRR you could plan to spend your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dining on decadent fare at the renowned resort and winery – Chateau Elan.

Living or House Hunting in the Greater Nashville Area? Be sure to check out one or more of these seasonal-centric events:

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort: If you live in or plan to visit South Haven, Stewart Creek Farms or Villages of Berkshire in Murfreesboro, you may want to make the drive over to Nashville to visit the beautifully bedecked Opryland Resort and Convention Center. This time of year, a beloved tradition for countless families throughout the South is to tour the interior of the opulent atrium, as well as the surrounding grounds to marvel at more than three million twinkling lights and festive décor, an indoor winter wonderland boasting more than 2 million pounds of ice and an indoor skating rink. Don’t miss your chance to catch a performance of Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

Happiest of Holiday Wishes to You and Yours from Paran Homes! 

We Look Forward to Seeing YOU Soon!

If you live in a Paran Home, you have a stunning kitchen and – depending on the floor plan – an inviting formal dining room. That in no way means you MUST cook on a regular basis (as inspiring as your new kitchen might be) or that you are required to host a horde of guests for your Thanksgiving celebration. Some families prefer to dine out during the holidays – saving themselves the added pressure of preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey or cleaning an endless array of pots, pans, utensils and dishes. If YOU are one of those people, you may want to pay close attention to this list of Thanksgiving celebration destinations near Paran Homes communities in Atlanta. If you don’t currently LIVE in a Paran Homes community, Thanksgiving might be the ideal time to take a drive after your Thanksgiving feast. Go exploring in hopes of finding the community AND home of your dreams in time for NEXT Thanksgiving.

Kennesaw

Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw: Copeland’s of New Orleans in Kennesaw will play host to its annual Thanksgiving buffet. Guests can opt for the extensive buffet menu OR order the Pilgrim Platter complete with Cajun fried turkey meet, cornbread stuffing, green beans and ham, mashed sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The buffet is priced at $34.95 for adults, $32.95 for Seniors (65+), $22.95 for Kids (11-14), $14.95 for Kids (6-10) and FREE for Kids 5 & under (with adult purchase). This buffet might also be worth the drive if you live in Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas.

Lawrenceville

Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville: For an added benefit, this Thanksgiving celebration is held in conjunction with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Historic downtown Lawrenceville. Reserve your seat for the Thanksgiving Buffet at McCray’s Tavern on the Square – where adults are just $21.95 and kids (10 & under) are just $10.95. Reservations are highly recommended for this popular event and doors open at 4 p.m. Reservations can be made at opentable.com or by calling 770.407.6754.

Powder Springs

Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs: It may be well worth the drive to head over to Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Smyrna for their traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Served from 4-10 p.m., the dinner includes items like Cajun fried turkey, cornbread stuffing, bourbon molasses glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, macaroni & cheese and more priced at $26 for adults, $16 for young adults and $10 for kids under 10. Reservations can be made on Open Table or by calling (770) 435-1887.

Cumming

The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming: Ted’s Montana Grill may be your best bet for a Thanksgiving celebration feast in Cumming this year. For $29/person, guests can enjoy a traditional three-course roasted turkey dinner complete with side salad, cup of soup or bison chili as a first course. Roast turkey and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes, herb dressing, carrots, Aunt Fannie’s squash casserole and cranberry sauce as the main course and Ted’s famous Apple Pecan Crisp for dessert.

Tucker

The Woods of Midvale in Tucker: Head over to the Magnolia Room for a Thanksgiving celebration dinner that you won’t soon forget – served continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s farm fresh and made from scratch by cooks who specialize in traditional Southern cuisine.

Braselton

Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson: Chateau Elan is your occasion destination for Thanksgiving, showcasing a sumptuous buffet that features such traditional holiday favorites as Hot Cinnamon Apple Cider; Apricot Glazed Turkey and Bourbon Jalapeno Glazed Ham – carved to order; Cranberry Pecan Stuffing; Candied Yams with Marshmallow Brulee; Green Bean Casserole; and a broad assortment of desserts that include Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Caramel Apple Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, New York Cheese Cake and much more. Served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., prices for the Thanksgiving Feast at Chateau Elan are $89 + tax/adult, $25/child (6-11) and FREE for children 5 and under (when dining with an adult). Reservations are required and can be made by calling 678-425-0900 x 41.

From all of us here at Paran Homes, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!