Discover Johns Creek through a variety of experiences: trails through ravine forests, views of the Chattahoochee River, local history and public art each offer something distinct. When planning a stay, you can first decide whether nature, cultural institutions or art in public spaces will be your main focus.

Ravine Forest, River and Trails

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve covers 46 acres of ravine forest. More than three miles of scenic hiking trails wind through the ravine forest and past a creek, rocky rapids, wildflowers, and native Georgia plants and animals. The trails combine a walk through the forest with views of the creek, rocks and Georgia’s diverse natural environment.

Autrey Mill Heritage Village includes a general store, a historic church, a tenant house, a pavilion and a smokehouse. The Visitor Center offers information about more than 30 animals; the Living Lab provides children with an educational learning experience. Exhibits and visitor offerings may change over time. Historic buildings and information about animals thus provide different ways to explore the themes of history and nature.

Cauley Creek Park is a 203-acre site on the Chattahoochee River. A 3.1-mile rubber-surfaced trail offers views of the river. Compared with the hiking trails through the ravine forest, the focus here is on river views and the trail surface, while the trails at Autrey Mill wind through the forest and past natural features.

McGinnis Ferry Launch in Johns Creek provides river access for motorboats, canoes, kayaks, rafts and inner tubes. Unlike a trail with river views, this site is intended for enjoying the water with various watercraft. Check water conditions before use.

Art, History and Culture

The Art Center in Johns Creek has a ceramics studio, several visual arts classrooms and instruction in a wide range of visual media. Course and program offerings may change. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra presents high-quality performances as well as educational and outreach programs that reflect the community’s cultural diversity. Individual programs vary. The cultural offerings thus range from visual arts and instruction to performances and educational work.

The Johns Creek Tunnel is an approximately 130-foot-long pedestrian tunnel beneath the Medlock Bridge Road and SR 141 underpass. Geometric shapes and bold colors define its design. Artist Hanif Kureshi completed the work in 2018; linguistic symbols and letters represent the diversity of Johns Creek’s past and present. In Cauley Creek Park, a 34-foot-wide sculpture by Ilan Averbuch uses steel repurposed from the historic Rogers Bridge. The artworks have distinct points of reference: the tunnel uses signs and letters, while the sculpture incorporates repurposed bridge material.

These places offer different perspectives when choosing a focus for your stay: nature trails lead through ravine forest or offer river views, the launch provides river access for different watercraft, and cultural attractions range from historic buildings to visual art, music and public art.

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