Things to Do in Fairburn

Whether wearing a horned Viking helmet—cheekily dubbed the official Wine-Making Hat—or working bareheaded, the team at Warm Springs Winery crafts an array of muscadine wines. The sweet red and off-dry varieties of muscadine are produced from grapes grown in Georgia. As guests sample wines from souvenir glasses, they can gaze into Warm Springs’ pond, where lotus flowers float above a family of colorful koi.

Within the art-adorned walls of A Toast To Art, affable art lovers blend swanky parties with creative painting projects in BYOB classes every weekend. With a "come as you are," no-dress-code-required attitude, the night is sure to be the perfect situation for unleashing artistic talent and adding your own flair to the instructor-led masterpiece you'll be creating. At evening's end, participants get to take home their creation along with the new-found painting skills they need for practicing still-lifes.

The first Bonkerz Comedy Club was founded in Wisconsin in 1984, when nightclub-owning brothers Joe and John Sanfelippo and best friend George Maltezos decided that it was more fun and less of a hassle to book comedians than musicians. Nearly 30 years later, Bonkerz has grown into a major comedy institution, with branches reaching as far as Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Nevada. Winner of several awards for Best Comedy Club and Venue, Bonkerz Comedy Club has kept the laughter rolling throughout the years with whoopee cushions installed in every seat and sets by greats such as Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, and Saturday Night Live's Daryl Hammond. As the official audition site for NBC’s America’s Got Talent, the chain continues to feed tomorrow’s brightest comics to the national spotlight.

Two towers jut out of facing beaches, joined by cables that span an unusually placid portion of Lake Lanier. When New Wave Cable Park's small groups of customers suit up, however, the cable comes alive, towing boarders to and fro at blistering speeds. Nestled in a secure inlet surrounded by white beaches, the Park is sheltered from boat wakes so that beginners can acclimate themselves and can safely try out new tricks. A brand-new kicker box makes it even easier for boarders to grab some air and, for advanced riders, fistfuls of cloud.

From the moment Metropolis Arena staffers usher the day’s first group of masked sharpshooters into the obstacle-laden battle zone, the airsoft outpost remains abuzz with fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled crossfire until the last BB is shot. The 14,000-square-foot playing field camouflages up to 100 players at a time with its olive and khaki hues, and its indoor facility enables year-round play unhindered by inclement weather or traitorous clouds. In the onsite shop, knowledgeable staff members outfit players with rental gear and help shooters in the market for new equipment select a suitable instrument for their next BB-firing mission.

Georgia Kayak Adventures’ experienced staff guides tours centralized on the Etowah River, which plays host to 75 native species of fish and strategic Civil War battle sites and crossings. Its eco tours embark on the green, natural waters of the river surrounded by lush foliage as guides explain the ecology of the area, with chance sightings of deer, birds, and incredibly lost scuba teams. Weekend evening tours tempt romance beneath the moonlight, whereas history tours explore covered bridges and Civil War hot spots. Kayak fishing trips come in both day and overnight versions, in which anglers search for bass or etowah and cherokee darters, which are native only to this area of the world.