Old Salem Park sits right on the shore of Lake Oconee about 12 miles from Greensboro, offering splendid views of the lake. The park is great for family gatherings, too; you can cook your own dinner on its public grills, and host a gathering at its public pavilion. The first paper mill in the state of Georgia opened here in 1811, and you can glimpse that and other ruins today on a walking trail rated easy by AllTrails. In addition to its public park and the Scull Shoals walking trail, the Greensboro area is also known for a slightly different kind of park — one where you pay to slap a tiny ball around its greens. It's a golf haven, with 10 world-class golf courses available.