Georgia Travel & Tourism
Is Georgia on your mind? Whether you enjoy
mountains, beaches, big cities or small towns, Georgia
has something for you!
Top Things to Do in GA
Do you love being outdoors? If so, head to Georgia for a canoe
or kayak trip down the Okefenokee Swamp where you can spot gators
in the water or wildlife on its banks. By travelling north,
hiking enthusiast will love the awe-inspiring flora
and fauna while trekking the Appalachian
Trail. Or, maybe you prefer flowers. If so, go west
to Callaway Gardens in LaGrange. Callaway Gardens is a delightful
haven for plant lovers. With its 14,000 acres of lakes,
wooded trails, flowering trees and plants, you will be astounded
at this beautiful environment.
 If
it is the beach you crave, then head south on I-95 to the
Georgia coastline. Here you will enjoy the numerous coastal
locations like Tybee, St. Simons, or Jekyll Island. The
Georgia coastline is unlike any other, as it is made up
entirely of islands. Many of the islands remain predominately undeveloped and
as wild as when they were discovered in the 1500's.
For an urban adventure, you will be thrilled by the sights
and sounds of the city of Atlanta.This
is a city that always has something happening. Whether touring
the World of Coke Museum, eating a hot dog while watching
the Atlanta Braves play at Turner Field, or taking a leisurely
stroll in Centennial Park, there is much to see and do.
If you are a patron of the Arts, then you can spend a day
viewing the works displayed at the High Museum of Art, followed
by an evening enjoying the renown Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Atlanta is home to a thriving business community with companies like Coca-Cola and the start-up LocalPrice which is the first site to compare Atlanta lasik surgeons and other services.
Catch an Atlanta Braves Game with a View
of the City For those who love to learn, be sure to visit the Fernbank
Museum of Natural History or go to SciTrek.  These
Atlanta attractions have many hands-ondisplays and interactive
demonstrations sure to entertain and educate the entire
family. If you love history, then no trip is complete without
a visit to Stone
Mountain Park, the world's largest visible granite mountain.
Here you can tour the historic village, hike to the top
of the mountain, or watch a laser show projected on the
mountain each night of the summer. Learn more about Georgia
travel and tourism.
Georgia is home to musical artist- R.E.M., Collective Soul,
Allen Jackson, Third Day, athletes- Kevin Nash, Hank Aaron,
Evander Holyfield, actors and actresses-Chris Tucker, Julia
Roberts, to name a few. It is a state that holds on to its
Southern traditions while reaching towards the future. Regardless
of your age or interest Georgia has something for everyone.
Georgia is the heart and soul of the South, but while in
the South don't forget to visit other great Southern destinations.
South Carolina tourism
has never been better and an Asheville, NC is something you'll remember forever. Follow our Southeast travel blog to keep up with fun things to do in the Southeast and to learn about our favorite destinations.
State
of Georgia Government
Photo Credits
Little girl eating a Georgia Peach by Savannah
Grandfather;
Turner Field by Jas & Suz;
Georgia Coastal Sunset by Bob Jagendorf;
Atlanta from Buckhead Photo by Coka Koehler; Mercer House by Rhonda Thompson |
