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Georgia

travel guide for Georgia

Hope you find value in our Georgia Travel Guide! Our Airstream journey across America started in Georgia with wonderful stays on Jekyll Island and Helen.

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Major Attractions

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the world’s fourth largest aquarium and has 100,000 aquatic animals and is one of the best Georgia attractions. The enormous aquarium is divided into different themes that focus on various aspects of marine life. For example, cold Water Quest explores cold water life, which includes Japanese spider crabs and Australian sea dragons. In the River Scout exhibit, you can see the emerald tree boas, albino alligators, and piranha. The aquarium also houses whale sharks and manta rays in its 6.3 million gallon Ocean Voyager.

Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain is located at the border between Tennessee and Georgia and is known for being the scene of a battle during the Civil War. On clear days, you will have a fantastic view of the various points in seven states from the top of the cliff. The nature park along the rocky ridge of the mountain has gardens, art installations, stone bridges, and a mushroom-shaped balancing rock. Many seasonal festivals and events are held in the park throughout the year, including a Halloween festival with a corn maze.

World of Coca-Cola

Atlanta is the birthplace of the world’s most famous drink, Coca-Cola. You can find out about the drink’s history through the colorful and fascinating exhibits. The latest exhibit in the museum is the Scent Discovery which lets you test your sense of smell. You can also explore the origins of various other fragrances.

Callaway Gardens

Callaway Gardens is a leisure center located on Pine Mountain. The garden has artificial lakes and butterfly houses. Besides the hiking and cycling trails, Callaway Gardens is also home to Robin Lake, the world’s largest artificial white sand beach.

Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain is 863 feet high and sticks out from the surrounding area because of its bald dome. Between 1923 and 1970, a sculpture of three Confederate leaders was carved into the mountain’s eastern side, which has caused controversy in recent years. A cable car takes you to the top of the summit for breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline.

Some other notable places and other Georgia attractions:

Augusta Canal Discovery Center
Chattahoochee National Forest
Okefenokee Swamp
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Best Time to Visit Georgia

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