Go To Georgia For Your Next Vacation

by Peter Mason

If you do much air travel over the U.S., sooner or later you will find yourself in Atlanta. Next vacation, leave the airport and experience the city and the great state of Georgia. There is something for everybody.

When you visit Atlanta, use a rental car. This booming city is quite spread out and you can’t hope to see everything without a car. The most popular Atlanta attraction for families is Six Flags Over Georgia, a huge amusement park. Also in town are a zoo and the Georgia Aquarium. One unique spot is the World of Coca Cola. This world-famous drink is bottled right here. You’ll be amazed at what you find out about this ubiquitous product.

Atlanta is a bustling town with a cosmopolitan flair, thanks to its status as a hub for many major airlines. Since it hosted the summer Olympics, it has offered many attractions for travelers. There is a lot to see outside of Atlanta, however.

If you have time and want to leave your hotel for a more peaceful place to explore, drive 70 miles out of town to see Callaway Gardens. There are formal gardens and hiking trails that are well worth the trip out. It’s a great place to get away from the bustling Atlanta traffic. Once you’ve traveled that far, go 17 miles further and visit Warm Springs, the location of FDR’s “Little White House” and the FDR Memorial Museum. Former U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died here and so the place is brimming with history.

Once outside of Atlanta, there are many other places to see. The city of Macon has the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Did you know the state’s song, “Georgia On My Mind” goes back a lot further than Ray Charles?

If you are into history, you might want to visit the Macon’s Hay House or go to Milledgeville, near which is Andalusia, the farm home of author Flannery O’Connor. Sports buffs will of course enjoy going to Augusta, home of the annual Masters Golf Tournament. Who can resist playing a round where so many of the greats have played?

Hopeless romantics think of Scarlett and Rhett’s “Gone With The Wind” when they think of Atlanta, but to satisfy a taste for hoop skirts and antebellum charm, go to Savannah. Its historic district includes a trolley tour and the beautiful Telfair Mansion and Art Museum. The Mercer House and the Thomas House are also lovely.

What visit to the South would be complete without a riverboat cruise? Savannah offers one that will be fun for the whole family. Savannah’s riverfront also has a wide variety of restaurants and hotels. There is something for every taste and craving.

Be sure to take some time and see what Georgia tourism has to offer. You will enjoy the southern hospitality and the wonderful sights.

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