Enjoy the Northeast Georgia Wine Trail Visit the many wineries of the new North Georgia Wine Country. Explore the beautiful vineyards and taste the new varieties that are winning awards for superlative wine. Northeast Georgia is home to award-winning wineries and is becoming a well-known wine destination. Visitors can taste local favorites, like Muscadine and …
Historic Gainesville, Lake Lanier Islands, and the many lovely towns of Hall County offer lake fun, motorsports, golf, relaxing mountain scenery, antiques and shopping, beautiful resorts, hotels, bed & breakfast inns, and a plethora of recreational opportunities. Nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, bordered by the shores of Lake Lanier, home to …
Small Lake Town in Rabun County Provides Weekend Getaways Rabun County is home to Clayton, Georgia; a picturesque mountain town that is at the base of the Appalachians and bordered by North and South Carolina. With easy access to Atlanta, Clayton is a mountain town get away for most busy professionals in Atlanta. Clayton is …
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Embracing Georgia’s Southern Charm for the Perfect Romantic Getaway Whether looking for a Valentine’s Day getaway, or a romantic retreat any time of the year, Georgia has the beauty and charm to seduce travelers from far and wide. With its beautiful islands, romantic architecture, historic cities, and charming towns, Georgia offer a wide range of …
Georgia Weekend Getaways For anyone considering a visit to the Peach State, there are plenty of Georgia weekend getaways for lovers of leisure to choose from. As any Atlantan knows, blaring horns and interminably-long traffic jams make Georgia weekend getaways not only desirable but also necessary. Even those from outside the state planning a trip …
Lake Hartwell ranks as one of the top destinations for outdoor activities in the Southeast. It lies on the border of Georgia and South Carolina about halfway in between the metropolitan areas of Atlanta and Charlotte making it ideal for weekend getaways. Popular things to do at Lake Hartwell include boating, swimming, fishing, and camping. …
Carrollton Visitors Guide Everyone knows that when it comes to living in a small town like Carrollton, GA, there are far more things you don’t have than those you do! Welcome to Western GA! Carrollton GA is a regular, all-American community nestled in Western Georgia. See why its reputation for southern small-town living is a …
Martinez, Georgia Visitors Guide Martinez is a suburb of Augusta, Georgia offering numerous recreational activities geared toward families, teens, and young adults. Martinez is an affluent Augusta suburb in Columbia County, Georgia near the intersection of Interstates 20 and 520. Martinez is known for hosting a balanced mix of middle-class residences, parks, and commercial businesses …
Culloden, GA Visitors Guide South of the city of Barnesville, on GA Highway 341, your eyes will fill with the sights and sounds of the South: the mooing of black and white cows, the swaying of majestic oaks and towering pines, and pastures dotted with solitary chimneys – remnants of older times when smoke rose …
Barnesville, GA Visitors Guide The beautiful small-town atmosphere of Barnesville Georgia is just a highlight of what a tourist can do in the surrounding area. Activities abound, as well as interesting historical facts about the area dating back to the 1700s. You will not be disappointed in spending a day in Barnesville. Imagine a quiet …
Rent Eagle Island In Georgia For $475 Per Night On secluded Eagle Island off the coast of Georgia, lovers, friends, family, and co-workers can find themselves, eco-adventure, and total relaxation. It’s a 10-acre oasis of privacy 60 miles south of Savannah, accessible only by boat from sleepy Darien on the Georgia coast. Lovingly enhanced as …
The CW’s Vampire Diaries filmed on location in Covington, GA nestled just outside of Atlanta and makes for a wonderful day trip or overnight visit. While most people have probably had their fill of vampires and teenagers with the Twilight saga, my wife has recently discovered the CW’s Vampire Diaries television show. Naturally, I have …
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Fun Activities in a Popular North Georgia Mountain Village When tourists come to Helen they get to experience the German culture. Besides the popular Oktoberfest held in the fall, Helen draws visitors year-round. Maybe you’ll never make it to the Swiss Alpines, but if you live in the south, you can visit the quaint Bavarian …
Carrollton, Georgia City Cemetery In the western central part of Georgia near the Alabama state line, this historic cemetery dates back to the 1700s and has intricate monuments. If you find yourself in or near Carrollton, Georgia, consider taking a peaceful walking tour of the Carrollton City Cemetery. This old cemetery is located on what …
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Georgia Coast Family Activities Fishing piers, waterfront views of shrimp boats at sunset, Savannah arts festivals, coastal fine art, a train museum, and an old jail are highlighted. The Georgia coastline has it all. Breezy summers, mild winters, and much less touristy traffic than its Florida sister on the border. There are prices in this …
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Georgia offers up travel and adventure in nine different regions across the state that include small towns, large cities, rugged mountains, and history. Often, when people think of visiting Georgia in the southern United States, they envision a land they have seen in movies such as Gone with the Wind, where every street is lined …
Georgia Plantation Guide Old historical plantations are known for their beauty and history. Today these landmark places are also charming bed and breakfasts and wedding spots. Historical Georgia plantations are often thought of as being full of history and culture. While this is true, there are a number of renovated southern plantations that are fast …
Famous statues and monuments located in Augusta, Georgia home of the Master’s Golf Tournament each Spring. Augusta, Georgia was founded in 1736 and is the second oldest city in Georgia filled with a rich history that is remembered through the many statues and monuments located throughout the city. Today Augusta is probably best known for …
Georgia Statues, Sculptures, Monument & Roadside Attractions Famous statues, sculptures, monuments, landmarks, and roadside attractions in Georgia. There are some great roadside attractions, statues, sculptures, landmarks, and monuments located in the Peach Tree State of Georgia. A number of these landmarks are billed as the largest in the world including the largest chicken in the …
5-star Luxury Resort on Southern Georgia Coast The Cloister at Sea Island made Mobilt Travel Guide history when it was honored with four Five Star Awards for the hotel, spa, restaurant, and golf course. The Cloister at Sea Island on the Atlantic coast of Georgia made Mobil Travel Guide history when it was honored with …
St. Simons Island Travel Guide St. Simons Island is the largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles. It lies between Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and the privately owned Little St. Simons Island. The island is located just off the Georgia coast. Originally English Colonists used African slaves to cultivate rice and cotton plantations here. Its historic past …
Southern Mansion Tours in Covington, Georgia Arrange a group tour and visit some of Covington, Georgia’s most elegant privately owned antebellum homes and Mansions of the Old South. For a fun group outing for your special group of friends and relatives who love, history, consider going on a private home tour in Covington, Georgia, located …
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Cheap Things to Do in Northeast Georgia Mountains With Kids Tour the Northeast Georgia Mountains, picnic basket in tow, with your children. There are many things to do and see here that will not break the piggy bank. The Northeast Georgia Mountains region takes you high up into the state. Just about an hour’s drive …
Georgia State Parks Lodging Guide One of the most cost-efficient, natural, and memorable ways to explore the Northeast Georgia Mountains is to stay in a lodge or cabin in Georgia State Parks. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to stay overnight in the northeast Georgia mountains is at Georgia State Parks in the …
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Hiawassee Georgia Things to Do Nestled in the Georgia Appalachian Mountains and on the pristine Lake Chatuge, Hiawassee, GA has many fun things to do on this great weekend getaway. Hiawassee, Georgia is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia. Although places like the Bavarian hamlet of …
Vidalia, Georgia Travel Guide The small, quiet, and quaint towns of the Vidalia, Georgia area have gift shops, eateries, art galleries, and a special town named Santa Claus, Georgia. Vidalia, Georgia is the heart of the Georgia onion country. The sweet Vidalia onions make recipes delicious and unique. But the area has more than onions. …
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Tennessee Rock Trail – Black Rock State Park The 2.2 mile Tennessee Rock Trail in Black Rock State Park provides an easy to a moderate, self-guided tour of nature in the northeast Georgia mountains. The Tennessee Rock Trail at Georgia’s Black Rock Mountain State Park allows visitors to tour a rhododendron-filled mountain crest with the …
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Black Rock Mountain State Park The James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail at Black Rock Mountain State Park provides hiking and backpacking opportunities with great views and water features. Hikers and backpackers seeking a challenging but fun and scenic adventure should explore the James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail at Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain …
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Hiking Appalachian Trail in Northern Georgia Northern Georgia offers some wonderful hiking opportunities through some of the most gorgeous areas in the southeast. Just 40 miles north of Atlanta, outdoor enthusiasts can begin edging into mountain country; rocky balds, wooded mountainsides, and endless hollows. Visualize a place where hikers can pitch a tent on a …
Rabun Bald Trail, Georgia The undeveloped trail to Rabun Bald in Northeast Georgia allows hikers to reach a scenic summit (4,696 feet) on a moderately easy trail. Rabun Bald is the second highest mountain peak in Georgia at 4,696 feet. Obviously, the climb to such a peak can be difficult in sections, but the 2-mile …
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Camping & Hiking Amicalola Falls Park Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia is a great place to camp or practice hiking the Appalachian Trail. The park consists of three easy to moderate hiking trails that approach the famous Appalachian Trail. Amicalola Falls is located in Dawsonville, Georgia, about 14 miles west of Dahlonega on Georgia …
