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Georgia State Parks


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Get Out! Get Dirty! Get Fit! – Or just relax in Georgia's State Parks! Amazing waterfalls and picturesque lakes, large wetlands and impressive mountains…these are just some of the beautiful environments protected by Georgia’s 48 state parks. Each park offers abundant recreation, such as camping, hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, golf, mountain biking, horseback riding and birding. Visit one of Georgia’s state parks; enjoy being surrounded by nature and recover from the cities' daily stress… More about Georgia State Parks.


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www.ExploreGeorgia.org

www.ExploreGeorgia.org
Exciting new travel ideas and features await you at Georgia’s official tourism website. Easily find things to see and do, and places to stay. Get access to special offers from many of Georgia’s attractions and accommodations. Request a free state travel guide and brochures including a Calendar of Events, Golf Guide, Kids Guide, African American Heritage Guide, State Parks Guide or a State Highway Map. Helpful Travel Tips & Tools including traffic and airport information are available. Visit www.ExploreGeorgia.org and plan your visit to Georgia.


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Travel Alliance Partners, LLC is a partner-owned organization of the 34 premiere tour operators in the United States and Canada. Each is a regional expert with new and unique itineraries. Each Partner operates under the highest standards for business ethics and product quality. More...


Yule Love Christmas - Savannah and Charleston
Take a yuletide journey to the Old South and see Savannah and Charleston decked out for the season. Our hotel homes are located in the heart of each city’s historic district, with attractions, shopping and countless restaurants only footsteps away. The timeless beauty of Savannah and Charleston is only increased with the addition of green garlands, thousands of twinkling lights and heaping portions of good cheer! More...

Spring in Savannah & Charleston
Spring color abounds on this 8 day leisurely paced tour. See azaleas, dog-woods and camellias bloom all over the cities plus 2 plantation gardens we visit. Learn of over 300 years of American history through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Enjoy 3 nights in Charleston and 2 nights in Savannah. Tour millionaire mansions & stay at the Jekyll Island Club Resort. Spanish history and Ponce de Leon fame in St. Augustine, FL. Enjoy Low Country dining at Paula Deen's and Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House. More...


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Online Traveler

I only spent one weekend in Savannah, but I absolutely loved it. The historic area is beautiful beyond words, one of the most unique cities in America. The squares and the homes are mysterious and gorgeous. Trees dripping with Spanish moss. You can almost lose yourself walking through town. The bar scene was surprisingly young and laid back. Overall, it's a place to go and wander. Park your car and leave it. Go, stay in the historic district, take your time, and soak up the southern feel and the postcard-perfect scenes. I know I will definitely be back.
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Travel Media

Georgia is a diverse state combining beaches, mountains, history, intriguing natural attractions, the booming metropolis of Atlanta, and antebellum charm all wrapped up into one great package. Half a dozen interstate highways traverse the state; Atlanta's mammoth international airport is one of the world's busiest; Georgia's own hard-surfaced highway system is one of the finest in the country today. Savannah, America's first planned city, has one of the nation's largest historical urban landmark districts, encompassing more than a thousand architecturally and historically important buildings. Ocean beaches and islands are plentiful all the way from Savannah down to the Florida border.
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Online Traveler

Drive through the North Georgia montains in the Fall. The scenery is beautiful. The South is a great place and Georgia is great to visit. Between Macon, Atlanta and Savannah there is a ton of stuff to do. One of the things I really enjoy is going to the different festivals. There are SO many of them in Georgia.
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Welcome to Georgia

Georgia

When Ray Charles sang the famous song "Georgia on My Mind,” the world learned that even in dreams, Georgia is an unforgettable place. Whether you talk about the state’s diverse and ever-changing landscapes, its patchwork of cultures, rich heritage, or warm, friendly people, Georgia’s magic “comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.” From ancient mountains to rolling rivers, charming towns to a bustling metropolis, Georgia offers whatever it is you’re looking for.

www.exploregeorgia.org

Top 5 Must Do / Must See / Must Experience


Must See
 

Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah

Fort Pulaski National Monument, SavannahSavannah, Georgia is known as America’s first planned city. General James Oglethorpe laid the city out in 1733 with a series of grids that allowed for wide open streets intertwined with shady public squares and parks that served as town meeting places and centers of business. Savannah had 24 original squares with 22 still in existence. During the American Revolution, the British took Savannah in 1778, and held it into 1782. A land-sea force of French and Americans, led by Casimir Pulaski, tried to retake the city in 1779, first by siege and then by direct assault, but failed. More about Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah

Chateau Élan, Braselton

Chateau Élan, BraseltonChâteau Élan is North Atlanta's premier meeting destination that offers championship golf, a full-production winery, European health spa, and world-class amenities. Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes away from Atlanta, Château Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet & Riesling grapes has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination where French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce exceptional wines and warm memories. More about Chateau Élan, Braselton

Albany, GA

Albany, GA When it comes to attractions, Albany is riding high, thanks to a private-public partnership dedicated to redeveloping downtown by playing up the area's premier natural resource-the Flint River. The Albany Downtown Riverfront Master Plan was designed to pack the center of the community with diverse activities and destinations that will be an irresistible draw to residents and visitors alike. The centerpiece of the plan is the Flint River Center, a hybrid educational facility that is part aquarium, part children's museum, part natural history museum, part botanical garden and part science museum. More about Albany, GA


Must Do
 

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Plains

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Blue RidgeThe Carter Center takes action on a shared dream of a caring global community. In 1982, President and Mrs. Carter entered into a partnership, with Emory University, that is committed to advancing human rights, alleviating unnecessary suffering, and improving the quality of life for people in more than 65 countries. This partnership is working to create a world where every man, woman, and child has an opportunity to enjoy good health and to live in peace. Visit the Carter Center and learn more about the history of the United States of Amercia. More about Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Plains

Chief Vann House, Chatsworth

Sweet Grass Dairy, ThomasvilleDuring the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½-story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father. Find out more about Cherokee Indians, visit the Chief Vann House! More aboutChief Vann House, Chatsworth

Chattooga River Rafting, Clayton

Historic Westville, LumpkinWith spectacular falls and an abundance of wildlife, the Chattooga is one of the top destinations for adventurers and thrill seekers. Southeastern Expeditions offers whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking trips on the Chattooga River in Northeast Georgia and South Carolina. The Chattooga provides miles of Class II to Class V whitewater rafting for both the first time rafters and "ledge dropping" risk takers. With the Sumter and Chattahoochee National Forests surrounding the river, we guarantee that your Chattooga whitewater rafting experience will be packed with beauty and excitement! More about Chattooga River Rafting, Clayton


Must Experience
 

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, AtlantaHistory comes alive at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore cultural treasures, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum isn’t just another museum—it’s a journey to another time and place. With distinctive special exhibitions, there’s always something NEW to discover. Take a look behind-the-scenes, at the work being conducted in the areas of research and collections. More about Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta

Cedar House Inn & Yurts, Dahlonega

Cedar House Inn & Yurts, Dahlonega This is a perfect place for relaxing weekend getaways from children, anniversaries, birthdays and vacations. Not your traditional b and b, the inn is popular among nature lovers, artists, college students, young professionals and the young at heart. Settle into one of our two cozy rooms with knotty white pine walls, queen size beds, private baths, and private entrances opening onto quiet patios. Or snuggle together year round in front of the simulated wood fireplace in the large second floor suite. The perfect place to come down, regenerate and get new strength! More about Cedar House Inn & Yurts, Dahlonega

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, Augusta

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, Augusta The NSC's headquarters, Fort Discovery, is located on the scenic River walk in downtown Augusta, GA. This 128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science center fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science and technology come alive with 250 hands-on exhibits, custom digital theater programs, portable planetarium, educational workshops and demonstrations as well as being the home-base for an array of national educational outreach programs. Learn more about Science, visit Augusta! More about the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, Augusta


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Travel Alliance Partners

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Telephone: (610) 923 7747
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Attractions & Activities

Activities
 

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw
It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Interpreted here are the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864. Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club is a volunteer organization designed to assist with trail maintenance at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Trained crew leaders lead teams of volunteers on trail work projects throughout the park. Kennesaw Mountain NBP offers several programs throughout the year. More aboutKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw


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