Georgia

Sandstone cliffs at Providence Canyon State Park, known as the "Little Grand Canyon"

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Evening view of a docked riverboat in downtown Savannah

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Boardwalk access to a secluded beach in the Golden Isles

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Observing a whale shark at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

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View of the downtown Atlanta skyline

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Seafood and drinks on the waterfront in the Golden Isles

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Catching the band Umphrey's McGee perform at The Classic Center in Athens

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Golfing in the RSM Classic PGA Tour event on St. Simons Island

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Major Airports:

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL)

Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV)
Nickname:

Peach State

Visit Georgia and enjoy some of America's iconic destinations

Energetic and lively cities, a relaxing coastline and breathtaking mountain scenery offer rich and unique experiences that can only be found in Georgia. Within the beautiful skyline of Atlanta you’ll have access to the world’s largest aquarium, the chance to follow in the footsteps of one of the country’s most notable civil rights leaders and even see the world’s largest collection of Coke memorabilia at the World of Coca-Cola.

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Walk down the cobblestone streets of Georgia’s first city in Savannah, a place filled with southern charm and one of the largest historic districts in the country. Disconnect from the world at Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore which remains preserved in natural beauty with wild horses roaming its beaches.

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War - discover our more than 400 Civil War sites offering a wealth of battlefields, cemeteries, arsenals, museums, mansions and stories.

Georgia’s 47 state parks offer opportunities for outdoor adventure. Go rafting or kayaking on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus - the world’s longest urban whitewater course. Hike the Appalachian Trail that starts at Springer Mountain in the North Georgia Mountains.

Visit the filming locations that are now part of Georgia’s television and moviemaking history. Experience one of Georgia’s most recognizable icons “Gone With the Wind” along the Gone With the Wind Trail from Jonesboro to Marietta.

With all there is to see and do, you’ll want to make sure you explore Georgia.

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Fun Fact

Coca-Cola was invented in Georgia; a tour of its headquarters in Atlanta is a popular visitor experience.

Must see places

Stone Mountain Park

Climb the mountain, see the world’s largest bas-relief sculpture – of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee – and stay for the nightly laser show.

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Atlanta-Area Attractions

Rock City and Lookout Mountain

Go to the top of Lookout Mountain, stand on Lover’s Leap and peer across seven states. Take a steep ride on the Incline Railway, then go underground in a cave and see Ruby Falls.

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Rock City Gardens

World of Coca-Cola

See the world’s largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia at this Atlanta museum, which showcases the history of the soft drink company founded in 1886. Tour the bottling plant and sample beverages.

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Atlanta Museums

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Experience the beauty of a swamp in this 163,000-hectare refuge, established in 1936 to protect migrating birds and wildlife. Fish, canoe, camp and get fantastic views along boardwalks and from observation towers.

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Okefenokee Canoe Trails

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

This museum in Freedom Park in Atlanta features exhibits, photos and memorabilia of the 39th U.S. president’s life and career. Farther south, in Plains, visit the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and his boyhood home.

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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

Savannah Historic District

Walk cobblestone streets, admire gardens and parks, enjoy cultural events and see why the circa-1733 grid plan and 18th- and 19th-century architecture elevated it to National Historic Landmark status.

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Historic Homes in Savannah

Consolidated Gold Mine

Go 61 meters underground, tour a cave, pan for gold and gems and learn about gold mining history in the real mine just east of Dahlonega, where gold was discovered in 1828.

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Margaret Mitchell House

Visit the place where the author wrote “Gone With the Wind,” the epic Civil War novel that won the Pulitzer Prize, and learn what 1920s Atlanta was like. Take a guided tour that includes a movie exhibit.

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Southern Literary Trail

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

At this 14-hectare site, see the civil rights leader’s birthplace, family church and tomb while learning about his life and legacy among pioneers leading the way for social reform in the South in the 1960s.

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Plan Your Visit

Forest Hills Golf Club

Play a round on the historic Augusta University-owned 18-hole course, established in 1926 and designed by Donald Ross, just a few miles from Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters event.