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Georgia has something for everyone. Whether you want to experience the hustle
and bustle of an international city or sit back and relax in the mountains or
along the coast, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Georgia's five
travel regions provide visitors with a vast array of experiences to enjoy, all
within a 30 minute to four hour drive from Atlanta.
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Northern Georgia is an outdoor adventure. Majestic mountains, raging rivers
and more await you in this picturesque area. Visitors can pan for gold in
Dahlonega , sail the crystal blue waters of Lake Lanier, hit the rapids on the
Chattooga River, experience the longest Oktoberfest in Alpine Helen, explore
the Blue Ridge Mountains in Dalton, or take in a spectacular view of seven
states at Lookout Mountain and Rock City Gardens. The Chieftains Trail begins
in Cartersville at the Etowah Indian Mounds and continues on to New Echota near
Calhoun. Part of the infamous Trail of Tears, the journey includes grand homes
and museums in Rome and Chatsworth.
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Atlanta is an international city, rich in culture, history and diversity.
Numerous museums, attractions and entertainment options await visitors. Be sure
not to miss Stone Mountain Park's laser light show during the summer months or
the Fernbank Museum of Natural History's amazing IMAX adventures. Learn the
history of one of the most popular drinks at the World of Coke and do a little
shopping at Underground Atlanta next door. Tour the home of the Braves at
Turner Field, see exotic plant life at the Atlanta Botanical Garden or come
face to face with wild animals at Zoo Atlanta. Want to know more about
Atlanta's part in the War Between the States? Be sure to stop by the Atlanta
History Center and the Cyclorama for a history lesson. Then head out of the
city and visit Roswell's Bulloch Hall, Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County,
Stately Oaks Plantation in Clayton County and the old south in beautiful
Newnan.
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Step back in time in Georgia's Historic South. Antebellum homes, peach
blossoms and botanical gardens dot the landscape. Historic South is also home
to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon,
the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, the Fox Winery in Covington, the
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry and the University of
Georgia's Bulldogs in Athens . The Historic South region abounds with amazing
golf courses, including a waterside course at Reynolds Plantation in
Greensboro. Lake Oconee, the second-largest lake in Georgia, is 19,000 acres
that is perfect for fishing, swimming, water skiing and sailing. To brush up on
history, be sure to stop in Milledgeville, the Antebellum and Civil War Capital
of Georgia.
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Nestled in the southwest corner of Georgia, the Southern Rivers region
includes fields of peaches, pecans and peanuts. An area known as Presidential
Pathways is famous for past and present residents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and
Jimmy Carter. Must sees in this region include Thomasville's plantations, the
Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum in Albany, Pine Mountain, Valdosta's
outlets, Callaway Gardens and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and the
National Infantry Museum in Columbus.
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Escape to Georgia's Coast. Pristine waters and white sandy beaches bring
visitors to this beautiful region.
Savannahs'
moss-draped oaks and stately homes are reminiscent of times gone by. Be sure
to see Brunswick and the Golden Isles, several barrier islands off the coast.
Comprised of Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Little St. Simons
Island, the Golden Isles are home to numerous resorts and historical sites.
Automobile pioneer Henry Ford built 292 residential and commercial buildings in
Richmond Hill, including his winter home, Richmond Hill Plantation. The Mighty
8th Air Force Heritage Museum in Pooler tells the story of the 8th's challenges
and courage. Other areas of interest include Tybee Island
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