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The Best Places to Visit

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The Quiet South

Stories of Southern memory, culture, and the places that shaped us.

Georgia

Georgia is a state shaped by remarkable landscapes and historic towns.

From the moss-covered squares of Savannah to the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains,

the state offers travelers a wide range of places where history and natural beauty remain closely connected.

These destinations reveal some of the most memorable places to experience the character of Georgia.



Coastal Georgia

The Georgia coast combines maritime history with natural beauty. Marshlands, barrier islands, and historic fishing towns give the region a distinctive character.

The Most Historic Streets in Savannah

Savannah, Georgia, is a city where history lives close to the surface. Beneath the shade of live oaks and the slow sway of Spanish moss, the streets still follow the patterns laid out more than two centuries ago.

Saint Simons Island

Visiting St. Simons Island in spring offers pleasant weather, perfect for biking under shady trees, strolling on sandy beaches, and exploring the historic lighthouse. Azaleas bloom, and the area is less crowded compared to summer. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, delicious seafood, and dolphin watching for a peaceful seaside escape.

Jekyll Island

Get away to new adventures and wide-open beaches. Whether here for a week or a night, you’ll find Jekyll Island’s abounding peace and serenity. It’s the perfect time to discover why this coastal haven is an escape unlike any other. Plenty of shopping and Museums to visit

Amelia Island, FL

Known for its luxury resorts, golf courses and numerous sandy beaches. Main Beach Park has sand dunes, a boardwalk and public sports and recreation facilities.

Tybee Island

Known for its wide, sandy beaches, including South Beach, with a pier and pavilion. In the island’s north, Fort Screven has 19th-century concrete gun batteries and the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum.

The Most Historic Streets in Savannah

North Georgia Mountains

The mountains of North Georgia offer scenic drives, hiking trails, waterfalls, and quiet towns surrounded by forested ridges.

Hidden Waterfalls of North Georgia

The mountains of North Georgia hold some of the most beautiful waterfalls

in the Southeast, hidden along forest trails and narrow valleys beneath the Blue Ridge.

Stone Mountain: A Landmark in Georgia’s Landscape

Stone Mountain, a prominent granite dome east of Atlanta, Georgia, rises more than 800 feet and is noted for its smooth, rounded surface.


Small Towns and Backroads

Dahlonega

Dahlonega, nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, was the center of America's first major gold rush in 1828, long before California's. 


The best places to visit are often the ones where history and landscape come together quietly.  
Whether walking beneath the oak trees of Savannah or watching the sunset settle across the mountains,
these places offer glimpses of the character that continues to shape the South.