Presidential Pathways
TreeTop Adventure & Zip Lines at Callaway Gardens, Georgia
Presidential Pathways
Presidential Pathways
World's Longest Urban Whitewater Rafting Course, Columbus, Ga.
Presidential Pathways
Presidential Pathways
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Pine Mountain, Georgia
Presidential Pathways
Magnolia Midlands
Splash in the Boro Waterpark and Aquatic Center, Statesboro, Ga.
Magnolia Midlands
Magnolia Midlands
Fishing at Steve Bell Lake, Eastman, Georgia
Magnolia Midlands
Magnolia Midlands
Altamaha River Canoeing, Hazelhurst, Georgia
Magnolia Midlands
Historic Heartland
Unwinding at the Georgia National Fair, Perry, Georgia
Historic Heartland
Historic Heartland
Lane Southern Orchards, Fort Valley, Georgia
Historic Heartland
Historic Heartland
Local Handmade Pottery, Watkinsville, Georgia
Historic Heartland
Classic South
The Landing at Reynolds Plantation, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga.
Classic South
Classic South
Hickory Hill House Museum, Thomson, Georgia
Classic South
Gravity with a twist
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H2O with a twist
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Unwinding with a twist
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Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling

Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling

Tour de la Cave & Barrel Samping is the best way to learn about Yonah Mountain Vineyards from the inside out. Join owner Bob Miller or his son Eric Miller...

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Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours

Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours

The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame is open year-round and is the starting point of Turner Field Tours. The museum features more than 600 Braves...

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Spring Getaway at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Spring Getaway at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Enjoy 20% off your Spring stay at our Historic Hotel. The weather is perfect, the flowers are blooming and all of Jekyll Island’s beaches, golf, history...

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Teepee Camping at North Georgia Canopy Tours™

Teepee Camping at North Georgia Canopy Tours™

North Georgia Canopy Tours™ offers seven teepees offering "glamping." Each teepee has heat/AC, lighting, and electrical outlets. Alternatively, 15 rustic...

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Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling

Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling

Tour de la Cave & Barrel Samping is the best way to learn about Yonah Mountain Vineyards from the inside out. Join owner Bob Miller or his son Eric Miller...

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Memorial Day Observance

Memorial Day Observance

Each year Andersonville National Cemetery hosts a series of activities to commemorate the Memorial Day Holiday. On the Friday before the holiday, the Avenue... read more

Beach Bash

Beach Bash

Enjoy live music, giant water slides, sand, food and more at the 2013 Summer Beach Bash in downtown Douglas. The fun begins at 4 p.m. on June 4, 2013,... read more

New Harmonies: A Smithsonian Institute Exhibit - Nashville

New Harmonies: A Smithsonian Institute Exhibit - Nashville

"New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music" is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition that explores the early traditions of American music... read more

Dairy Festival

Dairy Festival

Celebrate in downtown Eatonton with a parade at 10 a.m., live entertainment all day, arts and craft booths, unique and delicious vendor food, and more... read more

Georgia Sea Island Festival

Georgia Sea Island Festival

For nearly thirty years the Georgia Sea Island Festival on St. Simons Island has celebrated the African American musical traditions, crafts and food of... read more

Wing & Rock Fest

Wing & Rock Fest

Sample chicken wings from area restaurants, best wing and wing eating competitions, and enjoy continuous live music all day, at the 8th Annual 97.1 The... read more

Memorial Day Blast

Memorial Day Blast

Events are planned all weekend. Join in on a full moon paddle, relay races, field-day activities, hayrides, a campfire, a music concert and more. $5 parking... read more

Opening Weekend at the Beach

Opening Weekend at the Beach

Grab your swimsuits and sunscreen and join us at The Beach for Opening Weekend May 25-27, 2013. There will be a fireworks celebration starting at dusk... read more

Gospel by the Tracks Concert

Gospel by the Tracks Concert

Bring your chairs and join us as several local musical talents take stage on the platform of the historic freight depot. Music beings at 4 p.m. Free admission... read more

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Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours

Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours

The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame is open year-round and is the starting point of Turner Field Tours. The museum features more than 600 Braves...

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The Whistle Stop Café and Juliette Community

The Whistle Stop Café and Juliette Community

Visit the famous Whistle Stop Café where the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" was filmed. While you're there, enjoy a meal of Southern favorites like fried... read more

Hickory Hill

Hickory Hill

This 256-acre historic site features a magnificently restored, fully furnished Greek Revival mansion with historic farm buildings, woodland gardens, walking... read more

Original Stuckey's Store & Factory

Original Stuckey's Store & Factory

In 1937, W. S. Stuckey opened his first roadside stand in Eastman to sell pecans to tourists. In 1948, Stuckey constructed the first Stuckey's candy... read more

Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room

Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room

The Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, located in Sautee-Nacoochee, is the retail outlet for the wines of Yonah Mountain Vineyards and Serenity Cellars... read more

Euharlee Covered Bridge & History Museum

Euharlee Covered Bridge & History Museum

Built in 1886 by Washington King, the Euharlee Covered Bridge is the perfect spot for photographs. Its allure is enhanced by the picturesque 1850s village... read more

Country Oaks Golf Course

Country Oaks Golf Course

Situated among 35 acres of wild azaleas, dogwoods, pines, oaks and magnolias, Country Oaks has 18 holes with a par of 72.  The course plays 6,284 yards... read more

Adam Strain Building and Historic Site

Adam Strain Building and Historic Site

Circa 1813-1815. This corner was the scene of commercial activities during the antebellum period.  A two-story cotton warehouse and ship chandlery... read more

Hills and Dales Estate

Hills and Dales Estate

This historic estate was the home of textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway, Sr. and his family. The property features the historic Ferrell Gardens, which... read more

Dunaway Gardens

Dunaway Gardens

Enjoy the majesty and splendor of Dunaway Gardens, one of the South's largest natural rock-and-floral gardens, just as the garden's original creator, Hetty... read more

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Spring Getaway at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Spring Getaway at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Enjoy 20% off your Spring stay at our Historic Hotel. The weather is perfect, the flowers are blooming and all of Jekyll Island’s beaches, golf, history...

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Augusta GreenJackets Baseball Deals

The Augusta GreenJackets have a special deal for each day of the week. Sundays: Kids Day! All kids under 12 will be invited to play catch on the field... read more

North Georgia Premium Outlets® Shopping Package by Courtyard Marriott

Take advantage of this great value-added package, which includes accommodations for one weekend night, breakfast for two the next morning and a North Georgia... read more

Spring Fling

Join Barnsley Gardens any weeknight this spring and save! For a limited time only, when you stay one night at the standard rate Sunday through Thursday... read more

May Days

Stay at the Days Inn & Suites - Jekyll Island on certain days in May at these special rates: Islandside guestrooms starting at $79.95, oceanside guestrooms... read more

Golf in the Gardens Package

Immerse yourself in the game our founder, Cason Callaway, believed should be “a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings.” Mr. Callaway’s vision... read more

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Beechwood Inn

Join us on our large front porch for a Saturday evening gourmet wine picnic with music by Marie Dunkle and Margie Swint, part of the recording group New... read more

Swing into Thomasville!

Enjoy a challenging round of golf at Thomasville's own Country Oaks Golf Course (18 hole/par 72), while visiting historic Thomasville. Our Golf Getaway... read more

Pioneers in Preservation Pass

Pioneers In Preservation Pass for the Davenport House, the Juliette Low birthplace and the Andrew Low House. A multiple site admission called Pioneers... read more

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Teepee Camping at North Georgia Canopy Tours™

Teepee Camping at North Georgia Canopy Tours™

North Georgia Canopy Tours™ offers seven teepees offering "glamping." Each teepee has heat/AC, lighting, and electrical outlets. Alternatively, 15 rustic...

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Antebellum Inn

Antebellum Inn

This beautiful c. 1890 home is located in Milledgeville's historic district. The inn has two parlors and five unique bedrooms. The rooms are all equipped... read more

Brunswick Manor

Brunswick Manor

Immediately upon arriving on the veranda of Brunswick Manor, guests will feel as though they have stepped back in time to a bygone era of distinguished... read more

Dodge Hill Inn

Dodge Hill Inn

Visit the beautiful Southern town of Eastman and stay at the Dodge Hill Inn. Whether in town on business or pleasure, Dodge Hill Inn offers amenities... read more

Lake Allatoona Inn

Lake Allatoona Inn

Lake Allatoona Inn is a beautifully restored 1893 Victorian mansion operated as a bed and breakfast, stable and event facility. The Inn is furnished with... read more

Quail Country Plantation

Quail Country Plantation

Quail Country Plantation lies in Southwest Georgia in the heart of the "Quail Hunting Capital of the World."   With a history dating back to 1960, our... read more

The Southern Pine Cottages at Callaway Gardens

The Southern Pine Cottages at Callaway Gardens

The 155 two-bedroom Southern Pine Cottages at Callaway Gardens are a popular choice for families or small groups. A relaxing and private place to stay... read more

Winfield Campground

Winfield Campground

Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake.  The 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline... read more

The Westin Peachtree Plaza

The Westin Peachtree Plaza

This 73-story tower, topped by the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View, graces the heart of Atlanta. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View will be... read more

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

Spectacular scenery and hiking trails make Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge one of Georgia's most popular state parks. At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is... read more

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Georgia Grown: Lane Southern Orchards

What: Lane Southern Orchards & their Sweet Georgia Peaches Where: Fort Valley, Georgia The Story: Since 1908, Lane Southern Orchards has planted, grown and harvested over 3,000 acres of the best-tasting peaches in Georgia.  The sweet, Georgia peach can be … Continue reading

Fan Photo Friday

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10 of Georgia’s Famous Final Resting Places

Famous writers, actors, sports figures, musicians and creators are interred in Georgia’s cemeteries. Here are 10 of our state’s most famous final resting places. 1. Ty Cobb- A professional baseball player that was both loved and hated, Ty Cobb dominated … Continue reading

Gems on Georgia’s Backroads

One of my favorite things about traveling to and through Georgia is getting off the interstate for a much more interesting ride down a two-lane highway. You never know what you’re going to find, like a beautiful pecan orchard or … Continue reading

Fan Photo Friday

Submit your Georgia photos for the chance to be featured: Post them on our Facebook wall Use the hashtag #ExploreGeorgia on Instagram Upload your photos to the Explore Georgia Flickr Group

Blue Ridge: The Perfect Family Get-Away

Attention families everywhere: it’s time to trek to Blue Ridge, Georgia Just under two hours north of Atlanta, my family of four savored a recent getaway at Mountain Top Cabin Rental’s Five Star View cabin, overlooking Blue Ridge Lake, in … Continue reading

Surprising Georgia Suburbs: Cave Spring

Cave Spring exudes water, passion and preservation. Take a pitcher to Cave Spring to capture the pure and delicious water in this northwest Georgia community. There are no chemicals in the 1.2 million gallons flowing every day from deep underground … Continue reading

Georgia Grown: Hunter Cattle Company

What: Hunter Cattle Company Where: Brooklet, Georgia Who: The Ferguson Family The Story: Del Ferguson has run Hunter Cattle Company since 2003 with his wife, Debra, their youngest son, Hunter, their oldest son, Anthony, and daughter, Kristan, who also live … Continue reading

Fan Photo Friday

Submit your Georgia photos for the chance to be featured: Post them on our Facebook wall Use the hashtag #ExploreGeorgia on Instagram Upload your photos to the Explore Georgia Flickr Group    

Civil War Wednesday: Nurses

Prior to the Civil War, no professional nursing schools existed in the United States, and males occupied the vast majority of all nursing positions, with the “Catholic Sisters of Charity” representing the only professionally trained group of female nurses at … Continue reading