Vacation Spots in Georgia |
If you are traveling to Georgia for the first time and are wondering what to expect in terms of attractions, you'll be glad to know that there are hundreds of interesting places to visit in Georgia to suit every one.
For instance, if you are traveling with the family and want to enjoy fun outings, the state boasts the popular Georgia Atlanta Zoo, in Atlanta Georgia, the RiverQuarium in Albany Georgia and the Coca-cola Space Science Centre in Columbus Georgia.
If you're a history buff and are interested in Georgia's period architecture, you'd love Georgia's many museums and historic districts.
Georgia Museums
Museums worth checking out in Georgia include:
- The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Centrer in Mountain City.
- The Atlanta Georgia History Centre in Atlanta.
- The Savannah History Museum in Savannah GA.
- St. Mary's Submarine Museum in the the town of St Marys.
- St Simmons Lighthouse Museum in St Simmons.
-Jekyll Island Museum in Jekyll Island
The Museum of Arts and Sciences, located in the city of Macon Georgia.
Georgia's historic districts
If you're interested in exploring Georgia's historic districts:
- The Roswell's Historic District in Roswell is home to some of the best preserved Antebellum homes.
- The Jekyll Island Historical District boasts well preserved 18th century cottages such as San Souci, which was one of the first condominiums in the US.
Georgia Outdoors
If you love the outdoors and want to explore Georgia's natural scenery, the North region of Georgia is home to the popular Black Rock Mountain State Park, which offers a myriad of outdoor opportunities like camping, hiking and wildlife spotting.
Georgia Coastal Region
In the coastal region of Georgia you can enjoy a fun family beach vacation exploring the beautiful offshore barrier islands.
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- The Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum and the Grays National Marine Sanctuary in Savannah Georgia.
- Coastal Encounters Nature Centre in St Simmons Island, which offers nature programs and fun tours for families and individuals.
-South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta GA where you can enjoy weekly events that include drag strip racing.
Apart from the many fun interesting places to visit in Georgia, should you want to explore other nearby attractions and outdoor activities, Georgia is just a couple of hours drive from the Great Smoky Mountains and other attractions in Gatlinburg TN.
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