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Overview

The largest state east of the Mississippi River is a labyrinth of geographic and cultural extremes: right-leaning Republican politics in the countryside rubs against liberal idealism in Atlanta and Savannah; small, conservative towns merge with sprawling, progressive, financially flush cities; northern mountains rise to the clouds and produce roaring rivers; and coastal marshlands teem with fiddler crabs and swaying cordgrass. Georgia's southern beaches and islands are a treat, and so are its kitchens, bars and yes, its contradictions.

Attractions

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  • Close-up detail of lichen encrusted stone flower found on tomb at Bonaventue Cemetery near Savannah, Georgia, USA.

    Bonaventure Cemetery

    Savannah

    Less than a 10-minute drive east of Savannah’s Historic District you’ll find one of the most peaceful, quiet, green escapes tucked away next to the…

  • Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah.

    Forsyth Park

    Savannah

    The 33-acre Forsyth Park, Savannah’s largest, was named after Georgia’s 33rd governor John Forsyth and is home to the most famous fountain in the city…

  • The Silence monument watches over 750 confederate graves in the Laurel Grove North Cemetery.

    Laurel Grove Cemetery

    Savannah

    In a city filled with cemeteries, Laurel Grove is among the most picturesque. The Victorian-era gravesites hint at the city’s history and the lovely…

  • Atlanta, Georgia, USA - January 15, 2014: Gravesites of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

    Atlanta

    The Civil Rights movement owes a great debt to the actions of various martyrs, communities and political actions throughout the American South, but almost…

  • August 4, 2014: Exterior of the High Museum of Art on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta.

    High Museum of Art

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's modern High Museum was the first to exhibit art from Paris' Louvre and is a destination as much for its architecture as its world-class exhibits…

  • Atlanta, USA - November 3, 2014: National Center for Civil and Human Rights - is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States.

    Center for Civil and Human Rights

    Atlanta

    The striking Center for Civil and Human Rights was a 2014 addition to Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park. It is a sobering $68-million memorial to the…

  • Wormsloe Historic Site

    Wormsloe Historic Site

    Savannah

    A short drive from downtown, on the beautiful Isle of Hope, this is one of the most photographed sites in town. As soon as you enter, you feel as if you…

  • USA, Georgia, Atlanta, Martin Luther King National Historic Site, birthplace of Rev. Martin Luther King, King family home

    Martin Luther King Jr Birthplace

    Atlanta

    The home where Martin Luther King was born and spent the first twelve years of his life is now part of the National Historic Site. Free first-come, first…

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

Music fans can’t miss a trip to Macon, the Georgia city that fostered acts like Otis Redding, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers Band.

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Best Places to Visit

From soulful cities to sandy barrier islands, Georgia is a state blessed with rich variety. Here are the best places to visit.

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Best Time to Visit

From staying in a mountain cabin to partying in the festival season, there’s something fun to do across every month in Georgia.

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Things to Know

Traveling to Georgia, USA? We'll help you to be in the know before you go, from making sure you pack for the weather to understanding some local phrases.

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Free Things to Do

From watching water dance at Centennial Olympic Park to summiting Blood Mountain, here's our list of the top free things to do in Georgia.

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