Welcome to November! A Colorado-based woman spent six months in Europe. If she had to move anywhere, she'd choose this country for its beauty, architecture, and walkability.
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Georgia is steeped in the imagery of the past, of grand old homes and Spanish moss-draped oak trees, where you might see Forrest Gump waiting at the next bus stop. But there’s so much more tucked within its boundaries, depending on what you want to see and do.
It’s possible to traverse the entire length of the state within one day, or a little over five hours, so plan your trip around multiple stops. In a single visit, you can experience the fast pace of its capital city, Atlanta, roam Georgia's barrier islands, or start the journey from the southernmost point of the Appalachian Trail.
This is a state rich in variety. Private islands along the coast are home to significant species of plants and animals, while charming Antebellum towns between Atlanta and Augusta feel preserved in amber. No matter what time of year you visit the Peach State, you’re sure to find something to keep you coming back for more. Here are the best places to visit in Georgia.
Best for history and culture
Most travelers will end up in Atlanta at some point or other, as this is where the state’s main airport – the world’s busiest – is located. But you’ll also find top-tier museums, award-winning restaurants and easy day trips into the heartland of Georgia.
Start in the city at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park, which includes the Civil Rights hero's childhood home and tomb. Dive deeper into the history of both the city and the region as a whole at the Atlanta History Center, with its adjacent historic homes and galleries of artifacts from the past century. The High Museum of Art is another essential stop, hosting both touring exhibitions (recent shows include statues from China's Terracotta Army and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrors) and a diverse array of permanent works.
Local Tip: Atlanta traffic is notoriously taxing, so get around using MARTA, the city’s network of buses and local trains, which stop by all the top landmarks. Each ride costs $2.50, but it’s better value to get a reloadable multi-day Breeze pass. A three-day pass should be enough to get you through a visit.
Best for golf fans
Most travelers know about Georgia's second-biggest city because of its globally recognized golf course, the Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the top names in the sport for the annual Masters tournament in April. For those who can't get tickets for the games behind these esteemed gates, this is also the city where singer James Brown spent most of his life – the "Godfather of Soul" is celebrated by a life-sized statue downtown.
To understand how Augusta came to be, start at the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, where canals were excavated around the Savannah River to support local industry.
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