Travel in county Peach

With well over six million people calling the metropolitan area home, Atlanta has amassed a world-class roster of hotels, restaurants and attractions over the past few decades—and this historic Southern city is no slouch when it comes to craft cocktails, either. While bars abound all throughout Fulton County, those wishing to immerse themselves in the opulent beauty of Midtown should be sure to pay a visit to the Four Seasons Atlanta, where the dazzling Bar Margot has mastered the art of crafting high-end cocktails.

When I came across an Instagram photo of waterfalls cascading over rocky red cliffs into turquoise pools, I knew I needed to learn more about this magical place and how I could get there.

There’s a famous saying in the South: “Whether you’re going to heaven or hell, you’re going through Atlanta.” It’s hard to avoid if you are flying or connecting through Hartsfield-Jackson International, one of the world’s busiest passenger airports. But that doesn’t mean visitors have to stay in the Peach State’s capital. Many towns in Georgia offer culturally rich experiences, outdoor adventures, and well-preserved architecture that are worth the trip. Here are seven reasons to discover Georgia beyond Atlanta.

Considering the wide geography of the Lone Star State, there’s really no such thing as a bad time to visit Texas. While you may want to skip the soaring temperatures of the Santa Elena Canyon in summer months, winter in Amarillo is not the best time to visit the Great Plains.

Savannah is the fifth-largest city in the Peach State but its historic district is compact and easily walkable. Most streets and walkways are pedestrian-friendly and well-marked with helpful signage. 

I’m lost in a glorious meadow, amid tall grasses and vibrant cornflowers. It’s as if time has stood still. All around me scarlet poppies and yellow Rudbeckias sway and dance, the mid-summer sun adding to the colourful haze. It’s like something out of a picture book – a quintessential English scene.