The Georgia Coast stretches approximately 100 miles between the Savannah and St. Marys Rivers. In this region you can wander isolated beaches, tranquil marshes and cobblestone streets. Sample low country delicacies like soft-shelled crabs and Brunswick stew, or sway to the soulful beat of a Gullah-Geechee song. Barrier islands, mysterious swamps and the easy rhythm of the coastal culture make Georgia’s coast an unforgettable experience. More...

From Savannah's cobblestone streets and city squares of the 1700's...to the historic lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic on Tybee Island...to the marshes and beaches of Brunswick and the Golden Isles of St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island...the timeless sand dunes of Cumberland Island...the plantation era with remnants of the Gullah-Geechee culture still evident on Sapelo Island....and into the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, the coast of Georgia is filled with adventure, fun and discovery! More about Georgia's Beautiful Coast

An award-winning living history museum, Seabrook Village features eight turn-of-the-century buildings on a developing 104-acre site. Visit the one-room Seabrook School where "reading, writing and 'rithmetic were taught to the tune of a hick'ry stick." Or try your hand at grinding corn into meal and grits or washing clothes on a scrub board. Planned group visits are fully interactive as costumed interpreters engage visitors in all aspects of old time village life. More about the Seabrook Village

Stepping into Madison, Georgia is like stepping back in time. It is located between the mountains and the plains in the heart of Georgia's Piedmont country, located in Georgia's Historic Heartland. It is a living museum containing some of America's most treasured architecture, the shining gem of Georgia's Antebellum Trail. A dream like vision of a world gone by, a reminder of more tranquil, less hurried times. More about "America's #1 Small Town"

"Welcome to our corner of Georgia's Coast where the meandering rivers wind through dense marshlands… where challenging golf quietly exists among tidal creeks and marsh grass… where river shores and lakes are brimming with wildlife. Come explore the nature that abounds here. Or, glide by sleeping alligators and native birds on a guided boat ride through the Okefenokee Swamp. More about Georgia's Coastal Corner in Kingsland

Braves Museum and Hall of Fame

In its eighth season, the Ivan Allen, Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame has become one of Atlanta's favorite tourist destinations. A unit of the Braves Foundation, the museum is open year-round and is the starting point of tours of Turner Field. It features more than 500 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team's more than 130 years of history from Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). More about the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame

When Fiddlin' John Carson began playing on Atlanta's WSB in 1922, he created a musical genre today known as country music. Thomas Dorsey may have written bawdy tunes for Georgian Ma Rainey, but he is best known today as the father of gospel music. Ray Charles merged his deep gospel roots with rhythm and blues to create soul music. Georgia's TLC took the "edge" off urban music with the hip-hop ballad Waterfalls. These are just a few of the stories presented at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon. The show actually begins in the parking lot with the recorded music of Georgia artists wafting across well-placed external speakers. More about Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon

Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island

In February 2006, renovations began on the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a marine turtle rehabilitation, research, and education facility on Jekyll Island. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center opened in June 2007 and now provides state-of-the-art emergency care to sick and injured sea turtles, with opportunities for scientific research and long-term treatment. Jekyll Island is an ideal site for the new rehabilitation center. Visitors to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will explore exhibits on sea turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and their amazing journey from egg to adulthood. School field trips, public programs, and special events will highlight Georgia’s unique coastal ecosystem and the mysterious world of these ancient reptiles. More about the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

The name Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Indian "Gah-nee-sah" meaning cemetery or burial ground. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought here from June 18, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Over 67,000 soldiers were killed, wounded and captured during the Campaign. There are 3 battlefield areas at the park: In front of the Visitor Center, off Burnt Hickory Road and the main site is located at Cheatham Hill. While walking some of the 17.3 miles of interpretive walking trails you will see historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and various interpretive signs. More about Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Helen, Georgia

Nestled among Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is a little piece of Bavaria – Helen. As a re-creation of a quaint alpine village, Helen has become a popular destination for travelers in and out of Georgia. Stroll the cobblestone streets and visit the unique antique shops and specialty stores that fill this Bavarian townscape. You’ll have plenty of shopping to choose from, as Helen boasts more than 200 specialty and import shops with everything from candles to clocks. More about Helen, Georgia

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