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From Georgia’s bustling capital to the shores of the Chattahoochee River, Georgia offers recreation night and day. Dig into a juicy peach, or grab a handful of pecans, and retreat to your Georgia vacation rental after a day in the hot Southern sun. Georgia Great Outdoors Georgia, the Peach State, has plenty of outdoor attractions and activities. Agriculture is a main staple of Georgia, and the Peach Blossom Trail extends from Clayton County to Perry. Attend festivals honoring the living world like the honeybee, pig, mule, and the unlikely gnat. Enjoy the various beach activities and world-class resorts at the Barrier Islands and coastline. The lakes and rivers are great recreation for fishing and water lovers. Peek at great landscapes with the Blue Ridge Mountains and other varied terrain through hiking and biking. For whatever your outdoor pleasure, Georgia should be on your mind. Georgia Key Areas The Atlanta Metro area is a vibrant, friendly area with a strong sampling of cultures and a combination of old and new. The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum unfolds reminders of the Carter presidency, while displaying Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize, and hosting an array of special events and exhibits. Experience the unequaled shopping, dining, and nightlife of the Buckhead community. You’ll find attractive parks like Centennial Olympic Park (form the 1996 Olympics), and the festival-laden Piedmont Park. Historical areas include the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the home of the Civil War’s Atlanta Campaign. If you enjoy puppetry, check out the largest U.S. puppet theater – The Center for Puppetry Arts. An idyllic setting of beaches, swamps and marshlands defines Georgia’s coastal area. Notable drives include scenic Southern Passages along Highway 17, and a merged history, culture, and nature drive along the Liberty Trail. Savannah is a premier city for beauty with its moss-covered trees, and much history as the founding city of Modern Georgia. The Barrier Islands expose much opportunity for vacationers, whether desolate places or excellent resort and golf areas are sought. Historical lighthouses such as St. Simons Lighthouse and the Tybee Island Lighthouse make for satisfying tours. Kayaking is a popular water sport here. A large portion of Georgia is designated as the Historic South region, though history is only one part of what the vacationer can find. Golf is a major activity here, where the PGA Masters tournament is held in Augusta. Fishing on one of the lakes or rivers is another outside sport. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia spans 313 acres and contains eleven different gardens and collections. Milledgeville pays tribute to Flannery O’Connor and Carl Vinson in an area filled with history and culture. For more history, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum celebrates African-American art. The Mountains region in North Georgia is a true study in nature and Appalachian living. The Sautee Nacoochee Center embraces Appalachian art and music with festivals and performances. Wine tourism is popular, with a solid choice of vineyards and wineries to visit. Rides on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are a fun way to view 26 miles of the Blue Ridge and Cohutta Mountain ranges. Great views can also be had at the Cloudland Canyon State Park, where the picnic park parking lot provides the most spectacular view into the canyon. Try a bit of history in Dahlonega, home of an earlier gold rush in 1828, and a mine open for tours. The Southern Rivers region has Presidential history to explore, among other pleasures. Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a cottage in Warm Springs, where the hot springs were soothing; the “Little White House” is deemed a historic site. In Plains is the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Boyhood Farm, but inside of the home is not open to the public. The Chattahoochee River runs ready for fishing, swimming, and relaxation. Try your hand at brick and tile making at the Global Village and Discovery Center, and view Habitat for Humanity homes from around the world. Sites and tours to see Bulloch Hall in Atlanta 1845 Smith Plantation in Atlanta Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site in Atlanta CNN Center in Atlanta Fort Pulaski National Monument Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site in Brunswick Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah Cannonball House in Milledgeville President Woodrow Wilson’s Boyhood Home in Augusta Amicalola Falls Cagle’s Dairy Farm and Maze in Canton SAM Shortline Excursion Train National Infantry Museum in Fort Benning |