Come and Explore All That Georgia Has To Offer

Maggi Smit • 3 January 2018

Discover historic small towns untouched by time, charming main streets, home-grown restaurants and unique local shops. Georgia’s thriving arts and cultural scene is comprised of some of the nation’s finest interactive museums, unique galleries, a rich music history and countless filming locations from iconic motion pictures. Share traditions and experience outdoor fun at one of Georgia’s 63 state parks and historic sites filled with breath-taking foliage, waterfalls, canyons, preserved beaches, trails and much more.


The Year of Georgia Film
From iconic film favourites like Forrest Gump to mass market fandoms such as The Walking Dead, Georgia’s been steeped in movie magic for decades. Travel the Georgia Film Selfie Spot Tour and snap the perfect photo at iconic locations. Enjoy up-and-coming masterpieces at one of the state’s many film festivals. Follow in the footsteps of celebrities and popular characters as you dine, zipline and “rise from the dead.” Visitors will be able to build film-inspired road trips to immerse themselves in their favourite movies and TV shows.


Craft Breweries
The craft brew scene has exploded in Georgia, with local breweries, brew pubs and growler shops popping up across the state on a regular basis. Visitors to the big cities and small towns alike can stop into the local brewery for a tour and a sampling of Georgia’s unique local flavours. And while discovering that new favourite brew, visitors can also experience Georgia’s wineries, distilleries and – of course – moonshineries.


Savannah
Established in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and the location of one of the largest National Historic Landmark districts in the country. This eccentric Southern city beguiles with Old World glamour and romance, culture, and entertainment. Savannah's stunning architecture, 22 historic squares and Low Country landscape make the city a top travel destination. Hip and historic, robust and refined, Savannah is where you'll find amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries and rich history-along with global sophistication, funky nightlife and fabulous food. Travel + Leisure readers recently named Savannah No. 3 best travel destination in U.S., No. 9 in world!


The Great Outdoors
Georgia is full of spectacular outdoor adventures to spice up a vacation. Zipline through the trees of north Georgia and several of Georgia’s popular state parks. Join the Georgia State Parks Muddy Spokes Club and check out mountain bike trails, ranging from light trails through the forests to challenging courses down mountains and into some of the state’s spectacular canyons. Check out the state’s off-highway vehicle trails and enjoy dirt biking mere minutes away from incredible Antebellum architecture or major shopping meccas. Or strap on your backpack for a scenic hike to your new favourite camping spot – and, who knows: that camping spot might just be a yurt or a treehouse.


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