Three Weekend Escapes Perfect for the Budget Traveler
These weekend getaways are easy on the wallet and an easy drive from all of Georgia's neighboring states.
These weekend getaways are easy on the wallet and an easy drive from all of Georgia's neighboring states.
The first act of the Revolutionary War in Georgia occurred after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, when revolutionaries broke into a powder magazine in Savannah on May 11, 1775. After violence in the backcountry and the seizure of rice-laden merchant ships in the Savannah harbor by British...
Walk along paths that curve gracefully through blooming bushes, towering trees and toward babbling brooks. Reflect on tributes to American heroes, historic figures and life itself. Visit gardens in Northwest Georgia and the Northeast Georgia Mountains to experience uncommon beauty any time of year.
After leaving her small town life in favor of a career in fashion in New York City, a Southern girl must return home. She needs a divorce from her childhood sweetheart to marry her current boyfriend, but he isn't letting her go easily. Despite the name, "Sweet Home Alabama" was actually filmed in...
Two New Yorkers are accused of a murder in rural Alabama and must call in their inept cousin Vinny to defend them in court. Jokes abound when the Northern and Southern stereotypes collide. Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio and Marisa Tomei star in the film, which has become one of Georgia's most iconic...
See how Georgia stands in for New Orleans in this "Vampire Diaries" spinoff.
Spring is in full swing! Have you been bitten by the gardening bug but don't know what to grow? April is a great month to visit public gardens in Georgia for ideas about what to plant in your own landscape. It is also a good time to add plants to your garden before hot weather sets in. There are...
Georgia has always been a sports-minded state. There are the professional teams like the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and the Falcons, as well as numerous minor league and collegiate sports to cheer on. And the Masters, the pinnacle of golf, is played each spring in Augusta. In addition to watching an...
The weather is getting warmer; it’s time to start exploring! If you live in Atlanta or you're planning a visit soon, these three hikes should be on your bucket list. They are short but packed with plenty of punch for a fun time the kids will adore! Cascade Springs Nature Preserve Cascade Springs...
You don't have to venture far from Atlanta to enjoy the dramatic beauty of waterfalls. Within an hour's drive of the airport and a short hike along trails, you can enjoy stunning scenery at these three parks. Cochran Mill Park - Henry Mills Falls Cochran Mill Park Get back to nature at this sweet...