It's official! According to the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), Georgia is home to the most brilliant view of stars in the South. Dedicated to protecting the night sky and fragile ecosystems from light pollution, IDA designates dark sky places by measuring factors such as conservation of...
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Dooley. Photo courtesy Visit Lake Oconee Your pet deserves a luxurious vacation, too, and you won’t find a hotel more welcoming than The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee! The resort’s own Labrador retriever, Dooley, spends his days greeting guests and even...
Georgia’s role in the Civil Rights Movement is examined in three fantastic museums: the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, the Albany Civil Rights Institute and the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum in Savannah. And no Civil Rights study would be complete without a stop at...
Georgia State Parks Did you know that Georgia State Parks offer a number of lodges, including our favorites at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge in Dawsonville and Unicoi State Park and Lodge in Helen? Both are part of the Adventure Lodge program, which includes cozy accommodations plus a ton of...
From the notes of one of the country's greatest musical geniuses to the rhythmic beat of a significant and historic civil rights march, Albany, Georgia, is filled with the sounds of "soul." For a powerful experience, travel to Albany, about an hour off I-10 and only 30 minutes from I-75, to explore...
Georgia is probably asked to play another state or country more often than itself these days as film incentives have changed the nature of the industry. Whereas projects used to be location-driven, the savings afforded by our film production tax incentive programs have turned the eye of producers...
Did you know Georgia had four capital cities before Atlanta? What a fun history road trip, exploring Georgia's ever-changing political scene. Here are the five capitals and something fun to explore in each town.
Perhaps no show has left a greater impact on the state of Georgia than “The Walking Dead.” You might have replicated the season 1 photo on Atlanta's Jackson Street Bridge or chowed down at Senoia's Nic & Norman's. But have you done these TWD superfan experiences? Fans can track down hundreds of...
Road trips can be inspired by everything from historical landmarks to family visits, and in Georgia's case, food! Georgia's diverse terrain, long growing seasons and long-standing culinary traditions make it a natural choice for a food-focused road trip vacation. Any trip to Georgia isn't complete...
High-octane and action-packed films are set all over the world, but did you know that some used Georgia as a backdrop? Buckle up and settle in to enjoy five of our favorite locally filmed action blockbusters. Killing Season (2013) John Travolta and Robert De Niro ("Dirty Grandpa") star as American...