This side of the Chattahoochee River you’re unlikely to find another festival dedicated to celebrating a poisonous snake quite as fun as the Claxton Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival. 15,000 visitors from all over Georgia, and beyond, flock to Evans County, halfway between Vidalia and Savannah, each...
Camping on Cumberland Island National Seashore is one of our favorite outdoor adventures. For a couple glorious days and nights, the island becomes our personal playground. Our Cumberland Island days are filled with playful escapades in the crashing waves, hiking under the canopy of live oaks and...
People of all faiths call Georgia home. In addition to the state's stunning synagogues and historic churches, several faith-centered museums share storied traditions. Regardless of religious affiliation, these museums and sites welcome visitors of all kinds — so grab a bag and make a modern...
Spending spring break vacation in Atlanta opens your family up to a world of possibility. What if I told you that your family can visit Atlanta's newest museums and attractions, at a discount, and jump to the front of the line? My secret is CityPASS. I always encourage visitors and locals to...
Helen, Georgia, is so much fun to explore with kids. The Northeast Georgia Mountain town is full of shops, restaurants and activities the whole family will enjoy. Follow these tips for things to do with kids in Alpine Helen. Where to Stay Smithgall Woods State Park Did you know there are two state...
The communities on the Georgia coast host some of the best seafood festivals in the country, from the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival in September to the St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festival in October and the Kingsland Catfish Festival in November. Whether you’re heading to the festivals this year...
Get ready for a bucket list adventure along the water trails of the Okefenokee Swamp. The largest blackwater swamp in North America, Okefenokee has a lot to explore, and wilderness camping gives visitors the opportunity to see the nocturnal swamp come to life and experience the mysteries of the...
Gooey, crunchy and packed full of nuts, pecan pie hits all the right spots. Whether you prefer classic pecan pie, served à la mode or with a special kick, Georgia has a slice that won’t disappoint. Southern Baked Pie Company in Gainesville Indulge in the caramel pecan pie from Southern Baked Pie...
There is a place along the Georgia coast to truly get away from it all without spending a fortune. Cumberland Island, situated on the Georgia coast, is one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. It has almost 10,000 acres protected by the National Park Service, and as...
There’s something fishy deep in Georgia’s Historic Heartland region, and I got to the bottom of it on my latest visit to Perry. You might recognize the quiet Southern town of Perry as home to the Georgia National Fairgrounds. It’s also home of the Go Fish Education Center, where summer kicks off...