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Hogpen Gap on the Appalchian Trail in the North Georgia mountains. Photo by @trevorjonesphoto

Appalachian Trail

Escape isn't worlds away. It's in your backyard.

Travel right now is … complicated. But, the good news is there are tons of places right here in Georgia to explore. You can discover new parts of the state and enjoy a much-needed breath of fresh air. Whether that’s hiking with your furry best friend or trying out a new outdoor activity solo, you’re only a short drive from a stunning change of scenery. You’ll discover experiences and sights that will make your backyard a pretty great place to be. It’s time to explore your Georgia.

Spring is the perfect season for relaxing retreats on the coast, exploring the beauty of small towns, and taking in the sights and stories in Georgia's captivating cities. Escape doesn't have to be far away.

Escape to Georgia this Spring

Dale Chihuly sculpture at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Benjamin Galland

Explore the great outdoors, visit attractions and restaurants, and sleep soundly at accommodations that are working tirelessly to help keep you safe and healthy. Start planning your safe vacation in Georgia using these guides.

Plan A Safecation

You can be on island time in no time at all. Georgia has 100 miles of coast just a quick drive away. With uniquely preserved history paired with wild beauty, Georgia’s coast is the perfect place to spread out and take in the scenery.

Escape to the Georgia Coast

Three kids running to find Island Treasures on Jekyll Island, Georgia

North Georgia is home to thousands of acres of state parks and national forest. Within this wooded and mountainous region are miles of trails, hundreds of waterfalls, charming towns, lakes, rivers, and streams. Just make a plan, pack your gear, and get ready to experience the beauty of nature.

Escape to the North Georgia Mountains

In Georgia, you'll find charming small towns tucked into mountainsides, scattered among rolling farmlands, and dotted along the coast. These places are quintessential Georgia, captivating in both their beauty and uniqueness. And, a small town with a small footprint is a great place to duck the crowds and find some space.

Escape to Georgia's Small Towns

Starr's Mill and waterfall near Senoia, Georgia. Photo by @benjamingalland

George L. Smith State Park in Twin City, Georgia

With 64 state parks and historic sites and 11 national parks, it’s easy to spread out and find your space in Georgia’s parks. Explore the foothills of the Appalachian Trail, cool off in the waters of Lake Blackshear in south Georgia, or get lost in history at the boyhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Escape to Georgia's Parks

Georgia Travel Guide

Georgia's Official State Travel Guide is your resource for travel inspiration in Georgia. Find trip ideas, attractions, travel tips, and much more.

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Ready. Set. Georgia.

As we’ve all imagined the places and people we want to see, our love for exploration has become clear. Georgia puts it all within reach, and there is no one Georgia experience. It’s something you find on a waterfall hike near Helen in the Georgia mountains or by relaxing on a beach on St. Simons Island off the Georgia coast. Or, in front of a mural in Atlanta, or a bowl of shrimp and grits in Savannah. It’s the Georgia you go out and live. These are your moments waiting to happen. So, get Ready. Set. Georgia.

Gould's Inlet Beach on St. Simons Island, Georgia

Explore Georgia this Summer

Get away for a family vacation and fill the long summer days with new adventures.

Best Things to Do this Summer

Best Trips of 2025

Take aquatic adventures on Georgia’s lakes and rivers; discover film favorites, local flavors, and only-found-in-Georgia history; and enjoy so much more spanning all four seasons!

It's Time to Plan Your Getaway