North of Atlanta, in Georgia's Appalachian foothills and on your way to the Chattahoochee National Forest, you’ll find acres upon acres of vineyards. Here are five reasons why you need to make a trip to North Georgia wineries this summer. 1. Do it for the nostalgia Wineries like Cavender Creek...
Georgia is known for many things—the world’s largest aquarium, America’s favorite soda, sweet and juicy peaches and a burgeoning film scene, to name a few. Add to the list: artisanal, craft food products made from locally-sourced ingredients sure to please any palette. Take a look at four of our...
Things are just peachy here in Georgia even when the beloved official state fruit is out of season. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the peaches that call Georgia home. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks Georgia as one of the top four peach-producing states, along with...
A smear of honey butter, a dollop of peach oil and a splash of red wine. We could be talking about some of the best plates at local restaurants, but in fact, these are some of the key ingredients in the state’s top spa treatments. Take a look at some of our favorite made-from-scratch spa rituals...
Get to know the best of Blue Ridge, 90 minutes north of Atlanta. Chase waterfalls with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s recommendations for easy access to some of nature’s finest accomplishments. Hike along an easy 2-mile stretch of the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye Trails to Long Creek...
A hotbed for arts and culture, the colonial city of Augusta, Georgia, has been welcoming guests since 1736 and continues to do so with artistic and historic points of interest and easy accessibility along Interstate 20, just 150 miles southeast of Atlanta. Visit the hometown of world-famous soul...
Traveling with a preschooler comes with its own set of special challenges. You need engaging activities, with opportunities for kids to use all their senses. Below are 12 picks for the Atlanta metro area. Tiny Towne (Alpharetta) Children ages 3-15 drive high-tech miniature cars in a realistic...
On the evening of January 7, 2015, skies over Georgia lit up dazzlingly in pink and orange. Our social media channels were flooded with stunning sunset imagery – like these! Share your Georgia photos by using the #ExploreGeorgia hashtag on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or by joining the Explore...
Shocking to my fellow friends – mostly the ones who are living up the singles scene in the city or maintaining their hipster vibe sans minivan, the suburbs are happening, too, when it comes to the foodie scene. Nearby, Alpharetta, easily accessible, just north of Atlanta and in the foothills of the...
When most people think of Southern food, drool-worthy visuals of fried chicken, cornbread, biscuits and pecan pie likely come to mind. Trust me when I say there’s certainly no shortage of these historically delicious eats in Atlanta. But in today’s New South, innovative chefs are putting their own...