Dawsonville is situated just an hour north of Atlanta along Georgia's Hospitality Highway. It is home to Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, featuring Georgia’s tallest cascading waterfall and the Approach Trail to the Southern Terminus of the 2,146-mile Appalachian Trail. The park is also the...
Elberton is known as the "Granite Capital of the World," with more than 45 quarries producing more granite monuments than any other area in the world. Just 40 minutes northeast of Athens, visitors can learn more about the granite industry at the Elberton Granite Museum & Exhibit through historical...
In the historic square of Hartwell, Georgia, enjoy browsing through the antique stores and unique gift shops offering original regional crafts and fine art. Sip coffee at Common Ground and soak in the artwork at Hartwell Art Center with changing exhibitions, shop for fine clothing and dine at...
Hiawassee is an Appalachian Trail community. The Southern Highroads Trail passes through Hiawassee and alongside Lake Chatuge, a TVA reservoir popular for swimming, boating, jet skiing, paddling, sport fishing, and other water sports. There are several entrances to the Appalachian Trail at various...
Homer was incorporated as a town in 1859 and serves as the county seat of Banks County, Georgia. This small rural town is located on Old U.S. Highway 441 and close to I-85. Homer has many historic structures, including the historic courthouse built in 1863 and the historic Old Jail built c. 1880...
This historic town is located a few miles from beautiful Lake Hartwell and is home of former Governor Ernest Vandiver. Lavonia is the smallest city in the U.S. with an original Carnegie Library. The downtown is filled with antique shops and delightful restaurants. The Folk Life play "The Land of...
This small community lies in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains along the southern Appalachians. Shoppers can spend time in the antique shops, the Downtown Market, play a round of golf at Highland Walk Golf Course or visit Victoria Bryant State Park, which offers camping in a woodland...
Overlooking jaw-dropping Tallulah Gorge, a 1,000-foot chasm carved over millions of years, the town of Tallulah Falls was once a bustling resort town that rivaled Niagara Falls. People from all over came to see the awe-inspiring beauty of North Georgia’s natural pursuits. Located two hours northeast...
Located less than 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta, Austell easily accessible to I-20 and I-285, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, making it a convenient place to stay when visiting metro Atlanta. Home to Six Flags Over Georgia, one of the largest amusement parks in the...
Just a few miles west of downtown Atlanta, Douglasville is a welcoming city with a friendly, small-town atmosphere and entertainment that emulates big-town fun. While the city continues to grow, Douglasville uniquely preserves its signature hometown feel. Located at a natural rise in the topography...