If LaGrange isn’t on your radar for a weekend trip or weeklong getaway, it should be. This welcoming Georgia city blends deep-rooted history with lively culture. One moment you’re examining centuries-old artifacts, the next you’re lounging on the lawn for an evening of live music. No matter where...
Escape to Blue Ridge, Georgia’s cherished mountain town just 90 miles from Atlanta, yet a world apart. Surrounded by 106,000 acres of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge combines the natural beauty and adventure of the mountains with the charm and fun of a downtown filled with upscale...
From the smell of the salt air rustling through the marsh to the sight of shrimp boats hauling in the day’s catch, the Golden Isles is like something out of a storybook. In fact, this beloved area has been crowned the #1 Best U.S. Islands in the Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards, a title...
Twenty-five miles northwest of Atlanta, Powder Springs is the perfect way to get out of the city and into parks, trail systems, and local businesses in a historical and art-filled downtown.
A blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural gems await in the Golden Isles, named the No. 1 Best U.S. Islands by Travel + Leisure. Stroll along beaches, discover the Altamaha River, taste seafood, and tour museums and wildlife sites.
Just 45 miles southwest of Atlanta, Historic Banning Mills is a weekend dream waiting to come true. Tucked away in the lush forests of the Snake Creek Gorge and Chattahoochee watershed, this adventure resort lets you get away from it all with plenty of exciting activities and comfy lodging. Take a...
Sometimes a simple spooky story can leave you constantly looking over your shoulder. Especially in the wee hours of the morning, when it’s darkest outside, and the creaks in an old house are amplified. The ghosts of these haunted hotels in Georgia are mostly friendly, but their presence can still...
Graham Sweeney works with the marketing arm of Explore Georgia. He is an avid fan of Atlanta sports, spending his time enjoying all things international and exploring by getting lost.
Chef Jennifer Hill Booker wears many hats in the culinary world, as a Le Cordon Blue-Paris certified chef, cookbook author, reality TV personality, culinary educator and business owner. In addition to being Explore Georgia's Official Culinary Explorer, she is a Georgia Grown Executive Chef for the...
Kate is a freelance food and travel writer for more than 100 publications. She is also the former Atlanta Editor for About.com, the author of the cookbook Atlanta Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Big Peach and the founder of Root + Revel, a food and wellness site devoted to natural...