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...
Recognized as a top event by Southeast Tourism Society and the Wall Street Journal, the Blind Willie McTell Music Festival debuted in 1993 and has been going strong ever since. The festival is named for Blind Willie McTell, one of the all-time greats of country blues guitar, who was born just south...
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...
Poolside at the King and Prince Resort 1. Soak up some sun on St. Simons Island : Grab your SPF 30 because with six swimming pools occupying approximately 30,000 square feet of oceanfront property, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort is a sunshine lover’s dream. Whether you’re in the mood for...
Attention families everywhere: it’s time to trek to Blue Ridge, Georgia View from cabin. Just under two hours north of Atlanta, my family of four savored a recent getaway at Mountain Top Cabin Rental’s Five Star View cabin, overlooking Blue Ridge Lake, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. With all the modern...