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Georgia Quick Facts

Uniquely Georgia: Blackbeard Island Wilderness Area, historic home of the Pirate Blackbeard
Must-See: Okefenokee Swamp Park
Most Unusual: The world's largest sculpture on the face of Stone Mountain, with the figures of Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee
Highest Point: Brasstown Bald, 4,684 feet
Food to Try: Grits and Vidalia Onions

What to Do in Georgia:

1 See the azaleas at Callaway Gardens

2 Explore the vast Okefenokee Swamp at Okefenokee Swamp Park

3 Watch the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta

4 Learn about the origins of Coca-Cola in Atlanta

5 Visit the archeological site at Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon


Off The Beaten Path | Georgia


Georgia is a state full of unforgettable attractions and destinations. Visitors to the state will find beautiful cities, history, parks and much more. Here are a few destinations throughout the state of Georgia that visitors should plan to visit.

Calloway Gardens, Columbus
These gardens are a combination of vacation resort and nature preserve. The complex is located on the countryside in the Appalachian Mountains. The Calloway Gardens has an amazing collection of Azalea's, the Azalea Bowl has over 3,400 hybrid azaleas which are especially stunning during the spring. Visitors can also enjoy the butterfly conservatory, the vegetable garden and the beautiful nature trails. Calloway Gardens also has a wide range of resort facilities, a spa resort and golf resort.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
This park was dedicated in 1895, and it has over 1,400 markers and monuments. Cickamauga and Chattanooga was created to preserve the cultural, historical and natural features of this important battlefield site. The Chickamauga Battlefield was the site of the last major Confederate victory during the Civil War. Later the Union achieved victory in the renewed fighting in Chattanooga. Visitors to the park can visit the Visitor Centers, enjoy the hiking trails, take the self-guided auto tour and much more.

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah
Visitors to Savannah can stop and see the amazing history, architecture and art of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The original parish was established in the late 1700s by immigrants from Haiti and France. The French Gothic style Cathedral was completely devastated by a fire in 1898, only two years after it was completed. Everything but the outside walls were destroyed. Reconstruction began immediately, and the rebuilt Cathedral was dedicated in 1900. The Cathedral's artwork, murals and stained glass windows were completed by 1912. In more recent years the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist has been restored, and it is well worth a visit to see many of its beautiful features.

Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island is the southernmost and the largest barrier island in Georgia. Visitors can see the maritime forests, beaches, marshes and more located in the designated wilderness areas. The island also has historic sites, ruins and much more. Cumberland Island also has the Dungeness ruins, which was originally built by General Nathanial Greene, and later built again by Thomas Carnegie. Plum Orchard Mansion is another place to visit on Cumberland Island. Plum Orchard Mansion was built by Lucy Carnegie for her son. In addition, visitors will the the First African Baptist Church in the Settlement and a Museum. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including, hiking ,camping, wildlife viewing and bicycling to name only a few.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

For visitors to Atlanta looking for some spectacular indoor and outdoor botanical collections. The Lobby of the Fuqua Conservatory has a display with poison arrow frogs. Visitors can see hundreds of tropical species in the Tropical Rotunda. There is also a desert collection with species from Madagascar and Southern Africa. In addition, the indoor collections also include a special exhibit with Asian pitcher plants, and the Fuqua Orchid Center with a wide variety of orchids. The outdoor collection has an equally diverse collection of species, including water plants, a Dwarf and Rare Conifer Garden, Hardy Palms and even a Hydrangea Collection.

Saint Simon Island
Saint Simon Island is on of the Golden Isles. The island has beautiful beaches, with the sandy seashore, and the islands salt marshes. Visitors can also stop and the St. Simons Lighthouse, which is open to the public as a museum, and is also a functioning lighthouse. Saint Simon also has nature trails, bicycling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities.

Okefenokee Swamp Park, Waycross
This swamp covers of a half million acres and is home to a large variety of plant and animal species. Visitors to the park can enjoy interpretive exhibits, wildlife shows, wildlife walkways and even Indian Waterways. There are boat tours that take visitors through the Seminole Indian Waterways allow visitors to learn all about the Okefenokee Swamp. Visitors can also take a railroad tour. The "Lady Suwannee" takes visitors on a guided tour along the edge of the wetlands. The swamp allows visitors to get up close to the unique natural plants and animals that make their home in the swamp.


Fun & Funky Things to  Do | Georgia

Throughout the state of Georgia there are many attractions and destinations for visitors to enjoy. For those visitors looking for attractions that are a little funky and a lot fun here are a few of Georgia's unique destinations.

The World of Coca Cola, Atlanta
At this Atlanta attraction visitors to Georgia can learn all about the Coca-Cola brand and the drink. The World of Coca-Cola has all sorts of exciting exhibits and attractions. The attraction has a tasting room where visitors can try a large variety of beverages from around the world, there is also a film, a large collection of memorabilia and much more. One of the big attractions at the World of Coca-Cola is the functioning bottle works, where visitors can watch how the drinks are bottled, and can go home with their very own bottle of Coca-Cola.

National Civil War Naval Museum, Columbus
The National Civil War Naval Museum has a really interesting collection of information about the navy during the Civil War. Visitors to this museum can see replica's and actual examples of Civil War naval craft. This museum has an amazing collection of Ironclad remnants and replicas. Visitors to the museum can learn all about how the iron-plated ships that cruised the rivers and bays of the United States during the Civil War.

Rock City, Lookout Mountain
This amazing rock garden is located at the top of Lookout Mountain. Visitors to Rock city get to trek along the walking trail that winds through the 14 acre property. Rock City features amazing rock formations. Rock City's "Enchanted Trail" also has a bridge, amazing views, a waterfall and even caverns.

Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area, Lumpkin
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area is home to "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon." This park has amazing gullies, going as deep as 150 feet. Hikers can explore the beautiful canyon, see the wildflowers and other flora and fauna. The park also has some great backcountry options for exploration.

Pasaquan, Buena Vista
Pasaquan is a great example of folk art. The site is a 7 acre compound, which was created by an artist named Eddie Owens Martin, also known as St. EOM. Pasaquan is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to Pasaquan can enjoy the amazing structures, concrete sculptures and painted walls. Pasaquan is open on the first Saturday of the month from April through November.

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