There are many different ways that you can enjoy exploring Georgia. We’ve compiled road trips that will take you from the best waterfalls in the state to the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ spots. However, on this one particular trip, we’ve decided to tackle some of the most scenic parts of Georgia, no matter what time of year you visit.
This 579-mile road trip will take you from the mountains to the coast in one shot. The entire road trip takes around 10 hours to complete, without stoppage time, so you’ll want to pepper in some more time and maybe make an entire weekend out of the trip. Click here to get the entire itinerary for this road trip.
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Amicalola Falls, GA
Flickr Michael Hicks The first stop on this road trip is none other than Amicalola Falls, one of the highlights of nature in Georgia. This 829-acre state park is home to a gigantic 729-foot waterfall that is the highest waterfall in the state. Rent a cabin within the park or just visit for the day to enjoy hiking and marveling at this humongous waterfall. Click here to find out more about this scenic spot in Georgia. Amicalola Falls, Georgia 30534, USA
Cloudland Canyon, GA
Flickr Anish Patel It’s easy to spend an entire week in Cloudland Canyon State Park and still not see all there is to see. You can set up camp, take the stairs down to the canyon floor, as well as check out two stunning waterfalls on one trail - Cherokee Falls and Hemlock Falls. With rugged natural beauty and scenic vistas galore, this is easily one of the most stunning parks in Georgia. Click here to find out where Cloudland Canyon is in Georgia. Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
Piedmont Park, GA
Flickr Peter Ciro Smack dab in the middle of Georgia’s capital city is a sprawling urban park known as Piedmont Park. The beauty of this park isn’t just in the bevy of natural elements which provide a feeling of peace and serenity, but it also comes from the numerous things to do. Take a ride on the bike trails, visit the off-leash dog parks, or even just sit and have a picnic with a view of the Downtown Atlanta skyline. Click here to find out where Piedmont Park is in Georgia. Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Arabia Mountain, GA
Flickr G. DAWSON No matter the season, Arabia Mountain has a slice of natural beauty within the 40,000-acres of space in the National Heritage Area. When you specifically visit the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, you’ll explore a very rare monadnock, which is a hill that is isolated, rising above the surrounding area, made entirely of bedrock. While it’s beautiful from looking at it from below, imagine the views you’ll enjoy from up above! Click here to find out where Arabia Mountain is in Georgia. Arabia Mountain, Stonecrest, GA 30038, USA
Savannah, GA
Flickr mike.math It’s almost impossible to talk about the most scenic places in Georgia without referencing the coastal city of Savannah. With cobblestone streets and draped Spanish moss overflowing from branches, this city is filled with Southern charm. As one of the most romantic and historic cities in Georgia, you won’t want to miss out on this stop. Click here to find out where Savannah is in Georgia. Savannah, GA, USA
Jekyll Island, GA
Flickr Bert Cash The last stop of this scenic places road trip will take you all the way to Jekyll Island. This island off the coast of Georgia is part of the Sea Islands and barrier islands for the state. Picture miles and miles of beaches, hikes through maritime forests, and tons of natural beauty. Plus, make sure you plan a trip to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, too! Click here to find out where Jekyll Island is in Georgia. Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA
So, what do you think about visiting some of the most scenic parts of Georgia? Is this a road trip that you think you could finish in one weekend? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!
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Flickr Michael Hicks
The first stop on this road trip is none other than Amicalola Falls, one of the highlights of nature in Georgia. This 829-acre state park is home to a gigantic 729-foot waterfall that is the highest waterfall in the state. Rent a cabin within the park or just visit for the day to enjoy hiking and marveling at this humongous waterfall. Click here to find out more about this scenic spot in Georgia.
Amicalola Falls, Georgia 30534, USA
Flickr Anish Patel
It’s easy to spend an entire week in Cloudland Canyon State Park and still not see all there is to see. You can set up camp, take the stairs down to the canyon floor, as well as check out two stunning waterfalls on one trail - Cherokee Falls and Hemlock Falls. With rugged natural beauty and scenic vistas galore, this is easily one of the most stunning parks in Georgia. Click here to find out where Cloudland Canyon is in Georgia.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
Flickr Peter Ciro
Smack dab in the middle of Georgia’s capital city is a sprawling urban park known as Piedmont Park. The beauty of this park isn’t just in the bevy of natural elements which provide a feeling of peace and serenity, but it also comes from the numerous things to do. Take a ride on the bike trails, visit the off-leash dog parks, or even just sit and have a picnic with a view of the Downtown Atlanta skyline. Click here to find out where Piedmont Park is in Georgia.
Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Flickr G. DAWSON
No matter the season, Arabia Mountain has a slice of natural beauty within the 40,000-acres of space in the National Heritage Area. When you specifically visit the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, you’ll explore a very rare monadnock, which is a hill that is isolated, rising above the surrounding area, made entirely of bedrock. While it’s beautiful from looking at it from below, imagine the views you’ll enjoy from up above! Click here to find out where Arabia Mountain is in Georgia.
Arabia Mountain, Stonecrest, GA 30038, USA
Flickr mike.math
It’s almost impossible to talk about the most scenic places in Georgia without referencing the coastal city of Savannah. With cobblestone streets and draped Spanish moss overflowing from branches, this city is filled with Southern charm. As one of the most romantic and historic cities in Georgia, you won’t want to miss out on this stop. Click here to find out where Savannah is in Georgia.
Savannah, GA, USA
Flickr Bert Cash
The last stop of this scenic places road trip will take you all the way to Jekyll Island. This island off the coast of Georgia is part of the Sea Islands and barrier islands for the state. Picture miles and miles of beaches, hikes through maritime forests, and tons of natural beauty. Plus, make sure you plan a trip to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, too! Click here to find out where Jekyll Island is in Georgia.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA
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