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1. Savannah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Savannah
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2. Atlanta, Georgia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Atlanta, Georgia
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3. Tybee Island

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4. Cumberland Island

Romantic Islands
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5. Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island
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6. Callaway Botanical Gardens

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Callaway Botanical Gardens
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7. Alpharetta

Alpharetta
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8. Tallulah Gorge State Park

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Tallulah Gorge State Park
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9. Blue Ridge

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Blue Ridge
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10. Wormsloe Historic Site

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Wormsloe Historic Site
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11. Arabia Mountain

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Arabia Mountain
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12. Panther Creek Falls

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Panther Creek Falls
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13. Etowah Indian Mounds

Etowah Indian Mounds
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14. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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15. Providence Canyon State Park

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Providence Canyon State Park
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16. Appalachian Trail

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Appalachian Trail
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17. Chattahoochee River

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Chattahoochee River
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18. St. Simons Island

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19. Johns Creek

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20. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
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21. Ocmulgee National Monument

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Ocmulgee National Monument
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22. Vogel State Park

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Vogel State Park
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23. Red Top Mountain State Park for Couples

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Red Top Mountain State Park for Couples
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24. Toccoa Falls Waterfall

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Toccoa Falls Waterfall
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25. Duluth

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Georgia a unique travel destination?
    Answer: Georgia offers a mix of cosmopolitan cities, a sun-splashed coastline, and majestic mountains, providing a unique experience.
  • Question: What can visitors explore in Atlanta?
    Answer: Visitors can see modern Atlanta with its urban skyline and visit the biggest aquarium in the world.
  • Question: What makes Savannah a must-visit city in Georgia?
    Answer: Savannah, Georgia’s first city, charms visitors with its historic beauty and magnificent architecture.
  • Question: What natural attractions can be found in Georgia?
    Answer: Georgia is home to wild horses on Cumberland Island National Seashore, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and scenic beaches.
  • Question: What historical sites does Georgia offer?
    Answer: Georgia has over 400 Civil War sites, adding to its historical significance.

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