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1. Braselton - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort - 1 hour from Atlanta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Savannah - Azalea Inn and Gardens - 3 hours 30 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hotel Indigo – Athens - 1 hour 20 minutes

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4. Hotel Bardo Savannah

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5. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain - 1 hour 15 minutes

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The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain - 1 hour 15 minutes
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6. Forest Hills Resort, Dahlonega

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7. The Partridge Inn, Augusta - 2 hours 15 minutes

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8. Jekyll Island Club - 4 hours 35 minutes

Romantic Islands

9. The Cloister at Sea Island - 5 hours

Romantic Islands

10. Barnsley Resort - 1 hour from Atlanta, GA

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11. Lucille's Mountain Top Inn & Spa - 1 hour 35 minutes

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12. Chanticleer Inn Bed and Breakfast - 2 hours 15 minutes

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Chanticleer Inn Bed and Breakfast - 2 hours 15 minutes
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13. Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa - 2 hours 10 minutes

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14. Olde Harbour Inn, Savannah - 3 hours 30 minutes

15. The Inn at Serenbe - 35 minute Weekend Getaway for Couples

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16. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

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17. Hamilton-Turner Inn, Savannah

18. Andaz Savannah

19. Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront

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Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
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20. The Gastonian, Savannah

21. The Marshall House, Savannah

22. Legacy Lodge, Lanier Islands

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Legacy Lodge, Lanier Islands
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23. Southern Cross Ranch

24. The Smith House, Dahlonega

The Smith House, Dahlonega
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  • What are some great getaway options near Atlanta?
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Driving Distances from Atlanta

Atlanta To Driving Time
Athens1 hour 15 minutes
Pine Mountain1 hour 10 minutes
Augusta2 hours 10 minutes
Sea Island5 hours
Palmetto30 minutes
Sautee Nacoochee1 hour 35 minutes
Savannah3 hours 30 minutes
Lookout Mountain2 hours 15 minutes
Young Harris2 hours 10 minutes
Buford50 minutes
Dahlonega1 hour 10 minutes
Braselton1 hour
Jekyll Island4 hours 35 minutes
Saint Simons Island 5 hours
Adairsville1 hour

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