The state of Georgia is a favorite destination for our family, so much so that we bought property there! Georgia holds an interesting history, beautiful coastlines, and more southern charm than you can shake a stick at.
If you are planning a long weekend in Savannah to indulge in shopping, eating, and touring, we can give you the scoop on all the best places to visit. Or, if you want to road trip around the mountains or kayak the coast, we have mapped all the best spots to add to your journey.
Georgia has so much to offer both nature lovers and city folks. Our kids love visiting the Atlanta Aquarium and museums. We are planning a second trip to go tubing in Helen, Georgia, and our family visits Savannah as often as possible since it is one of our favorite US cities!
We have so many surprising recommendations we love to share in this great state, that you will have an easy time planning your southern trip. Looking to hit the beaches? Tybee and St. Simons Island are a must-see and have excellent spots for Kayaking or SUP boarding! Want to take your family to watch the fall leaves change, hike along waterfalls, or take the gondola sky ride up Stone Mountain? We have an itinerary for each that will not disappoint.
Check out our stories from this southern icon, and let us know if we can help find the place in Georgia that most appeals to you!
Do you know about Cumberland Island National Seashore and the wild horses? This is a guide to visiting an incredible National Park site on the Georgia coast between Savannah and Jacksonville. Everything you need to know to plan and have an amazing visit to Cumberland Island.
We’ve eaten a lot of treats and come up with our favorite desserts in Savannah. From ice cream to chocolate parlors, we’ve got the must-try dessert spots around Savannah.
There are a surprising number of Asian restaurants and fusion food spots in Savannah. We’ve picked our favorites for ramen, sushi and more, all within walking distance in the Historic and Victorian Districts of Savannah.
There are a shocking number of Italian restaurants in Savannah. We’ve picked our favorites, and yes, there are a lot of Neapolitan style pizza spots, but you’ll love each of these delicious choices.
Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah is one of the most interesting Civil War era sites to visit in Georgia. From cannon blasts to incredible architecture and even a lighthouse, Fort Pulaski at Tybee Island is a great day trip.
The closest Civil War fortress to Savannah, Old Fort Jackson is easy to visit when you’re in Savannah. Find out what you’ll see, check out the living history and get a different insight into the historic side of the area. All the need to know tips here.
There are lots of things to do at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. From history in the park to brunch and LGBTQ events, this guide to Forsyth Park and the Victorian District of Savannah is all you need for a great visit.
There are many small towns to visit as North Georgia day trips out of Atlanta. From gold rush villages to southern cooking, these are our top small town picks.
We visit Atlanta quite a bit since we have family in Georgia, and we’re always looking for new things to do with the kids. On this last trip, we finally …
Before we started our North Georgia road trip this last time, we were picturing a lot of farm country and Civil War sites, as that’s what we’d experienced around Atlanta …
Review list of the best places to eat in Savannah. – Savannah restaurants are fantastic. The blend of interesting food and cocktail culture make Savannah, Georgia the ultimate foodie destination.
This Georgia Coast road trip plan is perfect for enjoying Coastal Georgia beaches, historic sites and great food. Drive from Atlanta to Savannah or cross the Florida-Georgia line for this fun and beautiful road trip route.
There are tons of things to do in Savannah since it’s beautiful in every season. These sights, activities and tours in Savannah are ideal for a short trip or a whole week enjoying Savannah and Tybee Island.
Jekyll Island on the Georgia coast is a perfect getaway. With beautiful beaches, historic sites and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, it’s an easy weekend trip or destination close to the Florida border.
St Simons Island, Georgia is an easy, budget friendly getaway from Jacksonville or Atlanta. With tons of things to do, beautiful beaches and lots of history, it’s also a great Georgia Coast road trip stop.
The King and Prince Resort on St Simons Island is a beautiful property, family friendly and an ideal homebase for enjoying the Georgia Coast. Read this complete review and tips for having a great visit to the Golden Isles.
Easily overlooked, Fort Frederica National Monument is a fun collection of ruins and live oaks to add to a Georgia Coast road trip. See where it’s located, what to do at Fort Frederica and more ideas for St Simons Island.
The St Simons Island Lighthouse is a great stop on a Georgia Coast road trip. The Golden Isles are full of family fun, and this guide to the lighthouse and waterfront will help you plan a great day in Coastal Georgia.
Stone Mountain in Georgia is a fascinating place. It’s fascinating for many of the wrong reasons. If you’re from the Atlanta area, no doubt Stone Mountain Park has been a …
Something that we always try to do with our kids, particularly since we are worldschooling, them is visiting historical sites. We visit Atlanta Georgia quite frequently and I’ve gotten the …
Christmas is such a hoot. We love getting to do Christmassy, holidayish things and especially love traveling during the holidays. We just returned from Atlanta where we were visiting family …
We’ve been to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield a few times now. It’s one of those places that has both historical significance and modern day appeal. What? What sort of appeal …
Originally written for GaysWithKids.com When people ask us where our favorite places to return to for family travel are, we’re pretty quick with our answers: Cabo San Lucas, Disneyland, Georgia/Florida… …
The best Georgia Coastal cuisine we’ve ever had is at Echo St Simons, on property at the King and Prince Resort. From fresh and local dished to modern takes on traditional low country cooking, see why Echo is one of the best restaurants on the Georgia coast.
Unless this is your first time visiting our blog, you know that we LOVE aquariums. We will find time to visit them on 90% of our trips (when available). We …