Georgia is a state in the United States' southeastern region, bordered by South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida. For those looking to take a trip to Georgia, the state offers a variety of attractive and interesting destinations, including theme parks, historic and cultural cities and state parks.
Georgia is a hub for exciting family-friendly theme and amusement parks. For classic amusement park adventure (think roller coasters, carousels, kiddie motorcycles, tilt-a-whirls, bumper cars, swings and paddle boats), the choices include Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell, Georgia), Dixieland (Fayetteville, Georgia) and Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park (Valdosta, Georgia). For some traditional outdoor activities (picnicking and camping) combined with theme park rides, visit Stone Mountain Park, which is in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia.
Georgia's numerous state parks are ideal spots for outdoor and recreational activities. Some popular camping spots throughout the state include Elijah Clark State Park (Lincolnton, Georgia), Fort McAllister Historic Park (Keller, Georgia), Georgia Veterans State Park (Cordele, Georgia), John Tanner State Park (Carrollton, Georgia) and Hamburg State Park (Mitchell, Georgia). Apart from camping, these lush areas also provide opportunities for boating, lake fishing, cycling, hiking, golfing, swimming, cycling and horseback riding.
For travelers who are perhaps seeking some cultural and historic Southern charm, Georgia offers a variety of options, such as the cities of Savannah, Brunswick and Ellijay. Savannah is internationally recognized for its historic structures such as the Sorrel Weed House and Fort Jackson. Brunswick's rustic downtown area is notable for its Victorian-era buildings, many of which date back to the nineteenth century. Ellijay's quaint downtown section is a hub for antique shops, as well as arts and crafts. In terms of history, Ellijay's downtown area is home to the Gilmer County Courthouse (constructed in 1891) and the Cartecay United Method Church (built in 1834).
No matter what you are interested in, whether it is science or Western Art, Georgia likely offers a museum suitable for your tastes. Some of the state's most noteworthy museum destinations include Atlanta's High Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Outside of the metropolis, other well-known museums throughout the state are the Booth Western Art Museum and Tellus Science Museum of Cartersville, the National Infantry Museum of Columbus and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame of Macon.
