Georgia is an eclectic state rich in heritage and history. From the pastoral beauty of rolling countryside and miles of navigable waterways, to quaint cities deeply embraced by the cultures of the past, to bustling, modern urban areas, this Southern state is packed with all kinds of fun things for visitors to see and do.
Go to Savannah and take a stroll under a canopy of oak trees whose boughs are laden with Spanish moss. Get a map for your walking tour to ensure you don't miss anything. On foot is one of the best ways to see the sights of Savannah up close. If walking doesn't appeal, get comfortable on a trolley tour or see Savannah from a horse-drawn buggy. Enjoy the stately mansions in the squares, and see if you can find out which ones are haunted. Experience the serenity of the beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery with its ornate statues and tombstones. If authentic Southern cooking is what you crave, be sure to put Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room and Paula Deen's Lady and Sons Restaurant on your itinerary. Enrich the visit further by visits to the Savanna History Museum, the Telfair Museum of Art and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. If time permits, treat yourself to an excursion on a riverboat on the Savannah River.
Right smack in the middle of Atlanta is the Olympic Centennial Park, a wide open expanse in the middle of a city filled with skyscrapers. The park is dotted with flowering bushes and sports water fountains that are meant to be played in. Visit in the middle of the day and you are likely to be treated to a little lunchtime jazz, or perhaps a little reggae, from a live band. Nearby is the Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons and venue for many events. If it's spring or summer, take in a Braves' ball game at Turner Field. Visit the World of Coca-Cola and visit the Margaret Mitchell home along with the Gone with the Wind Museum. Pay respects at the beautiful Martin Luther King Memorial. Walk a few blocks to visit the church where King preached. When night falls and the world above-ground slows to a snail's pace, be sure to check out Underground Atlanta, a six-block underground stretch of eateries, shops and entertainment.
Lake Seminole in the extreme southwest portion of Georgia has a nationwide reputation for its bass fishing. Thanks to the large amount of stumps and water grasses, Lake Seminole provides optimum conditions that encourage a large population of bass and ensure abundant hot spots for fishermen. Several dozen tournaments are held on Lake Seminole every year, but fishermen flock to the lake all year long to hone their fishing skills. Fun at Lake Seminole is not limited to fishing. It is also a popular area for hiking on the nature trails in Seminole State Park, and for hunting deer and wild turkey.
