Located just 16 miles outside the heart of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is nestled on over 3,200 acres and is home to the world's largest section of exposed granite. Stone Mountain Park features myriad activities for those who love the outdoors. Attractions include Sky Hike, an activity that consists of hiking through tree tops, and the Camp Highland Outpost, which offers outdoor challenges such as navigating three-line bridges and conquering zip lines. Stone Mountain also offers on-site camping and hotel facilities in addition to a variety of dining and shopping attractions.
Savannah, Georgia is home to some of the most historical sites in Georgia, which some say are also the most haunted. The city of Savannah offers a broad range of activities from horse drawn tours through the historic downtown district to ghost hunting tours led by trained paranormal experts through some of Savannah's famous haunted locations. Tybee Island, which is just 15 minutes from Savannah's downtown historic district offers ocean front hotels in addition to tours of the historic Tybee Island lighthouse.
The home of the Masters Golf Tournament, Augusta, Georgia offers the excitement of big city attractions in a smaller, more relaxed environment. Augusta offers an active night life, which includes live music and dancing at Joe's Underground and the Tribeca Buddha Lounge and Shoe Bar. Shoppers will delight in the broad array of shops and boutiques, including the upscale Merry's Trash and Treasures, located in the heart of Augusta's historic Broad Street. Nature lovers may also spend the day hiking miles of natural trails and taking in some fishing at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, less than 10 minutes from downtown.
If you're looking for a quick, tropical getaway from all of the hustle and bustle of larger beaches, St. Simon's Island makes an excellent getaway. Located just outside of historic Brunswick, St. Simons Island offers soothing tropical beaches combined with relaxed southern charm. After a day on the beach, visitors can choose to tour some of the island's antique shops or learn about the town's history while relaxing on an old-fashioned trolley ride.
