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TRIPADVISOR 23 Fan Favorites 1 ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN, ATLANTA ALWAYS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE “This is one of the best places to visit in Atlanta. There are many walking trails, most paved. The scenery is beautiful. During some holidays, such as Christmas, they have spectacular displays of light ... During the spring, summer and fall, it’s an awesome display of the various flora that can be found in the area.” — William D. 2 ANNA RUBY FALLS, HELEN BREATHTAKING “We stopped in while going through Helen … There is so much to see here! Give yourself at least 90 minutes to enjoy it. The falls run parallel to the path almost the whole way. It was gorgeous. Bring a picnic and swim at Unicoi [Lake] after.” — floridagirl83 3 CHATEAU ELAN WINERY, BRASELTON TIME TO SAVOR “A wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Sarah, was exceptional. She was both knowledgeable and humorous. The tasting was great. You have time to savor each different wine and aren’t rushed through the tour. The chateau is a beautiful piece of property.” — Migdy M 4 DRIFTWOOD BEACH, JEKYLL ISLAND NATURAL BEAUTY ON THE OCEAN “Driftwood Beach is stunningly beautiful. The large live oaks are weathered and polished by the wind, sea and rain. Everywhere you look, there is a unique sculpture perfected by Mother Nature. This is a mustsee stop if you are visiting Jekyll, St. Simons and Brunswick.” — Dan G 5 BLUE RIDGE SCENIC RAILWAY, BLUE RIDGE GREAT TRIP FOR FALL COLOR! “Excellent way to spend a day. The train takes you between the towns of Blue Ridge, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. … The ride is about an hour and you get two hours of time in Copperhill to shop or eat. Leave time in Blue Ridge to enjoy this charming Southern town and all its shops and restaurants.” — Kim W 6 FORSYTH PARK, SAVANNAH RELAXING STROLL, BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN “The park has large open areas, paved paths, recreation and beautiful trees ideal for relaxation, strolls and exercise. Many areas are photogenic, with large trees laden with Spanish moss and a large fountain. The park is also surrounded by historical houses with interesting architecture and stories of their own.” — MarsOrbiter 7 NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, ATLANTA COMPELLING. ENLIGHTENING. HARROWING. SHOCKING. HUMBLING. “We found ourselves compelled to look at, read and listen to everything. The interactive counter scene felt real and I found that I was reassuring myself that it wasn’t. … Humbled by the bravery of the Freedom Riders and supporters of racial equality and desegregation.” — Helen S 8 ROCK CITY GARDENS, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN ABSOLUTELY WORTH THE VISIT “Wow! Absolutely worth the visit! Views are breathtaking. The rock formations are beautiful. I loved that many of the trees were labeled and the pathways were beautiful. I enjoyed searching for gnomes and seeing the Mother Goose area.” — Mrs.Bacon 9 GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER, JEKYLL ISLAND EDUCATIONAL & FUN “If you love sea turtles, this is the place for you! … See live surgeries, rehab pools and feedings, and learn some interesting facts in the education room. All proceeds from entry to purchased items go right back to the turtles!” — Stacie 10 TYBEE ISLAND LIGHT STATION & MUSEUM, TYBEE ISLAND BEST PART OF VISITING TYBEE ISLAND “I love visiting lighthouses and this was the main reason we went to Tybee Island. I was so glad you got to climb to the top. It was windy but the view was great. We also walked through the keeper’s house and there was a guide to help give you the history. We walked across the street to visit Battery Garland [museum]. Worth the visit.” — Nancy U 11 BRASSTOWN BALD MOUNTAIN, BLAIRSVILLE BREATHTAKING VIEWS “Very well-manicured trail … Pretty steep, but once you get to the top you can take in the best views in Georgia. We went during sunset and it was amazing! … Lovely experience and can’t wait to go back and hike some of the other trails that are around it.” — Chaz Parks 12 WORLD OF COCA-COLA, ATLANTA AN ATLANTA GEM “Great history and memorabilia about this company. My family enjoyed seeing the vault, learning about the bottling process, seeing a 3d movie and tasting the different sodas that Coca-Cola owns from around the world. This is a must-see if you’re in atlanta.” — Armyof3 13 CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, SAVANNAH AMAZING ARCHITECTURE “The most beautiful church I have ever seen—and I have seen a lot of churches/cathedrals in my life! Amazing architecture and art. As crowds come in, they give a very helpful five-minute overview of the history of the cathedral and its art.” — Kate G 14 YONAH MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS, CLEVELAND DON’T MISS THIS WINERY! “My wife and I have visited a number of wineries in the region and this may be our favorite! Incredible views of Yonah Mountain … but the star of the show is the wine. I was very impressed with the Genesis and the pinot noir. My son was equally impressed with the sav blanc.” — mplegal 15 PONCE CITY MARKET, ATLANTA A MUST-GO “This place is a must-go in my opinion. It was one of my favorite places in Atlanta. Not only does it have a great variety of food options, but they also have stores, a bookshop and items made by locals. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.” — Danarodz 16 CITY MARKET, SAVANNAH BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN AREA “The city market is a few blocks of quaint shops and restaurants. It’s not a flea market or open-air market but an area of local shops and eateries in a beautiful downtown area. Lots of places to sit and have a drink or grab a bite and shop.” — DesiraeMarie 17 ROLLING THUNDER RIVER COMPANY, MCCAYSVILLE RAFTING YOU’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER “Rolling Thunder will not disappoint! Truly an amazing experience. The folks there want you to experience an exciting and safe, action-packed trip down one of the most popular rivers in the world. Their experience and expertise takes you on an unforgettable trip you’ll always remember.” — scott623 18 MERCIER ORCHARDS, BLUE RIDGE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE “This is a highlight of our fall pilgrimage to North Georgia. The place is huge and the selection of apples is great. It’s also a complete store full of fresh cider, local wines and fried apple pies.” — HJR1960 19 CAPTAIN DEREK’S DOLPHIN ADVENTURE TOUR, TYBEE ISLAND DOLPHINS FOLLOWING OUR BOAT “This was absolutely the best experience ever. So glad that we chose Captain Derek’s … It was amazing to see the dolphins following behind our boat as we were gliding through the water. … Captain Gator and Lori were wonderful hosts. They provided great history information for Savannah and Tybee Island. Great fun for the whole family!” — Jemilla T 20 MINNEHAHA FALLS, LAKEMONT LOVELY FALLS “This is a lovely falls hidden away from most travelers. It is well worth the drive. There is a small sign marking the trailhead, with spaces for only a few cars. The trail is about .4 miles with a gentle incline. There are a few glimpses of the water along the way. Just lovely.” — Ron C 21 ATL-CRUZERS ELECTRIC CAR & SEGWAY TOURS, ATLANTA BEYOND WONDERFUL “Such a wonderful experience! This was not my first time in Atlanta, yet everything that was shown and spoken about was new to me! It’s great to know the background and history of places. Our tour guide was beyond wonderful and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend anyone to take this tour.” — Kee D 22 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE, POOLER A NEW FAVORITE MILITARY MUSEUM “This is one of the finest military museums I think I’ve ever visited. It shows not only the history of flying in the military, but also the beginnings of the Army Air Corps and the Mighty Eighth as they ventured into Europe to defend Britain and liberate Europe. The restored B-17 Flying Fortress that is on display is magnificent.” — Wedeliver2you 23 SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT, SAVANNAH SAVANNAH DID NOT DISAPPOINT “downtown Savannah was excellent and a great place to wander and walk. Beautiful, well-kept homes and streets. Massive oaks and Spanish moss were everywhere. History was evident everywhere and the park system was fantastic. Great restaurants and coffee shops were easy to find … and it was fun to be able to grab a drink and wander around town.” — dstambaugh3 SCAN CODE for more top attractions.
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